New England Industry Growth Sparks Regional Wealth
Mauda Thames reports on Fevivs of burinese growth in New England with rising mills and factories expanding production. The piece contrasts Southern cotton gains with New England’s enduring cotton goods output, noting Yankee skill and capital defend regional industry. It also touches on Washington fashion, congressional salaries, and Newfoundland fisheries as context for economic strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indore
New England
Tts
Immigration law debate and social commentary from era
A fragment argues immigration policy should treat citizenship as a privilege, praising selective entry for the strong and intelligent while noting opposition from criminals. It cites a New York Tribune position and critiques public opinion, with tangential remarks on marriage, fashion, and Cuba annexation as part of wider social debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Town Plagued by Snakes in Dignified Panic
South Norwalk residents fear a pack of five long distance rattlesnakes that escaped from Kent mountains and hid in a cigar store box. Citizens climbed trees and fences as police walked on hands while efforts to recapture the snakes intensified with health and street department plans.
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South Norwalk
Conn
Dntul
A. W. Dreyfuss
Kent Mountains
Schaghticoke Rattlesnake Club
Bill
Jim
Mike
Teddy
Alice
Artes
Mr. Mouse
Snakes
Mr. Dreyfuss
Wny King
Powhatan
Alan Mit
Dreyfuss
Health and Street Departmente
Rathesnake
Plana
Dan” Donlop
Lineman Survives Crow Attack While Working at Exposition Grounds
Beville Washington lineman Harry Bylgeeter, climbing to string banners on the Exposition stage rear wall, was harassed by a large flock of aggressive crows. The birds swooped at him from about 100 feet up, pecking at eyes as he clung to bark with spikes and a belt reinforced by wire. He completed the task and descended safely, shaken by the ordeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beville
Wash
Harry Bylgeeter
Exposition Grounds
Terra Firma
Sylvester
Sylvdeler
Chickens Become Inebriates After Barrel Drunk Barnyard
Livingston farmer Jucol Foos notices thirty hens and roosters in a barnyard enter a half stupor after a sun warmed whisky barrel left in a damp cellar. Veterinarian W P Merrill explains the alcohol escaped from the wood, passing inebriation to the flock.
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Livingston
N. J
Jucol Foos
Plymouth
Foos
Pops
Hetle Ohleke
Foo
Fooncie
W. P. Merrill
Merri
Foor
Deluge of Fish in Harlem Street Draws Children Aquatic Hunt
In Harlem, a flood from a water department hydrant cleaning sent hundreds of perch into the street. Children waded and collected fish in pails and jars as water pooled around them, turning a flood into an improvised catch.
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Fishin Street
New York
Harlem
Water Department
Hospitality and Robbery in the Desert Emirate
In a Geographical Magazine account two travelers report on Feynul Ibn Rashid, the 38 year old emir who hosted them in a richly furnished room. His court, slaves, and viziers extract valuables during a five day stay while the emir feigns generosity, sharing coffee and tea but refusing to release guests until they are nearly stripped of watches, compasses, clothes, and other kit.
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Bagdad
Damascus
Butler
Aylmer
Tell
Feynul Ibn Rashid
Arabia
Hous Placea
Slaven
Hangereon
Europe
Fish Jumps Into Boy's Lap At Vermilion River Dam
A Centerville dispatch reports spring floods on the Vermilion River have made fish numerous. Robert Ben, fishing near the dam, was surprised when a six pound pickerel leaped into his lap, knocked him cleanly, and the boy snagged the fish as witnesses testified to the event.
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Vermilion River
Centerville
8. D
St. Paul
Robert Ben
Robert
Jonah
Rob
Glass and Heat: How Enclosed Air Heats Up
Prof. W B Wood tested heat buildup by shielding pasteboard boxes with glass and air. The glass blocked heat rays while the air box allowed convection. Results showed the glass covered box heated more, confirming heat concentrates when confined by glass and air cannot mix with outside air.
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W. RB
Rural Conversation Ends In Grim Self Pity
A talking horse laments being born as automobiles derail its life while a nearby cow critiques the dairy industry, noting only condensed milk outputs and offering no sympathy for the horse’s gloom despite practical alternatives.
The Consistent Cynic in a Fairies Skeptic Tale
The Consistent Cynic recalls that pairy stories end with and they lived happily ever after. Mr. Sirius Harker responds that he does not believe in fairies, explaining his skepticism about fairy tale endings.
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Mr. Sirius Harker
Small cement block house for summer resort use
A detailed discussion by editor William A. Radford outlines a compact cement block house 22 feet by 24 feet with a heavy veranda and gable roof. It highlights veranda piers extending from wall corners for neat screens, emphasizes fly screens for summer comfort, and notes the plan suits suburban or country settings.
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Wiliam A. Radford
Fifth Ave
Chicago
Small houses gain appeal as urban families seek comfort
Editor argues for compact designs that maximize living space and air. He notes 12 by 18 foot living rooms, flexible fireplaces, and pantryless kitchens with floor to ceiling storage. Suburban buyers prefer outdoor living, health trends, and homes sized for ease of care. Smaller houses suit year round living and shifting city access.
Shetland Pony Breed Praised For Agility And Temperament
Vogue notes Shetland ponies are exceptionally strong and surefooted, bred in the Shetland Islands since before the ninth century. They stand 44 to 46 inches tall, number about 6,000 in the mainland and fewer in the islands, and are praised for docile, fearless, friendly temperaments and low maintenance.
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Shetland Islands
Shetlands
Shetlaf Islands
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Beaver Herald
Washington
United States
Elothen
New York World
Washington Dispatch
Congress
Hritiah M. P
House of Commons
Wicely
Robert Bond
Newfoundland
Meherman
Metropolia
Cuba
Isa
Wrile
Place
Tae
Maanetia
A.radford
Alge
Kirchen
Shetland
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