The Rise of John Schmid From Simple Beggar to Wealthy Father
The tale follows John Schmid once a door to door beggar near Lake Constance who teaches his three sons to turn seemingly useless items into profit. They collect bones, glass, rose leaves, horsehair, rags, and soon trade in wild fruits, acorns, mushrooms, and birch twigs, building modest wealth over four years.
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Jonn Scunin
Lake of
Constance
John Sehmid
John Schmid
Pierre
Gabriel
George
Schmids
Sone
Marriage Customs Among Osages Reported
The Reveille notes Osage customs allowing polygyny and plural marriages. It claims a man may marry his wife's sisters and may take as many wives as affordable. In a family with three daughters the eldest's husband is entitled to the other two once they reach maturity.
Moon Influence on Weather Debated in 19th Century Excerpt
The excerpt argues that beliefs linking the moon to weather changes are fallacious. It notes no consistent weather changes align with new full or quarter moons after examining European meteorological records over long periods, showing no reliable correspondence between lunar phases and weather.
Moon and weather relation questioned by table analysis
A historical note argues that among one hundred twenty five moons, sixty three show no weather change and sixty two do, concluding there is no correspondence between lunar phases and weather. The author contends that seeking a physical cause for an untruthful effect is pointless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacon
Europe
Sasea
Electric Power from Acre Sized Plots and Wire Methods
The article surveys an experiment by Dr. Foster near Elgin yielding 108 bushels of chevalier barley from a single acre. It details cost estimates for buried and suspended iron wire systems, layout dimensions for various acreages, and instructions using compasses and wooden pins to position buried and suspended wire. It notes practical issues like wind and mentions Rev. William Thorp's contribution to generating electric fluid.
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Foster
Findrassie
Elgin
William Thorp
Womersley
London
Musk and musk deer notes from across regions
The musk deer of Thibet is timid and nocturnal with best musk from China sold in natural bags. Bengal musk is inferior and Russian musk worst. musk pods show color distinctions. Musk from Canada muskrat exists. strong odor contaminates nearby substances and tea even in lead boxes. Small amounts enhance nearby scents without bearing their own.
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Thibet
China
Russia
Canada
East India Company
Fate of Cherokee inventor Gurss revealed in Spain
The Cherokee Indian Gurss is confirmed dead for over a year. Government funds to locate him uncovered his death as Cherokees report from Spanish territory. He invented the Cherokee alphabet, according to St. Louis New Era. An hour’s industry can improve spirits and mend affairs.
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Ruoreér Gurss
Spanish Country
St. Louis
Old Women and Youth of Heart in London Dispatch
The London Dispatch discusses aging as a state of mind, praising generous, cheerful women while condemning envy, vanity, and malice as true causes of old age. It contrasts an immortal youth of spirit with aging that comes from uncharitable behavior and sour temperaments.
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London Dispatch
Substitute For the Barn Plan by Sir Ashley Cooper
A historic excerpt outlines a bathing routine praised as a substitute for home bathing. It recommends washing upon waking with a wet towel from earthen water, repeating steps, then drying with towels, scrubbing head and body, brushing hair, and finishing toilette. A four minute glow is noted and walking a mile may add stamina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Ashley Cooper
Power of conscience cited by Dr Beecher in asylum tale
Dr Beecher reports a Philadelphia asylum scene where a son of Dr Rush stands immovable like a pillar. He recalls the man once killed in a duel and then acts on memory, crying out fire and declaring the other man dead, illustrating conscience’s unsettling power.
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Philadelphia
Dr. Rush
Church Door Exits Stir Steubenville Amid Dress Debate
In Steubenville Ohio a post service dispute erupts over church exit difficulty. Two sides argue whether doors are too narrow or ladies dresses are too wide, creating a local social scene around the church.
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Cauron Drerioutigs
Steubenville
Ohio
John Adams Urges Civilization of Clergy Nearby
In a pointed response to a request for foreign mission funds, John Adams rejects giving, noting locally that ministers refuse to preach in each other’s pulpits. He declares he will donate more than anyone else to civilize the local clergymen.
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John Adams
Rosewood Gothic Chamber Furniture Fetches High Price
A Philadelphia cabinet maker offers a rosewood chamber furniture set in a gothic pattern priced at 8000 dollars, with the bedstead alone valued at 2500. A brusque exchange with a crusty old bachelor contrasts the buyer and seller styles in a vivid exchange.
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Philadelphia
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Zschokke
Schmid
Dovall
Kreutzers
John
Old Schmid
Fierre
Varsovie
Poland
India
Electricity and Agriculture
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