Fragmented 19th Century News Snippets and Sentences
A sprawling mix of dated curiosities and portraits touches on Beethov en Flemish ties, a New York ward comparison to Naw York, and diamonds seized in South Africa. It mentions Miss Manette McDowell, the hat makers affected by Chilean war, and trials of writers like McGuffey. Details shift to auctions, royal inventories, and oddities in crime, fashion, and science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Areca
Naw York
Manette McDowell
Henry Clay
Kentucky
M Sorcey
Cocoanut Culture The Tree And Its Fruit
A detailed lay study of the coconut plant from origins in India and the South Seas to its global spread. It covers cultivation ranges, coastal planting in Florida, germination inside shells, root behavior toward the sea, hurricane effects, and the tree’s lifelong fruiting along with the unique inner structure and water supply of the nut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
South Sea Islands
Hintish Ludin
Dependencies
Central Aurelica
Ovulou
Fastory Archipelago
Java
Sumatra
Mauritius
Mindagusesi
Sey~ebelles
African Coast
Pacific Islands
Piji
New Caledonia
Siam
Cochin China
West Indies
Florida
Col. Sellers
Asillions Ia Ft
Kenpa
Tropics
Mother Earth
Besch
Nature
Music in the River near Scranton Mississippi
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports mysterious music heard in the Pascagoula River near Scranton. Boaters hear underwater notes like glass or harp tones, called the mysterious music. Explanations cite sand movement, though no evidence, with many favoring singing fish as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pascagoula River
Scranton
Miss
Philadelphia Inquirer
Climate contrasts in Oregon Washington and notes on a canal
The piece compares mild western Oregon Washington with harsher eastern climates noting long february warmth, light snowfall, and livestock thriving on natural grasses. It also mentions a Memphis man boasting of publishing capabilities and cites the Manchester ship canal having cost 15 million dollars with 10 million more needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Washington
Senator Dolphin
Trs Bar
Manchester Ship Canal
Sheridan the Dragon of the Civil War’s memory
The piece extols General Philip Sheridan as a model of tireless energy and bold intellect during the Civil War, praising his swift, decisive leadership at battles from Winchester to Five Forks and his reputation as a fearless, capable commander. It contrasts him with other generals long forgotten and notes his influence on troops. It then shifts to unrelated anecdotes about a churchville doctor and medical case, a boy with a nail lodged in the lung, and broader notes on water fowl decline, deep-sea life, and treasure finds in Rio de Janeiro, followed by rural life in Arkansas and reflections on hardship and resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ennad
Spai
William
Wilkie Colling
Qanen Victoria
Buckinghill Palace
Eigar Salias
Caliornia
Henry M Th
Richmond Ia
Berkabire
Tragontieman
Hogar
New York State
Tanda Sanzo
Russia
A. H. McGulley
McGuffey
Cincinnati
Austria
Vienexe Nebress
Catharine Seheart
Leon
Alabama
Grand Jury
Japan
Alman
N.Y. Wark
Langtry
James Brown Potter
Agnes Huntingdon
London
Mile de Rohan- Chabot
Princess de Leon
Duc de Montmorency
Tanes-Star
Bnee
Sheridan
Winchester
Cedar Creek
Alexander
Fnr
Sam
Five Forks
B. P. Whipple
North American Review
J. W. Craig
Churchville
Rochester
Bothwell
North Bergen
Lanmer
Challenger
St. Louis Republic
Neptune
Monte Cristo
Paris
Edmond Dantes
San Antonio
Rio Janeiro
Anton Desarte
Jesuits’ College
Rio
Jobo V
Portugal
Brazil
Marquis de Ponbal
Republic
Arkansas
Octave Thanet
St. Augustine
Nice
Algiers
Equator
Tale of Tatters and Phil the sulking horse in New York stable
A Brooklyn Standard Union tale recounts Tatters, a pampered mare’s horse, and Phil, her rival in affection. When the mistress feeds Phil an apple first, Tatters refuses his treat, sulks, and ignores his owner, ears drooping in jealousy. The next day the mood shifts as the horses reconcile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tatters
Brooklyn Standard- Union
Ihe
Phil
Tutters
Watters
Curious Beans and Ancient Beliefs from Many Lands
A fragment describing beans as sacred to Greeks and Romans with a temple to Kyanetes near Eleusis, Athenians feasts, Egyptian aversion, and Muslim cautions. Also notes on human respiration rates and fashion, reflecting diverse 19th century curiosities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Republic
Kyanetes
Eleusis
Apollo
Egypt
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Lorrinzion
Far West
Memphis Litterateur
Memphis
C. BH. Laubert
Harenna
Carrie A. Parker
Ana, Pietu
Rion Books
M. A. King
Riddle Block
Firet Claes Companies
Loeses
Siljsted
Hazen St
Ravenna
J. R. Burns
Kent
Wolff
Gs Aseas
Cerion
Urog
W.T. McConney
W. S. Gibbons
Hi Thoughta
Lander
Slave Lake
Tam
F.C. Park
Graduate Optician
Torpey
Durhar
JT. Torpey
Ohio
Kia
Beeson & of Artlers
State of
Ien
Honda
Lot Stork
Makauis
Senate
Oma
Daniel Jaye
Tha Unig
Unio
Neveby Coutity
General Assembly
Jon
Apel
A.D
Sean Cat'sen
Colusibusy
Aiell
Stone Store
Druigist
Booi Henearsth
Jdipiyet
Alee
Celtuioia
EH. Waterman
C.a.snow &Co
Orr
Paylor's
Furusshs “Sane
Uetoeeenet
Cc. A. Reed
Reeds
Opera Block
F. Barton
Venna
Remetery Studien
Aeivert
Munsey
Claveland
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Lines
Morthw Fiteouret Seater
Sant Livero Wellevatte
Woltswitlessa Yellow Creel Sram
Youseworte Alliance
Newburgt
Newburgh
Hedtond Evnetonh
Hudson Dourlle Teivenna Tennate Atwater Cinaville Alliance
Fae Hire
Piltalemme
Gur
Uae
Setween Byard Amd
NEW Philadelphia
Reed Deron
Jase Adip Tz
Wasard Minerva Oneida
Dale
Lee Poel
Ford
Karas
Xaocernos
Raveces
Erie
Rayeana
Ravensa
Pippsburg & Western
Cf Lenors
Dorbie
U.S
Catecgme
Bortree Mfg. CO
Jackson
Mick
G.P. Heimes
Dooroma
Empire Building
North Chesteut
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