Ingenious Nose Bridge for Glasses Impresses Town
A rising optician proposes driving a support into the nasal bridge to hang glasses, easing proper positioning for readers. Rome reports strong art sales to English buyers, including Miss Eoley whose Cleopatra sculpture and other works go to England for exhibition. An Isaac anecdote recalls his universal standard that good is good enough, with a town tale of a misread sentence provoking Uncle Ike.
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Rome
Miss Eoley
Cleopera Een
England
Gas Acadmy
Undine
Cari
Isaac
Jake
Joe
Ike Townmas
A Seductive Rat Trap Novelty Report
A Pennsylvania inventor claims a rat trap uses a mirror to tempt a rat into its own image. The bait provokes the rodent to attack, but a steel fork strikes, injuring and killing the rat. A second spear damages the gullet, ending the creature’s life.
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Pennsylvania
Coronation of Prince Cassa as King of Ethiopia at Axum
The Levant Times chronicles Prince Cassa’s January coronation in Axum lasting two weeks. The procession began January 11 with departure from Aden, culminating January 14 with entry to the cathedral, throne ceremony, and celebratory revelry. Spectators included 3,000 Abyssinian priests as the pomp built to a crescendo. Firearm salutes erupted in joy but damaged the ceiling. Feasting and hydromel lasted three days, with crowds cycling in by relay and 400 cattle and 500 honey hives consumed.
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The
Levant Times
Cassa
Ethiopia
Axum
Aden
Ant bears and industrious honey bees in nature balance
The excerpt explains ant bears feeding on honey bees in South America. It describes honey bees living in hollow trees with wax cups and stored honey, and how ants and ant bears regulate themselves to protect food sources. It notes the cycle preserves both species without direct retaliation or resistance.
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South America
Arbitration row over indirect claims and pending judgments
Geneva dispatches report the tribunal debating admissibility of indirect claims as the US and Britain clash over arbitration. Sherman, Miss Grant, and party arrive in Geneva while adjournments and negotiations unfold. Madrid and Paris updates follow on war and policy, with Carlist skirmishes and cancels of a planned reading in Versailles.
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Tente
United States
Chamounix
Granville
Mr. Fish
Geneva
General Sherman
Dewick
Nellie Grant
Board of Arbitration
England
America
D’itajuba
London
London Standard
Tribunal of Arbitration
Paris
Marguerite Dixblanc
Cobden Club
Madrid
Gen. Cordova
Cuba
Duke de Montpensier
Saballes
Pascalten
Isabella
Alphonzo de Assis
Prince
Versailles
National time plan and travel notes in 19th century press
Summary of discussions on a national time system by Rev. Charles I Dowd proposing Washington time as standard and four 15 degree zones with railway station indexes to convert local times. Mention of New Zealand Railway Association endorsement and a counterpoint about travel descriptions from Rev James B Dunn in Palestine. Also notes on the Society of United Brethren for Propagation in the Gospel and a brief nod to the cable steamer Dacia.
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Charles I’. Dowd
Saratoga Springs
Washington
Atlantic
Pacific
Independent
Dowd
E New Zeland Railway Association
United States
James B. Dunn
To Ass
Palestine
Ntleman
Dead Sea
Religious Intelligence Notes Across Churches in Many States
A wide survey of clergy moves and church affairs reports Pastor changes at Belle Vernon Ohio Freewill Baptist and Cleveland Ohio. Episcopal, Dutch Reformed and Congregational activity across New Orleans to New Mexico. a Chinese temple consecration in San Francisco. Vatican and Rome pamphlets on the Holy See. Anglican and Presbyterian tensions over organ use. diocesan shifts in Kentucky and Ohio. church sales plans near Newark. aborted projects and gifts in Chicago. overall growth in mission societies and church counts nationwide.
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Miss Stephens
Geo Rey
B. H. Fish
Freewill Baptist Church
Belle Vernon
Ohio
Ctiaian
Bee Rey
Charles Breck
D.D
Cleveland
Heath
England
Aaa Avenue Presbyterian Church
South
New Orleans
San Frann
Manning
London
Holy See
Episcopal Church
Synod
United Presbyterian Kirk
Scotland
Chilson
New Mexico
Penitents
Newark
N. J
Ceoee Cateas
Ooe
Newport Ky
Smith
Ince
Frankfort
United States
New York Examiner
Janice A Bates
Belpre
Brooklyn
Kent
New York
Rosecrans
Columbus
Kenyon College
Gambier
Gavazzi
Free Church of
Fortieth Street
Philadelphia
Gilbert Haven
C. L. Thompson
First Presbyterian Church
Cincinnati
Chicago
All Saints (Episcopal) Church
Christian Mission Seay of Ohio
Plainesville
Taylor
United Presbyterian Synod of Scotland
United Presbyterian Church
Pumber
Réedut Ceed
Manty
Combecanta
Santen
Mirty
Be Rell Corned Beef Preparation Tips by Hearth and Home
Be real corned beef by soaking if very salty then rinse. For corned beef simmer four to six hours not boil. Serve cold after resting in liquor until cold. Yorkshire pote beef tender by liquor overnight then reboil before serving. Brisket or plate can be pressed with muslin and weighed for a firm sliceable loaf.
How General Washington Returned Thanks for a Present
A 1790 Philadelphia letter from General Washington to Henry Drinker thanks for a box of maple sugar. Washington praises the industry and wishes success to its cultivation, stating belief in benefit to the country and signing as your obedient servant.
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G. Washington
Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Railroad Note
Short line reference to the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Railroad mentions the company name in a fragmentary item. No clear event or date is provided.
Charming chromes of family home scenes in vivid color
A Pine Estey Organ item describes six chromes showing a boy decorating a pet lamb and a sleepy child with puss, a Newfoundland with a boy and blue ribbon, a mother knitting in a kitchen, and a tranquil country interior. Each scene emphasizes warmth, family bonds, and domestic charm. These chromes can be mailed or sold through agents for subscription to The Star Publishing Company.
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Mamma
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Family Journal
Home Circle
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Puss
Hide and Seek
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Hexgianati
St. Louis
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Hamilton
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Evening Express
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Indianapolis
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