Roller Bearings and McCormick Harvesters Highlight 1895 Notes
Historical notes discuss left and right hand binding methods for McCormick binders, early roller bearing patents by G. Perry, and McCormick’s practical trials. The piece asserts McCormick’s bearings saving farming costs and contrasts rivals who alter rings to avoid patents. It also mentions gold and silver weddings in Germany and promotes private secretaryships as career pathways with examples like Daniel Lamont and Horace Porter.
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G. Perry
Ami
McCormick Harvesting Machine Company
McCormick
McCormick Company
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Daniel Lamont
Cleveland
Lamont
New York
Horace Porter
Psoorg
Shere
The Governor of Missouri Wears a Gigantic Hat
The Missouri governor has worn an outrageous hat for a week. Gen M Fred Bell claims taste in gifts, and locals note the hat resembles a mountain peak. Jefferson City ponders how long the governor will keep wearing it, per the Lebanon Rustic.
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Missouri
M. Fred Bell
Gen. Bell
Jefferson City
Lebanon
Holy Gotha Calendar Draws Italy Court Ire
The 1897 Gotha Genealogische Hofkalender omits the prince of Naples and his bride while featuring the duke of Orleans and his bride. The editor appears to deem Italian royal succession de facto, while French succession is treated as de jure and solemn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotha
France
Estminster
City and County Houses
Jinks says Winks is doing well and owns both a country house and a city house. Binks confirms he cares for Jinks country house in winter and Jinks winter house in summer.
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New York Weekly
Calcutta Named Hottest City in the World
Calcutta is rated as the hottest city globally by officials and meteorologists. Officials warn residents to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activity during peak heat hours.
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Calcutta
Million Dollars in Silver Weighs 56 931 Pounds
A report notes a shipment of silver valued at one million dollars weighing 56 931 pounds. The item highlights substantial precious metal transfer with details on mass and value.
Piles Cured Free Trial Offer by Dr. Whittier
Trial box of PILE-BALM promises to cure itching, blind and bleeding piles. Advertisement by Dr. H. Whittier at 10 W 9th St Kansas City Missouri also promotes No-To-Bac tobacco habit cure priced at 50 cents with a general druggist distribution.
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Stump
H. Whittier
9Th St
Kansas City
Nashville
Tenn
C. L Stoner
Dearborn St
Chicago
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C. L. Hood & Co
Lowell
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Gaye
Contegi
Drauggists
Germany
Piso
Mrs. C. Beltz
8Th Ave
Denver
Col
the Bible of Legitimism
Hall
Price
Tobolsk
Russia
11Th and
Howard Sts
Omaha
Neb
O’farrell & Son
Washington, D. C
H.h.greene
Thompson
Jacobs
Walter Baker & Co
Walter Batnitat & Co
Lt Ltd
Dorchester
Charles E. Hires Co
Philadelphia
Western Wheel Works
Ad Vice
U.S. Pat.Offiice
Deane & W. McGill Bldg
Columbia Bicycles Standard OF
Hartford Bicycles
Bec
Columbia
Pope Mfg, CO
Hartford
Conn
Christian
Proiert
California
Burlinm
Christian Endeavor
San Francisco
Oak
Ia Ohare
J. Francis
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