Cork Manufacturing Through The Ages In Portugal To New York
A detailed 19th century vignette explains cork production from harvesting in Portugal Spain and Italy to processing in New York factories. It covers bark collection tapering machines hand and power lathes waste reuse and a variety of cork products including washers caps and yacht cushions. It also includes a tangential anecdote about P T Barnum and Canadian poster duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Portale
Faro
New York
Bouton
Lancaster
Canada
Baltimore
Pistaburgh
Noewloh
Conn
Portugal
Spain
Chataca
Theor Axrapa
Fimye Sane
Joss
Malaga
Ted Matirossoa
PESTERING OLD HICKORY AND AIDING THE NATION
A satiric dialogue after General Jackson's ascent to Chief Magistrate depicts a boastful supporter touting victory by a ten vote majority. The General politely rebukes the candidate's audacious flattery while outlining cabinet appointments and political expectations with measured humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
White Mouse
Watoum
United States
Europe
Tami Borry
Statoe
Walt
Washington
Olltec
The Blind Twaddles and the Wilful Wonders of Ohio
A long archaic account tells of the Blind Twaddle family of Ohio and their remarkable sensory powers. It recounts how seven of nine children were born blind yet thrived at farming and animal telepathy, with tales of horse judging by touch and a famous incident at Patton tavern. The narrative notes their gradual decline after the parents’ death and places the family within the broader local lore of Jefferson and Lee townships. Also included are anecdotes about Dimwell tavern, a test with a brown horse, and a medical curiosity cited by regional residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noormiowa
Jeffernan
Aniston Fwaddin
Carrolten
China
Perhope
United States
Hd Utils
Beirut
Histern
Ohio
Lee, Lonion
Tox
Preentia Sea
Dimuell
Berry
Patton’ Tavern
Lir
Bowie
Mar
Twaddle
Parton
Winglee
la Wall
Crrhon County
Torre Dover
Wonderful Clock by a Minnesotan Inventor
A 23 year old Minnesotan, Thomas Fitwimmons, son of a miner, builds a monumental clock in Cork Lane Pittubon Pa. The clock stands twelve feet high, sixteen feet wide, and three deep, with multiple dials showing minutes, day of year, month, meridian time, and year progression. It integrates automated railway cycles and period displays, reflecting a broad mechanical ambition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Fitwimmons
Cork Lane
Pittubon
Ard
Cleveland
Miouf Wan
A Numerical Nomad and the Man of Figures
A peculiar biographical sketch traces a man dubbed Peat, a lifelong numerics-minded wanderer, from rustic beginnings in Maine to New York and beyond. It details his schooling, self taught arithmetic, and dedication to abstract study, framed beside his austere, monastic lifestyle and peculiar habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acures
Bideford
New York
Hirai
Midatlee
Ani
Grace S. Motnney
North
Konenebunkpert
Tanuary 1
Anil
Jean
Mie
Moses Wilein
George
Ewald
Soara
Vila Vna
Middeford
Mathe Atic
Bhuhe
Diveiured
Manny
Melntire
California
Maine
Danbury Joke Reveals Odd Undertaker Prank Tale
A Danbury story recounts a prank where a man staged a fake burial for a sleeping boardsman to frighten him. The plan collapsed when the sleeper woke and confronted the would-be undertaker, who fled in panic. The piece mixes humor with other notes on coal and fertilizer savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Conn
Mtonich
New Milfual
Eory
Nan
Fils
Tao
Unclear fragmentary local tale sparks odd weathered text
Fragmentary OCR story recounts a town tale about a diner plan and fowl mishap with characters unnamed. Vague actions include killing three fowls and a nearby figure reacting with rapid movement. Details are muddled and uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perey
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Peoples’ Bank
TOON
Cush Capital
Enneral Deere
Opera Home
Taweenor
the First Bank
Logan, Ohto
John Walker
Chas, E. Bowen
Dena Fenvral Lauikehng Itainers
Rovelys Aoyonlis
Ascomnbs Paper
Wid Biyn and
Sel Eexchange
the James
Attornay
Pablo
Vpollison
Logan
Pratt
Auminilatore
Jens Waxan
Ais Sa Hansen & Smith
John F. Whipe
Motors Public
Justice of Peace
Antes Tock
Owl Waring
Wright & Buerhaus
Oflhe
Mecarthy Hlorie Kraft
Tietwhin
Raney
I. G. Campbell
Megue Door Weat
Tuchystera
Wright
Prmien Farety Building
Tegan
Uraine
J.H. Dye
Ome
Nnnes Litto
Main Street
W.D- Mansfield
G. W. Dollison
Dollinon Block
Canty & Fiche
General Insurance
WEST
Dollison Block
Mook
Will Teat
Theo
Robert Curran
Harnum
P. J. Barnum
Rochester Peat- Express
Minton
Barnum
Capnda
Maranson
Oslo
Allisons
Ellie
Wien
Eithar
Cyver Uni
Leahy
Yume
Mathe
Gorm
Mallu
Howe
Suinenhay
Anne Foloxardhaen
Aye
Blin
Jerhidoator
Lily Themelf
Young
Bonita
Africa
Gahoon
Minston
Khir
Anit Ijn
Meare
Bwlezerlsad
Lr Hagler
Ahi
Catone
Colmern
Steines
Little Pete
Weil
Dolly
Polly
Matno
Duman
Arith
Tere Gevlue
Ik Givndy
Hesnariavie
Sn Vandeeniites
Cornelius Vanaorlcllina
Kansas
Inéyer
Fedih Tinwatha
San
Baniin
Ethnra
Armand
Aviny Crow
Almein
Groot Heritulu
Lowthiar Bolt
Uritain
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