Ramblers and notes from regional papers mix opinions
The fragmentary column lists various items from multiple papers. It mentions Governor Foster selecting a Justice of the Peace, a query about a puzzle, the death of Bishop Quintus in Meridian Georgia, praise for Captain Sigsbee, Mardi Gras, Maine's destruction theories, an autumn Congressional election, the Constitutional Convention, railway totals, Vanderbilt as railroad king, J B Aswell as Louisiana Chautauqua manager, ex Senator Tabor’s postmaster role, Sam Jones as a Georgia governor candidate, and a wealthy English syndicate seeking North Louisiana pine lands.
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Farmerville
Louisiana
Prince Tumbert of Italy With $7,000,000 Life Insurance
The article notes Prince Tumbert of Italy carries a life insurance policy worth $7,000,000, a figure claimed to be larger than any other individual’s policy. It highlights the notable size of his coverage and its distinction among peers.
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Prince Tumbert
Italy
Louisiana Appeal Saysings and Proverbs Review
A collection of humorous and moral quips touching politics, honesty, work, love, and society. Phrases critique governance and parish life, with remarks about the Olive Branch, Mormon elders, and a nation’s flag amid local concerns.
Rumors Clash Over Maine Crisis and City Plans
The missive claims the Maine disaster pits American patriots against money lenders and denounces plutocracy as driven by gain. It warns of street paving booms, gradual market-house improvements, and suggests soldiers may honorably respond to a call for service.
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Maine
Early Fire Destroys Shops in Shreveport
A Friday 5 a.m. blaze consumed the stores of Jordan & Booth and Nelson & Co. in Shreveport, leaving ashes and water damage. Upstairs offices of Chandler McCloud Norwood Shepherd and Thomas J Dambly, H Reynolds, and Fred T Lack were also affected, while Cahn & Cahn and the Files Millenary Co. escaped with only water damage. Insurance amounts are not disclosed.
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Shreveport
Messrs
Jordan & Booth
Nelson & Co
Chandler
Mc—Cloud
Norwood
Shepherd
Thomas Messrs
J Dambly
H. Reynolds
Fred T. Lack
Cahn & Cahn
Mr. Files Millenary Co
Fresh Strawberry Sale Draws Shreveport Shoppers
Fresh strawberries were offered for sale in Shreveport yesterday as local vendors reported steady takers. The event drew a steady stream of customers despite mild weather and limited market hours.
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Shreveport
Soaking Small Seeds for Faster Germination
Professor Waugh of Vermont reports soaking small seeds in a malt diastase solution to boost germination and early growth. He notes diastase from malt extract works better than pepsin, using one part malt to ten parts water to soak seeds for 24 hours. A quart of malt yields ten quarts of liquid, enough for ten pounds of tomato or radish seeds.
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Professor Waugh
Vermont
New Yorker
Buying Farms Wise For Young Men With Limited Means
A Mason City Iowa correspondent argues young men should buy a farm if they have farming gear and can make a small payment. Choose land where interest is no more than rent, work hard to maximize production, and grow a mix of cash crops. He recalls paying high rent and believes buying now could have earned ownership in about 12 years, advising to acquire two acres for a start.
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Iowa Homestead
Mason City
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J. E. Howe
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J. B. Aswell
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Tabor
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