Chinese Pearl Growers Show How Pearls Are Mined
An New York importer explains pearl production stretching from the East Indies to California. Diving methods in Ceylon and Manani bay yield pearls, while famous stones like the Peregrina and Youssopoll attract high values. Turquoise and pearls pair in jewelry, with turquoise valued for its color and lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Coat
Ceylon
Persian Gulf
Babreim
Java
Sumatra
Japan
Panama
California
Chicago
Neris
South America
Australia
Bay of Manani
Ndonaper
Pillad Kadas
Indies
Philip IV
Spain
Youssopoll
Philip HL
Persia
Taverneer
Bagh Bereich
Muscat
Mackay
America
Fires, Floods, and Foresight: Notes on Weather and Innovation
Meteorologists note thunder and lightning can occur without rain from distant storms. Reports discuss sea legends of mermaids, Richard III’s controversial reputation, and a whale sighting story. Paris map methods boast instant terrain imaging. Hugh Peters’ 17th century fisheries venture seeds New England commerce. After a Park Row blaze, an air gun design proposes rescuing imperiled occupants and aiding fire response with grappling lines and ladder access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
England
Tissandier
Ducom
Paris
Terrafirma
Hugh Peters
Eilem
Old England
Madeira
Canaries
Spain
New England
Park Row
New York
Meigs
W. A. Bartlett
New-York
Hook and Ladder Company
Labor Songs and Cries and Montana Cattle Brands
A discussion on labor songs and their rhythms notes how sailors and workers use cries to time efforts. It reflects on language origins and the cultural value of work songs. The text also states there are about eight thousand registered cattle brands in Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enish Piper
Montana
Monastic Silence and Hardship Among Dormitory Monks
The account describes a monastery's strict life centered on perpetual silence and harsh dormitory conditions. Monks may speak only to specific officers and during devotional acts. Each cell contains a crucifix and a scourge used in weekly discipline with a Friday morning ritual led by the abbot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Conmanity
M. M. Camdy
Tricks of Vision and the Mirage Explained by Physics
M Emil Sorel in La Nature discusses how weather and refraction extend visibility, describing mirages at sea where objects appear above their true position. He cites Monge’s theory, notes two critical conditions of heating and calm, and mentions sailors claiming several phantom ships appearing above the horizon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Emil Sorel
Monge
Ttis
How English Elections Work for a British MP Candidate
An overview of campaign methods in England compares parliamentary practice with the United States. It covers agents, party committees, funding, bribery through indirect means, pocket boroughs, canvassing, heckling, and the shift to strict secret ballots, noting historical abuses and modern reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Gladstone
House of Commons
Westminster
Party
Reform Club
Pall Mall
St. Jamesstret
Iis
Haifless
Baron Grant
Jay Gould
Kidderminster
Stndwich
Br Bing
London
John Spruggins
Pene
Slushborough
Scotland
Echae
John Sprugins
Jones
Conservative Smith
Bananas and Pineapples in Tropical Trade and Culture
The article describes banana cultivation from West Indies to New York cellar ripening, differing fruit forms and heights, and uses in diet and textiles. It notes pineapple origins, growth, England import history, and Nassau canning, plus Oregon Yaquina Bay fishing by two Indians per canoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Indies
Central America
New York
T4tands
Arracan
Tropics
Humboldt
Florida
Virginia
Asia
Africa
Brazil
Antilles
England
Cromwell
London
United States
Eleuthera
San Salvador
Nassau
N. P
New York Graphic
Yaquina Bay
Oregon
News and Notes for Women in Summer Fashions
Decorative lamps remain popular as crochet trimming for wash dresses appears in linen and cotton. Rococo clasps bracelets and lace pins trend in jewelry. Colleges hold 48,000 female students while bathing costumes favor blue white and red. Collars fasten at the side with bows or loops. Large fans, striped curtains, and silver belts mark summer style.
Bavarian Royal News and Prussian Cavalry Swimming Drills
A chaplain delivers the news of a king's death to the mother with a Bible reading that ends in her fainting and tears. Separately, Prussian cavalry regiments drill the art of swimming horses across rivers, with dismounting and rafting practiced for rapid crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludwig
Kansas City Journal
Various Local Churches Announce Services and Meetings
Local congregations publish service times and events. Rev A B Thomas presides at sermons and prayer services. Sunday schools and midweek class meetings noted. St John Episcopal Mission and Union Beachmont schedule services, Sabbath schools, and social guilds with inviting language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcana
E. E. Crosby
J. .W. Cordes
Charles Floyd
Eda Richardson
ST. John's Episcopal Mission
Union ¢ Auach
Beachmont
John C. Hewlett
WP. Bixby
Revere
Mr. Marshall
Rice
Ladies’ Sewing Society
Also Mentioned on This Page
Recetas
Chinge
Turkey
Constantinople
Sul 4Ten
Mme. Govuli
Paul I
First’baptist Church
A. B. Thomas
Methodist Episcopal Church
Seth C. Cary
Ladies’ Church Aid Society
Samuel Belcher
Winthrow Street
United Order Golden Cross
P. Floyd
Noble
Town Hall
Rettus
Church OF the Unity
J. W. Winkeey
Sue
Bastine
Bastine & CO
Warren St
Edwin Alden & Bro
Canada
Cincinnati
Cor Bth & Vine
Nansau Street
U.S
Ida
Moon
WA Machine
Sewing Machine CO
Orange
Union SQ
ST. Louis
Atlanta GA
FEOR
Jennie June
June Manufacturing CO
North Pearl Street
Albany, N.Y
Atkins Soap CO
Indianapolis
IND
Troy Spring
Wheel Works
Troy, Ohio
Troy
Ohio
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