Quigg Defends Tenure for New York Police Chief
A 19th century commentary recalls Lemuel Ely Quigg advocating a strong police chief and cites a New York grand jury recommendation that the commissioner should serve at least ten years and be removable only on proven charges. The piece winds through notes on starch and Mrs. Marie Robinson Wright and hints at defiance starch innovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuel Ely Quigg
New York City
Quigg
Grand Jury
New York County
Real Home of the Peanut Claims Traditions and Variants
Botanists place the peanut’s origin in Africa while some authorities argue it originates in Brazil. Louisiana notes the Spanish variety, a small but fine nut, adapts well to its climate. Georgia and South Carolina favor the small white and red peanut from Tennessee, with yearly increases in cultivation in those states.
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Africa
Brazil
Louisiana
Georgia
South Carolina
Tennessee
California Fig Syrup Co
Men Posing as Judges of Human Feature Face Backlash
A report notes men who pretend to be experts in judging physical features encounter strong pushback and negative reactions. The piece highlights public skepticism toward improvised experts and the consequences they face.
Genesis Creation Lesson Reflections From Sunday Page
A historical church page discusses Genesis 1 1 25 the creation story its place in the Pentateuch and its interpretation. It argues the Bible teaches truth not science and contrasts plain statements with scientific claims while noting unity of God and the importance of obedience worship and prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Esaki
Tan
God
Ruskinwell
Rice
Dana
Austin Bierhower
Shocking Household Dangers and Cough Remedies Cited
A jumble of anecdotes and ads references a Matawan incident, insurance schemes, and cough cures. The page weaves letters on health products like Paine and Priceess dyes with warnings about taxes, along with claims of cures for piles and nervous disorders from Dr. Kline. It frames social gossip and sensational claims in a period newspaper tone.
Skin disease cure story from 1896 testimonial
Thomas M. Rossiter of East Orange New Jersey recounts a lifelong eczema battle since 1894. After hospital failure he used Cuticura Ointment and Soap for five weeks, achieving complete cure and returning to work, recommending the remedies for skin diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. Rossiter
Prospect Street
East Orange
N. C
Admiralty doubts gunners over wreck target plan
Despite some good gun records on British warships, the admiralty lacks confidence. The plan to fire at the wrecked battleship Montague on Lundy Island has been dropped to avoid risking damage to a nearby lighthouse.
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Admiralty
Montague
Lundy Island
Apple Orchard Made Money in Benton County
A Benton County irrigation project thrives as an orchardist transformed six acres into a profitable apple tract. From two varieties only, the trees began bearing within three years. Over eleven years total income reached $9,962 while land and clearing costs ran $100 per acre.
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Dover
Orche
Benton
County
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Claim Survives Brutal Blizzard Ordeal Near City
Fred McNulty faced death while guarding a claim east of town during a powerful blizzard. With no fuel, he hid in his shack for three days, eating nothing and drinking little, then trekked to a neighbor’s home and later to Minot, where he fell ill. A Minot correspondent reports the harrowing experience.
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Fred McNulty
Here
McNulty
Minot
Duluth
Star Worn by Columbus Insignia of Golden Fleece
The insignia of the Golden Fleece conferred upon the first Duke of Wellington was actually worn by Columbus. Spain made the insignia hereditary as a mark of gratitude, so the present duke possesses the star worn by the discoverer of America.
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Columbus
Duke of Wellington
Spain
America
Teachers' Books Barred by New York City Board
The New York City board of education bans all textbooks prepared by city teachers. Conrade's Grammar and Borachlo's Song Collection are barred. Only one board member opposed the decision.
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New York City
Breases of Precious Metals in Sumatra Dress
Women of Sumatra wear costly garments crafted from gold and silver. After mining and smelting, the metal is drawn into wire and woven into fabric to create dresses.
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Sumatra
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South America
Marie Robinson Wright
London
Rio Janeiro
Chile
Peru
Argentina
Italy
Ottawa
Canada
Crawford
Ninth Street
Kansas City
Missouri
C. J. Broughton
Quincy Building
Chicago
Scarters
Cariers
Sveltea Refuse SU
Ahem
Nhs Mae
TES
Anthony Comstock
New York
Matawan
Ala Hse
GMS
Greg- Date Saagies
Bve Cigerage
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria, Il
Quintilian
St. Vitus
Dodds
Allcock
Milliona
Vatican
Francis Kavier Werntz
Pope Pius
French Republic
Peceune
Mary
Grizzly
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