Varieties and curious notes from the era
German Africa is twice as large as European Germany. Glue from whale refuse is a new article of commerce in Russia. A pigeon flew 23 miles in 11 minutes. London dispersed 51 large libraries last year worth £74,532 from 52,647 lots. Three thousand Greek women petitioned for public schools. An old lady known as the Bordlough Miser was found dead in London. A police inspector found £256 in notes and gold plus deposit notes. Germany has 5,59),009 women in industrial pursuits. large figures for England France Austria Hungary and America. California has 2675 giant trees with the largest thirty feet in diameter. A gun accident in Barton Suduik injured a wife. Several reflections on love and character follow. A practical use of carbonic acid fights leaf cutting ants in Central America.
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Africa
Germany
Russia
London
Greece
England
France
Austro- Hungary
America
California
Barton
Suduik
Hearn
Carson
Central America
The Doors of the Bank of England
A description of bank security measures at the Bank of England and other major banks. The outer doors can be closed instantly by desk controls, with special procedures needed to reopen. Water-filled bullion rooms and alarm-linked access aim to deter theft by staff. security extends to sleeping-room connections and instant loss of access for dishonest officials.
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Bank of England
L'Nis
London
Why People Get Drunk In A Licentious Collection
A biased parade of drunken respondents offers motives from pay disputes and domestic strife to unemployment and pokerish bravado. The group includes a candidate paid too little, a drunk husband, a mother-in-law provocation, and a printer with ink-streaked face, each claiming alcohol masks pain or asserts control. A lone speaker admits no excuse, acknowledging weakness and peer pressure.
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Hic
Luie
Hie
Gio
Indian Haunted Grave on Oneida Shore
Local legend tells of a burning ball near an Indian grave on Oneida shores that moves within a 100 foot square area about 40 feet above ground. Belknap’s dream of a treasure crock led to a fatal light flash, after which the spot became haunted by the mysterious light. Also notes Paris Exhibition 1889 may yield a £400,000 state surplus linked to the Eiffel Tower profits.
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Oneida
Belknap
Oneida Mair
Liffel Tower
Wich
Century-Old Herbalist Elizabeth Lewis Sells Farm Produce
Elizabeth Lewis of Wheatland Illinois, claimed age of 104, born in Jacksport Tennessee. She traveled by skiff to Cape to sell eggs butter and poultry, says Indian blood keeps her young. ran a medical practice in Missouri and Illinois, is a church member, fortune teller by reputation, and lives in a small cabin with an acre of ground.
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Elizabeth Lewis
Wheatland
Cape
Jacksport
Tennessee
David Musgrove
Frank Lewis
Stoddard County
Alexander County
Illinois
Paducah
Sue
Missionary Baptist Church
Glube
Pigeons as Telegraph Messengers Across the Countryside
The Cornwall Magazine notes homing pigeons used to relay telegraphic messages between country houses and post offices. Birds travel from Hall to town in about ten minutes, with tradesmen near the post office handling replies. An electric bell signals home arrivals, reducing porterage and minimizing lost telegrams.
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Incvo
The
Cornwall Magazine
Advig to Mothers Relieves Teething Pain and Suffering
Disturbance at night from teething is addressed with Mus. Winelow soothing syrup advertised as immediate relief. Claims include stomach and bowel aid, reduced inflammation, energy gain, and universal availability through druggists. 25 cents. Buffalo reports gas well profits and Buffalo arms manufacturing migration to Canada cited.
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Winetow
Southing
Fort Caioren
United States
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Atlen
J. W. Pitts
T. J. Daley & Co
Water Street
New Gower Street
ST John's
Nfld
TwillingaTs Sun Office
James McIntyre
M. Laxa
Bird Messengers
Bertie Township
Welland
Buiffald
Gue Carada
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