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Van Wert Times

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1885

Page

3

Tenure Off ice Laws Mentioned in Regulating Removals

The article surveys tenure and removal rules for federal offices as revised by acts of 1867 and 1869, detailing presidential power to fill vacancies, Senate confirmation processes, and related salary provisions, with scattered anecdotes and historical notes on governance and public notices.

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Pneumatic tubes proposed to speed mail between Paris and London

A plan by Merlin outlines a pneumatic mail system linking Paris to London via Paris Catala Dover and rail segments totaling about 476 kilometres. The tube would use 39 centimetre pipes 4 metres long with water tight joints and fabric coverings to reduce friction heat. An engine of 28 to 30 horsepower would propel the carriages through the network.

Ibis Paria Londos Merlin Paris Catala Calais Dover London

Man seeks Wolf River dam bill across legislative sessions

A Detroit man repeatedly pressed Lansing for a bill to authorize a dam on Wolf River in Michigan's northern counties. Across three sessions delays and debts followed, the river dried up and the man claimed he sought no favors, insisting he was a freeborn American citizen.

Jenn Wolf River Michigan

School and Church Views Across Universities

The Barvard faculty voted on Greek studies while overseers paused action. Lemisville University recalls Dr. Yurutell’s cheerfulness remark about time and age. England has one bishop per 144 clergy, with global notes on church structures and a New York Independent query on party invitations and open questions. The Philadelphia Press cites a church asset near 10 million dollars.

Barvard University Lemisville University Yurutell ix Skatit England United States Justin Winsor Obravian Harvant College Mauch Praster Wen ix Rogtish University New York Sophie Philadelphia Press

Fragmented old newspaper excerpts merge with quotes

A garbled OCR page presents assorted literary snippets, partial dialogues, and stray lines from various outlets. It shows scattered phrases about cuisine, poetry, philosophy, weddings, and a college prank, with no cohesive narrative or clear dates or places.

Lead in Water and Health Dangers Warned by Dr Blyth

A Parkes Museum of Hygiene lecture by Dr Wynter Blyth warned of serious lead poisoning from drinking water. Paralysis, colic, rheumatic pains, kidney issues, and insanity could result from lead exposure, emphasizing the need for testing and water safety measures. The talk urged public awareness and preventive steps to avert lead-related illness.

Wynter Blyth Parkes Museum of Hygiens Lorilee

Amusing Owl Capture and Carpet Tack Tale

A rural reminiscence blends a lively tale of catching a wild owl with a later riff about carpet tacks. Uncle Harry recounts adventures and neighbors, while Frank George and pranksters describe the scene and the owl’s swoop as they pull and climb. The narrator notes carpet tacks are useless in certain regions, adding a humorous local observation.

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