Floods of the past and the Johnstown disaster tale
A sweeping chronicle of historic floods from ancient to modern times notes vast losses of life and property across Europe Asia Africa and the Americas. It cites Rhine Danube Thames Ganges Euphrates Yangtze and Yellow rivers with dates from 44 BCE to 1889 and highlights the Johnstown catastrophe as uniquely linked to human recklessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strabo
Diodorus
Egypt
Plinius
Tacitus
Europe
Christ
Red Sea
Suez
Artaxerxes
Italy
Upper Rhine
Danube
Rome
B. C
Rhine
Drusus
Nijmwegen
Netherlands
Civilis
Drusus Germanicus
Mareb
Arabia
Germany
Bay of Douarney
France
Charlemagne
East Frisia
Heligoland
Baltic
Holland
Elbe
Weser
Pomeranian
Alpine
Malamocca
Venice
Adriatic
Nordstrand
Torum
Ems
Marcellus
Sleswick
Austria
Zeeland
North
Frisia
Dortrecht
Rotterdam
Switzerland
Lyons
Rhone
Ganges
Alps
Euphrates
China
Henan
Stanley
Makata River
Central
Africa
Bengal
East
India
Szegedin
Hungary
Spain
Haifung
Tallee
Tyrol
Pennsylvania
Yellow River
Johnstown
Chicago Mail
Proclamation Denounces Extravagant Dress in Kiangsu
Acting Governor Hwang of Kiangsu warns against extravagant apparel under Ta tsing laws. He cites Soochow and Shanghai as examples of luxurious dress and crowded flower boats. Young men in bright jackets face arrest and punishment, with accountability extended to fathers and guardians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiangsu
Hwang
Ta Tsing Dynasty
Soochow
Shanghai
Pekin Gazette
Ohio Republicans reaffirm platform and foreign policy stance
The Ohio convention endorses the 1888 Chicago platform and pledges adherence to protectionist principles for American citizens and industry. It expresses sympathy for Irish home rule efforts but questions a diplomat of Irish extraction tied to a secret society, emphasizing exclusive devotion to American ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Sherman
Foraker
Harrison
Chicago
Convention of
Columbus
Political Commentary Snippets From 1890s Newspapers
A compilation of editorials and remarks from Albany Journal Pittsburgh Dispatch Birmingham Age Chicago Tribune Kansas City Journal Chicago Inter Ocean Baltimore American Detroit Journal praising or criticizing political figures. It references Cleveland Blaine Bayard Sam Jones Hayes and public sentiment on elections and diplomacy across several states and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beay
Albany
N. Y
Bev
Calvin S. Brice
Ohio
Payne
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Cleveland
Birmingham
Ala
Clayton
Arkansas Gazette
Arkansas
Gazette
Chicago Tribune
Blaine
Bayard
Kansas City Journal
Sam Jones
Jackson
Chicago
Inter Ocean
America
Europe
British Islands
United States
Bismarck
Baltimore
Hayes
White House
Detroit Journal
Democratic critique of Cleveland in New York press
The New York Democrats oppose Cleveland, recalling 1884 battles and Manning's influence. The N Y Sun cites his alleged empty pretensions and lack of principle, arguing his administration harmed the Democratic cause and that free traders viewed him skeptically after his protectionist turn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cleveland
Daniel Manning
N. Y. Sun
Dem
Harrison a Christian in the face of partisan attacks
The N Y Independent defends President Harrison’s Christian life against claims of Sabbath excursions. It states he did not travel on Sunday but went down the Potomac on Saturday and returned Monday, attending worship and enjoying a rest, condemning the critics as mean and hypocritical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Potomac
N. Y
Gowns for Summer Draw on Foulards and Dotted Muslins
Harper's Bazar reviews midsummer fashion trends emphasizing foulard gowns with Zouave jackets in gray brown or dark blue, gingham and sateen striped gowns, moire belts, velvet buttons, and tailored waists. It notes silk petticoats, striped seersucker, wash fabrics, and black silk underskirts, plus Worth revived lawns and dotted muslins for garden parties and country wear with long over-skirts, jabots, and flat hats. Also features Japanese cottons for casino wear and organdies with Mechlin lace accents and belted waists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah
Worth
Newport
Modistes
Harper’s Bazar
Home and Farm Tips from Ohio Farmer Reference
Advice on preserving plants with kerosene soaked rags, making tomato marmalade, budgeting tools care, a Rutland jewelers note on a 250 year old Swiss watch, lime mortar mix, animal feeding timing, parental influence on youth, peach meringue recipe, poultry disease control with buhach and kerosene, corn feeding values, and a note to plant the most marketable corn variety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Switzerland
Armsby
Ohio
Letting Children Grow Natural to Thrive and Be Happy
A Quiver excerpt argues happiness comes from letting children grow with minimal control, self reliance, simple playthings, and routine. It praises natural love of nature, plain food, sleep, and early bedtimes, urging mothers to trust children and direct growth gently. Mention of Bow bells in London notes a proverb and a citizen endowment for daily ringing to wake apprentices.
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London
St. Marylebow
Cheapside
Brand
Heavy draft horses prove profitable farm and city work
The Western Rural notes heavy draft horses grow in favor after overcoming prejudice about size and intelligence. Breeders warn farmers against using full-blooded stallions when they are merely grades, urging pedigree checks and careful selection at fairs and livestock shows.
How Often to Feed Live Stock in Daily Rations
The guidance states two meals daily at twelve hour intervals suffice for most animals. Feeding twice in twenty four hours gives the digestive tract ample time for function and avoids the extra labor of three meals. A twelve hour fast is not harmful if digestive processes remain undisturbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Colorado
California
Dr. Pierce
Vast US cattle industry valued at 1.2 billion dollars
A survey notes the cattle industry has a capital of 1.2 billion dollars while Colusa County California ranches need 300 workers to harvest a single wheat crop. It also mentions social campaigns, museum endowments, and unusual news from Boston to Gainesville.
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United States
Colusa County
Cal
Boston
Harrison
Washington
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York
J. W. Drexel
H. C. Marquand
Union Pacific Road
Exira Duuis Haw
Gainesville
Ala
Harvest Excursions to Kansas and Beyond
The Caicaco Rock Island and Pacific Railway offers one fare round trips to Kansas Nebraska Colorado Indian Territory New Mexico Texas Wyoming Utah Idaho Dakota Arizona Northwestern Iowa and southwestern Minnesota with sale dates August 6 and 20 September 10 and 24 and October 8 1889 return limit 30 days from sale. Travel via solid vestibule express trains with Pullman sleepers dining cars and coaches to Omaha and Denver and connections to all listed regions. For details contact John Sebastian Gen Ticket and Pass Agent Chicago Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caicaco, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Kansas
Nebraska
Missouri River
Colorado
Indian Territory
New Mexico
Texas
Wyoming
Utah
Idaho
Dakota
Arizona
Iowa
Minnesota
Rock Island
Omaha
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
St. Paul
John Sebastian
Chicago
Longest US railway bridge span noted at Poughkeepsie
The longest railway bridge span in the United States is the cantilever span of the Poughkeepsie Bridge, extending 548 feet across the Hudson River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Kinzua
Erie Road
Poughkeepsie Bridge
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Lad
F. R. Batchelder
Drake's
Simon Cameron
Republic
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
James Monroe
Jackson Democrat
Whig Party
Abolition Party
Liberty Party
Free Soil Party
Freedom
Republican Party
William Lloyd Garrison
Charles Sumner
Horace Greeley
Thad Stevens
William H. Seward
Stephen A. Douglas
Abraham Lincoln
Henry Wilson
Mr. Cameron
Stevens
Garrison
Sumner
Greeley
Seward
Cameron
Douglas
Wilson
Chicago Journal
Mr. Harrison
Jersey City
San Francisco
Railwa
Canadian Pacific Railway
Quebec
Pacific Ocean
South America
Guatemala
West Indies
Australia
Evenurope
B. F. Johnson & Co
Richmond, Va
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad
Oregon
Oregon Immigration Board
Portland
Manhattan Elevated Railroad
MecVicker
Chicago Evening Journal
A. D. Pratt
Rochester, N. Y
Glenn
Nature
Servia
Carter
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
St. Jacobs
Jeremiah Eney
W. Lombard St
Balto
Jas. P. Murphy
Springfeld
Tenn
E. W. Spangler
York
Penna
Charles A. Vogeler CO
Hoosac
Fitchburg Railway
Tansili
Isaac Thompson
Hood
Hoood
George F. Jackson
Roxbury
C. J. Hood & CO
Lowell
Mass
MoonY's
Mogoy & CO
Cincinnati
OF America and Foreign Lands
ALN
Kelloes Newsfater Co
Dearborn
Loomington
Sel
LAW School
Circular Ad
R. M. Benjamin
Michigan Penale Seminary
Sha Oes OG
Americn School OF Telegraphy
Madison, Wis
Paris
W. Baker & Cow’s
Ieale
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester
McMullen Woven Wire Fence Co
North Market
Ontario Sta
Fike
Freicht
Brose Tarebeam
Jones
Binghamton
Bhagat
Wisconsin
Krailway Company
A. Dickey
Soo” Railway
Minneapolis
Minn
Lotte
Clybourm Ave
McCormick & Sons
Inelon Ati
Washington, D.C
Simpson
Eam
Lance
Leon CO
Columbus, CI
Everyowe Jou
Tr. Fitzgerald
Washington, D. C
Washington Street
Til
Joseph H.hunter
Atrorney
Dwightes Oy Gow
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