Wishing wells across nations and love charms described
The article surveys traditions around wishing wells in various countries. It notes love-related rites in Wales Ireland and among Native American and Mexican communities, mentions St Catherine and St Madron wells, and describes other uses such as messages for absent friends, good fortune, and health. It also touches on the Panama Canal project progress and rising jungle encroachment as of 19th century observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
New Mexico
Detroit
Ireland
Wales
St. Catherine
St Catherine
St. Madron's
Wooler
Northumberland
The Panama Canal in Decay From Tropical Floods
Eyewitness concern over the Panama Canal project describes widespread ruin from floods. E H Seymour notes abandoned labor villages and deteriorating plant and infrastructure as only eighteen and a half miles reached ocean level, with most dug to depth claimed by officials before work ceased in 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culebra
Chagres
E. Hi. Seymour
Atlantic
Pacific
Popular Politician Fishback Emerges Arkansas Governor Elect
William Meade Fishback, a Virginian by birth and about sixty two, is the Democratic governor elect of Arkansas. A University of Virginia alum and former U S senator, he has long been active in Arkansas politics and Reconstruction debates. His election is seen as likely to attract northern investment to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Meade Fishback
Arkansas
University of Virginia
Richmond
United States Senate
Fishback
Gulf Coast
Garland
Curious Birth Mark Holds Local Attention in Connellsville
Joseph H. Rotherman a Connellsville carpenter is noted for a crescent shaped birth mark on the back of his neck. Observers say the mark changes with the moon being nearly full two inches across at full moon and fading to a bluish crescent as the light wanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Rotherman
Connellsville
Rotherman
Luna
Rothermark
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Panama Canal
Tion
Twilliam Meade Fishback
Asansas
William Meade Fishogack
Boots & Shous
John Wilson Bull
W. P. Reynoutos & Sons Proprietors
Central Canal
W. G. Reynolds Miner
Dimale
Oligr & ES
M. Brown
Satoon
J. Henniod
John Glines
W. Gillman
O. E. Carroll
Curtis Hadlock
Opportunity
G, Dalzet L
Portr Art Evien
Aristo
Vernal
Utah
McNaughton Bros
Cotton & Wison
TEL Buss
Deseret Apiaky
James Hacking
B. H. Roberts Ed
R. C. Camr
Christainson
Pope
Farness
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