PARNING COLONIES Fostering Dutch Humanitarian Farms
A historical report on the Parning colonies founded by Gen Van den Bos, detailing the three corded farms near Steenwyk covering 5000 acres with 1800 residents. It explains governance, prison-like uses for beggars and drunkards, schooling, crafts, and self supporting outcomes, including crop and dairy operations and an export canning factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van den Bos
Tollard
East Ind
Java
Steenwyk
Society
Qur Country Home
Notable exile Prince Kropotkin in England and others
The London letter profiles Prince Kropotkin living in Harrow supported by his writings after confiscation of estates, noting his gentleness and learning. It recalls his brother’s grim fate after a five-language scholarly life, then mentions Salvation Army color symbolism and a light Omaha World cartoon gag about a fan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Kropotkin
England
Harrow
Arctic Ocean
Kropotkin
London
Minneapolis Library and New Post Office Plans
In Minneapolis a public library movement born 25 years ago gains momentum with a new Athenaeum library project. The post office building, three stories of iron and stone, aims to be fireproof and house reading rooms and Academy of Science collections. The library board lists nine members led by Prof. Oftedahl and ex officio city leaders, anticipating a fine public library and a grand new post office for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myxxeapolis
Bayard Taylor
Pune
NEW Post Office
Minneapolis
Academy of Science
Athenaeum
General Library
Library Board
Oftedahl
Tudgs Koon
Atwater
Canvas Back and Terrapin Feast of Chesapeake Bay
The article describes canvas back ducks arriving along the Atlantic coast feeding on dense valisneria beds in Chesapeake bays, their value, hunting laws and prices, and related meal preparation. It also covers diamond back terrapin abundance, farming in Maryland, and notable patrons like President Cleveland, with historical notes on price trends and notable figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battie Monument
Duck
Washington Coluny
AL Leona
York
Bali
Atlantic
Hudson
Delaware
Nelegaborhood
Susquehanna
Hkc
Cleveland
Havre de Grace
Europe
Amnateur
Baltimore
Caine
England
Philadelphia
New York
White House
Chesapeake
Maryland
John M. Clayton
Taylor
Annapolis
Mr. McLane
United States
France
Somerset County
Dennis
Calvert County
Edward H. Strong
Kent County
Joan Wilsans
Also Mentioned on This Page
Holland
Salvation Army
Booth
T O
New York Sun
Omaha
Omaha World
Kings County Penitentiary
Uison
Brooklyn
Colous d
Pricon
Brooklyn Eagle
New York Graphic
Lydia E
Burichans
Taras
Larry
Pole
Mai
Lee
Napoleon
Lydia R. Minklann
Weitius Inn
Mass
Borough of
Warren
Burgess
P.M. Knapp
TREAS
Bierbach
Parmilee & Henry
Spencer
Wees
Warren Saw Bank
Enapp, Treas
G. H. Ames
Dr. TU
Strae
River Wharf
Pubis
Cial
Borough Engin
Count Gm
Dewalies
Abkets OF Borqugie Invested
Io Engine House Pub Int
Carta
H&l
Struthers Hose
Tosh
Warren Savings Bank
Burgess and Town Council
Bull
A.W. Morck
WM_ SCHNUR
MC G. Smith
Robt. McKay
Jos. Walkerman
T. Attesi
C. J. Minacnas
P. Northrop
Sersall
Walter A. Wood
W. Anson
The
Meadow King
Oliver
Buford’s
Tiger Steel
Buckeye
Jackson
Wetherill
New Hartford
Beecher & Copeland, Warren
Harry Spitler
LXN
Genehratelardware ! and Manufacturers of
TIN
H. Spitler
North Clarendon, Pa
GHO
ORR & Coo
GEO. Porr & CO
N. K. Wendleboe
Liberty Street
Arene, Pa
Tionery
Ero
Second Bt
Savings Bank
L. G. Noyes
Warren, PA
the Standard
Aw.johns
H.W. Johns Manufacturing CO
AW. Johns
Maiden Lane
Smitage
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