A Tree Man Talks How a Chicago Expert Plants Big Trees
Chicago tree man Mr Peterson explains successful large tree transplantation and growth. He cites Lincoln era elm planted in 1665, Garfield and Grant memorials, and asserts modern arbor culture lets 10 year old trees thrive. He notes fastest growing eucalyptus none for Chicago climate, and details practical planting, watering, and costs from 1 to 50 dollars per tree.
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Chicago
Peterson
Lincoln
Bryan Hall
Garfield
Sherman
Thomas
Sheridan
Grant
California
American
Florida
Louisiana
Texas
Mr. Peterson
Chicago Tribune
Queer Town Names in New Jersey
Bloomfield N J Citizen notes New Jersey towns with unusual names like Hogtown Sodom Saca macin and Skunktown and many others. The piece catalogs humorous place names across counties, highlighting a maze of prosaic Franklin s and Feebletown while joking about a single Point Pleasant.
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New Jersey
Hogtown
Rahway
Hunterdon County
Burlington
Hunterdon
Regtown
Cumberland
Ocean County
Comical Corner
Feebletown
Bloomfield
N. J
Farming in the South and the Northern Farmer Compare
A Detroit Free Press excerpt discusses Southern farming improving yet lagging behind the North. It notes soil, crop care, guano use, and compost advantages, with northern migrants thriving in Alabama and Selma. Mechanics and wages are contrasted, amid a broader view of opportunity in farming, stock raising, and manufactures.
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DL Quad
England
Scotland
North
Farr
Selma
Oxford
Montgomery
Alabama
Predun
M. Quad
Detroit Free Press
Lions and Panthers in Northern Africa Hunt Scene
An Inter Ocean correspondent recalls hunting lore in North Africa noting panthers still roam near villages, while lions have dwindled after rewards for killing them. A Hungarian traveler cites lions once hunted with Jules Gerard. Monkeys and wild boars remain plentiful, and mountains are said to house almost only monkeys.
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Africa
Rome
Coliseum
Jules Gerard
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Heart inked on Salvation Army women shoulders
The Pioneer Press Listener notes a little known Salvation Army custom where most female members bear an India ink heart on their right shoulder. The mark allegedly entitles them to care or burial expenses by the whole organization if they fall ill or die abroad, even if not a current member.
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Salvationist
Salvation Army
India
Pioneer Press
A Simple Affair Between Politicians on Campaign Aid
In a brief Onisha World exchange a grateful candidate warns of high spending in his interest while an enterprising politician confirms aid. The dialogue hints at political favors and repayment plans tied to an upcoming election.
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Onisha World
Descriptions of Jamaica Planters as Princes in Past Era
A New York Commercial Advertiser correspodent recounts Jamaica under British rule, noting estates rising into bush, lavish great houses, and luxury past slavery. It recounts labor tensions, wage disputes, and a vivid tale of a captain who funds village roofs, calling them the canopy of heaven.
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Wgamaica
Springs
Cuba
Sagar
New York
Quashie
Janmica
Thave
England
Jamaica
West Indies
New York Commercial Advertiser
Train Timetable Fragments From Warren Pa Area
A deciphered railway timetable fragment lists stations such as Warren Pa Bradford Pittburgh and Olean with alternating AM PM times. It references trains leaving Pittsburg at various hours including 72 pm and 7 a.m. and notes solid rain conditions and baggage or Pullman secrecy. ends with agent contacts GEO. S. GALCHELL and W. LEFARFARD.
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Pittsburgh
Tale Roe
Trunkey
Tihompson
Irvanuionar
Warreniv
Arem
Bradford Ar
Winzua
Sugar Run
Corydon
Onoville
Wolf Juan
GIS
Salamanca
South Curollton
South
Vandalia
Warren
Aap
Tihonte
Worh
Gary
Pittsburg
Buffalo
Patissary
Pittghorpy
Pullmna
Rothward Buffelo
Pittsborgeter
Acquainted with His Employes
S 8 Merrill, manager of the Milwaukee road, died recently. He knew personally all his employees and would not keep a man in service he did not know. Before a California trip he gathered lieutenants for final instructions and asked if anything else needed attention. Atkins teased his weakness by mentioning a new brakeman on the H and D division. The note ends with Scotland universities weighing a general demand for degrees in music courses.
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Nsvth Street
New York
Kaskine
Gideon ‘Shompgoa
Brulgeport
Conn
Aayar UL Ami
Sohouns
Malidey Street
Jersey City
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Kaski CO
Warren At
Tuite
Merrill
Milwaukee Road
California
Atkins
St. Paul Pioneer-Press
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USA
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Liberty Street
arenr,Pa
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L. G. Noyes
Second St
Savings Bank
Warren, PA
Boston
Flint
Reynolds & Holdy's
Ladies’ Fine Shoes
Seltzer
Pand
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Ifrmrahol
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Menthil Cetarrh Sun Co
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All Drurgiata
Pheer
Peonsylvaris Agsinultanal Works
Park, Fa
Oneal Anqubar
Ea Bend
Cork
Barker St
Philadelphia
METS
Waadeee
M. Enret
Walnut Street
Tadel Pals
Minnesota
Rive Sanring
Chicago Fano North Western Railway
Lota
Imown
Charles E
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Land Com. C. &Nw. Railway
Chicaco
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