Traps and Snares Invented to Snare Bugs and Beasts
A survey of American patent devices for trapping pests insects and animals. From poisoned flowers that lure insects to glowing bait for fish to elaborate rat traps and bird traps, the article notes both crank ideas and effective schemes now gaining attention in agriculture and pest control. It highlights devices like a cider-filled can to drown insects, balloon enclosures for trees, lure lamps, frog bait, hornfly frames, and mirror traps that mislead rats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patent Office
California
Algo
Mr. Rat
Wen
Philadelphia Times
Ox Carts From New York City Reflect Change in Farming
A New York Sun piece notes ox carts are still made in the city but demand is shrinking as younger farmers prefer horses and wagons. Iron axles and 4 inch tires mark modern designs, with sales in western Connecticut Massachusetts New York and across the West Indies and Central and South America, about a $100 price.
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New England
Middle States
New York City
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New York
West Indies
Central
South America
New York Sun
The Big Cypress Tree at Tula and Its Remarkable Form
A travel note describes the great cypress near the parish church at Tula, larger than Chapultepec trees with a 152 inch girth, buttressed trunk, and gigantic branch span. Lizards and birds inhabit the trunk and buzzards roost on the top dome. the scene is praised for its dramatic light and artistically entrancing views.
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Tula
California
Chapultepec
San Francisco Chronicle
Spencer and Spencer on Smoking and Carlyle
In England Herbert Spencer defends smoking laws on trains and guards, mocks chronic fault finding, and recalls visiting Carlyle who he says is cross and misanthropic. A San Francisco Argonaut item notes electricity to pull teeth where handles deliver pain insensitizing current and a quick tooth removal.
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Spencer
Herbert Spencer
England
Porter
Cabby
Carlyle
San Francisco Argonaut
Midnight Seance Scare Reported In Buffalo Express Tale
A real estate man recalls a stormy hotel night with Slade the slate writer. Objects flew, furniture banged, bedclothes pulled, and the man suspects spirits acted at Slade’s behest though he cannot explain the phenomena. The account spans three hours of eerie disturbances.
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Slade
Slate
Buffalo Express
Firing Big Guns on Thunderer Echoes Naval Siege Advice
Retired Lt. John W. Leigh recalls the Thunderer siege at Alexandria and explains how crews cope with the deafening noise of 100 ton guns. He notes ear protection urges, the tendency to lie down, and the immense risk posed by massive European naval artillery in distant bombardments.
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John W. Leigh
Alexandria
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Breach of Promise Suit Advice and Shoe Repairs
The column discusses breach of promise suits, noting they are often unwise and usually end in scandal unless a real wrong occurred, with meager damages and high costs. It adds that men can sue but appear ridiculous, then offers shoe creak remedies involving linseed or sweet oil and cobbler repairs to stop squeaking and water damage.
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Goldie
New York Ledger
New York World
National Lead CO
New York
Pittsburg
German National Bank Building
Fashion Joke Sends Spendleigh to Bankruptcy Court
Mrs Spendleigh asks if her dress is fetching while Mr Spendleigh groans that it is fetching him into bankruptcy court. The light exchange hints at a financial squeeze amid fashion pride.
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Mrs. Spendleigh
Mr. Spendleigh
Bankruptcy Court
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New York Weekly World
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Warren National Bank
Warren, Pa
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H. A. Jamieson
F. E. Hertzel
Wm. D. Grown
Jerry Crary
DW. Beaty
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P. & E. Division
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Sheffield
Harrisburg
Pullman
Sunbury Harris Pare
Lancaster
Baltimore
Washington
Eric
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Erie
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Kane
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Renovo
Ridgway
M. Prevost, JR
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Scene
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J Norman Davies
Liberty Street
Warren, Pg
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R. W. Stuart
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Wilbur and Schnur
Hazeltine Building
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First National Bank
Second Street
Golden Horse Shoe
Allen & Sons
Allen Block
Corner Second and
Liberty Streets
Orren C. Allen Ramuel G. Allen
WM. Harrison Allen
D. Frank W. Whitcomb
Third Street
Postoffice
BL Lynar
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Bae & Thompson
Attorneys AT Law
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D. I. Ball
Notary Public
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Chas
Peterson
Airstow
Kodak
Geo. Ball's
An’s
EA. Coleman
W. W. Freeman
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Greaves
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Episcopal Church
Humphrey & Nemoyer
Buffalo Co-Operative Brewing Co
John H. Gray
Water Street
Carver House
Wyman and Conarro
Wyman
Conarro
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Munn & Co
Scientific American
New Yoru
Broadway
Addleran
Morgan Saddle
Buggy & Cart CO
Lawrence BL
Cincinnati
U.S
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Washington, D.C
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