Abused Book Agents Show How Canvassers Work
A Chicago book house manager defends canvassers as ambitious, confident workers who learn to handle objections, avoid politics, and dress neatly. The piece recalls training methods, sale tactics, and the dangers of overreliance on speeches, with anecdotes about a married woman named Clara and a veteran agent's experiences, plus a Milford Indiana judge’s juror charge and a Procter Knott tale about a governor and a steamboat man.
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Chicago
Jess
Clara
Chicago Times
Common and Chemical Names Compiled for Substances
A concise reference list equating common names with chemical names. Includes aqua fortis nitric acid aqua regia nitro muriatic acid and many others such as blue vitriol sulphate of copper chalk carbonate of calcium common salt chloride of sodium, spirits of salt hydrochloric acid, and vinegar acetic acid.
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Hartshorn
Stucco
Plaster of Paris
Railroad Growth Waves Across U S in 19th Century
The article notes U S rail mileage rising from 35,085 miles in 1863 to 156,082 miles overall by 1889, with 121,009 miles added in 23 years averaging 5,260 miles annually. It details three construction waves before 1875, 1879 rebound, and 1886-83 surge reaching 28,140 miles, near the 1881-83 peak.
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United States
Denomination Question Sparks Clerical Confusion
A Louisiana plantation boat passengers visit a church and are asked by a colored preacher to state the child’s denomination. Misunderstanding leads to a humorous exchange as the father struggles with the word, and the preacher clarifies by asking if the child is a boy or a girl. The episode is described in a Cincinnati Commercial Gazette item.
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Louisiana
Chile
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Hair of cattle used in hats cloth and clothes
An interview in the St Louis Globe Democrat notes cattle hair is used widely in hats and woolen goods. It highlights tons of hair backing dress fabrics and blends with wool or cotton to produce durable, cheap textiles though rain causes shrinkage.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Dancing Trees and a Black Othello in Murray's Magazine
A poem describes rainlit branches dancing like a quadrille as Breeze fingers harp strings of rain. Then a critique recalls Ira Aldridge's Desdemona portrayal, noting bravura stage moments and controversial hair-dragging scenes that provoked audience hissed disapproval.
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Ophelias
Othelia
Ira Aldridge
Desdemona
Mra. Kendal
Murray's Magazine
Painful facts and sauerkraut talk from old papers
An uptown dentist discusses pain perception and the dental engine reducing pain and time in the chair. A sauerkraut piece notes its rising popularity beyond German circles, with a Newark anecdote about selling ten barrels at a picnic. The amber from Southern Mexico is praised for its beauty and potential uses, with word of an expedition to the interior.
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New York Star
Mexico
Catania
Sicily
USA Ig
Engineering News
Peter Creenland’s
Water Street
Epiccupal Church
Episcopal Church
High Street
Hazel and
Laural
Peter Greenland
Chinese Shylocks in Hong Kong Raise Rents, Then Cap Increases
Two Hong Kong Chinese landlords own most native houses and grow rich via regular rent hikes. A landlord’s wife consulted the temple oracle amid family troubles, and the drawing of lots reportedly showed the gods’ anger over tenant burdens. As a result rents are lowered in many cases and will not be raised further.
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Hong Kong
Chicago Times
Louisiana Creoles And Their Varied Beauty
A Denver News sentence contrasts creole stereotypes with a New Orleans view noting some Creoles have lily white complexions and blue eyes while most are dark. it describes Creole girls as refined, dainty, sunny tempered, quiet and homebound, with many dark skinned.
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New Orleans
Denver News
Fall strawberries grown with careful soil and mulch
A Bt. Louis Globe-Democrat interview notes fall strawberries can be produced regularly with special prep. Keeping soil loose and moist and mulching after the first crop are key. Cool moist seasons yield fine fruit and flavor. hot dry spells hinder a second crop.
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Bt. Louis Globe-Democrat
Erie and Warren Rail Timetable Excerpts 1889 Changes
The page lists Pennsylvania Railroad P and E division schedules with eastward and westward trains from Warren, Erie, Kane, and Sheffield. Through Pullman sleeping cars operate Erie to Philadelphia and Washington to Williamsport. Eastbound and through trains connect Philadelphia Erie Williamsport Baltimore and Washington with varying daily frequencies and arrivals.
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Gatchell
J. A. Fellows
Exchange Street
Buila
Lefford
Warren
Philadelphia & Erier. R
Erie Mail
Erie
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sheffield Express
Sheffield
St. Marys
St. Marya
Oil Express
Hiie Mail
Sunbury
Harrisburg
Lancaster
Philadelphia
New York
Baltmore
Washington
Baltimore
Pulman
Williamsport
Kane
Sundar
Erie Express
Warr
Rattizall
Pullman
Warren Express
Chas
E. Pugh
J.R. Wood
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Jewett
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