How Fires May Start and Spontaneous Combustion Dangers
The article warns that damp lampblack moist with oil can ignite from sun exposure and that nitric acid with charcoal can cause spontaneous combustion. It notes new printer’s ink on paper near steam, roiled linseed oil with turpentine on cotton waste, and moist coal in storage can ignite or heat spontaneously. It also cautions about oily shop waste, iron chips, shavings, and filings mixed with oil, plus steam pipes carbonizing wood to ignite.
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Cassier
Why Farmers Should Move South for Year Round Work
The article urges farmers to relocate to the South to work outdoors all year, notes stock feeding costs and winter shelters, promotes velvet bean and cassava as fattening feeds, and claims higher profit from farming fruit, berry growing, and truck gardening along the southern route. It cites G. A. Park of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad Immigration and Industrial Agent.
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Alabama
Florida
Standard Time Origin and Purpose in U S and Canada
The public time system was created by railroads to unify business across belts from 15 degree wide east to west. It divides regions by meridians from sixty to one hundred twentieth, with boundaries tailored to rail lines and junctions. Sun time is a regular astronomical time but averaged for practical use due to Earth's irregularities.
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United States
Canada
Maritime
Maine
Greenwich
New England
S’ittsburg
Buffalo
Washington
New Orleans
Denver
Detroit Free Press
Rock Island
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Texas
Alta Vista
Kas
New Southwest
Difference Between Seems and Appears in Meaning
The article explains that seems signals an inference about truth based on a story’s resemblance, while appears refers to evidence presented to our view. Appears denotes what the facts show, whereas seems rests on the observer’s mental likelihood.
Equine Puzzle Solved in a Pocket Joke
In a playful exchange a boy Elmer asks why pistols are called horse pistols. The father and son joke that they are named for the kick of the weapon reflecting a common old-time pun. The lighthearted quip appears in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
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Small Elmer
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Quip from Puck on Heaven and a Quarter
A playful exchange shows Aunt Margaret warning about heaven for good behavior while Dorothy hints at a missing quarter. The fragment captures a light, domestic tone and childlike humor.
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Margaret
Dorothy
Puck
Chicago to Host Republican Convention in Clashing Race
Washington dispatch notes Chicago favored to land the Republican national convention due to central location and infrastructure. It cites Milwaukee New York and Chicago as contenders while discussing House Senate power struggles and Cannon’s missed chance to assert prerogatives. Lind avoids negative campaigning in Minnesota governor race.
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House
Senate
Cannon
Lind
Washington
Republican Committee
United States
Chicago
Jones
Milwaukee
New York
John Lind
Minnesota
David M. Clough
Clough
Various Local Notices and Global Dispatches
The item list covers C V Howard named ticket agent for Pacific Coast Steamship with Chicago office. royal wedding set for February at Windsor Castle. Ittelurg Pa club presents loving cup to General Miles. Fred Lond becomes superintendent of the Omaha division Illinois Central. Wisconsin farmer William Herring dies in dynamite blast. verdict of manslaughter for John Einegar in Peoria murder case. Russian ships Bayan and Teareviteh arrive at Port Arthur. Jerry Simpson backs Judge Parker for president. Norwegian poet Biernstierne Thorneon a Nobel prize likely. St Paul officials plan a tuberculosis quarantine ordinance. German ship August overdue per Lloyds. Chicago lawyer Fuller shot by bandits on Wabash. fatal rail collision near Baton Ohio. New Orleans Republicans bid 300000 for next national convention with 25000 personal pledge.
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C. V. Howard
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Chicago
Prince Alexander of
Teck
Princess Alice
Albany
St. Georges Hoped
Windsor Castle
Crucible Club
Ittelurg
General Miles
Fred
Lond
Omaha
Illinois Central
A. Philbrick
William Herring
Sparta
Wis
John Einegar
Jacobieneman
Peoria
Einegar
Bayan
Port Arthur
Jerry Simpson
Judge Parker
Biernstierne Thorneon
Norway
St. Paul
Minn
August
New York
Liverpool
Lloyds
President Ledyard Denies Michigan Central Resignation
Detroit December 4 President Ledyard fully denies the report that he will resign as president of the Michigan Central Railroad effective January 1. He states no such action is planned and no date has been set for departure.
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Detroit
Mich
Ledyard
Michigan Central Railroad
Von Buelow Opens Reichstag in White Hall
Berlin December 4. Chancellor von Buelow acting as the emperor's representative opened the Reichstag in the white hall of the palace. The ceremony marks the start of the new session as political leaders gather in the capital.
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von Buelow
Berlin
Emperor
Weather forecast by region tonight
The official forecast notes fair conditions in Illinois and Indiana with possible severe weather in the north and winds from the south to west. Lower Michigan and Wisconsin expect snow flurries with brisk to light south to west winds. Iowa should remain generally fair with brisk westerly winds.
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Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Markets report from Chicago and East Buffalo livestock markets
Chicago quotations show mixed futures for Wheat Corn and Soy, with hogs and cattle trade active. East Buffalo listings note steady cattle and hog receipts, slower sheep and lambs, with Calves strong at $7.60 to $8.00.
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Chicago
Bleitens
Ccstes
PBI Aeen's
Ossss
Oh Ny Duly Sc Ckesse
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
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Fenner
Henry C. Crayton
N. Broadway
St. Louis
M. M. Fenner
M. D
Fredonia
J. E. Lemmon
J. H. Stewart
North
G. A. Park
Immigration and Industrial Ag
Tville & Nashville R. R. Go., “Llb
Champ Clark
Champ
South Carolina
Tillman
Joe
Congress
James A. Fullenwider
Mercy Hospital
Forty-second Street
Wabash Avenue
Hamilton, O
Dayton & Western Traction
Baton
Clarence W. Lehman
Young
Frank RB. Williams
Republican State Central Committee of Louisiana
John Shields & Son
Beacon
Mystic
Seymour
Buckeye
Ill
Thayer, Ill
Delta
Centerville
Canton, Ill
LaSalle, Ill
Beacon Nut
Athens, Il
Nut
Delta Nut
Columbia Pharmacy
Parchers
Means & Stichter
Braet Fide Kaetaurens
Colenso
Frank Rogers
California
M. Lombardo
Homeseekers
Rock Island System
Davenport
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