New York in 1791 A City of French Revolt Fervor
In April 1791 two leaders, Capt. Joris Van Heemskirk and Jacobus Van Ariens, debate France’s fate as New York returns to routine life. Amid couture and daffodils Cornelia Moran, daughter of Dr Moran, wanders the Moran estate while Hyde, Van Heemskirk’s grandson, strides toward Broadway, and the city lingers between liberty talks and local loyalties.
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van ‘Heemkirk
New York
Rdoder
van ‘Arlens
Iso
Moran
John
King
Tself
Avignon
Paris
Maiden Lane
Washington
Peter van Clyffe
Philip Moran
Pleasant Place
Joris van Heemskirk
Congress
Federal Hall
Brand Street
Jacobus van Ariens
van’ Heemskirk
France
van Arens
Franklins
Count de Moustier
Goa
Van
Ariens
van Heemskirk
Joris
Moran House
van Heems- Kirk
Lieut. Hyde
Broadway
Cornelia Moran
van Ariens
van Heeskirk
Broadcore
Love Awakens in Cornelia as Hyde Appears
Cornelia confesses a newfound love for Lieut Hyde after a brief acquaintance in Hyde’s presence. She worries about propriety and seeks guidance from her mother. The scene unfolds with social outings, gowns, dances, and a plan to invite Arenta and Rem for tea.
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Cornelia
Eghe
Hyde
Embree’s
Lieut, Hyde
Arenta
Rem
The Seat of Government Echoes in New York Speech
A speaker proclaims in the Hall of Representatives that New York will be the Crowning City with merchants as princes and the harvest of its rivers becoming royal revenue. He envisions the city as the central hub where the marts of all nations meet in its streets.
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Hall of Representatives
New York
Cooking Without Fire and Domestic Fireside Tales
An old fragment describes cooking without fire using a hand crank device that heats a water-filled cylinder until steam pressure expels a plug. It also recalls campfire stories about Adam and Eve, Noah, Troy, and Bunker Hill told to entertain and dispel gloom.
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Adam
Eve
Noah
England's Purchases From France Rise Shaping Ties
Jean Finot notes deepening Franco British trade as England buys increasingly from France and its colonies. He cites 1901 French exports at 1 155,000,000 francs with Britain taking 1 264,000,000 francs, and shows five year growth of English purchases from 1 032,000,000 francs in 1896 to 1 264,000,000 francs in 1901. He also mentions English spending in France by visitors and total yearly English outlay.
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England
Jean Finot
Revue Des Revues
France
Britain
Algeria
Tunis
Paris
Curious Shooting Device Interest Military Men
A gun practice teaching apparatus features a universal joint supported pointer and bull s eye, with an adjustable mirror to align images for the instructor. The device uses an automatic clamp and setting devices to lock parts at trigger action, praised for its practicality by soldiers. Novel twin cannon from Germany fires two pieces from one carriage, enabling rapid firing and compact design. French authority Lieut Colonel Delauney notes potential for larger calibers and broader application, applauding efficiency and economy.
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Theaé
Germany
Delauney
Pigeon Post Used On Transatlantic Ship
The Compagnie Generale Transatlantique tests wireless telegraphy on the Savotej and employs a pigeon post. In twenty three trials at 150 to 250 miles, eighteen succeeded. News can reach port twenty four hours before arrival, and the birds grow hardier as homing instincts sharpen.
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Compagnie Generale Transatlantiqua
Early Broiler Raising Tips From The Farmers' Review
Farmers’ Review notes profitable early broiler production using incubators and hens, detailing housing, feeding, and temperature care. Advice covers nest box lining, drafts, and a 14 by 56 foot warm coop, plus careful feeding several times daily to sustain heat and growth.
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Arong
Hatehng
Geo. W. Brofin
Hancock Co
Ohio
Large Poultry Packing Establishments Expand Across Midwest
The piece reports that up to 60 000 birds are housed in poultry dressing establishments operated by major packers across Michigan Iowa and Missouri. It notes low loss rates and humane culling to prevent waste while highlighting Britain’s influence on the booming U S poultry industry and its effect on imports and weekly dressed meat output.
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Michigan
Iowa
Missouri
Great Britain
United States
Illinois Corn Breeders Elect Officers At Urbana Meeting
At the recent convention in Urbana Illinois the Corn Breeders chose J H Coolidge as president John A Clisby as secretary Arcola as a noted member. Reported the seed corn trade to be in very healthy condition.
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Llinois
Urbana
J. H. Coolidge
Ohn A. Clisby
Arcola
First Snow Stays Grounded Amid Lingering Winter Outlook
The report notes remaining snow on the ground in some areas and predicts a harsh winter with continued hard conditions as the sun shifts. Expect continued cold snaps and potential icy patches across several regions.
Pure Cultures and Dairy Starters Stewardship
Prof G L McKay argues that pure cultures must be carefully carried forward for up to four weeks with meticulous cleanliness and proper sterilization. He warns against overripe starters and explains cooling methods to preserve acidity and recommends scalable starter usage without shortchanging small creameries.
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G. L. McKay
Dairy Hygiene Advice From Iowa Dairy Commissioner
Iowa dairy commissioner warns producers against using seam damaged cans and urges sealing with solder to prevent leaks. Wash cans with a brush and boil rinse, and ensure separators are cleaned after each use. Cream should be delivered daily and not mixed with warm cream. choose nearby creameries and trade in person for remedies. Potassium is essential to crop growth.
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Dairy Commissioner
Iowa
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Coprrieht
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Cornelia Morar
Italy
Arcadia
Wall Street
Broad Street
America
Atlantic
Troy
Bunker Hill
COOD
Oscar Erf
Illinois Agricultural College
Farrington
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