A Coffee Farm in Ceylon Described in Historic Detail
The article describes clearing a coffee block in Ceylon, from felled jungle and drying to burning waste and preparing the site. It details labor by coolies, planting in fixed beds, and garden-style care including pruning and manuring. It notes economy, transport limits, and the planter’s daily routines and wages, with references to labor, processing, and estate development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceylon
Pabl
Cearest
Gengt Hear
Alan
Eco Ames
Amerlomberman
Salsie Rae
Herries
Balloon ascent ends in crash after storm sting
A narrative recounts a perilous balloon ascent as weather worsens. The flyer, isolated in a damp cold fog, battles nerve strain and mechanical fear while the craft descends. A storm and rain hinder control, the balloon drags on land, and the landing ends abruptly with a fatal outcome as bystanders react.
Bear Rider on Back of Monster Bear in New Chinatown
A Chronicle reporter witnessed a Chinaman ride a large bear through New Chinatown streets. The bear trained from cub to draw small wagons and perform tricks, always returning to its owner. The rider uses the bear for boating and fishing, and the animal even retrieves ducks or quail. The rider resides near Ten-mile Mount on Humbaldt road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Chinatown
Chronicle
Sic
Ste Bie Cobic
Tes Chou
Jie
Moute
Humbaldt Road
Fragmented Caracas cenotaph notes and Bolivar's memory
A damaged OCR fragment recalls Bolivar and other notable figures buried in Caracas. It touches on Bolivar’s pantheon site overlooking the city, marble monuments, and a senator associated figure, mentioning emancipation of enslaved people and exile related to freedom struggles in several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolivar
Caracas
Lelivar
Hilsmort
Carica
America
Vere Uels
Colombia
Teen
Oor
Jess
Agricultural Notes on Grass, Fattening Fowl, and Farm Practices
Agricultural notes discuss grass land trials with artificial grasses on fertile soil, cautions on overrich manure, and the value of soil preparation. It covers fattening fowl in warm airy houses with earth floors, litter management, and perching. Also included are dairy and feed tips, cucumber and potato storage, pig keeping with movable pens, absorbents for stable waste, and the benefits of dry earth as fertilizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amis Prac Po
Kansas
M. Sheltem
Bennett
Sirians
New York
Broom Corn Prospects in Georgia and South Carolina
The Georgia farmers are offered broom corn seed to trial a new crop with potential markets. Reports indicate the plant grows well in South Carolina’s low country, and the Agriculture Department should distribute seed and guidance to promote a full trial next year. If profitable, broom corn could become a valuable addition to regional farm products.
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Eiensa
Atlanta
Chicago
Georgia
South Carolina
Charlea
News and Courier
Fragmented humor and nature notes in old newspaper
A collage of humorous dialogues, domestic scenes, and quirky observations. It includes snippets about a barber, a minister's wife with buttons, a Chicago drummer on a train, alligator behavior in Florida, and a photographer detailing methods for capturing celebrity portraits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Goodman
Vanderbilt Mausoleum rises as nation’s grand tomb at Moravian Cemetery
The Vanderbilt Mausoleum at Moravian Cemetery in New Dorp Staten Island stands as a monumental, heavily fortified structure begun December 16 1844. It rises over forty two feet, spans fifty nine feet wide, with curving buttressed walls and a 48 by 28 foot interior. The site covers twenty two acres. cost reaches 250 000 dollars. W H Vanderbilt’s body rests in the receiving vault while Pinkerton guards patrol day and night with an electric gong to summon reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanderbilt
Trais
W. H. Vanderbilt
Pinkerton
The Hat Trade and Decline of Beavers on Broadway
A long feature examines hat fashion and materials, noting an old shop on Heaver street and Park Row where beaver fur's decline drives a shift to rabbit and other furs. It details costs, repair, and the era’s urge for plain dress, with discussion of silk and felt hats and the rise of the beaver's replacement by modern materials. It also traces the historical change to imports from Canada and changes in style from beaver to the silk top hat and cylinder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Party Boys
Witt
St. Nicholas
Homsa
Heaver Street
Park
Broadway
Jean Independence
Tochambesa
Paris
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Lal. Weiet
Crantry
Fodis
Finc
Etary
S.lenco
Rei
Dr. Kane
Talcott Mountain
Landin
Batae
Agriculturat
Professor Arnold
Danaea EU
J. X. Pest
Jasper
Dakota Agin
Bnoozenberry
Hale
Lynn
Market Street
G. T
Tam
8. B
S. B
Lynn Onion
Harry
Indiana
Enya
Tommy
Tom
Andes
Mary Jane Smith
Detrat Free Press
Ene
Iene
Esac
Atrecia
bin Pascage Beth
Whitch
Nformatia
Cuba Monte
Marty
Wen
Ives
Thristand
Chiles
Goat America
Cas de Saat
Govind
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