American engineer saves a stranded scow in Surinam jungle
A young American engineer in Surinam explains how he solved a critical ship salvage. He used a raft of logs to lift a sunken scow, anchored around the highest neap and spring tides. The raft towed the vessel, then hauled it ashore for repair, preserving a key harbor asset for the city and plantations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gada
Jungle
Moyotalns
Civilization
Eengineers’ Club
Surinam
Dutch Guiana
Bia
United States
Italoss
Atlante
Theo
Ehalos
New York Times
Wishing Wish Dialogue Fragment
Fragmentary dialogue presents a whispered wish idea about choosing one wish and the hesitation of sharing it. The garbled lines hint at a character debating the outcome and the act of expressing a desire.
Two Flags Save Sailor in Chile Tale
A story recounted by Rev Dr J G Peck recalls an American sailor Hawkins who, after a street altercation in Valparaiso, Chile, was condemned to be shot. The English consul swapped flags, shielding him as he declared defiance, prompting his release. The tale ends with the sailor’s longing to embrace both flags.
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Valparaiso
Chile
Montreal
J. G. Peck
Peck
Hawkins
Loring
United States
Haskins
England
America
Dr Peck
Hasking
Poultry Pointers on Feeding and Care
Poultry pointers emphasize proper feeding to satisfy needs without excess and to prevent droppings buildup. Bone dust aids bone formation and diarrhea control, while ample light improves health. Wheat should be balanced with other grains to avoid diarrhea, and green food plus dust baths, alongside mercurial ointment for local use, support feather loss prevention and fattening for market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poultry House
Woutherp
Portrait Debate Sparks Washington Reference in Assembly
In a heated session the speaker pointed to a full length portrait of George Washington behind the chair and launched an oratorical attack. A member from the rear called a point of order noting that under parliamentary rules to call ayes and noes in committee of the whole is out of order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
New York Times
Of Course She Was Glad
Leslie's Weekly cites a husband and wife banter about Mrs. Bobbles, noting the husband believes she was glad to meet due to appearance. He cites the old dress worn twice altered, a dated hat, uncurled hair, and contrasts with a gown that clearly looks Parisian.
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Paris
Leslie’s Weekly
Harvard University Origins and Early Endowment Details
The Boston Budget notes Harvard University derives its name from Rev. John Harvard, its first benefactor who bequeathed £800 in 1688 for the endowment. It recalls early brick halls Hollis and Hollis Hall built by 1764 and 1812, Stoughton Hall 1804, with a writer in 1817 describing its modern appearance.
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Harvard University
John Harvard
Harvard Hall
Holl My
Hollis
Stoughton Hall
Boston
Mew M Resembled Mother's
A garbled dialogue fragment presents a speaker named Mr. Meddergrase arguing with a restaurant man about a meal. The text references a mother and crusty bread, with uncertain context and several misspellings.
Marriage Licenses list from multiple Ohio towns
A list of marriage licenses shows pairs from towns including Lattasburg Smithville Orrville East Union Canaan and Wooster. Names include Charles F Kisney and Cora R Rutt William M Brenneman and Cora Hoff David Krause and Eva B Zimmerman Geo D Brenneman and Mary E Pontius Walter S Keeney and Mand M McCoy John W Becker and Cora M Lehr Homer Keplinger and Millie L Houghtos Emil Jaccavoni and Martha Vittello Miser Ketster and Bertha Anderson John A Hennel and Emma Abler Ora A Warner and Josie Pearl Hensel Edward S Glasgow and Bertha E Saunders Wo Ginter and Nora Snyder Frank T Fargo and Anna Hunter Blain Leiter Billie Brown John Badertaober Sarah Techants Harry H Hurst and Emma Greaner Daniel Welty and Mary Zaugg
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Charles F Kisney
Cora R Rutt
Lattasburg
William M. Brenneman
Smithville
Cora Hoff
Rittman
David Krause
Eva B. Zimmerman
East Union
Geo. D. Brenneman
Mary E. Pontius
Orrville
Walter S Keeney
Canaan
Mand M McCoy John W. Becker
Cora M Lehr
New Pittsburg
Homer Keplinger
Canal Dover
Millie L
Nora Snyder
Plain
Wooster and County News Briefs 1902
Milk prices rise to six cents in Wooster. Orrville wreck slows work train. Ashland man acquitted of perjury. Medina County infirmary to receive gas for heat and light. Obituary for Mrs. Immell of Wilkinsburg. Local marriages include Miss Greaser and Mr. Horst. Prohibition Alliance meeting set for Jan 17. Schools to close early from Jan 1 1903. Divorce petition filed in Shreve. Local marriages compiled and post list of readers. State railway report shows 1901 workforce 66,249 with 5,689 deaths, 6,978 injuries, and breakdown by category.
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Harry R. Horst
Derryman
Wooster
Emma Greaser
Presbyterian Parsonage
Lowry
A. Cotterman
Mansillion
Orrville
Marehallville
D. D. Gensemer
Creston
Ethlyn Pierce
Springfield
Mias Maud Phaleo
Mary Robinson
Sadie Taylor
Ohio State Commissioner of Railways
Local notices and obituaries from Ontario to Ashland county
Mrs R M Richards of Guelph Ontario died recently. Ross Fishburn married Addie Aber at Lake Fork at the bride’s parents home. Work house to charge 40 cents per day for 30 days and 80 cents thereafter after March 1 1903. Thomas Maire and Cora Fickes wed at Silas Fickes near Plain Center on Tuesday Dec 24. Clarence Wells and two Creston men received medals from US government for Spanish American War service. Jay Shidler, teacher, vanished from Ashland county after leaving note saying no point following him.
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Grace Force of
Shreve
Roesell B. Force
Grace Schriver
Willard Breneman
Misa Cora Hoff
Daniel Hoff
Milton Two
Rev Naftziger
Smithville Lutheran Church
Ross Fishburn
Reedsburg
Mis
Addie Aber
John Aber
Lake Fork
Work House
Thomas Maire
Cora Fickes
Silas Fickes
Plain Center
Clarence Wells
C. B. Maxwell
Jay Tanner
Creston
Jay Shidler
Die Tanner
Charles Shidler
Ashland County
Compaction by Plow Teams on Furrows Studied in 1901
North Dakota station researcher Jne Tf Shepperd reports experiments weighing a horse to estimate per square inch foot pressure during plowing. Findings suggest high ground pressure could compact soil layers, reducing aeration and affecting micro-organisms, with implications for Red River Valley soils.
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Jne Tf Shepperd
North Dakota Experiment Station
Pargo
N D
Society Promotion Agricultural Science
Denver
Colo
A.M Ten Eyck
North Dakota
Farge
Physica of Agriculture
Red River Valley
Train Connections Between Cleveland Cincinnati and Columbus
Fragmentary timetable details show trains No 2 and 8 with parlor cars between Cleveland and Cincinnati via Columbus, and No 4 with sleeping and coaching cars. Columbus Union Station houses the sleeping car on No 624 until 7 am. Various routes from Hudson, Orrville, Wooster, Crestline, Alliance, Canton, Xenia, and Columbus via Panhandle and Fort Wayne View lines are listed with assorted departure times and notes on limited weekday service.
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Cleveland
Cincinnati
Columbus
Columbus Union Station
Hudson
Cleveland & Pittaburgh
Alliance
Tauinga
Ruliavtte
Trubeaville
Tpaliaine
Orrville
Fort Wayne
Crestling
Chicago
Wooster
Pittaburgh
Canton and Alliance
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Mareriage
MINCE
Sample
Squire Bolus
Medina County Infirmary
John Immell
Wilkinsburg
Prohibition Alliance of Plaim Institute
Jefferson
Board of Education
Second Ward
Wooster Dithing
Notion
R. M. Richards
Amos Landis
Guelph
Canada
Wayne County
West Liberty Street
Obl
Gleveland
WrexLy Srater
Rosa Bonnevus
Cleveland Leader
Ohio
Leader Print NG CO
The
Herald Printing Office
Tumbiana
Salen
Mattmo
Sas Anton
Cento Ym
Saho
Iareine
Tinhy Vinister
Mm Peete
Ory
Crete
Union Mation
Sora Itv Pain
Noa
Moneneth
Toledo
Bow
Truiffin
Tatedo
Ahiadeo
Nileg
Yaunglora
Mts
Lrave Columbus
Pan- Handle House
Xenia
Cincinnat
Logansport
Richmond
Lana
Tet Aro
Pekar
Dennison
Yace Beures
A. Mt
Eveland
Vannory
Feon
Sarnen
Taney An
Colmnatune
Nohiset
Arik Bove
Filersbace
Apel
Manbeville
Aharberhe
Akron
Cuyangs Falls
Vata Tyren
Wodlsad
Millersburg
Killbuck
Mitestleld
Zanesville
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