Oyster and alligator lore from Louisiana bayou life
A vivid account from a Louisiana coast camp detailing oyster harvesting on Bayou Ta Fourche, pricing in New Orleans, and methods for shucking and cleaning. It covers pelican baiting, alligator hunting hazards, gear like pirogues and powder charges, and the tough daily work shaping southern seafood trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Bayou Ta Fourche
New Orleans
Lamiiriann
Arom
Las
Mary
New York Sun
The Snapping of Strings in Orchestral Music
Readers learn the causes of string snaps in orchestras from wear, humidity, and finger sweat, and how players’ left-hand fatigue affects bowing. Notes on Mussing a Boston orchestra under Thomas and rules on players’ side engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehain
Arcestra
William Flaricke
Béston Symphony
New York
What Physician Says About the Most Important Drugs
A physician discusses principal medicines, their uses, and cautions. Quinie is highlighted as highly reliable for malaria, with other drugs noted as variable. The article covers digitalis, bismuth, pepsin, and iron compounds, plus medical practice realities and patient misconceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loirs
France
Thames River
England
Italy
Gulf of Mexico
Bootblack Stands Show Craft In Worth Street Shop
A brief look at bootblack stands crafted in Worth Street by an Italian inventor. His triangular shop, two rough floors and a single window display stands ranging from two to four chairs, priced from £2 to £10. A mahogany and brass top model is in demand, while a three-drawer footrest design and other playful horsemen designs are described. The maker, about 31, notes orders decline as rivals open similar workshops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standing Rock
Fort Yates
Dakota
Hetty
New York Sun
Crete Comb
Worth Street
Abe
Ttalia
New York Evening World
Scleaman
Philadelphia
Go'elock
Hineelf
Thomas Tassie
Thorn
Con
Nmmer
Tassie
Rivery
Brooklyn truant home described as a detentive reform school
A forty year old Jamaica plank road building near Mt Hope cemetery houses a Brooklyn truant home for boys aged up to fourteen who habitually skip school. Run under the Brooklyn board of education, the facility uses a strict routine with early rising, schooling, meals, recreation, and religious instruction. Monitors support order and discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica Plank Road
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Brooklyn
Old Road House
Brookyn Board of Education
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
PH. Corrigan
Wiswin Pace By Popular Line Reaches Springs and Florida
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Wiswin Pace By line operating through Springs, Arkansas and Florida with southeastern points hinted. The readable text is inconsistent but indicates a route or service named Wiswin Pace By.
Train Service Update With New Sleeper Cars
Reading of an evening railway notice detailing through Pullman sleeper cars to Kansas City and St Louis on all night trains. Passengers may enjoy enhanced comfort aboard these sleeping cars on routes linking major lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ksnais City
St. Louis
Pullman Siespinz
Kansas City
Louis Oy
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Pelican Fishing
W. Atwater
Bavaria
Chicago
California
Sitka
Jake
Nan
Tsesa
Apuil
Lin
Wintans
Lelie
New Orleans Democrat
Justice of the Peace Ogden
Heaven
Earth
China
George Iit
Marereies
Sears
Peakier
Cocat
Charles Lamb
Bootblacks
Detroit
Lowald
Taaid
Fresno
Samson
Luke Sharp
Detroit Free Press
Board of Health
Chicago Herald
Columban O
Em Sons Plese
Elena
S. W. Cor
Douglas Ave. and
Market St
A. Katz
Propriet
Tlace
Brooklin
Emais
Army of the USA
Doctor Oss
Nationa
Hellers
Scott
Wichita & Wretera
Wicda
Kita
Fats
Tbe Stockhelmer
Wichita & & Wetera Rawway Company
Kan
Marc Nest
Mic Hanixy
Toe President Asst
Reatel Oy Thes Te
Duvide Mtorigmee Company
Cutzen
Siaine
Tom Freece
Jeese
Eagle Coal and Feed CO
Davidson & Case
John Davidson
Lamberman
Sedgwick County
Ofice
Messey Sumat
Douglas Evense
Cree Aave Lee
Viele
Wiswin
By. Co
FT. Scott
St Loui
Colorado
Oregon
Pacific Coast
San Diego
Francisco
Callarine
Great Southern
Mals St
Wichita
Keerax
H.L Shober
Congress
H.L. Shober & Co
East Ave
H. McKim DU Bois
Ottels
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