Tea and Tea Making Recount From History to Adulteration
The article traces tea’s arrival in England and Europe, noting early opposition and luxury status. It details plant varieties, picking times, processing into green or black tea, and caravan tea routes via Irkutsk. It covers adulteration risks, types of tea, and price ranges, with quotes on production costs and regional origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Holland
Ossery
Arlington
Europe
New York Times
Germany
China
Japan
Formosa
India
Ceylon
Irkutsk
Siberia
Russia
St. Petersburg
Pekin
Ior
Hassall
London
House of Commons
America
North Carolina
California
Orient
Lady-bugs and their role in agriculture
The article notes lady-bugs are common beetles that control plant-lice and other pests, tearing open bark scales to eat occupants and occasionally feeding on corn kernels. Professor Forbes explains their diet includes animal and plant matter, with their beneficial impact often outweighing minor crop damage. A bright red spotted variety was found hibernating under leaf litter near a wood edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleoptera
Forbes
Prairie Farnur
Murders in Poland Over Robbery and Escape Attempt
A 17 year old girl sought to flee Russia to America with two neighbors. They robbed her of $75 and hanged her to a tree before the rope broke, leaving the victims jailed as authorities pursue charges. The report notes numerous robbery killings with harsh cruelty across Poland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
America
Russia
New York
The Diamondback Bite and a Self Aid Salvation
A hunter recounts a southern woodland encounter with a Diamondback rattlesnake. After a fanged bite he treated himself with a snake box kit, performing an improvised incision, ligature, and injections, riding home faintly and surviving after medical care.
Scientists Think Man Should Fly
A New York Priune text argues that natural science grows in schools and that ornithology attracts much attention. It states man may someday fly by mechanical means, drawing on bird flight principles, sea bird physiology, and wing design to economize muscle energy for propulsion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Sciences
New York
Priiuone
Craze for Watches in Odd Places Among Society Ladies
The piece notes a trend of women hiding timepieces in unexpected places such as shoe tops and jewelry. A recent example describes three ladies at a dance with watches placed in a chair, pocketbook, and bracelet, highlighting the novelty of this fashion and its social curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bament
Debt collection by Achmet in Turkish court case
A Turkish minister Achmet settled a debt dispute with a palace chamberlain by ordering the sale of the chamberlain’s horse. After the horse was sold, the proceeds paid the creditor, with the minister keeping the remaining funds. The tale illustrates Turkish methods for enforcing debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Achinet
Chhamberlain
Achmet
Ahhmet
al Pie & T Piet Ie
Secret explosive advances threaten French frontier fortifications
Experts warn a new explosive can destroy fortified defenses within hours. Four power detonations could disable fortress systems, undermining front line fortifications. Recent fortress work in France and Russia suggests both may possess this explosive capability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Russia
Unclear historical note on a court case and a fat woman
An incoherent OCR fragment describes a Roman general, a judge, and a fat woman facing a demand for payment. Officials attempt to take property from the woman and discover a cell door problem. A chrome gift is referenced as a token to decide what to do with her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carsak
Ecachman
Wei
Brined Taste Notes Sparked Controversy in Trade Flight
A fragmented report notes a chef or trader named Gia facing criticism over a nut brining method labeled tastier or harsher. The piece situates the debate within a market or culinary scene, hinting at distribution tensions without clear dates or organizations.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lady-bugs
South
Sears
Crtcaco
Ealing
Whistler
Weber
Kansas
Turkey
Columbia
Italy
Hak
Ae Gia
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!