SAILORS OMENS ON FRIDAY SAILING AND SHIP SUPERSTITIONS
A New York Times piece recounts old sailor Jack’s superstitions about Friday sailings corpses and clergymen on board. It notes a shift toward modern practice with ships now departing on Fridays despite past fears and legends.
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Jack
Gaid
Davy Jones
Atlantic
Ono
Bristol Bill
Anager
Bill
Te & Bet
Conver
Crun
Bristol
York Times
Locoed Horses and the Mystery Behind Them
A California cattleman explains locoed horses, their dangerous behavior, and the disputed causes such as rattle weed or sheep ticks. The tale covers dramatic escapades, suspected factors, and rival theories from stockmen across California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. McCarthy
California
New York Sun
Sam Beacham
Sam
Plug
Billy
Kern County
Growth of England Population Figures from 1880
The London Spectator notes England and Wales population growth driven by 1880 births at 885,179 and deaths at 517,968, yielding a net increase of 357,211, with total population surpassing 20 million. It warns the rate could push 60 million by 1970 but questions steadiness of future growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Wales
Ireland
London Spectator
Expert Accountant on Silent Service and Ethics
A veteran expert accountant describes his methodical work, truthfully reporting only what is asked and to designated lawyers. He recalls clients like a bank cashier theft and a stubborn need for discretion, noting earnings between 3000 and 4000 dollars annually. The piece also touches on labor issues, unions, and various advertisements from the era mentioning products and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
New York Sun
Chopped Apples for Export in 19th Century Trade
The New York Telegram notes chopped apples as a distilled export from the northeast orchards. The fruit is inferior as fresh produce yet dried and sold largely to France for cider making. In 1888 the export reached 11 million pounds and could have doubled in 1889 if supply had matched demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Northeast
New York Telegram
One Was Caught the Other Was Not
Brief quip from Yankee Blade about a tramp who tries to imitate a rich man Mr. Golden and ends in jail while the latter escapes scrutiny. The tale underscores the moral that imitation without prudence can backfire.
Centenary of the High Silk Hat Celebrated in Europe
The article recalls the hundred year mark since the stovepipe hat’s introduction in Europe. It notes the traditional origin linked to Benjamin Franklin and the Quaker hatters, celebrated by old world hatters with formal ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Benjamin Franklin
Paris
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