Cremation and Public Health Debate in 1894
A 1894 Washington Star discussion argues cremation as the safer disposal for dead bodies amid smallpox fears. It cites bacteria in graves, disease spread via air and water, and historical notes on yellow fever, urging legal shifts toward cremation to protect the living. It also mentions a Antwerp will case, and assorted civic notices and ad items from the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.S. Arnulphy
Medics Commission
Central America
Miey
Pasteur
Washington Square
New York City
Anurphy
Altacle
Evening life changes in Maine towns and cities
A Maine traveler notes a shift from bustling evenings in towns to leisure time after sunset. Businesses once stayed open late now idle as homes clubs and theaters draw people. The piece surveys social life, possible future afternoons, and quotes from the Kennebec Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Xennebec Journal
Mystery Watc h Case Trademark and Openers Exposed
Readers learn of a unique bow or ring that cannot be removed from a watch. It is available only with Jas Boss Filled cases marked with the trade mark from Keystone Watch Case Co Philadelphia. The text notes a Charleston era claim about asylum era naming quirks and a Dickens reference to Oliver Twist.
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New York Tribune
Edu
Dickens
Oliver Wist
Uhe
Scientino
Skogrum Root Hair Grower CO
South Wirth Avenue
New York
N.Y
Vwrebster
Thici
Mwebster
Strange case of a foe foiled by restorative nervine
A bizarre quoted declaration claims a creeping paralysis threat was halted after using Dr Milus Restorative Nervine. The patient, Jimes Jane, reports rapid improvement, five pounds gained, and testaments from others who used the remedy. The ad promotes the product with a money back guarantee and price details.
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Leannot Degerbe
Wale
Milus
Mies
Jimes Jane
Lealua
Dre Miley Meédlent Co
Tikhart
Ind
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Anna
Washington Star
Chicago Teward
Madan Meens
Antwerp
DeWitt
J. M. Nix
Philadelphia Press
Dusty
Saven
Jean
Plander
Manitoba
J M. Nex
Florida
Suwanee River
Suwanee
Dresden
Hallo
DR. Winchell
Emmert
Keystone Watch Case Co
Philadelphia
Lunn d& CO
Ain Therm
Argo 2
An & C6
Scientific American
Siegen
Avistress Munn & CO
New Youre
Jul
Office OF
D.I
S. Gordo Chieago
Furniss I
Carl
Agkley
Iowa
Webster’s
Ergilda, Eee
Chicago Weekly Times
BNA
Congress
Pespis
Bess
Mich Tey
CilicaGo Wehely dMles
Ares
Agus
Chicago
America
Bureau of Information
Weekly Times
Times Office
Ill
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