Human Life and the Two Brains of the Body A Curiosity
A digest-like column explains how the body works with a focus on the spine’s protection, veins valves, blood composition and gas exchange, the under-skin network guiding perspiration, and the two brains concept. It notes the mechanical and mental brains function separately for life, sleep, and bodily control, then pivots to a New York dispatch about a kleptomaniac dog named Sur in Los Angeles who steals household items in irregular bursts, yet is loved for tricks and charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
New York Dispatch
Sur
Llewelyn
Los Angeles
Cal
Old Maids In Heaven Contemplates Celibacy Punishment
Miss Wilkins's character in The Portion of Labor suggests that those who marry too often will be doomed to celibacy in heaven. Mrs Norman worries she would be left alone if Norman died, and the piece muses that excessive marrying on earth may condemn people to old maid or old bachelor status in the afterlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Wilkins
Norman Eth
Norman
Blood Balm Cure Ad Promises Hope for Skin and Blood Ailments
An old patent medicine advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a remedy for scrofula and blood disorders. It claims to restore rich blood, heal sores, and relieve fatigue, with testimonials and a free trial offer from the Blood Balm Company in Atlanta, Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olne
B.B. Bo
A Brigade of Millionaires Shows Wealth Boom in US and Germany
Statisticians note the rise of millionaires in the United States, with New York alone housing over 600. Germany, by contrast, has far fewer fortunes above five million, while U.S. totals surpass German riches by wide margins. The piece contrasts national wealth accumulation and cites an eccentric Ohio man who had his coffin made to fit his girth.
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The
United
New York
At In
United States
Europe
Germany
Her Krupp
Krupp
New York City
Ohio
Still Stealing Ex Governor Moses Before Judge Brown
Franklin J Moses ex governor of South Carolina appeared in municipal criminal court for passing a $50 check drawn on a South Carolina bank with no funds, and pawning the coat bought with the proceeds. He claimed he believed funds existed when the check was given and said he learned of the lack of funds later. He recalled past morphine and opium use since 1872, and Judge Brown sentenced him to Deer Island for four months.
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Franklin J. Moses
South Carolina
Brown
Municipal Criminal Court
Boston
Mosen
James A. Hawkes
Moses
Deer Island
Mystery of Silent Eska Marriage Ends in Funeral Rift
Spaino Varity reports a long silent marriage of Henry and Mary Eska in Manuel lasting thirty years. After Mary’s deathbed, Henry attended the funeral, while the couple had never spoken. The village recalls a dividing wall, with Mrs. Eska tending her half and Keke Eska his. The house once shared burned nine years ago leaving half insurance each, and both moved in with children.
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Spaino Varity
Desth
Henry Eska
Mary
Eska
Manuel
Keke
Eskas
Hever
Keka
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St. Louis-Republic
Brigade of Millionaires
Bright
Evans Pharmacy
Connecticut
Yate Eleven
College Athletica
Pleasant Point
Eastport
Sopiel Haney
Aulabaum
Uate & Cochra
Rapaegusseee
Ofleseat
Peoples Bank
Foley
White Star Coffee
Nively
C. Frank Bolt
Tony
G. F. Tolly & Son
Old Veliable Furniture Dealers
Depot St
Anderson
John T. Burriss
Wandiver Bros
Merchants
Vandiver Brothers
Vandiver Brothers & Major
South
Reed Music House
Evans
O. D. Anderson & Bro
Hayes
Bransford
Clifton
C. M. Buchanan
Masonic Temple
Landreth
Orr-Gray & & Co
Acme Paint and Cement Care
Acme Paint & Cement CO
F. B. Grayton & Co
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