Mark Twain and the debate over mental telepathy
A discussion of thought transference and telepathy, tracing Mark Twain’s lighter stance alongside Rev. John Watson’s earnest claims. The piece cites Marconi’s wireless progress, Dr. Walterson’s writings, Bishop Fallows’ endorsement, and engineers proving long distance mental signaling, arguing telepathy as a credible force and prayer as its form.
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Mark Twain
Ita
Elvens
John Wathon
Ian MacToren
Marconi
Dr. Watton
Hys
Immensity of London Reveals Its Population Ties
The piece surveys London life noting about 130000 births yearly with 5000 unwanted, over 100 per 1000 die before age two, 30000 coffins used annually, 20000 people in workhouses and inns, 82000 die yearly but 50000 more alive at New Year than the prior year, 40000 marriages yearly, and 2000 illiterate newlywed couples despite thirty years of compulsory schooling. It also notes 140000 Londoners depart yearly for the country or abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ldon
Not Worrying About Danger On Colorado Drive
A woman visiting Colorado plans a Boulder canyon drive ignoring risks. She tries to leverage wealth and social ties to pressure a liveryman. The undertaker liveryman retorts that he can transport any corpse home in a fashionable, scientific style after any accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tris
Colorado
Boulder Canon
Mia
Jehu
Hordemap
New York
Baltimore Sun
Prickly Ash Bitters Promises Digestive Fix
An old advertisement touts Prickly Ash Bitters to correct bloating indigestion and gas by restoring digestion and bowel regulation. It notes Evang Pharmacy warnings about tramp fumigation vaccination and street labor in a Pennsylvania town and promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets with Grove’s signature on every box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Wy Grove
Women Medical Students Must Earn Respect Through Labor
A teacher who has worked at both men’s and women’s medical schools argues that women students, though often older and more mature, display equal or greater diligence. He notes women are more conscientious, committed, and driven to utilize opportunities, contrasting with some male students who may drift or rely on luck at critical moments.
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New York
Ian Susday
KR. Osgood Mason
W. P. Barrett
I. ii. I
Wcienea
Henry Sedgwick
Trinity College
Irof
Balfour Stewart
Owen's College
Endhors
Horoo
Pew Wentsn
Mrs Martins Opportunity
Mr. Martin mocks women’s protestations about marriage during a dinner table debate. Mrs. Martin remains discreet as he cites Mary’s past statements about not marrying the best man alive. The exchange, recounted in Tit Bits, highlights social views on marriage and female restraint.
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Mr. Martin
Mrs. Martin
Artichokes for Hogs Try Jerusalem Artichokes as Feed
Farmers seek substitutes for corn as hog feed. H D Boozer of Ke dahia county reports a half acre patch of Jerusalem artichokes fed eight hogs for two to three months with good fattening results. From each stalk he harvests about a half peck. more with better land and cultivation. planting can occur in spring or fall.
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H. D. Boozer
Kedaha
Thia County
Jerusalem
Newberry Observer
Rural Wit and Moral Sayings From English Farm Life
A collection of rural aphorisms overheard in England including a milk mixing fable about honesty and a farmer and son exchange on truth telling. Also notes on speaking well of friends and the virtue of restraint, framing everyday ethics in concise witticisms.
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England
James
Jamon
Little Man Eaters and Odd Facts Compiled
A miscellany of curiosities and tall tales. Notes on a ferocious South American river fish that attacks in schools, the inventor of postage stamps James Chalmers, a beard 10 feet long in Montlucon, France, and US frog farming. Also quips on marriage, prehistory, and everyday wisdom.
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Grinoco River
James Chalmers
Dundee
Chalmers
Post Office
London
Montlucon
France
Allier
Couion
United States
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Bishop Fallows
Chicago
Wade
Angela
Macbeth
Scranton
Penn
Tim
Mac
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Ett Dewerlere Scott & Bowme
Chtealsts
New Yorksee
Immensity of London
Woman Medical Students
Zesem
Eurek
Malena
Bess
Eany
Bela
Foley
Southern Railway
The
New Snake Cleeee
Cincinnati
Florida
Madeville
Meow York
Porida
Stremmeh
Richman
Bisse Bes Sevannah
Twalan
South Carolina
Tomvist Tioketa
al Resect
Bia
J. A. Wermah
Baltimore
Thia
Thin City
nmOi
Broadway
Mabietee
LA Salle Ave
Ill
Bonham & Watkins
LAY, Anderson
Peoples Bank
Tan
V. H. Colline
A. P. Hbard
Abe
Andemon
Mr. Hubbard
Sydoey Burts
Thoreby
Anderson Conn
L. Hak
Southern ‘Railway
Ats
Ap- Rene
Pat Ria
Yas Swift &O
Lewyers
U.S
Ocloo
Washington, D.C
Charleston
Carolina
Blue Ridge Railroad
Danylso
Oak Bally
Tifton
Hodais
Anderson
Ie Lediment
Belton Ar. Donaltia
Abbevilis
Columbia Song
Walhalla
FAURE
Guerry
Hebon
Mandir
Denver
Andersen
Ar Bolt
S. G. Bruce
C. Brown & Bro
South Main Street
Jennens
Atlantic Coast
Aida Trarrro Wrimrbarom
Manargassa
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