Placing the Blame and Oddities From Europe and Pennsylvania
A nine year old girl in Bremen Germany swallowed 40 pins and died, blamed on a moving picture show. The owner was fined $25. A Locust Gap and Klukmont Water Co bore hole near Ashland reached 10 289 feet, finding a cavern roof and water depth over 80 fathoms. Miscellaneous humorous exchanges include a train etiquette quip and a pun about a woman's temper.
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Bremen
Germany
Pennsylvania
Locust Gap
Klupmont Water Company
Ashland
Buck's immunity to snake venom in birds and cat
The Comptes Rendus record notes the common duck and owl show marked immunity to viper venom. Two bitten birds endured little worse. M Billard reports domestic cats nearly immune to vipers. A Moscow matinee incident saw an actor in disguise remove his wig and beard to prove he was only pretending to be wicked amid frightened children.
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Buck
MM. Billard
Maublant
Biological Society of
Paris
M. Billard
Vechildren
Moscow
Free Advice to Women from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Mass
Women suffering from illness are invited to contact Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts. Letters are received and answered by women only, with strict confidentiality. The company offers a free 80 page text book by mail and urges all women to take advantage of the assistance.
Birds and beasts talk if tongues hung right says Clausen
Dr Clausen, a prominent German surgeon, declares animals cannot speak because their tongues are not hung correctly. He jokes that if they could talk, people would be bothered by constant greetings and chatty animals, risking the label of crank.
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Clausen
Whistling Kettle Patent Boil by Steam Through Neck
A new whistling kettle features a long narrow neck used for filling and emptying. A cap covers the neck and carries a top whistle that activates as steam passes, signaling boiling.
Memory Jogger for Absentminded People and More
A compact 19th century style item describes a simple watch device to recall engagements by aligning an arrow on the watch glass with times. It also includes assorted quotes and notes on memory, education reform, eye remedies, and a Tennessee prayer joke, reflecting a miscellany page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Umea
The Truth About Bluing and Domestic Notes
A garbled ad and column snippets discuss Red Cross Ball Blue as a cheap laundry aid and advise home care tips. It mentions moth control, whitewash, weekly or quarterly chores, and a few old lifestyle and courtship notes from The Queen.
Cork Will Walk Flat Rule Demonstration
A Popular Mechanics feature describes a simple cork device using two equal knives inserted opposite sides of a cork. A flat sloped rule on book supports creates a walking cork effect as it rocks along the platform.
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Cork
Why the Tiger Has Stripes in Nature
A historical note explains tiger stripes as camouflage for hunting in tall grasses in Asia, contrasting with African lions. The piece discusses protective coloration, concealment for both predators and prey, and mentions general examples of camouflage in animals.
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Grasny
Asia
Africa
Parrot’s Noise Leads to Fatal Shot in Winsted
In Winsted Connecticut a parrot freed from its cage provoked chickens to cluck as it taunted them. The owner, hearing a commotion, fired through a window striking the talking bird, Polly, which died from its injuries.
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Winsted
Conn
Abe
MUNYON Admits Pain Relief Claims in Quack Patent Remedy
An old hospital advertisement touts Munyank as a universal cure for headaches indigestion and constipation. The piece attacks rivals while claiming powerful effects from the patent medicine though it relies on grandiose testimonials rather than verifiable evidence.
Borrowed Bridal Finery Across Norway and Denmark
A discussion of wedding ornaments used in Norwegian parish houses for brides and the Danish use of bridal sets stored in Copenhagen's national antiquities museum. The fragment reflects on time, season, and social perceptions, then pivots to a Victorian debate on female roles, quoting sources on reason and the question Can the cook be a lady.
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Norway
Museum of National Antiquities
Copenhagen
Denmark
Pleasure in Everything and The Laughing River Tale
A clipped aphoristic note praises wisdom bringing true pleasure in wealth and poverty alike and urges generosity. It adds a whimsical aside about confiding in a stout listener whose tears may trigger laughter, hinting at a jovial, riverlike moment of relief.
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Hotel Foster
Third
Davis Streets
Kodaks
Fortland Fhoto Supply Co
Third Street
Portland
Ore
Sbe
S.S. Breakwater
Ainsworth Dock
C. J. Millis
Gen
Mgr
Oregon
Oregon-Washington Railroad & Nav. Co
Dalles
Madras
Wa. m
Fan Walla Walla
Pendleton
Deschutes Junction
WM. McMurray
Southern Pacific
Newport
Yaquina Bay
North Beach Resorts
National Educational Association
Wo. McMurray
Orange County
Charlotte
Mich
Willis Hines
Washington Herald
Atents
Martin
Don Saander
Amayer
Meron
ST. Mary*s Academy
Sisters OF the Holy Names OF Jesus and Mary
S. Mary's Academy
C. Bayer
POR
Netherlands
WaShinGton Sts
Golden
Royal Shoe CO
Morrison Sr
Bet
Portland, Or
Pacific College OF Chiropractic
Commonweal Bidg
College of
Neurology
DR. H. W. Freeze Merchants’ Trust Bidg
C. Gee Wo
Pekin
Beattie Fox
Hostetter
Ayer
Ager Ca
Lowell
Emerson
America
Armatronr
Murine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Wspaxe
Marine Kelieves
Thane
Providence Evening News
The
Evening News
Mark Twain
California
Hanscom & Kitball
Monadnock Bil
San Francisco
Cal
Llangollen
Aeaph
Weatminater Gazette
Tennessee
Memphis
Bluing
Pierce
Ti Wan
Munyon
Muse-Fallannia
Pawar
Mn Walter
Howela
Cote
Owel
Mathertinn
Horrow
St. Louis Post Dispatch
Jumauer Frank
Wamlan
Tve
Okmoow
Hanold
Ay A
Cuvier Leaf Pharmacy
Nin San
California Fig Synup
Sam Sloan
Allen & Lewis Distributors
Phillips Brooks
Portland Art Association
New Museum OF A Fifth
Daview Seta
Aie
Libby
Lauter Jaaly
Ani Pani
Perens Bech
Carey
Morestlirt Io Panlans
Dory Ek Altering
Iteius Ame
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