Kinetoscope discussed as medical and scientific tool
The article surveys the kinetoscope as an Edison innovation influencing medicine and science. It notes phonograph and motion study predecessors, the potential for medical records and study of nerve function, and references Muybridge images and early uses in disease study. It also mentions public fascination and the limits of the era’s technology.
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Humphrey Davy
Edison
Mr. Edison
Inter
Scieace
Muybridge
Powilly
Stage coach days travel in the middle states forties years ago
The article recalls stagecoach travel from Baltimore to Wheeling via the old pike and Cumberland, noting James Reeside and his family as early line operators. It describes coach design, relays, fares, and overnight stops, and mentions Sam Lavin as Cumberland’s oldest living stage driver.
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Wheeling
W. Va
John KE. Teeside
Baltimore
Reeside
James Teeside
Revaide
Cumberland
Ue Allahentia
Ohio River
Thirthoore & Ohio Railroad
Maltimore
Halfhuore
Old
Tarnim
Powitaly Ton
Wilch
Carrollton
Nbsit
Pearthy
Haltimon
James Remdde
Ieik
Wumberland
Samuel Lavin
Rouse Cuearthed Near Pompeti Discovery in Pompeii Site
A report notes a valuable find at Piangle Sattelmini near Pompeii on M Vins went de Prowa property. A hawke villa with rooms and sculptured marble basins, lead pipes, and bronze taps is said to be better preserved than any prior Wilding discovery. The complex aligns with calidarium tepidarium and frigidarium, typical of first-clan houses, amid sunken roofs and partial ruin from Vesuvius eruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pompeti
Piangle Sattelmini
Pompeii
M. Vins
Yenath
The Animsis Turned to Act When Dead and Fertilizer Trade
A Chicago era piece describes how dead horses and cattle are processed into bone fertilizer and other products. It details the gruesome steps from animal death to rendering, boiling, bone dust, and leather, noting profits and the widespread use of such materials in agriculture and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uuke
Luton
Chicago
Thas Eduigh
Terrapins as Pets Tame and Teachable Says New York World
A New York World report claims terrapins are easily tamed and trainable as pets, found in studios and homes. The piece notes their diet shifts from water foods to cooked meats, and describes a novice approach to guiding their behavior with hand signals and simple tricks like “the danse du ventre.”
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Domentic Pote
New York World
Ile
Howe
Halas
Ula
Extraordinary vitality and longevity of frogs observed
A fragmentary note reports astonishing vitality in frogs, quoting Spallaneani on life persistence. It mentions frogs surviving in cold, dry, and snow-covered conditions and hints at a revived life or return of vigor, though the text is garbled and incomplete.
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Spallaneani
Military system of Germany reshapes war world
Examination of Germanys military program shows universal conscription, rapid reserve formation, and a planned peaceto-war mobilization across Europe. The piece outlines seven core principles for national service, training, and readiness to meet conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Europe
Austria
France
North American Review
Osretel
Notice of Receiver's Call to Settle Accounts for C A Barrett Co
The court appointed Receiver C A Bannerer for the C A Barrett Co requests all parties owing the firm to call and settle their accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Barrett Co
C. A. Bannerer
Pacific Farmer weekly in the Northwest offers vast rural content
Keak ger a Pacific Farmer published in Portland Oregon proclaims itself the best weekly rural paper in the Northwest edited by Frank Lee with many correspondents. It promises 16 to 82 pages weekly on agriculture horticulture stock poultry and market reports plus children and household items. Subscriptions in advance attract a free year for new and old subscribers with back dues paid.
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Keak Ger
Portland
Oregon
Theorthwest
Frank Lee
Granger
Northwest
United States
Paesa
Tue Pures
Great Northwest Journal
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