Transit of Venus details and Arab customs
The piece explains the 1874 transit of Venus observations, noting U.S. and international stations, costs, and aims to refine Earth-Sun distance. It also includes a humorous Arab stereotype sketch, a dove in a church organ pipe incident, a Montcalm Street confrontation tale, and a Vermifuge advert.
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Venus
Decem
Earth
Congress
Florida
Texas
New Mexico
Patagonia
Chili
South Africa
New Zealand
North American
United States
France
England
Lewiston
St. Joseph’s Church
Necessity and Knowledge Drive Medical Advancements
The piece contrasts ancient suffering from lack of medical knowledge with modern relief from skin diseases thanks to Swayne's Ointment. It notes the earlier rise of quack remedies and the lasting impact of necessity shaping invention, ending with a quip about people seeking vanity over substance.
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Swayne
Four flies fall to adulterated foods in moral tale
A German satirist tells of four hungry flies. The first dies from sausages adulterated with animal matter. The second succumbs to alum in flour. The third perishes after milk jug contents cause cramps. The fourth drinks fly poison and then thrives, only to discover the poison is adulterated as well.
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Stinson& Co
Portland, Maine
Rough on Rats promotes household vermin killer
Ad copy urges buyers to consult druggists about Rough on Rats vermin killer. The product promises to clear rats, mice, bedbugs, roaches, flies and other pests for 15 cents per box.
Alligator Snaps Up Gull At City Zoo
An eye witness in the Toronto Mail recounts a gull entering the pond and being drawn by the alligator’s gaze until the reptile opened its jaws and swallowed the bird. The alligator then settled to digest its meal.
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Toronto
Canada
Shiloh's Vitalizer Promoted for Constipation and Weakness
Patent remedy Shiloh's Vitalizer advertised for constipation loss of appetite dizziness and general dyepents symptoms. Price 10 and 75 cents per bottle sold by E R Lash.
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Shiloh
E. R. Lash
Adams Proves Clock Fast Delays House Call
In Congress, John Quincy Adams was never late. When asked if it was time to call the House to order, the Speaker delayed, saying Adams had not yet arrived. Adams then appeared proving the clock was three minutes fast.
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John Quincy Adams
Congress
House
Adams
Shiloh's Vitalizer Ad Claims Cure for Diseases
An old advertisement promises a cure for dyspepsia and liver complaints with Shiloh's Vitalizer sold by E. R. Lash. The copy attacks multiple ailments and assures a guaranteed remedy.
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Shiloh
E. R. Lash
Sermon Reading Chosen by Saturday Game in Remote Wyomin g Settlement
In a Wyoming mining settlement the only weekly religious paper carried a sermon by Rev. Talmage. Each Saturday evening men gathered to play seven up to decide who would read the sermon aloud on Sunday.
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Tris
Wyoming
Talmage
Shiloh's Cure Promoted For Cough Relief By KK
Sleepless nights caused by a terrible cough are advertised as relief with Shilohs Cure offered by KK, R. Lash forces. The brief notice markets the remedy and seller to readers seeking a cure.
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Shiloh
R. Lash
Oh My Back Common Expression Reflects Wide Range of Ailments
The passage notes back pain arises from many causes such as kidney disease liver trouble consumption cold rheumatism dyspepsia overwork nervous debility and related conditions. It emphasizes the broad range of potential underlying issues behind a common complaint.
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Logansport
Ind
O. B. Sargent
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