Pygmy Ota and His Pet Chimpanzee
Ota Benga a Bachichi pygmy from Africa lives at the New York Zoological Park under director William T. Hornaday. The 23 year old, four foot eleven inch man interacts with a chimpanzee in a public cage sparking debates on human evolution and race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UCH
New York Zoological Park
Africa
Ota Benga
Bachichi
United States
St. Lois
Ote
Samuel P. Verner
St. Lowy
Verner
Ota
Willian T. Hornaday
New York
Ota Renes
Ota Renga
Ddright
Hae
Gnomes Said to Finance World and Fortune
Theosophist leader Colonel Henry Steele Olcutt claims gnomes and other spirits drive money and success. He warns clerks, financiers, and laborers alike of occult influence, citing clairvoyants, healings, and a Hindoo episode with a whisky bottle controlled by spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celientel Olcott
John D. Rockefeller
Wall Street
Henry Steele Olcutt
Theosophical Society
Chicago
Cobonel Olcutt
Minnesota
Umundige
India
Bragg on Cuban Revolt and U S Involvement Opinion
Dispatches from Fond du Lac Wisconsin quote Bragg via a little general, who says the Cuban uprising was inevitable and will continue until the United States intervenes. He predicts renewed pillaging, multiple revolts tied to crops, and argues Cuba should have been purchased by the United States years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lars
Friward
Bragg
Fond da Lag
Wis
Cuba
Uncle Sam
United States
Republic
Shaw Fears to Visit as He Weighs US Visit for Caesar Premiere
Noting a letter from G B Shaw to Marc Klaw, the producer of Caesar and Cleopatra, Shaw expresses fear to travel and hints at possible reluctance to attend the New Amsterdam opening planned for Oct 29 in New York with Forbes Robertson and Gertrude Elliott. The missive, dated Cornwall, Sept 2, discusses delays and requests, mentioning a desire for quiet retirement and the burden of a potential visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waywright
Marc Klaw
Klaw & Erlanger
G. Bernard Shaw
New Amsterdan Theater
New York
Forbes Robertson
Gertrude Elliott
America
Cornwall
Comstoch
Vemlen
Revolutions Loom As Russia Faces Quiet Turmoil
Articles from multiple papers describe unrest in Russia, noting official retirements and resignations are unlikely while tensions rise. A prominent publicist warns of a forthcoming change as the nation approaches a tense period. Reports mention the Goddess of Liberty as a symbol amid the stir.
Agriculture Department Funds Poultry Diet Experiments
The Department of Agriculture plans to test feed strategies for hens to boost egg production. Expert Robert K. H. Skocum joins the animal husbandry staff to study hen diets, hopper feeding, and their impact on egg yield. If a 5 percent gain is found, the U S could gain about four billion more eggs annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apriquicueal
Department of Agriculture
Wuaskurton
New York Globe
Wilson
Stratduelus
Bens
Robert KH. Skocum
Animal Husbandry Office
Slovuptrena
Three Exect Spiders with Unique Central Eye Feature
Three exotic spiders fascinate with three eyes on each side of the head and a central eye exactly at the head’s center. The central eye, the midgle, is described as the largest among the trio.
Fragmentary note on names and events from Gerrie region
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Leary and Rumens amid unclear reference to Apia, ves and eublens. It lacks coherent actions or dates and does not establish a clear event or outcome for a standalone news item.
First public display of the telephone at the Centennial
The telephone was exhibited to the public at the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia in 1876. Months earlier Alexander Graham Bell had perfected the invention, but the public demonstration occurred a month after the fair opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Alexmunder Grahm Bell
Lim
Patent medicine ads mix old remedies and slogans
An OCR page fragment advertises DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills for backache and rheumatism, Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar, DeWitt's Witch Hazel salve, Cascasweet for babies, Kodol for Dyspepsia, and other patent medicines. It touts testimonials, prices, and vendor Neilley/Neiller Co. in a period press style.
American forests hold medicinal roots for cures
The text asserts American forests abound in valuable medicinal roots and praises Dr. Pierce for promoting their cures. It claims indigenous knowledge preceded white discovery and touts Favorites Prescription and another remedy as alcohol free tonics. Free mail offers and full ingredient lists accompany advertisements from Buffalo, Logan, and allied pharmacists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Pla
Tisba
Buffalo
Logan
Hindipo Kidney Cure Offered by Cambridge Druggists
Modern advertisement promotes Hindipo as a cure for Brights disease diabetes rheumatism gout gravel dropsy and bladder inflammation. Nelley Co. of Cambridge guarantees results with mail order 50 cents to $2.50 prepaid, risk free if it fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Nelley %&x Co
Cambridge
Essience
Young Mother Regains Youth After Dyspepsia Cure
Mrs W L Gilpatrick of Danforth Me reports her mother, aged 70, was revived after six months on Electric Bitters. She claims the remedy restored strength and vitality from years of suffering and asserts benefits for stomach, liver, kidneys, blood purification, malaria, biliousness, and weakness. Sold by Neilley Co Cambridge and C A Heiner Eyesville druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Gilpatrick
Danforth
Neilley & Co
Cambridge
C. A. Heiner
Eyesvuile
Awful cough cured by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
An Illinois mother recalls her little girl recovering from a severe cough after pneumonia using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The note claims the medicine stopped coughing and helped her gain weight. Available from Brenan & Wilson and D. M. Hawthorne. Hospitality is often loneliness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Gra Bussard
Burbaker
Brenan & Wilson
D. M. Hawthorne
Arnica Salve Praised For Burns And Skins Injuries
A testimonial from G. J. Welch of Tekonsha Michigan extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve for quick relief from burns, cuts and sores. It claims fastest pile cure and best healing, priced 25 cents at Cambridge and Byesville drugstores. A cynical ad closing line notes secrecy loses value once known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Welch
Tekonsha
Mich
Weilley & Co
Cambridge
C. A. Heiser
Byesville
New Life Pills Cure Blood Poisoning and Nasal Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills curing blood poisoning from chronic constipation and boosting vitality, with testimonials from Neilley & Co Cambridge and C A Heiner Byesville druggists. It also promotes Ely's Cream Balm for nasal catarrh hay fever and cold relief, asserting no cocaine or mercury and urging readers to avoid substitutes. The ad mentions Vuelta Abajo cigars selling for four dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Vince Cc
Eyl Bro
Warren Street
New York
Lesson on Love of God and Neighbor in Mark Chapter Eleven
A preacher-style meditation recalls Jesus silencing Pharisees and Sadducees, the greatest commandment, and the law written on tablets. It links the Sinai covenant to Christ’s sacrifice, notes the ark and mercy seat as types of Christ, and contrasts outward ritual with genuine devotion. It ends with Jesus observing offerings and praising the widow’s mite while warning against pretense.
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Jesus
Matthew
Xail
Caesar
Kingdom of God
Earth
Jesus Christ
Sinai
Moses
Egypt
God
Christ
Son
David
Israel
Health claims for Foley remedies flood a midwestern ad page
A collage of testimonials tout Foley’s Kidney Cure and Foley’s Honey and Tar as cures for back pain kidney trouble and coughs. The letters from D M Hawthorne and others claim relief and urge purchasing the genuine yellow-packaged products. It warns refunds by druggists and cites King King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds as a preventive against pneumonia and consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Jones
Tampa
Fla
Foley
D. M. Hawthorne
D. M. Nawthorne
Chicago
Cleveland
D.M. Hawthorne
WOUNDS BRUISES AND BURNS DISCOVER TRUE HEALING METHOD
An antiseptic dressing applied before inflammation can hasten healing to about one third the time of old methods. Chamberlain's Pain Balm shares the antiseptic principle, easing pain and preventing blood poisoning. Sold by Brenan Wilson and D. M. Hawthorpe. A note on luck and horse racing ends the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Brenan & Wilson
D. M. Hawthorpe
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Pygmy Ota
Shaw
Russia
Baltimore
Rust
Indianapolis
Goddess of Liberty
Sara Russia Ison
Illinois State Register
NG the Hen
DeWitt
Nelliey & Co
Neillegg& Co
Kennedy
TrWitt
Neiller & Co
Kahn
Motier
Neier & Lo
Indiana
Wariaps
Ueiial
Jalen
Rker
Standard Oil Company
Rular
Collamer & Co
City Directory
Fred L. Rosemond Attornee
Old National Bank
David Okey
TAW
OTN
Central Bank
B. Moore
Take Farwald
The
New York Life Insurance Co
M. Ogiers Druggist
Obin
Infante
BO Ven
Experien
Rc Wien
Oyiarta Derecinca
Castonhia
the Sunday School
D. M. Stearns
Dono
A. KE. Davis
Grocer
Sulphur Springs
Tex
Thomas
Byes- Lille
Greg
Cabtonia
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