Poison in the Middle Ages and the rise of toxicology
A British Medical Journal summary notes that medieval deaths were often blamed on poison due to limited toxic knowledge. It traces how poison spread from Italy to France and beyond, with Catherine de Medici popularizing the practice and its later link to royal intrigue and black magic in Louis XIV era.
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Italy
England
France
Germany
Medici
Catherine de Medici
Louis XIV
British Medical Journal
Nuggets of News From The Era Of Global Tales
A collage notes The Salvation Army operating in 52 countries and a Japanese lover’s sash alleged as an engagement prop. It mentions long Arab horse pedigrees, salmon as fast swimmers, and mahogany homes in Honduras. Saxony’s Marchneukirchen links violin making to most residents, and Kaiser’s portable asbestos shelter appears. England cuts drink spending by seven and a half million. U.S. railroads pay 24 million yearly in freight claims.
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Salvation Army
Honduras
Marchneukirchen
Saxony
England
Automatic Telephone Exchange Gains Speed Edge
The head of Austria's telegraphs says automatic telephone exchanges can rival manual systems. In New York, 16 seconds elapse from receiver lift to ringing signal, while Vienna's automatic system for 100000 subscribers clears in 10 seconds, with lines free three seconds after hang up, enabling more messages to pass through.
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Austria
New York
Vienna
Vesuvius Through Ages A Restless Mountain Tale
The volcano Vesuvius figures in history from early days as a refuge for gladiators in 73 B C and as a site of earthquakes in 63 A D. A long series of subterranean tremors preceded the 79 A D eruption that buried Herculaneum and Pompeii, with later explosions and ongoing activity shaping the region for years.
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Vesuvius
B. C
Herculaneum
Pompeii
Reputations The Autocrat Comment Sparks Debate
A fragmentary exchange highlights how reputation shapes actions and thoughts. The Autocrat’s remark about reputation is echoed by the Practical Person noting the value of a solid reputation for ongoing influence and character.
Genre and the French realism of Victor Hugo’s era
The text defines genre as the French term for depicting man and his customs, focusing on domestic rural life rather than romantic or idealized scenes. It notes Victor Hugo’s influence in introducing genre realism against the Louis XIV era’s artificial style.
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Victor Hugo
Abraham Luicoln
Washington
Hreself
Croemoed
France
Centre Door Found Best for Subway Use
Centre door type cars are deemed best for New York subways with an entrance space bisected by a rising to middle aisle. This design aims to prevent passengers from blocking doorways by sweeping obstructing riders with the rush of traffic. A clerk accused of robbing his employers writes a letter praising changes in handling to prevent future thefts.
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New York
Little Katherine Photographed in New Shoes
Katherine aged two posed for a picture in new shoes and explained she looked down to see if the shoes appeared in her photo. The Delineator notes the charming moment as a child curiosity captured on film.
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Katherine
Heart to Heart Talks by Edwin A Ny
A Chicago tale urges kindness from the poor toward the poor. Rosa the scrubbing neighbor helps a baby while its mother works, proving that true charity often comes from close community ties and shared hardship. Discontent can drive growth when directed by purpose.
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Edwin
Rosa
Of Interest to Women Widows in the Marriage Market
The registrar notes shifting marriage odds for widows and spinsters. Thirty years ago widows led. now their share fell from about six of every 100 brides to six in the same period. Young widows remain preferred to maidens, with older widows maintaining advantage, while overall marrying ages center around nineteen to thirty.
Postal Schedule Fragments From Northern and Southern Routes
Fragmented OCR lists mail timing for Hoching Valley and nearby routes. It notes North South and East West mail movements with arrival times in the early morning to afternoon, express mail, and Sunday service details including a Sunday open window.
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Hio
Masi A.m
Mansarri
Express Povertor Bellventer
West
Nort
South Mar
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