Acetylene Light Sparks Industrial Growth in 1890s
The text traces man’s push for artificial illumination from early fire use to the rise of calcium carbide based acetylene lighting. It highlights carbide discovery in North Carolina on May 4 1892, rapid industrial expansion, safety and efficiency advantages, and acetylene’s bright smokeless flame suitable for rural and isolated users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Boards of Wire Insurance
Calemmm
Buckeye Acetylene Co
Oanby
Dayton
Widow of Magician May Wed Russian Captain
The widow Mrs Adelaide Thiermann, widow of Hermann the magician, may marry Baron Ivan Svenorak Orskevitch a wealthy Russian captain. The baron, a widower, reportedly pursued her after entertaining the Hermanns in Russia. He is said to have followed her to New York and is linked by a ring she wore described as a possible enticement.
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Adelaide Thiermann
Hermann
Ivan Svenorak Orskevitch
Russia
Baron Orshevitch
Hermanns
Beal Steere Zoological Collection at Michigan Museum
The Beal Steere zoological collection formed by Dr Joseph B Steere in 1870s includes corals shells insects birds and mammals from South America China Formosa Philippines and the Moluccas. In Englewood Illinois the school board requires pupils absent four or more days to undergo a medical examination before readmission.
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Beal-Steere Zoological Collection
Museum
University of Michigan
Joseph B. Steere
South America
China
Formosa
Philippines
Moluccas
Englewood
Chicago
Board of Education
Bohemian horseradish roots for U S market described
The U S Department of Agriculture prepares Circular 20 detailing the Bohemian horseradish variety Mariner. It covers planting beds, cuttings, soil prep, and culture to produce uniform, well kept roots for export and use in dressings and raw form.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bohemia
Kattenburg
Oats a Valuable Poultry Feed Says Farmers Review
The Farmers' Review notes oats are highly valuable for hens as for horses. It suggests oats fed freely at all times show hens discover their virtue and praises oats for balanced proteins and carbohydrates. It also mentions soaking oats overnight with mash at the boiling point as a potential improvement.
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Boailing Pont
Shade Tree Values Challenge Trolley Encroachment Case
In Niagara County New York a lawsuit over a front yard row of shade trees disrupted by a trolley line saw experts valuing 13 maple trees at 100 dollars each and nine at 5 dollars each, with a few others at 125 dollars. The trees had been planted 26 years. The opposition did not contest these values. The piece urges trolley lines to compensate for tree damage along roads to curb needless destruction.
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Niagara County
New Jersey Town Macadam Drive Improvements Planned
A Hint from New Jersey, Essex, N. J., reports that most leading roads and many secondary routes are being macadamized. The state covers one third of costs and property owners along the line pay ten per cent. The remainder is covered by the county, which will pay about $55,000 for the planned improvements.
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New Jersey
Essex
N. J
Hall's Catarrh Cure Adverts Mercury Free Claims
An old advertisement warns against Olaimentx and mercury in catarrh remedies. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by I J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and taken internally. The copy urges buying genuine Hall's products from druggists with a set price per bottle.
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H Hall
I. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & Co
Lawyer to Lie on the Other Side Joke from Klondike
A returned Klondiker told Cawher and Cumso about miners in a Yukon shanty who slept six together in a row to keep warm. When a man grew tired he called out Lawyer, meaning Lie on the other side, revealing a darkly humorous custom.
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Cumso
Grain-O described as coffee substitute drink
Grain-O is presented as a delicious nourishing beverage to replace coffee. It is claimed to taste like the finest coffee when prepared properly, but without its injurious properties. The product aids digestion and strengthens nerves, is non stimulant, and suitable for children and adults. Priced about 15 and 25 cents.
Don’t Worry Club Keeps Debt Secrets in Press Bits
Fragment from a 1900 era column shows daily snatches of gossip and ads. A husband talks in his sleep troubling his wife while an ad promotes Allen’s Foot-Ease for foot trouble. A light domestic joke ends the short item.
Health Advert Ways to Stay Regular and Curb Ailments
A fragment lists Lane's Family Medicine claiming daily bowel movement aids health. It mentions oats on the liver and kidneys and notes prices at 25 and 50 cents. A stray quote discusses club whist and a remark about cattle disease called big ja.
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Lane
Coughing Leads to Consumption Publicity Stunt
An illness caution prompts a druggist to offer a sample bottle of a cough remedy claiming to stop coughing immediately. The ad touts large bottles at a price and urges immediate action, though wording is uncertain and includes promotional language.
Great Social Forces and Odd Medical Ads
A collage of quotes on flattery as a social force, quick cures and drug ads from Laxative Bromo Quinine, and a dramatic last request. The Detroit Journal mocks a hanging confession while Atlanta dropsy specialists advertise. A Philadelphia Record quips about finger cracking and careful work.
Women Praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Women relieved of painful menstruation write grateful letters to Mrs Pinkham. The compound is claimed to cure and relieve painful periods and is advised for all women suffering. The message urges not to experiment and to seek Mrs Pinkham's free advice at Lynn Massachusetts.
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Allen
Olmsted
Leroy
N. Y
Lydia E. Pinkham
Miss Pinkham
The Overland Limited and Pacific Express Trains
The Overland Limited departs Chicago daily at 6 30 P M and reaches San Francisco on the third day with no car changes. It serves dining cars buffet smoking and library cars and barber. The Pacific Express leaves Chicago at 10 30 P M with first class and through tourist sleepers to California. Thursday excursions and ticketing via Chicago and North Western Railway. Information via W B Kmisken 22 Fifth Ave Chicago Tl.
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Chicago
Union Pacific
North- Western Line
Overland Limited
Jeavey
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Pacific Express
California
Soraonely
Chicago & North-Western R’y
Teaw’s A Ride With Arms Around the Horse Neck
A fragment from the Philadelphia Record notes a scene with a rider embracing a horse during a recent outing. The colorful phrasing hints at a curious, informal moment captured in the paper’s regional miscellany.
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Joax
Philadelphia
Springtime Rail Excursions Offer Half-Rate Round Trips South
In March and April the Louisville and Nashville Railroad offers half-rate round trips to major Tennessee Alabama Georgia and West Florida points on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Details available from P Sid Jones in Birmingham or Jackson Smith in Cincinnati. Editorial note on poor choices in partners referenced from the Atchison Globe.
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Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company
South
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
West
Florida
P.sid Jones
D.P.A
Birmingham
Ala
Jackson Smith
Cincinnati
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Wermann
Ee Oy
Fio Ralke
Yonkers Statesman
Trigby
Indianapolis Journa
Atchison Lobe
New York
Cleveland
Minnesota
York State
Pittsburg
Svenas Seeeen
Sciatica
St. Jacobs Oil
Atchison Globe
Egay
Detroit Journal
H. H. Green
Philadelphia Record
G. W. Patterson
Inkster, Mich
Wa PS
Archie Young
Oaks Ave
West Superior
Wis
Swanson
Alexander Futrell
Vanndale
Ark
Kew
Swanson Rmeumatic Cure CO
Lake &8T
Chicago, IL
Adast—Klumsy
Carter
Pace
Carter L
Iver Pillre
USA
Eurebra Melficine Company
Dept. A
Providence
Ek, I
Canada
Land of Plenty
Immigration Department
Ottawa
Feedley Pots of
Ottum
McInnes
von Buren
California Ave
City Gardens
le Crosse
Salzer
Balzer Seed CO
Lacrosse
Frea
FAY Manilla Roofing CO
Camden
H. J
ADVE
Irtisers
Barcel
State Street
United States
England
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