Conspiracy of Silence Delights Yale Professor Loomis
A humorous tale recalls Professor Elina Loomis of Yale who led an astronomy chair and wrote math texts. He demonstrated an air gun in a lecture, then asked three juniors to fire. the bullseye was hit but no applause until he mused aloud about whether it hit. The piece ends with a wartime London gloss.
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Elina Loomis
Yale
Loomis
Loninis
Hin
Prussia
London
Causes of War and Sacred Cows Sparking Revolt
Fragment describes the Indian mutiny triggered by greased cartridges and the sepoys' refusal to use them citing sacred cows. It notes the massacres that followed and mentions the 1866 Austro Prussian war ending in a decisive outcome, indicating a historical reflection on how conflicts begin and unfold.
Chinese Ancestor Worship Dominates Society
The New York Tribune notes that ancestor worship governs Chinese social life more than idols or beliefs, with neglect of dead ancestors bringing severe social scorn from kin and neighbors, while open skepticism toward idols is treated with indifference.
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China
Tie
New York Pribune
Too Great a Loss in a Boy’s First Real Pants
A Philadelphia Ledger tale notes Tommy at Sunday school in new trousers. When asked if he would like to be an angel, he declines saying he would have to give up his new pants.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Tommy
Simple Remedy for Grease in Soup
A lady journalist led a feminine interests page with a male editorial deputy who rose in prominence. A reader asked how to remove grease from soup. The deputy suggested using a soft cloth dampened with gasoline and rubbing gently until the grease disappears.
Money To Lend For Farm Loans At Wells House
L D McPherson offers cheap farm loans with perfected arrangements and prompt supply. Office located in Wells house at the corner of Newnan and College streets.
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L.D. cPherson
Wells House
Newnan and
College Streets
War on the Housefly Campaign Urged nationwide
The Columbus Enquirer Sun cites a Columbia Record notice urging a national crusade against the housefly as a winter pest. Local papers Jacksonville Times Union and Atlanta Constitution back a coordinated effort with Dr. L O Howard and Dr Porter to inspect stables, use insecticides, and enlist residents to drive the pest from cities like New Orleans Columbus and beyond.
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Enquirer Sun
Columbia Record
Jacksonville Times-Union
Atlanta Constitution
Times-Union
L. O. Howard
United States
New Hatch, Jr
New York
Jacksonville
Board of Health
Columbus
Columbus Enquirer Sun
Simple Remedy For La Grippe Coughs
The warning notes la grippe coughs can become pneumonia and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe remedy. It claims the product stops the cough, heals and strengthens lungs, and comes in a yellow package with no harmful drugs. Johnson Drug Co urges refusing substitutes.
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Johnson Drug Co
Religious Author Endorses Foley's Kidney Remedy
Rev Joseph H Fesperman of Salisbury North Carolina describes years of kidney trouble and a sudden eight day illness with severe kidney pain. He notes thick white sediment in urine and frequent urination until Foley's Kidney Remedy reduced the pain and restored normal urine. He recommends the product. Johnson's Drug Co.
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Joseph H. Fesperman
Salisbury
N. C
Foley
Johnson’s Drug Co
Mis Ida Soper Escapes Death With Cure Claim
Mrs Soper of Big Pond Pennsylvania credits Dr King s New Discovery with curing a severe lung trouble after doctors deemed it incurable. She reports long illness ended over twelve years ago and praises the remedy for coughs colds sore lungs hemorrhages la grippe asthma croup and bronchial issues. Trial bottle free guaranteed by Johnson Drug Co.
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Ida Soper
Johnson Drug Co
Eoley's Honey and Tar Cures Coughs Quickly
Eoley's Honey and Tar claims rapid relief for coughs and colds, strengthening lungs. Advertises genuine product in a yellow package available at Johnson Drug IGo.
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Eoley
Johnson
Igo
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Bass-Coalson Company
Carroll
Theo Reese
Atlanta
Miss Reese
Reese School of Millinery
Whitewall Street
Atlanta Ga
Chamberlin-Johnson-DuBose Co
J. Regenstine Co
Smith & Higgins
Nice
Bass-Coalsoh Co
Lal
la Grippe
Will Greenwood
W. J. Stewart
Bob Williamson
Alabama Street
Grady Richardson
Pritenta
Hines Batty
Chasne Purich
Bain
Sweden
Blair’s
Fountain Pen Company
Opsenty St. Without
John St
Bulto al
Rene
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