Edison the great inventor tours Menlo Park home
A New York Graphic correspondent profiles Thomas Alva Edison at his Menlo Park home. The piece details his appearance traits, intense gaze, daily routine, and the dismantled seraphone. It recounts his talk of an eight-telephone Paris exhibition, diverse phonograph uses, and a bold claim to future feats.
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Paris
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London
Langley
Alleghany University
Thomas A. Edison
Milah
Erie County
Washington
Mr. Edison
Mosquitoes Spread Filaria Through Water Supply Link
The article explains mosquitoes as disease vectors for filaria, detailing how the parasite ingested with human blood is transmitted to water and then to others who drink it. It cites an experiment where mosquitoes fed on a filaria-positive patient yielded one hundred twenty parasites in a single mosquito, illustrating the insect's harmful role beyond irritation.
The Blues And Their Cures In Everyday Life
The piece explores varying causes of the blues from dyspepsia to nervous exhaustion and notes diverse remedies. It suggests cessation from work, sleep, and cold water baths for relief, plus the value of prevention and personal trial to discover what works for each individual.
Sweet singer of Michigan welcomed new baby rumor
A fragmented clipping from the Danbury Newe and Norris town Herald suggests a claim about a prominent Michigan singer having a new baby with notable hair descriptions. the Detroit Free Press and Whitehall mesh comment on the thin substance of the rumor.
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Old Home Recipes and Household TipsApronful of Practical Hints
A long readable fragment of kitchen and craft guidance lists methods for washing fabrics with soft water and warm temps, butter treatment, carpet cleaning with ammonia and borax, DIY tools and small crafts, plus recipes for cranberry sauce and quick breads. It preserves period tone and names several household processes and simple remedies.
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