Desmpetiad and medical fears tied to a Chicago case
Ailing Breen, once a Wabash Railroad brakeman, faced a perilous eye condition with an iron neck collar and a tightening blood supply risk behind the orbit. Surgeons examined him at an Illinois convention, deeming the eye ailment incurable as he rests at home in Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desmpetiad
Thas
Eurypons
Breen Waas
Wabash Pall
Ies
Fort Wayans
Brom
A French Girl's Predicament Over Names and Military Service
A provincial French town tale recounts Camille a name used for boys causing a registration error. A bride to be learns she must prove she is a woman to avoid compulsory military service, highlighting French naming conventions and red tape. A second note reports John Bernard, a steward on the steamer Columbia, dragged overboard while fishing near Reeder's landing, mirroring a past tragedy at the same spot two years ago in a strange coincidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Camille
Buta Camille
Mlle
Ian Col. Pittsburg Bulle
Irie
Columbia
Reeder’s Landing
John Bernard
Argeon
Seithas
Bernard
S. G. Reed
Astoria
Ore
Colambian
Dr Charles Bean Dies In Chelsea At 604 Pound Weight
Dr. Charles T. Bean died at his Chelsea home from pneumonia. Once forced to abandon outdoor practice due to obesity, his health remained fair though his mind stayed clear. His extreme corpulence, now described as a disease, reached 604 pounds before his death, noted by the Boston Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Bean
Chelsea
Boston Herald
Dr King’s New Discovery Praised By Clergy And Manager
The Pulpit and the Stage minister Rev. F M Shrout testifies to Dr King’s New Discovery curing his diseased lungs and gaining weight after weeks of illness. Arthur Love, manager of Love’s Fanny Folks, endorses the remedy for consumption and urges trials with free samples at D J Humphire store. The Panama Canal has reportedly been abandoned for good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Shrout
United Brethren Church
Blue Mound
Kan
Dr. King
D. J
Growth of London and European cities noted in 19th century reflections
Dr Albert Shaw notes London’s population surge since 1800 and asserts continental cities like Paris Berlin and Vienna have grown rapidly. He observes major English towns expanding and claims American cities have not matched European growth. The piece shifts to Col De Frece’s World’s Fair fundraising trick in New York, describing staged “reception” notes and a later $10 payment demand that fooled many officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Paris
Berlin
Vienna
Albert Shaw
Col. de Frece
Col. de Frees
Grant
Dean Sta
Kiedy
T Am
Col. de Froce
New York Press
New Novelist Annie Jennett Miller Signs First Contract
Edward W. Bok notes Mrs Annie Jennett Miller, long known for essays and dress reform, has signed a New York publishing house contract for her first novel and endures writer’s cramp from non dictation. The piece cites John Habberton on dictation and phonograph use as tips for overworked writers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anew
Richmond
Annie Jennett-Miller
New York
Edison
Edward W. Boks
Fragmented 19th Century Clippings on Politics, Health and Crime
A mixed patch of quotes and snippets covers politics, health cures, a child’s testimony, a family note, flower decorations, and a brief remark on eggs and a market price. The tone mirrors a newspaper page with diverse items and fleeting mentions, including Ely’s Cream Balm and a casual exchange about theft.
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New York Times
Mast Hope
Delaware
Eeeres Taylor
Taylor
Port Jarvia
N. Y
Carl Boentson
San Francisco
Linekin
Boothbay
Philadelphia Ledger
Jackson
Ann Grimble
New Orleans
Andrew Jackson
Washington Body Guard
Army of Servants of States
Tpen Gats
Phelpa Ledger
City Road
Seanaies Levine
Cary Matter
Kansas City Star
C. W. Dunham
Kensington
Hartford Courant
Panama Canal
John R. Sullivan
Whitneyville
Mr. Sullivan
Augusta
John Blyer
Vancesburg
New York Tribune
Supreme Court of Michigan
Detroit
Detroit Free Press
Harper's Basar
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
New York Ribune
Chieago Tribune
Ely
Eo Nowrmweer
Sapserine
Maa
Wom
Randolph
Neura Stee
Iacer Perry & CO
Offson
Broadwey
Lngerey
Honrpy County
Ohio
Cates
Court House
Poleon
Parise
Aperaa
John Diemer
Napoleon Meat Market
Weap
Dimmers Meek
Perry Street
F. Shumaerk
WM. Tietjen
Iole Hewes Holler
Washington , Napoleon, C
F. Beard
Foundry and Machine Works
Napoleon
J. W. Talbott
Joseph Shaff
Henry County
C. H. Gidley
CEERI
Sein
Geo. Baum
Napoleon. C
J. Overmeyer
Kapoleon
E. Reynolds
Napoleon, Ohio
Degor'solot
Poleon Oho
Tairsen & Ailored
Mega Uy Sadi
Sant
Thiesen, Hildred & Co
Lew
Kor
Vieid
Jas. P. Ragan
A Lars
Martin Knupp
Mapoleos
Omio
Vochele Bisck
Tnaond Piony
J. Haag
Tyler & Tyler
Tiler Block
Bapoleon
J. W. Cuff
Papoleon
Onto
Grates
Comte
Logan
Philip C. Schwab
Justicer of the Peace Leasant
Towpe Cruzig
Oble, Eercence
Cmmtz
Joseph Weible
Florida
Brnry County
H. A. Meyerholtz
Justice of the Peace
HALY
Wisknsetin Sa
Geo. R. Teeple
Roncrare
SRR
Ontario Veterinary College
Toronto
Canada
Beard Bakley
Philip Webb
F. Curdes
Ansteaty
M. H. Kimberlin
Ofer
TU Siate Normal Llege
Angola
Indiana
Rael Dyn
Doris Atsis
Br-Bond
Suipt
Star Wind Mill
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