Remarkable Medical Case and Weather Theories
A malformed skull operation enabled a child to walk, with later notes on hysteria in women and a claim that a moon influenced weather patterns. Other items describe potato disease in Denmark, cold waves in the United States, and various scientific curiosities including preservative birch oil and Tokay wine confiscation stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
J.L. Jenson
T. Russall
Deer
United States
Igh Presure
Reachin
Tobacco Chewing Decline Across Regions Cited
A historical account notes a shift away from tobacco chewing, with about half of former chewers no longer engaging in it and less than a tenth still chewing. It cites regional attitudes from the West to the South, including Kentuckians and Georgians, and mentions reform efforts and the perception of the habit as offensive and unclean. It also mentions famines in North and South Dakota prompting outside aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic
Anti-tobacco Society
Tey
The Fragile Woman Illustrated By Odd Figures
A preacher denounces the idea that women are fragile using a mock arithmetic tally. He claims a woman eats vast amounts of meat bread beverages and other foods, and consumes large quantities of dairy and sweets, arguing against the stereotype with exaggerated figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Generel
Lavin
Swamp Doctor and Tornado Notes From Abridged Text
A satirical paragraph questions true professionals the swamp doctor narrative cites a bloodletting oath and moral stance. The text then shifts to meteorology noting tornado patterns including peak months April to July and the states Missouri Kansas and Georgia with high frequencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Kansas
Georgia
Wisconsiin
Magnetic Sea Sand Iron Extraction Described in Report
An early report describes a magnetic iron extraction device using electro magnets on a rotating belt to lift iron from sea sand. Sea sand allegedly contains five to seven percent iron, with the machine separating iron while sand falls away. The article also notes navy machinist needs and cites a letter praising Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption by Mrs Hurd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam ‘Hurd
Groton
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Belgium
Baa
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ANEW
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Comair
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Johnny
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the World's End
Tokay
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Hungary
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Uae
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Russia
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Serpookboy
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To Lowing
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Ja Ee
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Thrarieg
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Sheriff*s Sale
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Dad
Sen EE
Waltltzire, Co. Treaa
J. Gordon Bichanis
Bonty County
Heary County
Court House
Ia Xapolaou
Olio
Po T. Barnes
Ary County
Mapoleot
Mathias Heluor
Guba
Alain
Deuce
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R. W. Cahcillation
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Andrew Patterson
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Ambrowe Teuber
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