A Tale Of Snake Bite Courage And Bravery
A narrative recounts surviving a dangerous dabola Russelli bite from a thirty inch polonga in India. The narrator describes immediate home remedies, the struggle to stay awake, and forced endurance aided by a loyal servant Veerapen who administers brandy and beating to prevent sleep, concluding with recovery and plans to reward helpers. Also included are brief glimpses of Edmunds’ Washington house and naval forces in 1885.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowser
Lenre
Teimurtigherry
Thad
Rumia
Armerica
Neder
Tri-Polonga
Hovengo
Polonga
Hindoo
L Asso
Veerapon
Veorapen
Hit
Tindie
Dave
Chen
Veerayon
Mio
Teannot
Veormoen
Veerapen
Voerapen
India
London Society
Scotts Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil and Hypophosphites Remedy Claim
The fragment praises Scotts Emulsion for relief of consumption, scrofula, bronchitis, and general debility, noting use in children and purported benefits. It mentions a university endorsement and a doctor signing, but text is garbled with several misspellings and unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Mystical Profession University
W. A. Halbert
War era crafts and sustenance in the South
The narrative recalls wartime South life with tax burdens on grain, homemade sugar from cane, and improvised mills and furnaces. Planters used wooden cylinders, primitive thrashers, and corn husk hats while pottery, basketry, and fans from feathers and palmetto emerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Alshams
Glenaville
Alabama
Tron
South
Mara
Sone
Enfauin
Base ring faked wedding at Castle Garden revealed
A plain plated imitation wedding ring used in marriages at Castle Garden drew investigators into a romantic history as rings passed between couples. The keeper, Mr Grodom, logged names and titles associated with the ring noting marriages were common over seven years, with about one wedding per week. The gilt ring shows age and hollow value amid suspicions of deception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Garden
Aleo
Kinang
Ian Mr. Grodom
Case Garden
The Use and Odd Tales of Snakes Across Newsprint
Snakes are argued to have a use in nature and pest control, with note of hogs hedgehogs and birds benefiting from their balance. A Maine youth mishap with a dancing mare leads to a cheeky request to a younger brother. Various quirky items include English use of Mexican saddies and a Florida smuggling bust, a coal job joke, and Senator Stanford’s posturing funds in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Bacon
Tropics
New Orleans
Deb Nomenclature Divides Society's Younger Women
Clara Belle, New York fashion correspondent, notes three classes of unwed women in society. The very young debutantes are called Debbiea, the older spinsters Tab dies, and the middle group Tarriers who tarry unwedded.
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Clara Belle
New York
The
Ref
Spring Elections Debate Between Ohio and New York Governors
Governor Foraker urges abolishing spring elections in Ohio while Governor Hill supports spring municipal elections for New York City. Hill favors a two year cycle to reduce costs and public interest drain, arguing a spring option law with municipal and state elections avoid excessive public involvement. Critics say any move to curb popular power is undemocratic and risks political overreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Foraker
Ohio
Hill
City
New York
Backlen Arnica Salve Advertising
Backlen's Arnica Salve offered to treat boils ulcers fever sores and various skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Sold for 25 cents per box by D. Rape. April 28.
Shoplifting Fears Rise Among City Clerks and Public
A fragmented report cites store staff worry over sticky fingers in crowded shops. Readers are warned that thefts during rush periods lead to stricter surveillance and occasional police involvement as clerks claim large stores see few incidents but still fear repeated losses.
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ilobe-Deran
Indecent Language and Society’s Moral Taint
A Chicago News opinion notes indecent language defiles both speaker and listener. It argues coarse humor, indelicate tales, and idle hours corrode character, especially when narrated by those who fail to retain discernment between wit and offense.
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Chicago News
Not Quite Fat Thank You Bargain Sign Delays Tremont Street Car
A comical scene on Tremont Street features a very heavy woman roughly 800 pounds boarding a street car beside a dry goods shop. The conductor notes the oversized passenger, the car stalls, and the passenger exits with a forceful remark about bargain socks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Street
Bemry Board to Admit Applicants for Teacher Certificates
The Board of Behoo Examiners of Bemry will hold greetings for the examination of applicants seeking teacher certificates. The proceedings aim to assess qualifications and grant credentials to successful candidates.
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Behoo! Examiners of
Bemry
Chile
God
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Senator Edmunds
Edmunds
Washington
Frank G. Carpenter
Cleveland
Semler
United States Navy
Secretary of the Navy
Marine Corps
Chicago Journal
Japan
England
Pursi Dat Teak Ioy
Frank Leslie
Arichy
Total Wreck
Pierre Lorthard
Desmaie
Lee
Florida
Pat
Chicago
Stanford
Prieneens
Fulton Meat Market
Pohlman Bros
Prop’s
Washington St
Humphrey's Block
Court House
Poleon
Tnt
Annie
Ron
Fagiiaw
Bregerty For
Ben
Tarascon
VLR
Engersignes
Merwe Tneetmberlands Tileolser
Darne
Aplieaatt
M.rummell
Arent
C. E. Reynolds’ Land and Insurance Otis
Napoleon, Ohio
Mapolenn
Howes
Lotele
Seauster
Court Houseend
Highechool
Faye
Parme
Ance
Thisaypenry
Hahn & Meyer
Nepelean
John Diemer
Napoleon
Natal
Diemer's Block
Perry Street
Joseph Shaff
Condlt
Leists
Gho. F. Curdes Confectioner & Baker
Gobbs Tuo
Cuatter Eran
Geo. F.curdes
Eastof
Wien
Gastonia
Abe
Castoria
Cantoria
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