Care of the Eyes Simple Rules for Preserving Sight
An eminent physician offers practical guidance for eye health. Keep rooms cool with ample light from the left, avoid direct sun on what you read, and hold reading material about ten inches away with the page nearly vertical. Don’t read while lying down or by artificial light, and limit fine needlework when eyes are weak. Take breaks, breathe deeply, stretch, and get fresh air between tasks. If eye pain or weakness persists consult a doctor promptly.
A Sunday Ride and a Quaint Jury Verdict
Colonel Ingersoll recalls a western trip ending with a damage suit over a wrecked buggy and a drenched rider. The young man tried to free the horse and salvage the situation as the jury ruled the plaintiff at fault for riding with an “idiot” turnout, casting the blame on mishandled gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Ingersoll
What Treasure Is In England
A discussion based on English common law explains treasure as crown property when it is money, coin, gold or silver plate or bullion. Gold and silver are treasure. bronze items or a Roman sword may be kept, though penalties for concealment once existed. Formerly death penalties existed, now fines or imprisonment are possible, though juries might hesitate to convict.
Can't Sing H Theme Riles English Tenor
A young English tenor botches a song and is told he failed to hit the many IH notes. He defensively claims the planner notes only go up to G, prompting a sharp exchange with a blunt critic. The exchange highlights the mismatch between performer and sheet music.
Nest Building in the Stickleback Fish
The New York Tribune describes the stickleback as a master nest builder. Males seek nests, lay a foundation of water weeds and sand, cement with mucus, test strength with water jets and impacts, then construct walls from straw and leaves. The nest has two apertures and houses multiple mates before guarding eggs until hatching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stickleback
Ile
New York ‘Tribune
Editor Rejects Poetry and Translations in Fearful Fable
An elderly editor, age eighty six, refuses a visitor bearing a $50 check for appreciation of today’s editorial. The tale ends with the editor’s burial under high honors in the Atlanta Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Constitution
Smoking In Japan Pipe Etiquette Described
The article explains a Japanese smoking custom where a pipe holds a pea sized tobacco wad, is lit, and smoke is blown as a long whiff. It notes women use longer stems and may signal favor by lighting a man’s pipe, sharing a half whiff before he finishes it.
One Pair Left in Stock at Milly's Shop
A humorous exchange unfolds as Mrs. Schoppen checks half hose options from a salesman. She asks if any pair remains unseen. he confirms none except the one he wears, prompting a lighthearted moment about stock and attire.
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Promises $100 for Cures
The advertisement touts the record cures of Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for Leucorrhica, Female Weakness, Prolapsus, and Falling of the Womb. Proponents offer $100 for any uncured case after a fair trial, urging confidential, no alcohol remedies and promoting the product as a pioneer women’s tonic with accompanying Pleasant Pallets for stomach liver and bowels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Notice to Merchants and Brokers in Maryland Licenses
Public notice warns merchants traders and bodies corporate to obtain or renew licenses for various trades under Maryland law by a specified May date. It details license amounts based on stock value including millinery and small articles and the need for oath or magistrate verification, with renewal deadlines for travelers brokers and real estate brokers and penalties for illicit sale or unlicensed activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirsons
Aps
Maryland
Voutales
Justice of the Powe
Felho
Trav Chon Toot Gee
Suoo
ANS
Poursou Wato
Nike Orthus
de Abun
Amy Nniainer
Orphans Court Orders Public Notice of Land Sale in Caroline
In Caroline county Maryland Orphans Court in Equity orders sale of William F. Liden land of about eighty acres in the Eighth election district. Notice to appear by June 14 1904 following publication in Caroline county newspapers four weeks before May 28 1904. Defendants include Elnora Coats Mary C Raughley Thomas Raughley FP Bell Adams Julia Towers George Towers and Mary E Liden administratrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Maryland
William F. Liden
Mary E. Liden
Beattchamp
Wm. M.A. Liden
N. Alex. Hutson
Circuit Court
William B. Liden
Mary BE. Liden
Mary E. Jaden
Mary FE
Liden
Elenora Coats
Mary C. Raughley
Thomas Raughley
Bell Adams
Julia Towers
George Towers
Delaware
Dorchester County
Orphans’ Court
Jolin FL Dawson
Jolin Clark
Wal TE. Deen
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Heoward Maenin
Denton Journal
RSJ
Jonson Melvin & Johnson, Publishers
England
Ean
Japan
Ayers
Ayer
Delia McWell
Newark
N. J
J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
Merchants, Traders, & Others
Lcense
Sas
Ook
Tay Sui
Geveral Assembly of
Hartmore
Court of Common Plas
Clark
Orient Court
Court of Common Pleas of
Baltimore
Hegnuti
Bom
Eer
Colston
Elnora Coats
Robt
J. Jump
Register of Wills
Murderkill River
Philadelphia
INON
Frederica
Nathan H. Maxson
Wilt
Webrs Landing
Bowlrs
Frederica Webh
Thardiy
Mondis
Moneley
Philadelpha
Chestnut
Wilford
Chester
Philadel Mig
Tadies Ballion
Frederica & Phila. Nav. CO
Frederica Dbl
Wilmington
Illustrated Journal
W. H. Beacom
WM. A. Smith
TSI
Duxtos, Marveland
Dover Street
Hotel Avon
Easton
Preston
Denton
T. Harvey
Burrsville, Md
Papen
Earvais
Allan
Wallburn
Mr Tparses
Wealler
Miko Waar
Gotpspomo
Deeonber
Norn Bane
Oiparviy
JOU Rives
Mary TD
Adam
Uug
Dronkare
S. C. Bone
Acre
Greenwood, Sussex Co
Del
Patapsco Guano CO
Thos
Curry
A. G. Saulsbury & Bro
Ridgely
W.H. Deen
Fowling Creek
B.G. Stevens
Williston
G. L. Jump
Hillsboro, Md
F. P. Covey
Federalsboro, Md
Wright & Lowe
Centreville, Md
Lexington Street
Eutaw
Baltimore, Mad
J. Harry Rose
Denton, Maryland
Mr. Nowell
Singer Sewing Machine
W. J. Blackiston
James TT
Undertaker
Littlow
Cooper
Pesilance
Sixih Street
T. H. Evans & Company, Fruit and Propuire Commission
Light Street
Auburn
Union Lock
Clover Seed
Shanahan & Wrightson Hardware Company
New York
John K. Calloway
New York Clothing House
Baltimore St
Box
The
Hughes Lumber and Coal Co
Row
Rickards
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