Pearls in Oysters and Royal Autographa Highlights
Life of divers who gather pearls and the oyster biology behind nacre formation. Pearl formation, common fisheries near Ceylon, Japan, Java, Sumatra, and the Persian gulf, and the dangers divers face. Also notes on royal autograph collections in Washington state departments with letters from monarchs and dynastic births.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceylon
Japan
Java
Sumatra
Persian Gulf
Paris
Thosh
Galveston News
Royal Autographa
Washington
United States
George | Washington
State Department
Peggy O'Neill
Mas. Eaton
Jackson
Washington Society
Alexander Hamilton
Reynolds
Europe
Morocco
Self Doctoring and Epidemics Warn of Risks
The piece argues self treatment is dangerous during epidemics as people misjudge symptoms and dosing. Fear drives unsafe drug use, worsening illness and costs, citing Youth's Companion on remedies and public health. It contrasts with a humorous Boston anecdote about pastels and copywork.
He Really Loved Her Love Triangle Outcome
A city young woman valued at about 50 000 in prospects attracted a suitor who paused before proposing. She spread a rumor that money was the obstacle, and within two days he proposed and was accepted. The fortune did not deter her from marrying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Europe
Boston Courier
Binghamton
Woodchuck tale linked to Daniel Webster birthplace
A Boston Globe note recalls tales of a woodchuck defended by Daniel Webster, with local impressions in New Hampshire where residents debate its truth. The piece also mentions a bottle stopper trick and a new English audio telephone highlighting the mouthpiece’s role in clearer speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Daniel Webster
Daniel
Boston Globe
New York Ledger
England
A Domestic Autocrat and the Misuse of a Nurse
A humorous disputed tale from the Illinois club reveals a nurse’s power in a private home. A sister, a newborn, champagne, and meals are controlled by a domineering professional nurse who isolates the family, angering a brother and brother‑in‑law as they witness the siege and seek access to May and the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Club
Egypt
May
Frank
Jack
New York Telegram
the Tribune
Tockerman
Workman
Cleveland
United States Court
Washington Post
Also Mentioned on This Page
Neverwynce
the Daily Scarifier
Pittsburg Buletin
St. Louis Republic
DES
Liebig & CO
Pacific Coast
Geary Street
Francisco
Broadway
Butte Pis
Montana
De.Lrenie
Butte City
Levi Strauss & Co's
Levi Strauss
TRAD
Mark
Manx
T. W. Poindexter & Sons
Montana Street
Dillon, Montana
General Merchandise
Dillon Brewery
Jos
Alou
Montana St
R.C. Halliday’s
Dillon, Mont
George J. Staudaher
Butchears
Dillon Jewelry and
L. Kupfer
Dillion
Mont
Howard and Elgin
Rockford
Ed Stock
MENOT
Arch Street
Philad’a
Drs. Starkey & Palen
Dra. Starkey & Palen
How
D. Ke Iy
Congress
Phila
Victor L. Cannan
Luth's Observer
W. Cusutna
D. D
Rochester
N. Y
Pens Nixon
Inter-Ocean
Chicago
W. H. Worrytoroy
New South
New York
Juve H. P. Vacoman
Quenemo
Kan
Mus
Mary A. Livermone
Melrose
Mass
E. C. Kyrout
Philadelphia
J. Bocas
Sup’ Police
Blandfore
Dorsetshire
ARD
Bowral
New South Wales
Spe
Ingraham
Amsterdam
D. R. Dyche & CO
Ill
W. M. White
Dillon
Ozmanlis A
Will Pate Pono
Davy LaMont
Great Northern
Montana Central Railway
Great Northern Railway
Eastern Railway of Minnesota
Wellman and
Sioux Falls Railway
Duluth, Watertown and Pacific Railway
Butte
St.Paul
Minneapolis
Union
Helena
Great Falls
St. Paul
J. E. Dawson
E. H. Hvssarp
Trav. Pas
B. H. Lanatey
M. C. R. R. Helena
F. J. Wurryey
Pas
Great Northern R. R. St. Paul
E. V. Maze
Bull
J. W. Laprss
Mon
Dalluit
Bannack
Pacific Aet
Deo Dillon
F. L
Pacifis Ex
Bannack, Weightman & A
Nderson
Trisuns
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