Microscope Eyes A Birmingham Boy With Extraordinary Vision
John Thomas Helsing, a Birmingham lad known as the living microscope, recovered from eye trouble in the late 1870s with greatly enhanced vision. He could see tiny objects as large as rabbits and mosquitoes as axe handles, described waters as dangerous and now drinks coffee, tea, and milk only. Doctors report structural eye changes including an enlarged cornea.
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Birmingham
England
Springfield Republican
John Thomas Helsop
John Thomas
Novel intubation operation performed in Pittsburg
Drs. John S. Mabon and W. M. Herron of Allegheny conducted a new intubation on three year old Charles E. Locke, son of a M E church pastor, to treat diphtheria. The silver cone tube relieved breathing by warming inhaled air, avoiding risks of tracheostomy. Recovery looks favorable.
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Pittsburg
John S. Mabon
W. M. Herron
Allegheny
Charles E. Locke
Itchfield Street
M. E
Duweyer
Chicago
Locke
Uncle Edwards Robbery Tale Sparks Family Confusion
A Wayne farmer John B Edwards reports being robbed by a masked highwayman who allegedly weighed 300 pounds. His niece, staying with the family, later claims she staged the crime scene and produced the pocketbook, while Edwards recounts a board attack and gunfire in the night.
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John B. Edwards
Wayne
Edwards
Shy
Abused votes and political pressure in Pine Flat tale
A Pine Flat resident recalls coercive voting practices by Democrats after a forced five dollar plea. The piece quotes a man claiming he felt compelled to vote for a Democrat, explaining the money loan and threat of losing his freedom as a citizen.
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Michigan
Pine Flat
Cab
John Simmons
Stanley
Harrisburg
Africa
Special Features of Series C West Salem Land Co
Special Features of Series C West Salem Land Co outlines total capitalization of 100000 with 60000 held by a few and 49000 in 10 shares offered at 5 each payable in five monthly installments. Describes New Castle Virginia between two railroads, upcoming C&O branch, promise of mineral development and stock incentives compared with Series B. Provides officers names, charter date January 6 1890, and plans to buy property split into lots for rapid sale and profit distribution. Requests remittance of $1 per share to West Salem Land Co Salem Va for further information.
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Baxter W. Logan
Salem
West Salem Lend Company
Roanoke
New Castle
First National Bank
United States
National Bank
First National
Craig County
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Eagle Mounts
Norfolk & Western Railroad
Chesapeake & Ohio
Virginia
West Sacet Laxp Company
George Allen
Jo A. Francis
Chas
Newie
West Salem Land Company
Alim
Vhieel
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Arkansaw Traveler
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Raleigh
Fayetteville Street
Righ
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BN. C
N.C
Enon
Chas. A Goodwin
Durham
Counties
Goddess Brothers
Charles St
Baltime Works
Charles Mt
West Salem
First - National - Bank - of - Durham
J.S. Carr
Leo, D. Heartt
Cashier
W. W. Puller
Chas, A. Jordan
Teiler
J.S Carr
J. W. Smits
J.T Mallory
J. W. Walke
W.w.fuller
U. 8S
Bryan
J. A. Bryan
A. H. Stokes
West Salem Land CO
Rics
Geo. Allen
Manger
Chas.c. Tompe
Salem, Va
EOE Et
Columbe
Oatea
Ccmedico PuYsioLoc
Aaa
S. H. Hawes
Richmon, VA
S. Fr. Hawes
Richmond
Itlliliam Daffroxr
Feidhmmond
Sranch
Henderson, N.C
TOR
Henderson
16Th St
Porders
Jen Ly
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