Deadly Death Cup Mushrooms Warn Readers
A medical warning describes the death cap mushroom as one of the most deadly poisons in nature. It explains its similarity to snake venom, the role of bacteria in poisoning, and the ease of accidental ingestion. The article notes symptoms such as abdominal pain and vomiting, with death possible within hours, and urges careful identification to avoid toxic picks.
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Ithan
Ti Ja
United States
Tony
Asiatia
Butter Sold by the Yard at Cambridge University Marts
An old Cambridge shire practice shows butter rolled into yard long, one pound portions wrapped in white cloth and sold by eye at the market. The butter women dispense exact yard cuts to university buyers, pairing with bread for student breakfasts daily.
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Cambridge
Hing
Cambridgeshire
Cambridge “Yard
King of Fanning Island Returns with Bride from Fiji
The Californian paper reports the arrival of the King of Fanning Island and his Scottish bride, Miss Blorenod Biltly Armitgote. The couple, of Scotch parentage, have ties to Panning and Washington islands near the equator. The king, Mr. George B. Greig, has spent years on the islands abundant in copra. His bride, Mrs. Greig, is the daughter of a Scottishman who settled Fiji and later married a native. She has traveled recently from Fiji to Samoa to meet her intended husband and is educated in British standards.
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Fanning Island
George B. Greig
Ke Bag
Blorenod Biltly
Panning
Washington Islands
Toto
Equator
Cremation Gaining Public Favor In England
The Cremation Society of England reports rising public support for cremation as the preferred method of disposing of the dead. In the early years the practice was limited, with few cremations, but numbers grew steadily reaching notable increases by 1892 and 1896. By February 6 of the present year the trend is confirmed, with many prominent individuals cited among those cremated or associated with the movement.
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Cremation Soéiety
England
Raat
Allgg
Farrér
How Cold Exposure Affects The Body In Ill Victorian Explanation
A medical note describes how cold exposure may trigger reflex reactions in the skin and internal organs. It links contraction of surface vessels to the lungs and notes possible congestion and inflammation in the nose or lungs with prolonged chill. It warns that wet feet could worsen bladder weakness or stomach catarrh if present.
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J. H. Kollage
Hody
Flogging by Electricity in French Prisons
A Philadelphia Times summary reports on a new electric whipping device called the electric cat introduced experimentally in French penitentiaries and colonies. The machine uses a wheel driven by an electric motor to swing a whip that strikes the prisoner at a set velocity, with the aim of delivering impartial punishment and uniform force.
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France
Flage Hatich
Philadelphia Times
Benefit of Cold Air Treatment for Consumptives
A fragment discusses mountain exposure and cold air treatment as beneficial for consumption. It notes researchers finding increased red blood cells with higher altitude and links this to vitality, suggesting cold air therapy as helpful for digestive and debility-related complaints.
A Case of Female Impersonation in Brittany
A Brittany peasant girl in Saint Lambert district allegedly posed as a male servant Antaervac and worked for shopkeeper M. Letelevel. She claimed to have sold a sister to Parla and hid a man posing as a maid, who escaped from prison and adopted a disguise. The impersonator revealed herself by falling in love with her employer’s wife.
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Ham
Paria
Brittany
Hernele Antaervac
M. Letelevel
Saint Lambert
Morlatz
Letebyra
Devontear
Priad
World grows better led by Prof McManter view
A New York contribution by historian Prof John Bach McManter argues that the world has steadily improved over the past century. He notes gains in labor freedom, wage practices, debt laws, health, hygiene, education, and humane treatment, suggesting optimism for the future.
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Thoas
New York
John Bach McManter
South
McMaster
Wiill
Two Lady Preachers Stir Brooklyn In Revival Visits
Two female preachers draw attention in Brooklyn. German Countess Adaline Schimmelmann travels by yacht preaching gospel after a Sankey hymn. Ira D. Sankey aided revival efforts in Brooklyn. Tabella Horton, sixteen, also preaches across southern states and appears in Brooklyn Baptist churches in distinctive attire.
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Brooklyn
Adaline Schimmelmann
Sankey
Ehclea
Brddkign
Ira D. Sankey
Tgabella Horton
Shala
Thought to He Post the Died Rich. Taken to have time
Andrew O Dwyer of New York who died suddenly in poverty left a fortune of 60000 dollars. He planned to leave his estate to educate priests, but could not arrange his will before death. Attorneys Webber and O Dwyer were involved, and relatives in New York and Ireland now contest the fortune.
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Andrew O'Dwyer
New York
C. A. Webber
o.Ireland
Burlington and Northern Excursions to National Events and West
The Burlington Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway offers reduced summer rates to major events and western destinations. Details include trips to Chicago for the National Encampment, Detroit for the Knights of Pythias, and Colorado and Utah excursions with return by Oct 31, featuring sale dates July 8 9 17 and August 1 7. Contact agents Jno G Forme for full information.
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Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
Chicago
Detroit
Michi
Knights of Pythias
Colorado
Utah
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake City
Ogden
BOR &N Ry
AG P&t A
Cedar Rapids
Colorado Springa
Glenwood Springs
Colo
Salb Lake Ity
Sheridan
Wyo
Tot Springs
Custer
Oakdwoon
Spearfish
BCR & N Ry
Honeseekers
Burlington
Jno
AGP &Ta
BC Ren Ry
Mews Posen Advertises Shiluiv's Vitalizer For Sale
A damaged notice from Posen promotes Shiluiv's Vitalizer as a positive remedy. The ad lists constipation dizziness loss of appetite and yellow skin as conditions it claims to treat and notes the product is for sale by W. H. Finke at 14 Nba.
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W. H. Finke
Shiloh
W. Hy Finke
Remarkable Infant Recovery After Cholera Remedy Trial
Mrs. Curtis Biker of BookWilter Ohio reports her neighbor’s infant recovered from cholera after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as directed. The child is described as vigorous and healthy. Advertising copy continues with Clover Root Ten for constipation and a money back guarantee.
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Tham
Curtis Biker
BookWilter
Ohio
Karl
H. Finke
The Marvellous Cure of Mrs ReHH J Stout
A sensational claim from Marion Stuart of Muncie Indiana credits Dr Kings New Discovery with curing Mrs ReHH J Stout of consumption after a doctor in Yubk town advised son Qic The advert claims dramatic weight gain complete recovery and lists prices 50c and 1 00 with free samples at drug stores
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Wap Kamirndis
Rehh J
Stout
Tha
Marion Stuart
Muncie
Ind
Yubktown
Dle
Dr. King
Yellow Jaundice Cured by Electric Bitters
White Mail Turned Yellow describes M A Hogarty of Lexington Kentucky turning yellow with jaundice. Despite top doctors, he found no relief until two bottles of Electric Bitters cured him. Claims the remedy aids stomach liver and kidney issues. available from druggists.
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M. A. Hogarty
Lexington
Gov
All Drugpiste
Digestive Cure Claim For Bowel Relief Debunked
A dubious ad claims a universal digestive cure named Koda Dyspepela Cure that supposedly fuses with the body to heal stomach issues. It touts immediate relief and asserts Chamberlain’s Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as risk free, with a money back guarantee from druggists.
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Rhoan
Hiinke
Ares
Health tonics and cures advertised in old drug catalog
An OCR fragment advertises Dr Kings New Life Pills for appetite and digestion, Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for throat and lung troubles, Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and De Witts products. It touts cures, warranties, and drugstore sales with testimonials from O W Wakefield and claims of quick, sure relief.
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Sucl
Dr. King
Chamberlain
O. W. Wakefield
Columbus
All Drugeista
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