Snakes in captivity and early baptism records
Snakes in captivity face shed membrane removal from eyes with scissors while a king cobra case is cited. Also included is verbatim York County Maine court records from Sept 17, 1640 ordering baptism for unbaptized children, with penalties for defiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sirgery Oon
Bomey Museum
M. Phipson
Journal of the
Bombay Natural History
London
York County
Saco
Thomas Georges
Edward Godfrey
Piscataquis
Kenebache
Thia
Lewiston
Weather Wise Spider in Yucatan Foretells Storms
A narrative on a Yucatan spider named am that supposedly foresees storms by taking in its web and dropping when touched. It describes the spider’s crab-like shape, bright yellow color, banana leaf habitat, voracious appetite, and the dramatic behavior before rain. Also mentions the first wire suspension bridge in Philadelphia and various ads and notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yucatan
Philadelphia
Thompson Westcott
United States
Schuyl&kill River
Palls
Schuyl Kill
The Real Trouble in School Punishments
The article notes that San Francisco schools have forbidden the practice of deducting credits for scholarship. It also mentions household items and products such as Mother Gray's powders for children and Red Cross Ball Blue, with brief references to their uses and testimonials, framed in a historical newspaper tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
New York
Allen S. Olimstead
LeRuy, N
San Francisco
Nority
Hichardson
Tennessee
Tank MM Oupon
Ein Tay Campatzas
Veritable Rock of Gibraltar in a Detroit tale
A Detroit street tale follows a nervous peddler woman selling nerve tonic to Mrs Ware. A barking dog interferes, and the peddler slips into a Gibraltar reference as suspense builds. The scene ends with no sale and the buyer unsettled by the pet’s disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibraltar
Paderewsk
Tito
Indy
Detroit Pree
Prosperity Boosts Dutch Nation Says Brussels Note
A Brussels dispatch in the London Times reports the Dutch premier touting rising national welfare. Statistics show lower poverty, sevenfold growth in savings, reduced pawnshop loans, and rising exports amid population growth. The argument credits liberal governance and long rule by an unbending Calvinist cabinet for the improved standard of living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollandia
Cie
Trateh
Brussels
London Times
Ruyper
Nhs
Ehamber
Hberad
Hay
Air and Light Investigations on Artificial Illumination
The article discusses experiments on artificial light effects in rooms. It describes a 4-man setup in a divided row, noting that prolonged exposure harms air quality and that shorter intervals with venting and careful lighting reduce risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lina
Aaudie
A Pension Grabber Warped Letter to Roosevelt
A fragment from the Atlanta Constitution features a colored voter's letter claiming two sons would win pensions by lying about war service. The missive asserts three pension legs and one missing leg from the Spanish War, presenting a crude plea aimed at the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Atlanta Constitution
A and A Bookseller's Lowly Beginning Chronicle
A fragment recounts Tenrge Robertson head of Anatoalia book trade leaving estate valued at £117000. Barrowful of books begun on Queen's Wharf Melbourne with branches in London Sydney Adelaide Brisbane awaiting valuation. Oldest son Charles Melbourne Robertson becomes managing director. Also notes Northport Michigan cure claim with Dodd's Kidney Pills leading to alleged permanent recovery and physician chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A&a
Tenrge Robertson
Anatoalia
Robertson
Queen's Wharf
Melbourne
Tso
Phe
London
Big Four Route Adds Florida Service From Chicago
A future schedule change announces the Florida Special on the Big Four route from Chicago to Jacksonville and St. Augustine via Cincinnati and the South Coast lines. The train will run daily from Chicago with Pullman cars and observation service, effective January 66.
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Florida
Big Four
Chicago
Taéksonville
St. Augietine
Big Pour
Pullman Heenera
Indianapolis
Jacksonville
St. Augustine
Cincinnati
Queen and Crescent
Southspa
Ptoridaast
Addresa i. Oc
Tucker
Clark St
Warren
Wich
GP & Pal
Deppe
GO & TA
Ohio
Red Cross Bald Blue and Zircon Water Press Ad
An historical advertisement urges a home stock of Red Cross Bald Blue and a 2 oz package of an unspecified product. It compares stone weights with water and promotes a bottle of a medicine for consumption, colic, and inflammation priced at 2 cents a bottle. The text includes a misattributed quotation and a misspelled physician’s name.
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St. Jacobs Oil
Webster’s International
W. B. Harris
United States Commissioner of Education
Webster's Collegiate
Webster's International
C. Merriam Co
Springfield
Capsicum
Cheesebrough Manufacturing CO
State Street
New York City
Canada
Manwitoba
Assiniboia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Estera Canada
Pedtey
Ghtana
Can
N. Bartholomew
Moines
Towa
W.H. Rogers
Watertown
South Dakota
W. V. Bennett
Gmahba
C.C.C
Spider
Hall
F. 5
Cheney & Co
Toledo
VJ. Cheney & Co
Drugeists
Prico
Wall
Tommy
ELY
Ely Bros
Warren Street
Boston
Brooklyn
Smouth
Putnam
Dr. Kline
Rock OF Gibraltar
Bea
Congress
Capitol
Supreme Court Chamber
Senate Committee On the Judiciary
Supreme Court
Cine
Cuba
Wood
Lome
Philippines
Vals Sam
Hepburn
Wits
Gage
Ma. Kruux
Olivialas
Tepore de
United States Secret Service
Postatiee Department
Tes
Northport
Mich
Byron
Leslie
Dodd
Bobby
Thm
Swayne
Okie
Tillnison
Winslow
Lillie Degenkolbe
South End
Mrs. Tixkins
Lydia E. Pinkham
LiLiir Degenkolbe
Ven A
W. L.douglas
Ing Direct
Ethan
Douging
W. L. Douglas
Brockton, Mass
Fas
Louisville
York, Aly
Palmer & CO
Iowa
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