Debates on Consciousness After Decapitation
The San Francisco Chronicle exam ines whether postdeath head movements imply will or involuntary reflex. Historic anecdotes compare legends of England’s axed victims with modern French experiments on dogs using the guillotine. Observed reactions include jaw movement eye rolling and grimaces lasting up to several seconds before fading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anastay
Dellard
Leon
England
Paul Loye
Sorbonne
Loye
France
San Francisco Chronicle
Silence at the Parell Commission Speech No Drinks Noted
Lord Salisbury and current House leader abstain from beverages during remarks. Sir Charles Russell drinks only hot coffee for voice aid and stimulation during his two days before the Parell commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Salisbury
John Morley
Chamberlain
Charles Russell
Parell Commission
Stay in Your Place Says Watchmaker and Creator
Dr. Talmage in Christian at Work urges that success comes from being in one’s natural role. The sermon compares people to pieces of a clock and ships, warning against misplacing talent. It emphasizes fixed duties, critical for happiness and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Talmage
Christian
Rules for a Mighty Midweek Prayer Meeting
A 25 member group should meet at a parish home for edification. Provide luncheon, arrange lighting and 65 degree temperature, and ensure early arrival. The twenty five lead singing brief prayers and scriptural or testimonial content, vary the order, urge sinners to Christ, and invite guests next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Christian Herald
Repentance Core in Christ’s Great Commission
A sermon excerpt contrasts modern evangelists with Christ and Luke’s record of the Great Commission, stressing repentance and remission of sins preached to all nations. It quotes Philip Henry on the central need for repentance, urging living and preaching it as essential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Christ
Luke
Philip Henry
Phillips Brooks
Cure for a broken heart from religious quotes
A reading of devotional lines and sermons discusses divine remedies for sorrow. It cites balm of Gilead, Jesus love, and grace as cures, with quotes from Christian Herald, S Rutherford, Rev A L Gordon, C H Spurgeon, and Rothe. The excerpt reflects on faith guiding hurt souls toward love and trust in God.
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Gilead
Jesus
God
Christian Herald
S. Rutherford
A. L. Gordon
Christ
C. H. Spurgeon
Rothe
Specific Cure for Drunkenness Promoted by Golden Speci fic Co
A testimonial from Mrs. J. E. of Madison Florida speaks of a wife’s husband taking two boxes of Specific on Oct 14 and becoming sober. The ad asserts a permanent harmless cure for drunkenness, works via aversion to liquor, and urges readers to write for a free 4 page pamphlet.
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Golden Specific Company
Cincinnatti, O
Duinkenness
Wealthy Broker Foils Pickpocket by Charity Moment
A wealthy stockbroker strolling with a companion has his handkerchief stolen by a pickpocket. The observer traps the thief and, instead of pursuing justice, chooses generosity saying he began in a small way himself. The incident is recounted in Nouvelles a la Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nouvelles A
la Main
Dr John Bulls Smiths Ponic Syrup Cure Ad
An advertisement promotes Dr John Bulls Smiths Ponic Syrup as a superior malaria cure for chills and fever. It claims one bottle cures more cases than six of rival remedies and urges demand from druggists with Cincinnati wholesale agents and Fairfield local distributors.
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John Bull
John D. Park & Sons Co
Sycamore St
Cincinnatti
Ohio
Bradshaw & Thoma
Fairfield
Dr John Bulls Sarsaparilla Advertisement in Cincinnati
Public health pitch urging readers to try Dr John Bulls Sarsaparilla for weak health and pain. The ad notes agents Bradshaw and Thoma serving Fairfield and Cincinnati and urges prompt purchase from a druggist.
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John Bull
John D. Park & Sons Co
Sycamore St
Cincinnati
Ohio
Bradshaw & Thoma
Fairfield
Spectator Falls Into Orchestra During Theatrical Scene
In the auditorium a devotee of the drama leans over a balcony rail and tumbles into the orchestra. A bystander rushes to aid and the injured party laments losing his prime middle front seat as the incident unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Bazar
What Makes a Beautiful Woman
ELKHART Ind July 1 1891 Dullams Great German Medicine Co py daughter afflicted with female trouble over six years and I paid out over 750 vain to find relief A lady friend advised me to secure a bottle of Dullams Great German female Uterine Tonic and she has been completely cured by it We gave it a fair trial and the results were wonderful We cannot recommend it too highly to all ladies who are afflicted For sale by Geo D Clarke.
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Elkhart
Ind
Dullam
Benjamin Granger
Geo. D. Clarke
Various Patent Remedies and Odd Facts Roundup
A collage of health cures and odd notes including Hlansen and Hansen patent remedies for headaches coughs and nervous ailments with claims of guaranteed cures and refunds. Mentions of Des Moines Iowa addresses H Hansen and J Richards aluminium work at Lehigh University. Also notes on sod house Congressmen and Whitman manuscripts alongside brief items on bridges and Mormons World’s conference and Venice Rialto legends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph William Rucharas
Maryland
Mr. Richards
Lehigh University
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J. W. Bean, M.D
Fairfield, Iowa
B. N. Gantz, M.D
Iowa
Over Hufford
Calvin Snook
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G. P. Martin, M.D
D. H. Worthington
Higes
Simpson & Beatty
W. Fordyce, M.D
PFICE
Hoffstedner &Whitham's
First East Street
R. C. Sayers, D.V.M
Lowa
Gordon's Livery Barn
J. B. Monfort
Harris & Cuddy
T. L. James
Nadad Anahsake Ola
McElbinny
Park
J. D. Jones
Chas. D. Fullen
Law
Jefferson County
Northeast Corner Public Square
H.C. Raney
E. ¥. Simmons
Raney & Simmons
Bell's Grocery
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M’kemey
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Chaé
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District Court
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1St East Street
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Golden
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G. C. Osaoon
Lowell, Mass
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Conway, Ark
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M. D
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Boston
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Murray Street
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Hlansen
U.S. A
Canada
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Mast Locust St
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Ofebraska
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EL. C. Hansen
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Norman Lichty
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