Skeleton Trade Thrives in New York Markets
A late 19th century report details New York as the U S center for a booming skeleton trade serving medical schools. It notes hundreds of complete skeletons and thousands of skulls sold yearly, with prices from six to two hundred dollars and methods for disarticulation, bleaching, and articulation. It highlights global sourcing from France Germany Austria and price variations by bone quality and preparation.
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New York
United States
Rochester
N. Y
Chilef
Royal Arcanum
France
Germany
Austria
Twenty-third Street
America
Lion in pursuit on Blantyre road ride ends at culvert
A cyclist traveling from Hlantyra on Monday August 22 encountered a full grown lion along the Blantyre Zomba main road. The animal chased him for about two miles from the forest to his house, forcing him to ride into a culvert to escape, with the lion closing distance to roughly 50 yards at the crest before giving up.
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Hlantyra
High Lights and Occupation Aphorisms
A collection of wry maxims on thoughts, happiness, and relationships. It notes that worriers miss pleasures, women prefer men who smoke for conversation, and a flawless record worries a cautious man. It ends with a humorous take on a wife admitting fault.
First Lt Harry Rethers Captures Gunboat in Santiago
In San Francisco the tale of Harry Rethers, Ninth Infantry, who led twenty men to Santiago to receive a gunboat surrender. He lowered the Spanish flag, raised the American ensign, and earned promotion to first lieutenant three weeks earlier and a recent marriage. His sister, Dr. Theodore Rethers, had recently returned from Manila.
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San Francisco
Santiago de Cuba
Harry Rethers
Ninth Infantry
United States Army
Rethers
Theodore Rethers
Manilla
Philippines
First Cavalry
Harry Rothers
West
Omnt
Angel Island
Shafter
Santiago
Ing Pont
Lieut
Navy
Rebhers
San Francisco Examiner
Man's Inhumanity and a Wives Money Comment
A Chicago News column quotes a stingy husband and indignant wife. The wife rails at his dependence on her money while he coolly replies that without it he might be a bachelor. The exchange showcases a satirical take on marital finances.
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Chicago News
Fitting Eyeglasses Misfits Warn Public Eyewear Advice
A New York Press excerpt critiques ill fitting eyeglasses worn by many, noting that broad faces often pair with small round frames and bargain purchases yield ungainly results. It urges cautious testing and sensible choices to avoid unbecoming spectacles.
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Red Riding Hood
Stuager
New York Press
Railroad Engineer Whistles at Work Phrase
A witty exchange from the Indianapolis Journal contrasts a railroad engineer who whistles at his work with a boastful reply about his whistle. The brief quip reflects humorous workplace banter and pride in craft.
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Indianapolis Journal
No Discrimination and Impartial Judgement Alleged
A Washington Star quotation portrays Mr Scatterton as strictly impartial and lacks empathy. The inamiable man recalls hunting with Scatterton and notes indifference to consequences whether he hit a rabbit, a dog, or a friend. The exchange questions fairness and bias in judgment.
Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets Promote Gentle Constipation Cure
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a natural quick fix for constipation a frequent health issue. It emphasizes nature’s work in the body, gentle effective action without violence, and warns against substitutes offered by druggists while guiding readers to mail 21 cents for the Common Sense Medical Adviser from the World's Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo New York.
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Nature
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Common Sense
Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Henry W. Becker
St. Louis
Mission Board
The
German Methodist Church
Harbor and Wharf Commission
English in Europe Gains Favor With Rulers and Diplomats
A London Daily News correspondent observes growing use of English on the continent. He notes officials across Europe, including the Russian royal family, commonly converse in English. An English journal argues for replacing traditional funeral car displays of mourning with automobiles.
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London Daily News
Europe
Ely Dream Balm offer and old patent tale
An advertisement promises trial sizes of Ely's Dream Balm for catarrh hay fever and head colds with immediate relief and a cure to follow. The copy notes 50 cent sizes through druggists and prices the trial at ten cents. A second item mentions a patent office record for a period machine, Bain & Wright, and a Worcester inventor Mr Tharber who improved the system.
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Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Patent Office
Bain & Wright
Tharber
Worcester
Grain-O: Grain-Based Coffee Substitute Promoted
An old advertisement touts Grain-O as a coffee substitute made from pure grains. It claims to suit delicate stomachs and be indistinguishable from coffee, sold for 4 cents per pack and available to children with health benefits. Available in grocery stores with a 10-24 weekly callout.
To Florida Queen and Crescent Two Fast Trains Daily
Train service resumes Florida bound runs from Cincinnati with two fast vestibule departures daily and connections to Jacksonville.
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Queen & Crescent
Cincinnati
Fashionable Louis Seize Furniture Returns In Vogue
The current vogue favors Louis Seize style with high back sofas covered in untufted plush in green, golden brown or dark blue. Wood inlay or painted garlands double the price. New tables feature horseshoe tops and circular shelves beneath. Gilded sedan chair cabinets hold bric brac. A ruby plush screen with hooks displays miniatures. Young women risk eyesight on microscopic work. fashion shifts may hurt skilled artists.
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Louis Seize
Homemade Letter Bag Instructions From Philadelphia Press
The text describes making a letter bag from a stiff cardboard base wrapped in brown linen and labeled HOMEMADE LETTER BAG. It features a satin pocket over the lower half, rose embroidery, side bows, and side loops to hang under the bows for storing morning mail.
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Philadelphia Press
Mutton Substitutes For Venison In Chafing Dish
A Washington Star recipe suggests using four loin chops of mutton as a venison substitute when venison is unavailable. Brown in hot butter, season, then simmer with port wine and currant jelly for six to ten minutes. Add more wine and bread crumbs for a sauce after removing the chops.
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Washington Star
Rigs Versus Carpets in Homes Favor Rugs
In homes, rugs win on sanitation economy and aesthetics while carpets trap dust and microbes under heavy furniture. Rugs can be rened and cleaned easily, keeping floors tidy and value rising for genuine Persian or Turkish pieces. Carpets often age poorly and clash with existing furnishings and decor.
How to Clean Clothes Guide
A concise washing tip advises brisk light rubbing rather than heavy pressure to avoid a worn look. It notes that spots from grease respond well to French chalk applied overnight, a method said to remove stains without harming delicate fabrics.
Crystal Table Bell with Cat and Mouse Handle
A small crystal bell about three inches high features a metal handle and clapper. It notes four angled corners setting it apart from standard bells. The tone is unusually sweet and clear, with a tiny bronze cat forming the handle and a diminutive metal mouse the clapper.
Nervous Dyspepsia and Stomach Health Remedies
The article explains nervous dyspepsia as a disease of the stomach’s health, noting many sufferers have no stomach pain. It highlights heart, kidney, bowel, and sleep problems linked to dyspepsia and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for stomach weakness and related symptoms, with endorsements and supplier details.
Reformatories and ships in Great Britain aid wayward youths
A historical notice describes reformatories on land and three reformatory ships in Great Britain. It notes hundreds of youths are sent yearly and mentions figures like J Moogk Swarts in a context of medical or funding claims.
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Great Britain
Cure for La Grippe Advertised Remedy
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for la grippe, claiming it heals the lungs, stops the coughing fit, and prevents pneumonia with a guarantee. Products from H. J. Moogh and Swarts & Fleck listed alongside at Busrety's, 110 Stephenson St, with fruits, vegetables, nuts, and dates offered at low prices.
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Foley
H. J. Moogh
Swarts & Fleck
Busrety
Stephenson St
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Wm. Jungkunz
Florida
Ssouvilie
Henry W. Becker, A. M
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Warttemberg
de Witt
J. Moogh
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Banmert & Burrell
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Foley's
Cire Guarantes
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J. Moogk Swarts
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the Daily Journal
Yee
Freeport Journal
Illinois
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