Eighth wonder of the world cow yields coal black milk
A Chillicothe, Ohio man owns Mollie the cow said to produce coal black milk from Jersey and Durham stock. The herd’s calves thrive on it, though chemists detect no clear cause. The tale blends folk myth with veterinary curiosity, reflecting turn of the century oddities and local color.
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Rupert Hansscroven
Chillicothe, O
Jersey
Durham
Hansborough
Mollie
Hans Borough
New York
Washington
Richmond
America
Mason and Dixon’s
Worcester County
Telegraph Handwriting Demonstration By Telautograph
A Chicago exhibition witnessed by newspaper men and guests showed Professor Elisha Gray’s telautograph sending handwriting by wire to a distance. A pen at one end reproduces writing, sketches, music, and stenographic characters at the other with fidelity. Tests used artificial resistance simulating long-distance lines. the device is planned as a telephone adjunct for business over wires.
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Elisha Gray
Home Insurance
Chicago
Washington Star
Are You Left Eyed or Right Eye
A New York Mercury note explains that about 95 of 100 people are right handed, left legged, and left eyed. Felix Hement asserts we use one eye more, defining left and right eyedness. To test, give a telescope or aim with a gun. Also advice to dip brooms in boiling suds weekly to strengthen strands.
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Felix Hement
New York Mercury
Sunshine A Big Boon at the Chicago World Fair Prep
Chicago reports a week of sun and a drying wind energizing thousands as preparations accelerate. Admission tickets set at 40 cents from April 1, with season passes available May 1 to Oct 40. Ticket design features Columbus Lincoln or an Indian chief, with anti counterfeiting details and signatures.
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Chicago
Davis
Board of Admissions
Europe
American Bank Note Company
National
Columbus
Lincoln
Washington
A. F. Seeberger
H. W. Higinbotham
Unjust Taxation of the Stomach by Gastric Folk Remedies
A satirical critique argues against taxing the stomach with excessive burden and promotes Hosteeter's Stomach Bitters as a gastric tonic. It claims improved digestion, stronger nerves, and better sleep, while pledging relief from biliousness chills fever rheumatism and kidney troubles through this medicine.
Sermon-Witty Canvass Tale Shows McKenney’s Pulpit Prowess
The piece recalls Congressman McKenney’s campaign for New Hampshire governor, noting his skill with public prayer and speech. It also includes a Toledo, Ohio notary affidavit claiming Hall's Catarrh Cure, with a testimonial offer and a product pitch.
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McKenney
New Hampshire
Wry Ads and Quips From Transatlantic Life Page
A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century column blends humor and medicine. It mentions a German clock gift rejected for language barriers and promotes Brown's Bronchial Traches and Hatch's Universal Cough Syrup as remedies. The excerpt ends noting social shaming about reform.
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Woodstock
Qor
Revnexs
Sita
Mount Vernon
Smith
Cornwall
England
William Hodge
Trezullow
Hodge
Permewan
Redruth
Mexico
Joan Lawcen
North Perry
Mr. Lawson
Prorie
Lake Superior
Port Arthur
Amy Leslie
Massachusetts
London
Oregon
British Columbia
Boston
Marquis of Breadalbane
Buckingham Palace
Maine
Dexter
Newport
Newport Village
American Line
Sunshine
Germany
Alaska
Agricultural Hall
Seeberger
Chisago
Russell Sage
Troy
State OF
Onio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cognex
F. J. Caunny & Co
HaLl
Frank J. Cheney
Ryer
Hiram
Hatch
Hood’s
Mr. Abner O. Folsom Drake
Mich
Hood
P.M
Drake
Copeland Townsend
Palmer House
Ill
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