Strange Tales of Petrifaction and Oceanic Heroine
A compilation of bizarre reports and feats from a wide range of tales. Petrified remains found in Carlyle Newfoundland reveal a man turned to stone in a damp grave, while his father remains intact. Mrs Dora Metcalf on the J R Bodwell saves crew from drowning during storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Bartlett
St. Louis
Carlyle
John Russell
Russell
Dora F. Metcalf
J. R. Bodwell
Rockland
South Amboy
N. J
Butler Township
Wayne County
Patrick Caraher
Caraher
Sylvester
Aluminum and copper alloy skyscraper proposed for Chicago
A Chicago project reportedly plans a 700000 dollar building with no stone brick or timber, built from aluminum copper alloy sheets over fireproofed framing. The wall uses extensive glass with 22 foot wide windows, promising a striking novel appearance. An albino deer was said to be killed near Weldon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Scientific American
First Monday in Tennessee Parade Scene Described
A vivid account of First Monday in Tennessee shows across the state courthouse square, crowds with stallions, jacks, and bulls, open markets, horse swaps, a church lunch, and a contrasting dance in a grove as diverse groups gather for a festive livestock day and community spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Napoleon
Alps
Plaina
Italy
Court House
Uncle Sam
Washington
Annanias
Tennessee Weather Bureau
Department
Nual-and-the-ark
Sambo
Columbia
Lawrence
Clark
Russian Bear Dogs and their savage bear hunting role
A writer in Temple Bar describes a small pack of bear dogs resembling Eskimo dogs with long coats and strong builds. The dogs are fierce, fight among themselves, and excel in tracking bears, guiding hunters through snow to a baying stand. Five dogs traveled together, each with distinct color, including Sobol the iron-gray leader with a bloodhound voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Bar
Berloga
Sobol
Icader
Will Good Roads Pay
Mr Stephen Favill argues that road building pays, citing European experience and Union County New Jersey results. He notes $3 540 000 spent on macadamizing roads and claims land values rose enough to cover costs, with examples of farms increasing from $65 to 200 per acre and buyers seeking exits after improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Favill
Madison
Wis
England
France
Germany
Union County
N. J
Broken Hearts and Real Death in Letters of Sir George Paget
The New York Sun notes that a broken heart can cause actual physical rupture of heart muscles, with death from exhaustion possible. Paget’s recently published letters reveal the old romance idea of heartbreak as injury, contrasting modern coping through work and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trther
Israel
George Paget
New York Sun
Sleeve fashion notes on fit and graceful drape
A fashion note explains sleeves should be very full at the arm and close at the wrist. It states that better taste favors a soft natural fall rather than stiffening, allowing sleeves to hang gracefully.
Doctors and quacks argue over a patent remedy
A satirical exchange mocks medical advice and patent medicine claims. The piece discusses rheumatism and blood poison theory, praising Hochester's Atomach Bitters as a safe cure and warning against counterfeit products. It touts the remedy as helpful for malaria, digestion, and kidney issues while urging consumers to seek genuine preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostetter
Gold Nuggets Found In Wheatland Oranges And Soil
The Four Corners reports Mr. W. P. Lipp of Wheatland Yuba County found two solid gold chunks in the past four weeks totaling 766 dollars. Nuggets are said to be collected from both orange trees and the ground soil around Wheatland. The note challenges the world to match Wheatland’s dual gold source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheatland
Yuba County
Cal
Four Corners
W. P. Lipp
California
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertiser Endorsed By Firms
One hundred dollar reward offer for incurable catarrh. J Cheney & Co Toledo proprietors. Endorsements from West & Truax Waldo Kinnan Marvin Toledo druggists. Catarrh cure taken internally not on blood. Price 7 60 per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Also a humorous exchange about elevating the stage plan to lower gallery level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Weat& Truax
Waldi Kinnan & Marvin
Ohio
Alt
Sl Druggiste
BercHam’s PILus Marketed in Europe for Fifty Years
The advertisement touts BercHam’s PILus as a safe gentle remedy sold at 25 cents a box. It cautions that you cannot judge the value of a quarrel by its size and hints the cresmos joke should stay lighthearted.
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BercHam
Europe
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Featherstone
Sir William Hamilton
China
Anly
A. B. Braises
Cumberland Ridge
Livingstone
Bennettsville
Conn
Russia
Kiev
Union Pacific Railroad
Umatillo
Oregon
Columbia River
Albany
Weldon, N. c
Jake
Fes
Carrington—Jobson
Harrington
Cresmos
Hood
Hood's
Lizzie May Davis
Haverhill
Mass
Boston
Mme Lizzi
May Davis
Garfield
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