Honoree Doctor Crawford Long and the Anesthesia Claim
Georgia figures crown Doctor Crawford Long as the first to use ether in a surgical operation, with statues and memorials in his honor. The article traces the dispute with Morton and Wells, Long’s birth in 1815 at Danielsville, education at Franklin College and University of Virginia, and his Jefferson practice where ether parties led to his discovery. It covers tributes in Athens and Georgia, congressional debates, and Long’s death during a case.
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Proehl Haller Jakson DD
All of Fame
UN Country
Maets de. Crawford Willamson Long
Georgia
Ling
Nain
Doctor Long
Maine
Cuffard Walker
Washington
Maxsey Rhind
Congress
Harris
Thin
Seca
Maesthesia
Massachsutta
William T. G. Morton
Boston
Deetor
Longtx Elulia
Athuin
University of Pennsylvanian
Guorglin
Jefferson
Jarelgan County
Guorgia
Dodlor
Georgia State Univeralty
Crawford Long
Sielan
James
Elizabeth Ware Long
Danielsville
Franklin College
University of Geoorgia
Uitscocky
Denesylvania
New York
Tuckson County
James M. Voenable
James Venable
WW. Long
Inseereus
Long
W. T. G. Morton
C. T. Jackson
Massachusetts General Hospital
J. O. Warren
Morton
East
Doctor Morton
William C. Dawson
Doctor Jackson
J. Marlon Stma
Virginia Medical Society
Statuary Hall
Horace Wells
French Academy
Jackson
Iba Wells
Cardé
Elrela
Using His Talent The Psychoanalyst Survey
A fragmented account describes a Wednesday evening meeting where a psychoanalyst discusses how some men and women choose work that mismatches their abilities. He notes occasional success in strained jobs, but many seek higher rewards elsewhere. The ventriloquist's missing partner is blamed on a manager who learns parrots can be sold for more money.
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Saleamen
The Gaa Ghost discovery by William Murdoch
An OCR fragment notes William Murdoch among early coal gas pioneers and references heating and a clogged vessel with pipes. The text is fragmentary but centers on early gas lighting experiments and methods. The piece reflects historical exploration of gas generation and apparatus.
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William Murdoch
Murdoch and the Ghost Glen: A Frightened Nation
Fragmented text describes Murdoch using Ming bladders and gas to travel at night, as country people fear him as a ghost. The piece cites a 12 percent figure and mentions imagined origins of a language called Lita from Necea.
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Murdoch
Stax
Anya
France’s war toll shown by early 20th century estimates
An analysis by M. Gunton Cadous from the Paris Statistical Society outlines France’s wartime losses. It notes an outbreak population of 39.6 million, mobilization of 8.355 million, and 1.203 million dead. The piece compares France’s fatalities per inhabitant with other nations and details sector-specific losses across agriculture, commerce, building trades, and civil service.
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France
San Francisco
New Yort
M. Codour
Germany
Achuria-Hungary
Great Britain
Italy
Russia
United States
Frances
Meaos
Alsace-Loraine
Swat
Records Show German Soldiers Were Sold Berlin
Investigation into indemnification for German royal houses reveals princes sold subjects to England for army service against the American colonies. Duke Karl Wilhelm Ferdinand sent 4,900 men at 38 dollars each. Landgrave Frederick of Hesse sold 12,000 Hessians at 75 dollars each with 500 900 yearly rental. A Hessian officer report notes 1,050 peons in Trenton with only 30 escaping.
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Berlin
Germany
England
Karl Wilhelm Ferdinand of
Braunschweig
Tokyo Girls Object to Marriage Customs
A canvass of six girls high school in glosed shows opposition to arranged marriages. Fifty-three fear marrying men without prior knowledge, sixteen say the custom ignores spouses’ sentiments, ten object to intermediaries, and all want the marriage question more seriously considered. Government officials preferred as husbands, followed by business men, educators, farmers, physicians, and officers.
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Tokyo
Pioneer tannister McLaury shows third set of teeth
In Cushing Oklahoma Reverend D McLaury, a pioneer tannister, is described as growing his third set of teeth. He now has eight new molars and others being grown, though not as large as his second act, and he says they will serve practical use and lead to a large dentist bill for a new full set.
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Cushing
Okla
Mc Laury
Tannister
Farmer Franz Wolfe Aims 100 Day Fast For Weight Loss
Oklahoma City resident Franz Wolfe, a farmer, contemplates a 100 day fast after reportedly fasting for 44 days to shed weight. He plans to challenge rival Jolly of Berlin for a world elumipionship title, though details remain unclear and contested.
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Oklahony City
Okla
Franz Wolfe
Jolly
Berlin
Joly
The Same Bricklayer and His Wife Visit the Wall
A bricklayer and his wife travel north for a holiday and meet a guide who insists the Roman Wall began in A D 20. They correct him, noting the era as A D 201, and joke about the misprint as a sign of modern work.
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A Bricklager
Joe
Wealthy Trader Crashes Market Sparks Guilty Giggles
In a bustling trading hall, bystanders joke about a broker who went broke on the stock market. The crowd mocks the colorful poor-sport financier as headlines reel with irony and disbelief.
Still Looking About the Wandering Jew We Are No Longer in the Dark
The unfortunate man searched for a place to park as the Wanderer continues his quest, shedding light on his whereabouts and purpose.
Lesson on Moses Promised Land Prompted by Wall Question
A teacher led a Dike class through a Moses lesson about the Promised Land. A young girl answered with wide eyes that the walls were to keep the milk and honey from running out, a moment that sparked quiet amusement.
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Moses
Promised Land
Not Friends Barbara Relatives Story Prompt Charge
Barbara clarifies on meeting that the people discussed were relatives, not friends, after returning from a city trip. The exchange reveals quick wit as she corrects the speaker about social ties on the street.
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Barbara
New York Sun
Policeman Refutes Claim After Wife’s Arm Incident
In a Progressive Grocer report a man asserts his wife’s arm was taken during an incident but authorities state the arm was not with him when searched at the station. The exchange highlights a disputed claim tied to police involvement and a station search.
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Miasing
Working in Two Restaurants Now
A brief exchange notes someone is employed at two eateries and asks about duties. The speaker clarifies the focus is on customer service and seating people rather than individual staff tasks.
Circumstantial Ambulance Sorgeoh Are You Marred
A garbled dialogue fragment shows a staged exchange about marriage. A suitor asserts long courtship of a daughter while a parent jokes about a pension. The text reflects a humorous banter possibly from a Tennessee Tar era column.
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Alvyer
Tennessee
Food for Thought Lucile and Ml Pay for Furs in Blank Check
A cryptic dialogue shows Lucile and Ml discussing payment for furs with a blank check. Deater questions bank details while Lueila asks which bank would be involved. The fragment hints at a scene of concealed financial arrangements.
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Lucile
Fragmentary Shipboard Sketch Hints At Murape Encounter
A garbled OCR passage describes a ship rail habit and mentions a recurring scene with a photographer. The excerpt notes a dog reacting to a photographer and a figure returning frequently, though details are unclear and names are unreadable.
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Murape
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised by Patient
Mrs Bassett of Lansing Michigan writes she was tired and unable to walk across a room before using Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. After a few doses she felt better and strong, and she continues to use it to relieve fatigue. She recommends it to others and notes its long history of use by women.
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Lansing
Michigan
Pinkham
F. Bassert
South Hayford Avenue
Lydia B. Pinkham
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