Blood Transfusion Experiments and Medical Quacks Portrayed
A long survey recalls 17th and 18th century medical experiments with blood transfusion and other perilous procedures. It notes cases of animal to human blood transfer, milk as reviver, failed cholera experiments, and historic dissections linked to learning about medicine. It also mentions sensational stunts with electricity and curious labs from Europe to America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Brown- Sequard
Dublin Provident Infirmary
Berlin
Sermon Probes Abrahamic Sacrifice in Pocasset Killing
The Rev W Gage of Hartford argues that biblical revelation was imperfect in earlier times and notes Abraham's supposed possession of his son's life. He claims a deed of self sacrifice reflects readiness rather than force, a view he finds unpersuasive. Separate items report Fort Abraham Lincoln officers' mixed motives in Melier case and a Middleton church pastor denying communion to members who attended a circus show with most of the congregation disqualified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Gage
Hartford
Conn
Pocasset
Mr. Gage
Abraham
Isaac
Noah
David
Freeman
New York Sun
Fort Abraham Lincoln
Charles Melier
Frank C. Melville
St. Paul
Melville
Mellier
Kag
Middleton, Conn
Plain Cottage Resident Executes Self Surgery For Cancer
Mary Langdon, living near Portville seven miles from Olean, performed a desperate self operation on a large cancer in her left arm. She threaded the artery with a needle, cut out the tumor with a knife, buried the mass behind her cottage, and resumed chores, now free of pain. Doctors call it a dangerous act with unknown outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portville
Olean
Mary Langdon
Mary
Orleans
Ind
M Kinstrys Great Orchard Reveals World’s Largest Trees
The Hudson New York orchard owned by Robert McKinstry spans a vast highland site along the east bank of the Hudson. It contains tens of thousands of apple trees and other fruit, with detailed varieties and farming practices described, highlighting extensive labor, careful pest control, and market prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M’kinstry
Robert McKinstry
Hudson
Columbia County
N. Y
Hudson River
Rhode Island Greening
Baldwins
King of Tompkins County
Astrakahns
Northern Spy
Wagener
Gravenstein
Ben Davis
Duchess of Oldenburgh
Jonathans
Hubbardstons
Cayugas
Vanderveers
Peck’s Pleasants
Barlett
B. d’Anjou
Sheldon
Seckel
Lawrence
McKinstry
Burglar Steals 1400 in Westfield Then Reclaims Part
A Westfield resident, Willian 0. Stansbury, reports a burglary in which 1400 dollars disappeared. A letter promised midnight return at an apple tree, and he found a 1000 dollar roll under a stone, with the note claiming the thief is a woman and the husband stole the rest while drunk. The notice mentions further sensational anecdotes about Texas lawlessness, coastal medical theories, and a Nevada City duck show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian
Stansbury
Westfield
Mr. Stansbury
Elizabeth
N. Y. Sun
Hair Loss and Healing Tonic Mentioned in Ad and Kidnapping Tale
An ad touts Hop Bitters as a cure for nervousness by strengthening digestion and purifying the blood. A Portland girl, Little Alice McDonald, is reported missing then found hair shorn from her head after two men allegedly abducted and cut her hair in the woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice McDonald
Portland
Oregon
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J. L. Caspill
Indianapolis
Miss Grissom
Greencastle
Jong
South Side Public Square
J.d.stevenson & Son
Co. W. Talburt
Mulholn
Mussoin
HANNA
Putnam County
East
Washington St
Mulholn & Hanna
C. W. Hathaway, I Will
George Hathaway
Batchelor
I. Hawkins
Greencastle, Ind
North Side Public Square
James Gillespy
New York
Southwest Corner
Public Square
Grand Duches Cologne
America
Grand Duchess Cologne
Sosaxe
Conrad Cook
Soleagen
West Side Public Square
Greencatle
Levi Kahn
J.T. Craig & Bro
Howe & Vermilion’s
Vandalia
Eeansierved
Pepys
England
France
Deny’s
Paris
Veepsy
Oberneyer
Prof.Walker
Brooklyn
Brazil
Hospital Dos Lazares
Rio de Janeiro
Pizarro
Henry the Second
Montgomerie
College of Montpelier
Barbers’ Company
Society of Surgeons
Gentleman’s Magazine
Newgate
Gordor
M. Chovet
Boas
Gordon
Tyburn Road
Mr.White
Prof. Aldine
Luigi Galvani
Home Secretary
New Zealand
Humphry Davy
Humphrey
M. Volcipetli
Franken Marie von Chauvin
New South Wales
Hugh
Masse
Queler
Earth
Sky
Baltimore Academy of Music
Kelly
John Steele
Hempstead
Col
J. K. Kirby
Young Kirby
Col. Kirby
Steele
Kentucky
Kirby
Brenham
Tex
Tor
Galveston News
Jersey
Gilbert Hagen
Texas
Boston
Jimmy the Duck
Virginia City
Nevada
Jimmy
Mount Davidson
Joseph P. Allens
Broadhead
Jamestown Alpacas
Joseph P. Allen
West Side
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