New American Prize Seeks Coastal Port Improvements
Gen Enshi urges scientists to compete for a 25 000 franc Belgian prize for work improving ports on low and sandy coasts. The award will be decided by a seven member jury with Belgians and foreigners. Proposals include lighthouse identity via flash signals and Morse like group signaling. Also notes milk in silk dyeing, olive oil use on wool, and discovery of Hiddenire lithia emerald in North Carolina with high value gemstones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aland
Enshi
England
London Zimee
Alexander County
N.C
Gom Mart
PITH AND POINT. A collage of brief jokes and quips
A collection of scattered, humorous items from multiple papers including remarks on official swearing ins, coal prices, farm work, a French chemist making eggs, weather musings, and a railway waiting room quip about smoking. The miscellany interlaces social observations with punchlines and light satire.
Honest German sues dog owner then learns lawyer owns dog
A German laborer bitten by a dog seeks $5,000 damages and goes to a lawyer. The lawyer proposes the suit, but discovers he is the dog owner. The tale ends with the lawyer paying 65 cents for the pants and obtaining a receipt in full, sparing court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Globe- Democrat
Digestive health and the role of proper food and chewing
A health guide stresses that sustained strength comes from well digested food. It warns that stimulants only borrow strength and that digestion requires saliva, thorough chewing, and small, finely cut foods. It advises slow eating, sharp knives, and favoring rare cooked meats for better nutrition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Prdaco
Sigent
Home and Farm Broadsheet Recipes and Tips
Amber sorghum seed for hens valued. lime paste cures skin growths. Marlborough pudding recipe with lemon and eggs. starch mixes and iron care tips. Charcoal for fowls boosts egg yield. corn starch dessert and potato water laundry method. Practical, period style domestic guidance with multiple recipes and household hacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlborough
N.Y. World
Dress Children Neatly for Warmth and Modesty
Harper's Magazine advises against exposing a child's figure with tight dresses or hip cuts. Emphasize simple, warm, comfortable garments that hid the drawers and allowed free movement. Strongly cautions about winter exposure and stresses healthy, well clothed children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iike
Adford
Harper's Magazine
Highland Regiments and Their Kilts Tartans
The article lists nine Highland regiments in the British army, five wearing kilts and four trews. It names the regiments by number and title, their tartans or lack thereof, and notes connections to specific clans or command families. The Cameron Highlanders bear the Cameron tartan, Gordon Highlanders the Gordon tartan, Sutherland the Sutherland tartan, and the Argyllshire Highlanders the Macleod and Mackenzie links. The Forty second has a unique tartan likeness, reflecting a mix of gentlemen from various clans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Macleod
Earl of Cromarty
Earl of Seaforth
Mackenzie and Macraé
Remarkable cure claims for St Jacobs Oil in 19th century notices
The passage cites testimonials about St Jacobs Oil curing rheumatism and other ailments. It mentions Edgar T Pace of New York and a Mr G B Haverer of NY NH S B Co who were allegedly cured after using the product. The piece reproduces quotes from the Des Moines Town State Register and Punch mocking dietary admonitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar T. Pace
Uicores
Ea i
Albert’ Quenther
Wuds Hotel
St. Jacobs Ol
Des Moines
G B. Haverer
B. Co
Rheumatic Remedy Advertising Claims and Patented Treatments
A fragmented advertisement promotes Durang's Rheumatic Remedy and other products. It cites endorsements from Mrs. General Sturman and Senator Geneist Logan praising relief from rheumatism, claims a cure in hours, and lists distributors and a free pamphlet. It also promotes Dr Isaac Thompson Eye Water Frazer Axle Grease and Renoviro's Ruasta Baive with vague success notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturman
Durang
Logan
United States
Durany
John Cessna
Congress
Pennsylvania
Bedford
R. K. Helphenstine
Washington, D. C
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Somerville Journal
New Orleans
Picayuns
New York
Philadelphia News
Matt Carpenter
Boston Post
Detroit Free Press
Vennor
Lowell
Newburyport Herald
América
Yonkers Staleeman
Jeke
The
Highland Régiments
Ithinebeck Gazette
Aaron
Moses
Bays
Famla
Isaac Thompson
Renoviro
New Ye York
Chicago
East Ligeuty
Philadelphias
Altimore
Edium
Psanda
E. Toners
Sewlane
Baron
Robbi
Addis Adams
Adams, Mass
Battle Creek
Michigan
Cita Power
Ee Rakere
Speten
Mibeg Betaniy Band
Gore Eel
Ie Traction Engines
Farmore
Nichols, Shepard & CO
Cheshire
BP. & Co. RK. Baker
State Street
Price
Ivey
Wayne Family
Wilebqr
OIL and Lime
B. Witcox
Boston
All Druggleta
Ee A
A. L. Clum
Asi Sk Jour
Cincinnati
Marion
Perry & Co
West
Doston
Masa
Reston
Wells, Bighambson & CO
Erop
FPF
Burlington, YT
Colorado
Mexico
Arimola
Perth
Eno
Reg. P
T. A. Cc
GLEED
Alt
Topeks
Kansas
Pitts
Black Hawk
Schaaah
Bea Motion
Ren Roca
H. A. Pitts’ Sons Mfq. CO
Vanda S
Baran Caos Co
Ayton
Rynerally
Unavan
Dayton
Tacludinan
Aires
Auburn & Taylor Company
Aylor Manafeld, Richland Co
U.S. Army
Pion
Canal Street
Auicr Tonell
Hubbard Cros
Texas
Pita
Third Ave
York City
Gary
Fulton
Mace
Yeung Myre Legate
Jon
Valentine Bros
Fanagorn
Jancey
Wis
Fitzgerald, la Att
W. Nte
Sisos
Cen National Publishing Co
A. N. EK
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