Foreign Gossip in the era of princes and premieres
A roundup notes Lord Bute’s Scottish mansion cost a million with a vast central hall and grand rooms, 300 workers on site. Paris reports rising American-born prima donnas. Garibaldi gains a $6000 annual pension from Umberto, Rome's beggars are scarce, Schliemann impresses the Crown Prince, Buckingham Palace sits idle much of the year, Wellington’s circle jokes at Ascot, and Lady Wilde, Oscar Wilde’s mother, appears in London in dramatic dress.
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Lord Bute
Scotland
Paris
Garibaldi
Umbert
Caprera
Rome
Schliemann
Buckingham Palace
Queen Victoria
Labouchere
London
Ascot
Lord Clonmel
BernaldShorne
Scott
The Sumpitan Blow-tube of Malaya and Dyak darts
The Sumpitan or Blow-tube uses darts five to nine inches long. Dyak darts vary in weight and balance, with conical pith propellant and a counterweight. Palm leaf darts exceed eighty yards in range, while coconut leaf darts show creative adaptation. Precision comes from practice, and Dyaks are noted for the longest ranges and poison use in warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumatra
Padrang
Paul
Borneo
James Brooke
Dr. Carver
Terrible Wounds That Did Not Prove Fatal
In St Joseph two remarkable survival cases emerge with escape from near death. Anton Welte shot four times, three bullets lodged in the brain and skull yet he remains rational on day twelve under Dr Davis care, awaiting recovery. Frank Kemp, an Indiana lad, was run over after riding to Elwood, sustaining massive injuries including leg amputations, head wounds, and missing ear. he survives after a month with hopeful recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Omewhat
Spas
Garfield
Anton Welte
Moorby & Fink
Weite
Davis
Frank Kemp
St. Joseph Medical College
Kemp
Hoosier Heath
St Joseph & Western
Hanover
Elwood
I. Joe
Dfo.) Herald
The Dart Longshot for Bird Shooting in London Field
In London Field a correspondent discusses using a long dart for small birds, noting accuracy at thirty feet and claiming four hits out of six at twice that height with practice. He explains wind effects, the need to fix the quarry, and the impracticality of clay balls due to improper fit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Remarkable Escape of Miss Cornelia Bradley at Accomac Island
Miss Cornelia Bradley, niece of Hon. John Neely, nearly drowned after venturing beyond depth while bathing with three other ladies on an Accomac Island picnic. Rescued by Frank Mulliner and Polk Lang from a fish-oil factory crew, she floated for about an hour and survived. She could not swim but had learned floating. Her condition improves and recovery is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Neely
P Arty
Accomac Court House
Cornelia Bradley
Miss Bradley
Frank Mulliner
Polk Lang
Div
Hinond Deszatch
Home and Farm Tips from Caldwell Column
Practical household and farm advice from Professor Caldwell covering manure use for corn and oats, soap storage, camp gear, tarpaulin coating, mosquito repellent, spiced chicken, homemade disinfectant, handling flies and nettles, Indian Suet Pudding, and cautions on storing manure in barns with notes on moisture, fermentation, and rotting effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Caldwell
N.yoribune
Haven or Bloat in Cattle and Surgical Relief
A 19th century veterinary note explains bloat from overfeeding green fodder, especially when wet. It recommends repeated water with carbonate of ammonia, a mouth gag to vent gas, and emergency paunch opening with a knife or trocar and canula if needed, followed by quill venting, enemas, and eventual healing.
Fresh Air for Health in Closed American Homes
A reader laments stale air in houses with doors shut and curtains drawn. The piece urges opening street doors each morning to create a current of fresh air, preventing faintness, drooping, and illness among women, children, and men. It stresses letting a breeze pass through rooms to improve health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Quality and care drive lamb profitability in flock management
Practical guidance from the National Live Stock Journal emphasizes that profit hinges on sheep quality and condition, not sheer numbers. Breeding quality must pair with attentive feeding, especially in hot dry summers, to keep lambs thriving. neglect causes diminished size, vigor, and lost earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Live Stock Journal
Timely Suggestions on Treatment of Heat Exhaustion
Guidance from a periodical on managing heat exhaustion. It advises carrying the patient to shade, ensuring air, cooling with cold water, applying ice, giving small stimulant doses, and delaying movement until recovered. Warns against large water intake and urges prompt medical help to avoid misdiagnosis between congestion and exhaustion.
Cause and Effect and Early 20th Century Ad Vibe
The piece links nervousness to indigestion from weak stomachs and promotes Bee Bitters to strengthen the stomach purify the blood and keep the liver and kidneys active. It also notes clothing ads for summer suits and a wit column remark about last winter attire during heat.
Rough on Rats and Eye Water Featured in Ad Copy
An 1880s advertisement row touts Kidney trouble cure claims by Mia Last Bose and a Yokohama Dispatch endorsement. It promotes Rough on Rats house pest solution, Dr Tanac Thompson's Eye Water for sore eyes, Revolvo's Ressta salve as a healing medium, and Frazer's Axle Grease as a blacksmithing aid, with multiple prices and placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia Last Bose
Yokohama Dispatch
Tanac Thompson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lord Dunmore
Aberdeen House
Lady Wilde
Oscar Wilde
Malaya
Haven
Don Marcial Martinez
Revolvo
Frazer
New York
Croome
Lauries
Murray
Dechantal Academy
Near
Wheeting
M Va
Bogtehh
Ay Her Caramane
Unhox College OF TL
BNE
Chicago
Racine College
Wis
Parker
Racine, Wis
Ia ‘.Re
Rex
Somneon & CO
Seston, Mauss
Hauger
Ayente
Was, Lydia E. Pimksam
Lywm, Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ander al
Finkilam
Morrison
Plummer
Deuggiats
Wells, Richardson & Co
May Burranuld
Epoca
A.wmorcan & CO
Indianapolis
Indiana
Aganta
Conkling
de Mettaurils
Brown Chemical
Baltimore
Deubie Kuller
Ay Monster
Ashland
Muliera
Toledo
Yair
Thesa
Vietres
Aoricult
Erstown
AW Mongan
Indianapelia
Nyoyoex
Eein
Ohio
Dalian
Mech
Mes
Tiffin
Toching
Aempleouths
Queen City
Colu Morey
Dr. Chase
Visrd
H Rgues Tonge
Sr I
Louis
Ito
Tondun
Valentino Bros
Mansters
Janesville, WL
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