Remarkable Obesity Case and Unconventional Cure Tale
A sensational San Francisco article recaps Miss Jeanne Duval once described as morbidly obese. Dr Victor Cordin prescribes a drastic treatment using baobab extract and Calabar bean, leading to rapid weight loss and dramatic social attention before the family halts further doses.
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Joanne Davol
Jeanny Diyal
Farsell ‘Etrest
Jeanne
M. Duval
Mane
Sengaramar
Misa Duval
Amussmente
Gho Gover Sousa
Sigurre
Gilhoot
Beford
San Francisco
Duyals
Victor Cordin
Cordin
Dieppe
Algeria
Afrida
Gaines
France
Borneo
Joe
API Hingpe pho-Dirals
J Blanding
Drosquey
Heros
Raganer
Dreds
Wiridda
Victor
Cordia
Ehormons
Sampson
Thorenei
Duvale
Daval
Atrion
Duval
Cartain
Gage
Duvals
Jéann
Wyas
Aswell
Jeani
Unclear fragment references funeral and remains
Fragmentary text hints at a funeral and mention of remains and grief. Names and places are unreadable. context beyond sorrow is obscured.
California mining and irrigation clash poses legislative rift
A long discussion outlines the fatal conflict between mining and agricultural interests in California. Debates center on tailings pollution, river navigation, and federal court actions against large mining companies. No solution found, with future state and federal rulings deemed pivotal.
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Ihlatag
Toe Hill
Penzance
Sacramento
Intergsts
Advetgs
Ménto
North Bloomfield
Edward’ Woodruff
Marysville
Hook Farm
Feather River
Cass
Yuba
California
Pha
Atdaset
Fedral Vontts
San Francisco Buttin
Mushrooms Proved Poisonous Even When Cooked Says Breslau Expert
Prof Ponfick of Breslau reports mushrooms are poisonous raw and after cooking though washing and boiling reduce the poison. Boiled mushroom water is highly poisonous and must be discarded. In dogs, small intakes of raw mushrooms caused illness. higher doses were fatal. Boiled water is more dangerous than raw mushrooms, and dried mushrooms remain hazardous for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponfick
Breslau
Innovations and Inventions Highlighted in 19th Century Press
Reports detail a bronze steam launch on the Thames and varied tech advances. G Forbes notes blue light exceeds red in velocity. Holyoke plans imitation sealskin manufacturing with $100,000 investment and 100 jobs. Dresden watches use pulp with metallic rims to approach metal durability. Gold leaf tinted by alloying with silver and copper to improve malleability. A Pittsburgh planer enables large scale metal shaping with four tools. Bell’s induction balance locates a bullet in an old soldier. Elmira to produce Ray putty from American waiting. A new secure envelope uses chromic acid and isinglass cement to resist tampering.
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Thames
G. Forbes
N. Y. Post
Holyoke
Mass
Bradford
Ligand
Dresden
Bell
Garfield
Indianapolis Journal
Elmira
N. Y
Savona
Steuben County
Gorilla corpse arrives in Philadelphia from Africa
A large male gorilla reported to have terrorized an African locality 400 miles from Ga boon was shot in Karizwe on the Ogoval River. The specimen, measured at about four feet six inches, was allegedly examined by American scientists who described its condition and surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphis
Gaboon
Karizwe
Ogoval River
Sistus Strey Cave
Singular Confession Explains Pavilion Fire In Lerware Springs
The San Francisco Call reports a confession by Prof. Schulte claiming he started the pavilion fire to gain insurance and admitting remorse. He describes his past as a scholar and teacher, lamenting the act and its consequences while awaiting state prison.
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Schulte
Lerware Prings
Naps
Bervorgthont
Bens Preccety
Sucb
Old College of California
Department of Letters
The
State University
Female College of the Pacific
Mills Seminary
Collegiate Institute
Eadias* Seminary
Oak Mound Academy
Althéugh
San Francisco
Practical Home Tips and DIY Remedies from Rural World
A compilation of household hints on bottle stoppers and expansion, making a cocoa and sugar based dough, pillow sewing with pale blue satin, barefoot horse care to prevent shoeing issues, best practices for wheat and crop prep, starch and iron care tips, and a cold catsup recipe with spices and vinegar for long storage.
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N. Y
Chicago News
J. C. Weld
Erog
N. Y. Tribune
Indrang State Sentinel
Marshal Canrobert's Romance in a Paris Hotel
The scene centers on Marshal Canrobert in a modest Rue de Marignan hotel where artful luxury is avoided. A notable salon episode features a bold young woman asking him to dance, foreshadowing Flora Macdonald later becoming Mme. le Marechal Canrobert in a simple room filled with military books and maps.
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Marshal Canrobert
Rue de Marignan
Maréchale
Ministere Des Finances
le Marechal
Mademoisolle
Mademoiselle
France
Flora’ Macdonald
Marshal Pelissier
Mme. le Marechale Canrobert
Mle Marchalg
Marshal Canrobart
Raddiam Helgist
Whitehal
Housedress fashions mix cost with bright fabrics for home wear
Harper's Bazaar notes current house dress trends with jackets in capi pore or velvety fabrics worn over skirts in black or colored silks and wools, various braid trims and edge stitching, and the use of plaited vests and Breton elements to brighten simple outfits.
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Ford
Log cabin at Spriner Baldier’s Rest in Clarke County
Survey notes question who built the cabin and who occupied it. Claims title that General Morgan built the log structure and Washington used it as his headquarters while surveying the Valley of Virginia. Ambiguity noted with regional reference and preservation interest.
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Clarke County
Morga
Washington
Virginia
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Gas
Puck
Mboseph Kant
Geokin Tie
New York
Chicago Times
Science and Industry
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Avery
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