Global oddities and historical notes on 1870s inventions
A miscellany covers postal cards, ocean salt, Istanbul and London notes, patent trends in Britain, Panama canal gear tests, city fire costs, Odessan labor rules, Wagner’s conduct, hatchery fish outputs, London taxi trends, Brandy etymology, Freiberg silver mines and the origin of the dollar. Many named places and figures appear with varied international topics.
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Philadelphia City Hall
Washington
Panama Canal
Blackfriars Bridge
London
France
New York City
St. Louis
Rome
Italy
Odessa
Russia
Curious Cougars Trail Teachers Then Three Noted Killings
A Seattle PostIntelligencer report details a cougar over eight feet long that followed Miss Mary Burr near Rainier forestry reserve. A hunting party treed and killed the animal after it fatally mauled a dog, with another cougar pursuing Miss Burr before being shot.
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Washington
Mary Burr
School of Messiers
Rainier
Ibers
Gurr
J. W. Cook
A. F
Cook
Fenton
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Drowsiness and Sleep Patterns Explained
The article argues that daytime drowsiness is usually abnormal and linked to poor habits or illness. It compares sleepers with morning awakenings to night owls, notes postprandial sleepiness, and recommends regular seven to eight hours of sleep, dietary changes, and avoiding constipation or kidney disease as part of treatment.
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Nerrous
Latest Frock Styles From Directoire Era Fashion
A dated fashion sketch describes a Directoire dress with a long seal-like pose and elaborate buttoning, plus a note on a rose pink empire gown with Irish lace sleeves. The piece transitions to Home Hospital instructions for assembling medical supplies from old linens and quilts, then ends with pattern care tips and pattern-holding methods.
Woman praises husband for kindness amid tight finances
A woman credits her husband’s goodness usually tied to his help with improving their situation. She notes the difficulty of managing a purse string on a slender income and the strain of keeping up with expenses.
Bath. One athletic woman seeks her home made Turkish bath
A concise item notes an athletic young woman who often uses a space she calls her home made Turkish bath. The snippet emphasizes personal routine in a casual domestic setting.
Homemade Skin Cleansing and Nose Bleed Remedies
The article recommends a scrub brush bath with hot water and thick soap for deeper cleansing, followed by a cold shower and rub, plus rest for some. It also suggests nose bleed relief using ice packs or cold water on the head, head elevation, cotton wads with carbolic acid, and raising the arms to stop bleeding.
Fashion Trends Highlight Dress Details and Fabrics
Plain shirt waists and checks lead trends with plain and plaid fabrics. Extra long corsets dominate while bolero varieties appear. Embroidery remains vogue with creases. Shoes stockings and gloves coordinate with gowns as black lace with velvet edges appears. Turnover collars with jabots return as do tucked sleeves and old fashioned sailor collars for younger fashion.
New Fashion Comb Promises Not To Fall Out
A Massachusetts inventor introduces a two part comb with a plate and mounting that grip hair strands to stay in place, preventing loss of costly hairpieces and backcombs. The device locks together and prevents the ornament from slipping out during wear, especially for detachable puffs.
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Massachusetts
Exercise Advice for Obesity and Diet
Take Exercise. It will be good news to the stout woman to know that what she eats is not thought to cause obesity. If enough exercise is taken even a fleshy woman may eat what she wants. Avoid starving oneself as it makes one look unlovely. Do not drink while eating and do not drink alcoholic beverages at any time.
The Grind That Dulls and Women Sharpening
A reflection on constant labor dulling tools and people. It compares a scissors grinder never stopping to a housewife who stays sharp through frequent change and recreation, implying ongoing effort preserves usefulness and resilience.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wagner
Yeumann
National Bureau
B.S. Straus
M. P
Home Secretary
Menor
London News
Philip Schidrowitz
Adeney
London Post
Freiberg
Saxony
England
Europe
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