Explorer outlines vast spruce forests and iron ore in Labrador
A Canadian Geographical Survey staffer recounts a lengthy Labrador journey from Quebec to Rigolet Inlet and Lake St John, noting dense spruce forests and scattered iron ore indications. The 906 mile trek along rivers and overland sections proved arduous with dangerous rapids and difficult terrain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labrador
A. P Low
Canadian Geographical Survey
Quebec
Rigolet Inlet
Hudson Bay Post
Hamilton Inlet
Montreal Gazette
Lake St. John
Ungava Bay
Low
Lake St John
Asbona- Poacachonan
Bale St. John
Ueber
Vulgar Eating Tactics and Graceful Dining Etiquette
A discussion on proper table manners contrasts vulgar facial expressions with graceful chewing. It cites Lyron on avoiding pretentious praise and urges small bites, careful jaw movement, and limited mouthfuls for easy, refined dining. It references a physician blaming dyspepsia on overeating and jokes about tar water as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyron
Pip
Dog
Joo
Chinese Minstrelsy Tale From a Blind Beggar
A beggar with a dilapidated banjo performs a crude minstrelsy tale about a revered Chinese official. The narrative blends rough jargon and painful panorama as the blind singer sings of imperial rewards and family ennoblement, then moves on to another lodging with songs lasting late into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eyas
Rina
Mencury
Egyptian Poses Challenge Classical Sculpture Ideas
A Western observer notes that Egyptian depictions blend profile faces with front chest views and side legs, finding naturalism in modern Egyptian posture. The piece cites W M Blanders Petrie and a Cairo photograph of a kneeling boy to illustrate the pose as an easy, unconstrained position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kgyptian
W. M. Blanders Petrie
Cairo
McDern
Topwiar Science Monthly
Don’t Blame the Cook Royal Baking Powder Ad
An advertisement touts Royal Baking Powder as superior and reliable. It argues other brands vary in strength, degrade after opening, waste ingredients, and harm pocket and health, while Royal maintains full leavening power and purity for economical, wholesome results.
Eye Strain Warns Oculist On Modern Work Demands
An oculist warns that eye power has deteriorated in modern generations due to heavy reading and work loads. He notes many youths show overwork symptoms without disease and that glasses reducing muscular strain are often needed despite advances like the typewriter. He cites Dickens Scott Johnson Thackeray as examples of vast output without modern aids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Wells
Dickeny
Scott
Johnson
Thackaray
Thief Captured After Watch Swindle Accusation
Savio, a Paris detective, exposed a ring selling counterfeit silver watches for five francs. He tested one, pretended to buy another, then fled with a second watch. The vendor chased him to the police station where Savio seized the thief and led him inside.
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Paria
Ssindo Hough
Theta
Sean
Savio
Saindo
Savido
Maryland Oysters Dominate U S Crop
The article notes Maryland supplies over 11 million of the world’s 45 million five hundred thousand oyster bushels yearly. Maryland’s annual oyster value nears four million dollars, while the U S total hits about sixteen million and the rest of the world a bit over twelve and a half million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Maryland
United States
Frozen food markets of Quebec during winter
In Quebec winter markets everything is frozen with large pigs killed earlier displayed stiff in butcher shops. Frozen necks of beef, mutton, deer, fowl, cod, haddock, and other meats line stalls. Milk is sold by the pound in finasiss resembling marble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Tolstoi on Society and America in Interview
The great Russian socialist Tolstoi denounces today’s cultured society as abnormal and devoid of love. He says America has immense national self love and cites France as the other candidate for abnormality, noting corruption among high society for gold. He adds that virtue is scarce in such climates and questions what is truly normal.
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Saya
America
Tolstoi
Jone Day
Ota
Cdifara
England
France
Early American patent history and witty language snippets
The article notes the first U S patents issued July 41 1790 to Samuel Ropkins for making potash and Aug 6 1790 to J S Sampson for a candle mold. It then remarks on continued patent activity in household industry and cites a melodious yet evocative line about a superb jasmine of soap.
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Kheiret
Samuel Ropkins
J. S. Sampson
Patent Medicine Anecdotes and Historical Quips
A jumble of product pitches and historical asides. Claims for Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters cure seasickness nerves and bowel troubles. Notes on Hall’s Catarrh Cure Brown’s Bronchial Traces Shiloh’s Consumption Cure and a Napoleon quote regarding wit. Mentions British Museum and 17th century knives.
Syrup of Figs Promises Gentle Laxative Benefits
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative from the California Fig Syrup Co. claiming it cleanses the system, relieves colds headaches and fevers, and cures constipation without weakening organs. It notes availability in 50c and 1 bottles via druggists and warns against substitutes.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Portrait of Rev Charles Proer from Carmel Car per Northumberland
A nostalgic portrait discusses the ev. Charles Proer of Carmel in Northumberland Co Pa, praising his piety and devotion. The piece promotes Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets with testimonials from J F Hudson of Whitcherville Ark and others, claiming cures for dyspepsia liver issues and general debility.
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Charles Proer
Gospel of Carmel
Northumberland Co
Pierce
J. F. Hudson
Whitcherville
Sebastian Co
Ark
Gelien
Faretter
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Hood
Alabe
Tibos
Myself
Husband
Head
William Evans
West Haven
Conn
Kennedy
Oxald Kennedy
Roxbury
Hass
Boston
Jak. Vanta
Scntt & Owns
Douglas
Shor
Petey
Ee Sa
Sica
Orton
Saul Tre Hac
Casiorros W. Morris
Washington, D.C
Dincipal Izaminer CS. Pension Buren
Tato Tart War
Viadtiaudins Malas
Athyelnea
Aeral Health
Eals Suuft Specien &O
Larson
Pardon Tie
Gall
Chenae
Delea
Jatery Fox
British Museum
London
M. L. Thompson & Col] Bruggists
Goodersporty Pa
Hall
Brown
Shiloh
Napoleon
Wellington
Sumor
Medical” Association
Tavaligs’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Main Strat
Baffaio
N.Y
Wwe
Wonder ON Wheels
Alan Inchead
Threa
Roel
Ametics
Adinnatabica
Economist Plow CO
South Bend Indiama
Crea
South
GATAS
Terson Street
Coates Whiting
Roma
Wilk
Adrest Veiss Uter
Astin, Teliet, TE
Mowgle
Jepsarman
In. G
Elie
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