Dentist Tests Straps on Chair After Nitrous Oxide Attacks
A Philadelphia dentist, Dr. Maurice B. Smith, plans chair straps to restrain unruly patients under nitrous oxide after two incidents. One 200-pound, six-foot man attacked during tooth extractions, breaking the doctor’s nose and eye area. a revolver was later retrieved from a patient’s pocket by a nurse. The dentist and staff suffered injuries. the patient offered to pay for damages. A neighboring physician treated the doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice B. Smith
Ranslery
Smith
Philadelphia Ledger
Bernhardt’s Dogs Threaten Australian Visit
Dramatic star Sara Bernhardt nearly canceled her Australia trip over strict dog laws requiring canine imports to undergo three months quarantine. An Auckland-bound cable and a guardian physician will accompany her dogs, ensuring health certificates arrive. The plan may cost about $1000 and allow the voyage onward to Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. Bernhardt
Paris
Nevaire
Auckland
New Zealand
Sara
Sydney
Sara the Divine
Value of watches and cautions on timekeeping
Studies warn against trusting large clocks and chronometers to set personal timepieces. An observed pattern shows overadjusting leads to watch failure. Also notes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as essential travel medicine for travellers on steamboats, cars, and stagecoaches, defending against travel-related stomach issues and malarial risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publica
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Portable pump device for water and cleaning uses
An ingenious pedal powered water pump on a small platform allows water to be drawn from a detached vessel and ejected through a nozzle. It enables hands free operation for a portable bath, window cleaning, garden sprinkling, and carriage washing, with the platform placed in a tray to collect used water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Commercial Advertiser
Woman Izaak Jr Angling Leaves Husband Unfed Bad Day
An anecdotal tale from Forest and Stream recounts Mrs Izaak Jr joining a fishing trip in a hotel setting. She wears a rubber bolster and carries a parasol, causing mishaps with her pole and the boat. She nets two bass while her husband scores none, ending with her inviting him to fish again next morning, though he declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Izaak, Jr
Izaak, Sr
Delicate standards and historic weights described
A fireproof Washington collection of standard weights and measures traces the origins and history of the metal kilogram and meter prototypes. It notes the gilt pound and Arago platinum kilogram, the French and international committees, the 1889 reproductions, the 1890 White House ceremony, and the vault protecting the originals in Paris and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Washington
Albert Gallatin
France
Chaney
Paris
White House
Harrison
Blaine
Windom
Olive Blossom advertisement and Pittsburgh horse stable offer
A mixed ad page urges women to avoid divorces by using Olive Blossom with a druggist listed for a month’s supply. It promotes Farmers’ Exchange pricing on evaporated fruits and jellies, and features horses Boulay and St Michael retired from service at a stable near the Fair Ground gate. It also advertises Hotel Albion in Pittsburg offering American and European plan accommodations with modern amenities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Chicago
Daughrty Bros
St. Michael
Fair Ground
Boule Lay
Indiana
Albion
Union Depot
Pittsburg
Court Schedule for Salisburg Borough and Nearby Litigants
The third week of Jane Term begins Monday June 15, 1891 with multiple cases in Salisburg Borough and surrounding parties. Notable entries include Amariah J. Glenn versus Daniel Glenn and Haworth and Dewhurst versus John Truby, with daily dockets through Thursday June 18 under Prothonotary Jobn A. Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Amariah J. Glenn
Daniel Glenn
W.C. Thomas
J. J. Hazlett
Salisburg Boro
John Stewart
Reubenowitz
Aza Crossman
William Uncapher
Barckey & Kline
Haworth & Dewhurst
John Truby
Rebecca E. Spicher
D. ©. Mack
Emma J. Bence
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Aitorneys
J J. Telfort
Tim
Watson
Frank Keener
Vy Arson & Keener
Harry White
Stewart Indiana
Stewart @ Clart
Philadelphia Street
Depot
Ijan
T. Stuchul
A. W. Taylor
Philadel Phila Street
Yan
John M. Leech
John P. Etkin
TFI & Klein
Todiane
Actu
D. G. Porter
Yana
Eorge W. Hoon
Getriex
Jann
Obert M. Barnes
NoTagy Poschc
Breil & Fitzpatrick
Diamondtreet
Allegheny ‘County
Hin Os
Indiana Reference
Thig
Pierce
Jom L.getty
G. W. Houd
Hoetrick
Aniel Ramey
Washington, D.C
No. 08 Street
Northwest
Courss
Weehington
Jomers M. Jack
David Blair Taylor
O** & Taylor
Ian Jtass
K.aldan
South Sixth Street
Jan F
WEE & Wilson
Attorneys-At-Law
Ian
BANKR
Ofice
Bamn't Cunningham
J. Wood Clark
Inkingham & Clark
Attorneys At Law
Churchill
Todiana
W. Simpeon
Sint
W. T. Miller
Impiawma
Water Street
Indiama, Pa
Hotels
Pon
Ediens Pa
J. W. Clements
Propristor
Eens Amen E Ordors
BANKS
Coty Dept
Pally
Deing
United Stes
Bensing
Ist
McChesney
Eniden
Neure
Paul
Best Insurance
Ndiane, Fa
Iene
Petreicam
New York
New York Telegram
Oman
Edward Tracey
Columbus
Ohio
Philadelphia Times
Across the Deep
Atlanta Constitution
Park Place
New York Times
Bohn
Marks
Pere Ollivier
Hoffman Howes
Tom Knox
Weights and Measures
California
Philippine Islands
Col
San Francisco Chronicle
Jerusalem
Christ
Raphaels
Murillos
da Vincis
Harper’s Bazar
Cloak Review
Silas Lane
Rocky Mountains
Lane
Harry Anthony
Nyone
Gum Eastic Routine Co
West Broadway
Sonedlly
Dodge Ais
White
James A. White
Whitney
Handa
Ideas County
Farmers’ Headquarters
Ieee
J. T. Boucher
V. M. Cunningh
John Gmagl
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