Edison’s Kinetoscope Exhibition Shows Lifelike Motion
The kinetoscope, Ed ison’s latest device, is exhibited with ten photographs showing rapid transitions that create lifelike action. Scenes include Sandow in feats, a barber shop shave, Bertoldi the contortionist, a wrestling match, a rooster fight, a Highland dance, a monkey grinder, three blacksmiths at a forge, and a gymnast. The blacksmiths sip from bottles after shaping iron, and the machine’s flaws are noted while potential improvements are hinted. The term kinetoscope exists in dictionaries, not as a new invention.
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Edison
Pew
Edleouroe
Duces
Sandow
Bertoldi
Warner
How the Russians Eat and Drink
This account explains Russian eating habits with meals every two hours, aided by vodka and tea. It notes vodka of potato-based origin, served in small cups, and frequent side dishes like salted eel and pickled cucumbers. The article describes hospitable dining with bursts of appetite and the host concluding with new for dinner.
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Halfa Gill
Russia
Sweden
Oranges as a Whiskey Cure in Temperance Reform
A Kentucky authority on inebriety argues addiction is a disease and total abstinence requires specific guidance. He says true cure comes from purifying the body and strengthening the will, with diet key. oranges are touted to curb craving, to be eaten at set times daily along with apples and lemon juice as aids.
Marvelous frozen bubble from liquid air lecture
A London despatch reports Prof Dewar at the Royal Institution showing an intense cold experiment. A few spoonfuls of liquid air in a glass vessel created a miniature snow storm as evaporation cooled the air. A rainbow film contracted and froze, breaking into two pieces that floated for an hour amid a tiny snowdrift.
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London
Dewar
Hoyal Institution
Governor Price of California and Occupation Proclamation
Governor R. M. Price, who died in New York, was a singular figure in early California history. He raised the American flag on California soil and read the occupation proclamation. Appointed by Commodore Sloat as prefect, he was the first American to hold a judicial post there, later facing long forgotten financial troubles that resurfaced to mar his final years.
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R. M. Price
New New York
California
Com Sloat
Fruitarians society led by ex lieutenant Wathe formed
The Fruitarians, a new society led by former German Army lieutenant Wathe, aims to reform civilization by denying vanity and modern comforts. Members eat only ripe fruit, drink water, live in huts, and go naked. Wathe plans to buy land in the Sandwich Islands area or a small island to establish a colony.
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Wathe
Sandwich Iglands
Wight
A London Miracle of Rheumatism Cure Story
Mr E J Powell recounts a lifetime of malignant rheumatism and a dramatic recovery after using Pink Pills. He details long suffering, a year of near immobilization, and a complete remission after thirteen boxes, praising the remedy as blood building and nerve restoring. Local clergy and a druggist corroborate his improvement and endorse the pills.
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E. J. Powell
London
Gut
Advertiser
Alma Street
South
Powell
Marshall
Mr. Powell
McIntyre
Askin Street Methodist Church
G. A. Andrews
Lambeth
C. E. McIntyre
Askin Street
B. A. Mitchell
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Company
Schenectady
N.Y
Brockville
Ont
Million Friends and Cures in One Penny Worth Ads
A compendium of 1890s patent medicine claims promotes Dr King s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds with trials offered at local stores Indiana Blairsville Homer City and more. Other tonics promise rheumatism heart nervousness and digestion relief with testimonials and trial bottles.
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Dr. King
Tom E. Hildebrand
Indiana
Wm. I. Moore’s
Homer City
Mile G. Miller’s
Blairsville
Relief in Six Hours from Great South American Kidney Cure
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by the Great South American Kidney Cure. The remedy relieves pain in the bladder kidneys and urinary passages for males and females and eases retention of water almost immediately. Sold by Herrick Bros Indiana Pa. Also new stock of $1 men’s shoes at The Red Front.
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Hetrick Bros
Indiana
Herrick Bros
Pennsylvania Railroad Schedule In Effect November 27th 1893
The notice advertises a railroad timetable in effect for November 27, 1893, issued by J R Woon as General Passenger Agent. It records the Pennsylvania Railroad schedule under the date and authority of the official agent, indicating period validity. The text implies route times and service details typical of late 19th century railroad notices.
Weisser Promises Full Fall and Winter Supplies for Pittsburg Visit
Weisser urges friends planning a Pittsburg visit for the G A R Encampment to note special efforts to supply all fall and winter needs. The message emphasizes readiness and accommodation for attending veterans, promising complete offerings for the season.
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Pittsburg
Dry Goods Assortment Spans All Departments
The notice touts a complete assortment across foreign and domestic dress fabrics, silk and black goods, cloaks jackets wraps and shawls, table linens napkins towels, flannels blankets and comforts, hosiery gloves underwear men’s furnishings millinery and notions. The emphasis remains on ample stock and right prices for every department.
Cure Without Knife Ends Ugly Chest Growth
Elizabeth Mueller of Somerset Pennsylvania reports a cancerous chest growth was treated by Dr Salm. She says the doctor cured her quickly without knives or caustics and only a small scar remains from the formerly ugly and painful tumor.
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Dr. Salm
Somerset
Elisabeth Mueller
Mary M. Frasier
Wilmore, Pa
Bha
Oto
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Jas
Anderson
E. Olive Howearth
Onberg
Indiana, Co
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Oil City Accom
Eataene
Weat Penn Motion
David McCargo
T. Jas. P. Anderson
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M. Wood
Ringwood
Pr. Miles
Weisser
Moritz Salm
American House
Penn’a
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Apollo—Chambers
Salu
Sapre I. Ross
Henry T. Ross
Leechburg
Armstrong County
Satm
Salm
Hyndman, Pa
Salina
Mars. C. Yorkly
South St
Johnstown
Sahn
Sam
Market Street
Pittsburg, PA
Gilbert Bros
Indiana, PA
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