Investigations of a Government Ornithologist in the Dismal Swamp
Dr A K Fisher of the agriculture department reports from the Dismal Swamp detailing abundant fauna including about 50 bird species such as Swainson's Warbler, several mouses like lemming mice, two rare shrews, and plentiful wildlife including bears and wild cattle. He describes swamp conditions, fishing in Lake Drum mond, malaria absence, marsh plants, and primitive Cypress boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Fisher
Department of Agriculture
Lake Drommnoud
Lake Drummond
Washington Star
World News Bits Spark Global Echoes
Li Hung Chang named imperial chancellor of China. Death by action in Quebec. Mining concession in Korea. Niagara aluminium plant marks first practical electrical use. Whyte opposes Hurst for Maryland governorship. Cloudburst in New Mexico leaves 60 homeless. Tornado at Fort Ringgold injures several Mexicans. Drowning in West Virginia river. Jealousy sparked shootings in Illinois. two deaths. Cairo brick magnate killed by falling kiln. Ex‑State Treasurer Taylor avoids penitentiary. Rosalie Wagner jailed for habitual drunkenness. Lehman launches Missouri campaign in Jefferson City. Pitezel case grand jury in Indianapolis. Colima survivor sues Pacific Mail for 50,000. London underground study by Inman. Two Rivers mill workers strike over pay. Six‑year‑old attempts suicide in Grand Rapids. Charleston grocer Alchel found drowned. English climber Miss Simpson killed near Matterhorn. Chicago Water works accused of tapping mains. Teague breach of promise suit in Indianapolis. Versailles hotel owner Rodebaugh dies. Lane jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li Hung Chang
China
Charles Hart
Sorel
Que
James R. Morse
New York
Korea
Niagara
William Pinkney Whyte
Maryland
Hurst
Albuquerque
N. M
Fort Ringgold
Tex
Smith Randall
Morrisville
W. Va
Little Kanawha
Dora Heilwagon
Henry Bolling
Rosa Swearingen
Quincy
Ills
Jacob Kline
Cairo
Taylor
South Dakota
Rosalie Wagner
Frederick W. Lehman
Jefferson City
Indianapolis
Huimpes
Gustave Rowan
Colima
San Francisco
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
I. H. Inman
New York Rapid Transit Commission
London
Two Rivers
Wis
Andrew Storey
Chatham Street
Grand Rapids
Mich
Brooklyn
Oscar Alchel
Charleston
S. C
Zermatt
Matterhorn
Miss Simpson
Chicago City Waterworks Company
Nelson Morris Packing
Lane
Olive Blossom and Fowler Remedies Ad Beginings
An advertisement urges women to seek Olive Blossom by Daugherty Bros and proclaims it cures female weaknesses. It also promotes Dean's Ointment to kill external skin parasites and claims Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry cures cholera related illnesses in children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daugherty Bros
France
Druggvists
Dean
All Wool Dress Goods Highlights and Prices
A here is a sample page advertising all wool fabrics in multiple weaves and widths with per yard prices. Items include Jacquard two toned, Bourette, small checks, at-wool serges, Clay Serge, and a wide plaid dress goods line. The store touts value and quality while noting its strong customer base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sie
Daily Chronicle notes deaths and cures amid verse and ads
A death by consumption prompts urging readers to try Otto's Cure for throat and lung ailments at regional agents listed across several towns. The item also cites Major General Tulloch's London report on an Exodus era windstorm near Lake Menzahleh confirming a naturalistic explanation for biblical miracles. A brief Pearson's Weekly quip about a dog tasting a girl ends the snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto
Daugherty Bros
Indiana
J. C. Rugh
Penn Kun
B. Beringer
Beringer
H. B. Hawes
Cherrytree
G. W. Gromley
Hillsdale
W. L. Houk
Purchase Line
R. N. Parks
Marion Center
J. C. Cuddy
Atwood
E. Green
Plumville
B. F. McHenry
North Point
M. G. Miller
Blairsville
R. L. George
West Lebanon
Thos. Hart
Clarksburg
Lange
Red Sea
Tulloch
London
Egypt
Lake Menzahleh
New York Tribune
Chamberlain's Pain Balm Praised by Des Moines Worker
Mr. Jacob Esbensen of Chicago Lumber Co. Des Moines testifies the medicine helps rheumatism, claiming long use in his family. Advertises 50 cent bottles sold by Daugherty Bros. Indiana W I Moore Hamer City M G Blairaville R N Parks Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Esbensen
Chicago Lumber Co
Des Moines
Iowa
Old Country
Chamberlain’s
Daugherty Bros
Indiana
W. I. Moore
Hamer City
M. G. Man
Castoria Advertised as Ideal Family Liniment
An old advertisement extols Castoria for all ages from infancy to adulthood. It claims Castoria relieves pain, calms children, and comforts mothers, presenting the product as a universal remedy in a family setting. The text references Dr. Thomas’ Electric Oil as the pain reliever for severe barn injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lake Erie
Cleveland
Erie Coal Transfer Company
New York, Pennsylvania and
Ohio
Cleveland and
Pittsburg
Cuddy- Mullen Dock
Brown Hoisting and Conveying Machine Company
Toledo
Huron
Ashtabula
McMyler
Euston
le Gallienne
S J. Telford
Swan & Simpson
Indiana, Pa
Ohn H. Pierce
Oice
J. M. Cunningham
Philadelphia Street
Jan
John L. Gerry
M. C. Watson
Frank Keener
Watson & Keener
Harry White
Yano
L. Stewart
Stewart & Clark
Philadelphia
Ian
H. Tomb
Farmers’ Bank
Jans Indiana
Gorge W. Hood
Hetrick
S. M. Jack
D. B. Taylor
Jack & Taylor
Han John N. Banks
Ian Samuel Cunningham
John 8. Fisher
Cunningham & Fisher
I. Wood Clark
Nixon
Sixth Street
Ester
Isaac Grirrita
Philadelphia and
Fifth Streets
Rpansa House
J. W. Clemesti
JRA MyReEs
W.H. Clawson
West Indiana House
C. J.T. Loxe
Central Hotel
D. M. M. Davis
Nixon Building
North Sixth Street
G R. Churchill
T. Miller
Water Street
M. McMaster
Justice OF the Peace, Conveyancer & Scribner
Seventh Sts
W C, Shields
Livermore, Pa
Sale
Audin
Pennington’s
Biber & Easton
Market St
Pittsburg, PA
Zoo
Campbell & Smith
Mar
Ioods
Fifth Avenue
Germany
Castoria
Miss
Castor
Armour & Co
Frank Douglass
Ohn
G. Cameron
Insurance Agency
Swan & Simpean
Penn’a
M. F. Sharretts
Allen
Allen Medical CO
Washington & Water Sts
Boston
Mass
Wheeler & Wilson
M's'g Co
Bridgeport
Uconn
Work & Young
Young
Rae Peg
Hes
Benve Finek
the. Keeley
Miles
Sutton
Ways Station
Gilbert Bro’s
Insurance
Real Estate
Gro. W. Gripert
The
Atlantic Refining Company
Pictssure
Petrsiewan
J. P. Barnes
Pas
Hoke
Thas Caen
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