Odd Curious Items From A Bizarre Page Of News
A jumble of curiosities and anecdotes spans odd theories on diet and animals, early aviation milestones, a whale sinew string, a perpetual redwood tale, whist in a Philadelphia church, a coroner verdict in Peoria, exotic horses in Australia, Sweden blasting methods, dolphin speed, South American cats, a Northport distress signal, and crude notes on adobe homes and a Denver spiritualist meeting.
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Pan
Lane County
Oreon
French Guinea
San Leandro
Cal
Moody
Winterport
Philadelphia
Peoria
Japan
Queensland
Australia
Sweden
Novis
South America
Knight
Northport
Tulnre
Atlantic Ocean
Florida
St. Augustine
Electric Light Powers Cities and Mines Across World
The Hanstholm lighthouse in Europe leads with 2 800 000 candles of light while Paris becomes the world’s best lit city with 63 500 lamps in use at July end. Paris added 41 500 lamps in sixteen months, reaching 105 000 by March 1891. At Virginius Mine Colorado electric power cuts coal costs dramatically, now drawn from Led Cuanyin Creek. An electric tuning box for orchestras uses a dry pit battery and electromagnet. An American test at Kansas sorghum station shows an electric plow delivering strength but needing a rheostat for control.
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Europe
Hanstholm
Scow
Paris
Virginius
Colorado
Led Cuanyin Creek
Kansas Sorghum Experimental Station
Notable Figures and Gossip From An Enterprising Era
Grover Keennan vows ongoing agitation to end Liberia’s political prisons. Ex Siberany Bavano to address Phi Beta Kappa alumni in New York on March 22. Deems heads the association as army counts 32 brigadiers and four major generals including Sickles. J P Hutchinson’s fortune collapses from 16 million to nothing in New York. Queen Victoria and the Duchess of Somerset reportedly sip hot tea from saucers. Jerry Simpson, famed for sawing logs and a Riggs House anecdote, evokes the era’s humor and politics.
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Grover Keennan
Liberia
Siberany Bavano
Phi Beta Kappa Alumini
New York
Rey Dr. Deems
Army
John Pope
S. Carroll
J. @. Robinson
Daniel E. Sickles
Chicago
J. P Hutchinson
Queen Victoria
Duchess of Somerset
Jerry SiuPson
Washington
Seckless Statesman
Riggs House
Jerry
New Barrel Organ Promises Quiet Time for Residents
A newly invented torture in Pars promises a new barrel organ that may test residents. The organ grinder places his instrument before a house and locks it in, then leaves for about an hour. A servant reads notices promising to stop the music if a penny is dropped in the star. The organ plays for minutes, resumes, and continues until another penny is spent.
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Arizona
New Moxico
North America
Decay Shrinking Pekin and Nankin Highlight Global Shifts
The article notes Pekin the current Chinese capital and Nankin the historic capital have shrunk to less than half their sizes a century ago while port cities grow. It contrasts London Crystal Palace's vast scale and lists historical curiosities about Ulster dress a Florida umbrella maker Marion tomb and a rural Arkansas theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
China
Nankin
Don’t Be Afraid Corn Cure Ad Promises Relief
An old advertisement claims Coryso Corn Cur relieves pain from corns bunions and similar foot troubles. It notes the product is for sale by Kill heffer with a guarantee on every bottle.
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Killheffer
Arause
Vero Bhp Aswosar
Sant
Norman Lichty
Krausse Headache Remedy Ad and Sioux City Ticket Sale
A vintage ad promoting Krausse ShapAcuE Car 8ules with claims to prevent all headaches and skull pain. Also notes a recurring Sunday sale by S.C. & N. Ry for round trip Sioux City tickets to $1.40, via No. 4 and No. 8, agent G. W. Anderson. Ends with a patriotic note and a hunting flag offer.
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Krausse
Killhetfer
Rails offer round trip to Minneapolis on limited sale dates
The Sioux City and Northern Railroad and Pacific Short Line announce a special round trip fare from all stations to Minneapolis with return at one fare. Tickets go on sale June 4 5 6 and 7 and are valid to return until June 25. Sleeping car accommodations available via local ticket agent. Also note a local advertisement for Krause German Oil claims relief for rheumatism and a rentable house with ten acres offered by W O Stemugrre.
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Sioux City & Northern Railroad
Pacific Short Line
Minneapolis
W.B. Me Nider
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Bssbenton & Sy
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Iller
Thull
Iowa
Enalso
Haw. Follrich
Lerin
Rock Valley
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Northwest
Manu
ESE Pacific
Mar Trrough
Broux Cuy
St. Paul
Sapa
Garraison
Pipestone
Marshall
Winmar
Litchdeld
Lake Minnetonka
Minnecapolis
Fasnesota
Dakotas
Montana
Malmitoba
Oo Ling
Canadian Pacific
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Eat
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W. RY
Nebraska
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Toles
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Dekors
Mento
Huy Or
Borpen, Iowa
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Smach
Istipation
Able
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Hatien
Merry
Denver
Les
Jane
Jim
London
Crystal Palace
Prince of Wales
Loughter
Swamp Fox
Francis Marion
Belle Isle
Pineville
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Ark
Thay Thun
G. W. Anderson
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Riatisa
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Zuralgia
Tassa
BEAST
Krause
Krausa
Tt W.O. Stemugrre
Ya Ben Abe
Wee
RANDS
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Vau
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Grove
Hull
Tinsley
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George Ross
R. J. Ballard
Jensen Bros
the Pioneer
Lavery
Fers Stable
Siv
Sowa
Scientine Americsa Agency For
Caveara
Pia Wan
ANN & CO
Broadway
New Year
Securiig
America
Munn & Con Ulibuels
Lionadway
Globe Meat Market
F. 5
Schweiger
É&C
Hull, Iowa
J. l. Nillheffer
Istitute
E'or College
S'orr
D. T. Brenner
Iowa Central
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Tennesee
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Mishissippi
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Georgia
Illnois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky
Pennsylvania
W. Virginia and
Towa
C.a.ackert
A. F. Banns
Tuos
P. Banny
Pass. Agt
Marshalltown
F. M. Slagle & CO
Hutt, Towa
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