Longevity and the quest to extend human life through history
The article surveys ancient and modern longevity, citing cases of extreme ages from 130 to 206 years, quotes from observers like Wis Siographer and Thomas Parr, and notes American and European instances. It questions why lifespans vary and argues for health laws and household example to prolong life, then shifts to tales of selfless acts, wartime memories, and a London Geographical Society discussion on Greenland exploration led by Mr Whymper, highlighting bold polar ambitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haller
Henry Jenkins
Thomas Parr
Hervey
Stroeon
Demetring Garbowsky
Poland
Tetrarch Carstan
Wis Siographer
Jotrosch
Temswar
Isis
Collatschen
Hungary
Raven
Rnssia
United States
North Carolina
Baily
Thomas Cann
St. Petersburgh
Adam
Seth
Knos
Canaan
Jarad
Noah
Mathusalah
Royal ‘Geographical Society
London
Roderick Murchison
Vaust Line
Greenland
Mr. Whymper
Alpe
Whymper
Ile
Copenhagen
Thia
Roderick
Dr. Kane
Freedom's cure and the danger of delayed liberty
A quotation from I. B. Macaulay on freedom. It argues that liberty should be extended now to all prisoners and that society will adapt, granting truth and justice as people learn to reason. It criticizes the idea that people must be fully virtuous before receiving freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. SS. McBrime
Oillce
Niss Minerva Jenkins
Defursen
Jeferson House
Thaving
Jefferson
Andis Snepard
Perrier
the Galaxy
America
Vols. of the Galaxy
Mrorgsson
Prorrssan Brae
Woc, & i
PDL Cherch
Park Row
New York
THE
American News Company
Prittsiten
AH Endersigned
United States
Reed
Mexico
Harry Hartrox
Krank Leslie
Rank Leslie
New Monthly
Daly Tmber
Leslie
Pearl Street
New York World and News
Libby
Andersonville
Davis
Warfyre
Berkshire Mass
L. B. Macaulay
Ssl
Italy
Gariballi
Mingland
Venetia
Austria
The Drunkard's Will
A moral lament through a will that disinherits family and condemns others to sorrow. The speaker leaves relatives and a wife with words of shame and ruin, asserting a life of misery and portraying himself as a monster to his children.
Sharpening a Razor with Acid and Odd Ball Tales
An old notice describes sharpening razors by soaking in water with a measured acid, then stropping for a uniform surface. It also recounts a crude humorous anecdote about a noble American and a young woman, ending with a mother's exclamations about Goins and propriety.
Horses at the Dubuque races end in injury during stall mix up
At Dubuque racing grounds on the fourth, trotting stallions Comet and Buckskin clashed when Buckskin was knocked and badly injured during a halter adjustment. Comet stood over the prone gelding, Buckskin sustaining injuries ruling him out for the season. Prior, Comet had his head washed and prepared for a race with Chattanooga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque Daving Park
Comet
Mr. B.tisdale
Buckskin
Ralph Jackson
Mr. Jackson
Bem
Chattanooga
Horges
Buckslin
Elerald
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Omy
Che Mefferson
Greene County
Iowa
M.W
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Anderson
Pany
Schgeon
Crargist
Carrollton
Towa
Cline & Woore, Jiouse & Sign Painters
Aziers
Juwa
Union House
GEO. Leem
Jeturson, Greene Co
Hixon & CO
Public Square
Jeferson
Dons
Willie
Alnert Ead
GS. Toliver
Read & Tolliver
Greene
Carroll
Calhoun
Rae
Avbove
Lefer
Jolnts
James Scantond
Towano
Stanford & Howard
Rearvy Por Wee
Jeppferson
Tiham
Tlonse
Vyl Anderson & Cochran
Lake Cvry
Lake Chpy
Timu
1'T
Dodge
Snc
Casady
Sac City
Win
Sioux City
Port Dodge
Parker
W.D. Parker
Boonsboro, Iowa
luSyk
Jtamiel Mgc
Travvy TY T Aitorvey & Counsellor
County
D. Carr Early
Cre Court House
Hallett & Fuller
Des Moines
Bascom & Hamilton
Gvaerameoane Doall
Go West Sion
Pumice Squank
Boonsborg
Joe Verias Vash
Embree & CO
Kho
Walia Street
M.A. Remsey
Deterson
DeepBride
W. S. Macbride
Literary Notices
Jim Galaxy
Galaxy
Mirror of the Times
Alain Hlustrated
E. Ln
Wittel
Woos. Sandpord & CO
Intm5
Boston
Mass
Frank Lesouss
Tur Yasuly Circle
RTC
Jeff
Moro Arctic Explorations
Medina
Minnesota
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