The Mathematical Goat in Natural History
A columnist marvels at a mountain goat's climber’s precision and balance, comparing its instinctive calculations to mathematical skill. The piece delves into how the goat estimates distance, required force, direction, and balance to leap between ledges, noting the animal’s flawless execution without conscious thought. It also touches on unrelated notes about ailments, patent tonics, cooking, and travel ads from periodicals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orieln
Mayan Weiter
Blackwood
Pate
Bach
Necewity
Enay
Natural History
Brights Two Schools Forged His Liberty Spirit
A friend recalls John Bright noting two schools shaped him. One taught practical skills for life, the other exposed him to Milton and the eternal spirit of liberty, which he credits as shaping who he became.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservatory of Music
Hoxton
Munn
Muri
John Bright
Ireland
Bright
Milton
Eloping Couple Tracked on Foot by Trout Fisherman
Pearl Thomas and Millie Sohnson of Morris Tioga county Pa were arrested by a constable dressed as a trout fisherman. The pair fled Morris on foot and walked about forty miles to Montoursville, eloping despite the 16 year old’s age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Thomas
Millie Sohnson
Morris
Tioga County
Thomas
Montours- Ville
A Marrowing Wit Cleveland Punch Line
A Cleveland Plain Dealer joke passage features a barter of meals and pies with a wagon of puns. A man asks for a square meal but learns his host’s pies are all round, ending with a playful quip about the circular fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Carlothenten Mize Primrose Exercise My Fat Pug
A playful dialogue features Carlothenten and Mize Primrose and Holly hock with a fat pug. The dog receives candy to wag its tail as a humorous exchange about pet care and indulgence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlothenten
Weyl
Notes of the Day Mention Varied World News
A collage of brief items notes telephones per capita in the U S, a fatal accident in Jackson Michigan, stock exchange weariness, Revolutionary War unions in Connecticut, Waldenses in Tennessee, North Carolina growth, 1896 plumage usage for hats, Detroit Masonic temple tax exemption, Seattle bread demand from Asia, the shah of Perala openness to commerce and electricity, Maine cigarette age law, Adirondack preservation funding, vote selling fines in Alabama, a coffee alternative Grain-O advertised as coffee substitute with price points and claimed benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Jackson
Mich
New York
Exchange
Connecticut
Tennes
North Carolina
City Council
Detroit
Masonic Temple
Seattle
China
Japan
Perala
Maine
Adirondack
Cleburne County
Alaama
Early Spring Planting With Manure Under Seed
Weather challenges slow germination as soil stays cold. Applying manure beneath the seed warms the soil and speeds sprout, aided by rains in spring that dissolve nutrients. Benefits include quicker germination and improved seedling vigor.
Figen New Machine Fails When Powered Up
A Detroit Free Press report notes Figen demonstrates a new machine that disintegrates into pieces as soon as power is applied. The incident spotlights manufacturing risks and raises questions about testing procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
At the Beach Reference in a Laughing Telegram
Fragmentary humorous exchange mentions Miss Templeton and a bathing suit in a dining room setting. The text is garbled and lacks clear who, where, or when details. No verifiable events or names beyond brief, unclear dialogue are present.
Quit Smoking Booklet Ad From Chicago Company
A faded ad promotes tobacco avoidance and a smoky life, touting a healthful transformation with a miracle remedy. It claims a free booklet and sample from a Chicago or New York drug firm, urging readers to quit tobacco easily forever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storhig Hemedy Co
Chicago
Why They Read This Arithmetic Text Book
Fragmented missives describe travel by train from Chicago to Colorado Springs and Pueblo via Denver with a sleeping car, plus assorted letters and odd notices. They mix a travel itinerary, personal musings, and scattered product references amid garbled handwriting and stray names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Central
Chicago
D. Heusner
Western Pass
Adama Street
Buffalo
Johony
Namma
Colorado Springs
Darlington
Denver
Pueblo
Burlington
Sul Clark Street
Souvenir of Lincoln Park Promises Delightful Chicago Charm
Visitors to Lincoln Park in Chicago are urged to obtain the Souvenir of Lincoln Park, published by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway. Priced at 25 cents, the pamphlet offers a guide to the park's attractions and resort spots for citizens of the Great Republic, with orders directed to Geo. H. Heufford, 410 Old Colony Building, Wenge, Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kincoln Park
Chicago
Milwaukee
Geo. H. Heufford
Old Colony Huilding
Wenge
Miracle Mud of Indiana Draws Visitors to Mineral Springs
The Magno Mud cure at Indiana Mineral Springs in Warren County attracts visitors from across the country. A black medicated mud deposit formed by ancient water action sits two acres wide and up to twenty feet thick. Discovered by veteran Sam Story, who cured his rheumatism after attempting drainage, the mud bath has evolved into a hotel and luxurious treatment, with nature praised as the greatest chemist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Warren County
Sam Story
Advertisements and notices from a vintage paper
A fragmentary collection of ads and notes quotes readers about advertising practice. It mentions a false “Mia Closefist” line, a claim of a free $810 giveaway, a True Kay Home Treatment offer, and references to bicycle pricing and Crescent wheels. The text mixes promotions, satire, and industry chatter without clear dates or locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alena
Dr. Kay
J. Kay Miedlens
Burlesque Star's New Part Topped by airs
An item from the Chicago Post mocks a burlesque performer called That little Miss Dottle Divaple while advertising Allen's Foot-Base. The ad touts its foot powder claims cures for painful swollen feet, bunions, sweating, callouses, and tired aching feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores or mailed for 26 cents with a free trial package from Le Roy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Dottle Divaple
Chicago Post
Allen
Mall
Allen S. Olmstead
le Roy
N.Y
A Nangsty Man Seeks Colorade Stories Across Rails
An editor obsesses over a sweeping line about 17,000,000 women and ponders who would resist the coast as fishing grounds of Colorado are cited. The Santa Fe Route is praised for rapid access. W J Black and Geo W Hagenbuch are listed among others for copies of A Colorade Sninmes.
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Colorado
Hagenbuch, B. &T.A
Kanan City
Cwnsus
Itive
W. J. Black
Vopeika
Geo W. Hagenbuch
City
Why Have You Never Married? Reason Cites Personal Choice
A letter asks a public figure why they never married, citing personal reasons and social pressures. The reply discusses privacy, autonomy, and the impact of public life on intimate decisions.
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Phyllis
Miss Beare
Minnie
Spoor Nj, Wine Co
Passale
Ark Wurpeienk
Hamrernt
Ulack
America
New England Conservatory of Music
Heston
Musa
Mr. Witley
Nile
Mrs. Cumso
Bridget
Jman
Spoer
Layaverre Avi
Lovix
Alfred Spier Passale
Indiana Mineral Springs
Ind
Nature
Megeman
Hs Ae
Fonlard
Odin
Mra. Winslow
Regent
Philadelphia
Vall
Price
Aod
Mia Closefist
Andy P. Whitmer
East
Jy Kay Median Co
Omaha
Wenxteen
Crescent
Mochia
Java
Nola
O'Parrell
New York Avenue
Washington
Castoria
J. OR
Samuel Pitcher
Hyannis
Massachusetts
Pitcher's Castoria
Mothers of America
Centaur Company
Chas. H. Fletcher
Reese
The
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Febehapeotea Ds
Columbias
Standard OF the World
Hartfords
Pope Mfg. CO
Hartford, Conn
Cowp
Stat-clave
Kamp
Ettenson, Woolfe & CO
Leavenworth
Kansas
Aten Peas
Wes Lees
Linus da
Seaneie
Coliege
Srivens
Vhsuilbiey Beruae
NPT Teaners Brean
Na Ks Fresnent
Mearhorn
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