Earthquakes and the science of their origins
A historical overview contrasts ancient and modern views of earthquakes, noting theories from subterranean caverns and volcanic activity to the idea of a liquid interior. It cites Charleston 1886 and Lisbon 1765 as major shocks and discusses links to volcanic events and the rise of Christian-era seismic activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summerville
Charleston
Yellowstone Park
Lisbon
Portugal
Christ
Local tobacco ads and South Union notes mix with medicine claims
An old newspaper fragment combines a Hall’s Catarrh Cure advert promising a $100 reward with testimonials from Toledo druggists and local business notices. It shifts to South Union items noting spring milking, visits, and social events, listing residents and upcoming church services.
Boo's lexitive Honey and Tar advertised remedy
An alleged liquid cold cure for children claims to be pleasant and harmless while acting on the bowels. It promises relief for coughs colds crone whooping cough and bronchial troubles in children and adults. Claimed safe for pregnant individuals. Sold by Dr. W. Bell Walhatla and W. J. Lunney Sonoca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boo
W. Bell
Walhatla
W. J. Lunney
Sonoca
Clog Shoes Aid Work On Swampy Land
A 19th century reader describes leather clog footwear for swampy terrain. Two thick leather soles riveted together form a base adjustable by soil conditions. Loops and a single strap secure the sole, claiming clogs are more practical than wooden versions for horses and field work.
Fall sowing spinach guides and bollworm notes
Spinach planted in fall from Aug 15 to Sept 1 in New England and Sept 1 to 15 south of New England yields 50 to 75 barrels per acre, with rich soil and protection in cold weather. Practices include dense sowing, thinning in Oct/Nov, and soil compression. Bollworm guidance urges fall/winter plowing, early cotton varieties, and early spring planting to protect yields.
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New England
Ffty
M. A. Blake
Elds
Global spindle counts by country compiled from statistics
A subscriber question yields estimates of worldwide spinning spindles. United States about 24 million overall, with roughly 15 million in the North and 9 million in the South. Other nations list totals from Great Britain 46 million down to Japan 1.33 million, with varied figures for Canada and India.
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Textile Excelsior
United States
Germany
Russia
France
Austria
Italy
Spain
Switzerland
Poland
Portugal
Belgium
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Holland
Greece
Turkey
Roumania
Asia Minor
China
Brazil
Canada
Mexico
India
Japan
Resolutions and Advertisements from Local Union and Salve Ad
The text records memorial resolutions praising the late J Crayton Chandler and notes the impact of his loss on the Ebenezer Farmers Union with sympathy for his relatives. It also mentions Cade's Little Liver Pills claimed to cleanse the liver and a salve advertised as nature's remedy for cuts burns and sores sold by J Wy Hell and W J Lunney in Valhalla and Seneca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cade
J. Crayton Chandler
Eanty
Elkin
Whitmire
W. A. Peehuft
J. Wy Hell
Valhalla
W. J. Lunney
Seneca
Starved Dogs Eat Human Bodies After Fire
San Francisco on Telegraph and Russian hills and the North beach front saw many half starved dogs this morning gnawing at corpses half buried in ruins. Bluejackets were ordered to kill all dogs found in these vicinities and men aided by workers buried or cast the carcasses into the bay. Additional searches will follow to recover and bury remaining bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Meo
Rnina
Naval Joors
Water Front
Telegraph
War Against Consumption Claims Nationwide Health Fight
All nations strive to curb consumption the white plague that claims many yearly. Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds perfectly and you are in no danger of consumption. Do not risk health with unknown preparations and insist on Foley's Honey and Tar at ronata. Dr J W Bell
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Ronalta
J. W. Bell
Card of Thanks to Farmers' Union for Help
Mrs. J. C. Chandler expresses gratitude to the Farmers' Union for assistance in enabling planting and priming her cotton crop. She hopes the Lord blesses them for their kindness.
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Farmers’ Union
J. C. Chandler
Foley's Honey and Tar Ad Warns Against Imitations
Foley & Co. of Chicago promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a trusted throat and lung remedy. The warning cautions that many imitations with similar sounding names flood the market. The genuine product comes in a yellow package and is presented as the best cure for coughs and colds, signed by W. Bell.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
W. Bell
A Pleasant Grove Harangue
Pleasant Grove notes report rapid cotton planting with W W Martin among early finishers. Local mentions include improvements and farming hustle, plus neighbors recovering from rheumatism and illnesses. Measles and gnats trouble Tabor settlement while weddings stir social life at Bethel convention turnout.
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Pleasant Grove
Adam
W. W. Martin
C. Allen Lewis
J. A. Harbert
Joe Honea
Tabor
Mia
Ernest Dickwon
Minses Fannie
Heppie Craig
Bethel
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Rcord
Mount Vesuvius
Vesuvius
San Franisco
Pacific Slope
Rateam
Crater
Golden Gate
Pacific Coast
Sacramento
San Joaquin
Great Lake
Pacific Ocean
United Area
Charleson
Alabama
New York
Richmond
Savannah
Washington
Anguata
Raleigh
South Carolina
Georgia
Hall
Cheney & Co
Toledo
Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
South Union
Ajait
Modunkin
John Jolley
John Sullivan
Marion Jones
D. Hi, Marott
W. N. Crawford
Hottie Sulivan
John’ Jolley
Walter Gibson
Rlosio Loftis
Jones
Estella Anderson
Newry
Henry Loftis
Laura McAlister
Atlanta
D. J
Onary Lofts Onde
Harmon Moore
Oma Loftia
Laura B
Maret
Mosars
Olymph
Dooley
Fair May
Thord
South Union Church
Sonshine
Peganen
Aedstarde
Poultry Department
Sug Keats Orange Judd
Ebenezer Farmers’ Union
Southern Railway
Tim
Kh. W. Hunt
Cy Brooks Morgan
Atlanta, Ga
Rommecu
Alion Vari Co
Broadway
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Co
Rishmond
Virginia-Carolina Fertilizers
Tae
Sadies
Chamberlain
Tutt
Fair Play
Larry Mavett
Baptist Sunday School
New Uothol
Horton
J. C. Marett
Marete
Norris Isbell
Kate Isbell
Ligaie Marett
Cross Roads
Clayton Mays
Kuna
Sones
Louise Closser Hale
Mrs. Ward
George Meredith
Dodd, Mead & Company
Fifth Avenue
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