The Iguana of the Amazon and the Iguanadon Folklore
A detailed look at the iguana's appearance, habits, and anatomy as seen in the Amazon. The piece contrasts its timid nature with a dragon like image, notes its arboreal claws and tail, feeding on vegetation, water ability, and eggs. It mentions fossil iguanodons with reptile teeth and beak like jaws, suggesting reconstructions by Waterhouse and Owen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates
Amazon
South America
West Indian Islands
Waterhouse
Owen
Iguanidae in Americas and Galapagos described by Darwin
The excerpt details iguanid diversity from Patagonia to California, noting Pachyglossa tongue structure and the general morphology of iguanas. It recounts encounters with large geckos and lizards near Rosario, the Jacuara, and Darwin’s Galapagos iguanas with their serrated crests, marine plant diet, and notable swimming behavior observed by Darwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiji Islands
Galapagos
America
Patagonia
California
Rosario
Parana
Darwin
Galapagos Islands
Fashions in Dogs Dresses at Paris Atelier
Parisian dog tailor M. Vivier explains dogs wear outfits to match human fashions. He notes colors like pearl gray and gros vert and says each dog has a personal pattern measured around back neck and loins. Fitting is complex as dogs move and bodies differ, making ready-made outfits useless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Vivier
Pearson’s Magazine
New Arrival Meets Judgment in Cleric Tale
A dialogue from New York Weekly depicts a clergyman who defended a lavish life of European summers while his parishioners endured hardship. St Peter admits, you have suffered enough, and grants entry to the clergyman, framing a moral about penance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter
Europe
Holy Land
New York Weekly
Her Suggestion Quote Sparks Thoughtful Exchange
A Chicago News remark frames a dialogue where he asserts he has never done anything he regrets yet she challenges him to act and face either regret or joy. The exchange invites reflection on risk, commitment, and life choices.
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Chicago News
Not Untimely. The Friend and did no physician attend your husband during his last illness
The widow states no physician attended her husband during his final illness and that he died a natural death. This note appears in a New York World item reflecting on the case.
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John
New York World
Hetty Greens Sig Loan to New York City
Hetty Green loaned New York City one million dollars at two percent for three months to cover rising outlays and a dip in income. Comptroller Coler arranged the quick loan through Green representatives, with funds deposited at Chemical National Bank where Green is a major stockholder. The city pays twenty thousand dollars for the three month loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Hetty Greer
New York
Father Qnickerbocker
Coler
Hetty Green
Washington as a Sentinel at Valley Forge
A December Ladies' Home Journal reminiscence by William Perrine recalls Washington’s sentries pacing in snow and men lacking shoes. Generals and officers endured dreary roping coats while New Jersey women sent quilted clothes as gifts amid near starvation and scarce food, with Washington sharing a simple breakfast while guarding his own headquarters.
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Valley Forge
Tarving Sebdier
William Perrine
Washington
Ladies’ Home Journal
New Jersey
Continental Congress
Mamier
Bie
Druskes Soldiers in Forta Mien and Porto Rico Tales
Visitors to Porto Rico describe shameful behavior by volunteers while praising regulars. A five week observer in Bon Juan Ponce and other towns notes discipline among volunteers is poor and many drunken stories are true. He saw U S army men intoxicated in every city and acting abusively when drunk. Intoxication among Spanish American troops is noted as very rare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Druskes
Forta Mien
Porto Rico
Bon Juan
Ponce
Brooke
Porto
United States Army
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh Threats and Scams
A misinformed alert warns against catarrh remedies claiming mercury harms smell and mucous surfaces. It cites questionable products and dubious cures from Toledo suppliers, with broad claims and a jab at consumer wisdom. The clipping also contains assorted jokes and quotes from various sources, reflecting a noisy miscellany page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J Nocan
Toledo
Gili
Fragmented 19th Century Patent Medicine Snippet
A garbled adlike fragment touts sarsaparilla and a purifying blood remedy. It mentions a plant and a device, hints at steam or wheel mechanisms, and references laxatives and prizes. overall it resembles a scattered consumer health pitch with no clear narrative.
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The
Tallor
SIG
Sentinel
Cudahy Packing Co
Omaha
Neb
Sligher
Detroit Free Press
Wood
Ritia and
Healiy
Sarsaparilia
T. Apna
Hood
Amer * Teu
Ila
SRIP
Carsrouxia Pre Co
Roubviliz
la Junta
Denver
Los
Atchison, Topeka & Sis” Railway
Lawrence St
Clamants
Pei
Nathan Rice
Otth Corps
Claiis
Pepet
ST. Jacobs Oil
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