Kansan asylum in need of care and better site
A Paola Republican letter criticizes the Kansan asylum for the feeble minded, noting bleak conditions, urges improved surroundings, rebuilding, and legislative attention. It praises Superintendent H. M. Greene and Miss Nettie Thorspoon for efforts amid limited funds and argues the site choice and neglect harm resident welfare.
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Mias Nettie Thorspoon
Llinoe
H. M. Greene
Kanaax Asylum
Miller
United States
Pétrona
Kansze
Theriste
Commonwealth
Kanaar
Paola
Lawrence
Greene
Narrow Escape From Panther Attack in Bombay Tale
A Bombay shiksree recounts a near fatal panther encounter. He aims a rifle point blank, the gun fails, the panther lunges, claws grip his shoulder and neck, he struggles, is hurled down a hill, and lies stunned while the beast departs toward a police constable and pursuing pursuers.
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Bombay
Ishsil
Wounds in Arm and Shoulder Near Fatal Bleeding Incident
Civil surgeon examines arm wounds describing back wound reaching bone and inch and a half deep, inner side wounds one inch to one and a quarter inches, and a claw wound near right shoulder missing the large artery. Injury to the neck could have caused rapid death, notes Times of India.
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Times of India
Sydney Smith as a Jovial Philosopher of Laughter
Andrew Lang reviews Sydney Smith highlighting his constant high spirits and buoyant humor that distanced him from melancholy. The piece traces his wit, irreverent takes on Orpheus and Linus, views on human progress versus beasts, and his stance against zealots, praising his light loving, clear sighted eighteenth century mind.
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Moliere
Socrates
Aristotle
Orpheus
Linus
Mark ‘Fain
Mark
Lord Tennyson
Ireland
William Wilberforen
Clapham Saints
Adam
Scott
Edinburgh
Twilight of the Gods
Andrew Lang
Harper's Magasine
Silver wagon road worth two hundred a ton in Colorado
A Rochester man cites a Colorado Horseshoe Mine project that macadamized a three mile road with mine rock and found the roadbed to contain silver worth about 200 dollars per ton. He argues the road is a solid railroad substitute and should be built. Also includes brief 19th century miscellany and an ad segment.
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Colorado
W. L. Billings
Rochester
Horseshoe
Swordfish Blade Crashes Through Themis Hull At Sea
A Boston schooner Themis commanded by Captain N E Kendrick sailed from Mobile August 4 with lumber for Tampico. A swordfish blade pierced the hull through copper sheathing and timbers, leaving an eighteen inch to nearly two foot path of damage. The crew pumped water, found the blade, and the vessel limped to Agralachiogla then Ship Island for quarantine. The fragment remains lodged in the hull as repairs are planned.
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Themis
Boston
N. E. Kendrick
Island Harbor
Mobile
Tampico
Kendrick
Agralachiogla
Ship Island
Thata-Democrat
Not a Beggar. Detroit Confidence Trick Gone Wrong
A smooth talking stranger in Detroit offers to raise three dollars legitimately by betting his overcoat against cash that a chain link cannot be separated. He demonstrates by cutting a link with a chisel, winning the stake, then warns he will kick in 30 seconds as the crowd disperses.
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Joan
Detroit
Detroit Free Press
Springfield Armory output and wage changes reported
The Springfield Armory expects to turn out more rifles this year than ever, averaging 140 daily. Last year’s output was 35,000 with 32,000 the year before. Funding is about $400,000 annually, and employment rises to 458 workers from 415. Since March 1, eight hour shifts, wage readjustments, and a tariff-aligned pay change aim to maintain efficiency without cost increases.
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Springfield Republican
Cure All Remedies Promoted for Sores and Skin Ailments
Advert says CuTiecra REMEDIES cured tetter burns cuts and chronic skin complaints after eighteen months use. Testimonials from Myrtle Mississippi and M Gaskill Virginia Thayer County Pa claim cures for scrofulous sores itchy scaly pimply hereditary contagious eruptions and hair loss. Mentions internal Resolvent and external Cure items from Potter Drug & Chemical Co Boston.
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Myrtle
Miss. KS. Hortos
M. Gaskill
Vebron
Thayer Co
P- Potter Drug & Chemical Co
Boston
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