Plant growth curiosities and desert cactus roots
An article notes curiosity about a round desert cactus that rolls across California sands for months, then roots and sprouts after rains. It describes rapid growth from the parent, shallow spreading roots, and extensive underground foraging for moisture. A separate ad mentions protection for painted surfaces and a free white lead test kit from the National Lead Company in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Desert
Desert
California
Plateur
Woodbridge Blilg
New York City
The Sign of Power and Witty Fragments Recounted
A Louisville Courier-Journal excerpt blends wry humor on classical sculpture with reflections on power and calm dominance. It features a quip about Melos and a meditation on strength, calm restraint, and steady action versus impulsive effort. It closes with a promotional line for Lewis' Cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swami Vivekannanda
Fearful Catastrophe If Mile High Edifice Is Built
A historical analysis warns that a mile high building in New York would exceed the earth's weight bearing capacity. Experts claim foundations and rock strata could shift or fail, risking collapse. wind pressure, tonnage, and material limits are cited as insurmountable barriers.
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New York
Streia
Earth
York
Gotha Eitv
Tiabbest
Hyndinis
Gil
Thein
Ture
Gham
Weald Sebaly
Esti
New York Board of Aldermen
Toner van
Nun Oer
Ten Years of Backache Relief Claims by Mrs Dunn
Mrs Thos Dunn of 153 Vine St Columbus Ohio reports ten years of backache with exhaustion numbness headaches and dizziness. She credits Dean's Kidney Pills with quick relief and a permanent cure after use. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Thos. Dunn
Vine St
Columbus
Ohio
Beckache
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Bathing an Indian Idol in a Major Festival
Thousands of pilgrims from outlying villages of the Hoorhly district gather at Jagennath temples for a bathing ceremony. The event centers on viewing the god’s image while a bird on the temple banner signals the start. After the bath the bird disappears, a belief tied to a Purī pilgrimage omen.
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Hoorhly
Jagennath
Calcutta
Puri
Eyesight in danger from terrible eczema
A Minnesota mother recounts her two month old daughter's extreme eczema from face to head, scratching until blood. After doctors failed, she used Cuticura remedies, claiming the baby healed in two months and has remained clear since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Budke
LeSueur
Minn
Parade Muster Delayed For Family Cannon Demand
A military captain defers a parade inspection at ten o clock due to a promise to his wife to let her use the cannon for a churn today. The colonel agrees to postpone until tomorrow, highlighting a humorous clash between duty and domestic plans.
One Hundred Trial Reward for Catarrh Cure Claim
A Toledo firm advertises a one hundred dollar reward for a catarrh cure that cannot be cured by Frais Pewee eee. The notice cites J Cheney as trustworthy and offers free testimonials and free samples. Also promotes Hal's utarrs Cure and Matt's Fairy Pills for blood and mucous issues.
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Frais Pewee Eee
Cheney &O
Toledo
J. Cheney
Cra
Wartomsag
Bixsaas & Manwis
Wholessie Drugetists
Talalto
Hal
Utarrs
Teatuoanivgis
Matt
Edinburgh sale nets Crusoe relic tied to Selkirk
Halis Bo White of Philadelphia bought the firelock once used by Alexander Selkirk the model for Robinson Crusoe. The firearm, with a documented pedigree, had long been in Selkirk relatives possession in Fife Scotland. The hammer price was 160 dollars.
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Crusoe
Halis Bo White
Philadelphia
Alexander Selkirk
Defoe
Robinson Crusoe
Juan Fernandez
Edinburgh
Selkirk
Fifeshire
Scotland
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Ine
Venus of Milo
Melos
Louisville Courter-Journal
Lewis
Bpeovia
Lydia FE. Pinkeham
A. Williams
Gardiner
Maine
Lydia KE. Pinkham
Alvina Sperling
Claybourne Ave
Chicago
Lydia L. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Daniel P. Wiles
Chicago Building Commission
I'R
ESK
Rorem
Miss Pepprey
Bern
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