Gila Monster Bite Described With Dramatic Dinosaur Tone
A Boston Transcript excerpt recounts the Elbe river dikes built by hand with squared stones and fringe willows, then shifts to a cautionary note on the Gila monster bite. Dr. Snow from Kansas University discusses the lizard’s turning bite and venom delivery with an unusual bucket-and-coverage method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaene
America
Marghinery
Elbe
Aliovo
Willowa
Boston Transcript
Jay
Snow
Kan
Soma
Buadelily
Fashion notes on black net dresses and fur toques
The article details 19th century fashion trends with black net gowns trimmed in ribbon braid and spangles, fur toques with velvet drapes, and gilt bead edges. It notes styles like a low V or square neck, beaded edges, and seasonal fur offerings from New York shops, with emphasis on lasting wear and updated headgear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thome
C C Shayne & Co
Mary Garden Barettes
Lucy Cater
Oil and gas reports from Indiana fields questioned
The article argues against new oil discoveries before drilling. It notes that surface indications are unreliable, gas and oil occur commercially only deep in the southeast state, and many bubbles arise from marsh gas. It also discusses surface films from minor oil seepage and lists December well outputs and deliveries by region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Ohio
Tifols
Ilinolg
Crawford
Clark
sLawrence
Coles
Tiny works of art and strange painting limits
The article surveys art on unlikely surfaces and extreme sizes, noting grain of corn miniatures by Q& Flemish artists and a giant Mississippi panorama by John Banvard. It quotes anecdotal feats and famous works, touching on Mas appearances and misquoted scenes from artists in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q& Flemish
Mississippi River
John Banvard
Watertown, & D
Father of Waters
Afurillo
Anthony of Padua
Rosa
Arbet
John’s Woodelique
London
J. B. Hodgeon
Avere
Atuaio
Palatine
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Bar &i
Pinteat Ee
Alkerson
Bath
Tallentyre
Cornhill
Montesquieu
Walpole
Voltaire
Tronchin
Cheyne
Drei
Garth
Brown
Sabes
Tonia
el Peor
Bedford
S&h Young
Ghana
The
McCall Company
New York
McCall Agency
St Asioeer
A . Gamble
BIG Red Lumber Yard
Shipe’s Hardware
Popular Music
Stygkoa Fine
Ha’ Prive
Keifer’s Drug Store
the Herald
Roca
Traive
the Ross Art Studio
N. W. Cor. Square
Copvriants &c
Ieriets
Scientific American
Arun & Fine
Felay
Ionn
Yee
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