Motherly Tenderness And a Chicken Named Dickey
A child recounts a homemade fable of a mother’s care and a pet chicken named Dickey. The tale moves from a playful school day memory to Dickey’s rescue, medical care, and gentle mischief, ending with a family sorrow when she dies, leaving gratitude for the happiness she brought.
The Red Haired Muse Seeks a Model in public view
A famed New York painter pursues a red haired girl for a study. He chases her along a downtown street, a bystander policeman halting the pursuit as the girl pleads innocence. The incident ends with the artist shocked by her refusal to model for him.
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The Secret of Happiness Fragment
A fragment from a publication discusses happiness as arising when one acts with joy and control of the mind. It hints at a guided mindset and contrasts thoughts that lead to contentment with those that do not. The text appears as a clipped excerpt.
The Pulvonous Tick Threat to Australian Animals
The passage warns about a tick in Australia that drains blood from animals it attaches to. It is believed a poisonous secretion from the tick may enter the host. Two or three ticks can kill a horse within a week or ten days. dogs pulled loose from ticks may die, while others recover after removal.
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Mosquitoes and Duels in 1800s Italy Observation
An 1880s note discusses 100 species of mosquitoes in temperate regions and asks whether their existence benefits mankind. It cites Dr. Foote's Health Monthly on vaccination and a prediction of mosquito decline. It mentions Italian duel statistics, noting most duels in summer and fewest in Venice, with many sword or pistol engagements and related social causes.
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Leprosy concerns prompt San Francisco health board
The San Francisco board of health debates leprosy combat strategies and lazaretto options. A committee will study causes contagion and the impact on white residents, seeking effective removal methods amid rising cases.
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Trans-Continental Route and Oddities in 19th Century Travel
An array of rail lines promises new trans continental routes with Chicago departures, and service to St Paul Minneapolis Fargo Helena Spokane Tacoma Portland and California. Amid travel ads are oddities on naval artillery a worm destroyer anecdote toll disputes and a mix of local curiosities and product pitches from the era.
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