Sir Joseph Lister and the rise of antiseptic surgery
A 19th century summary credits Sir Joseph Lister with transforming surgery through antiseptic methods inspired by Pasteur. It notes drastic infection reductions at Munich Hospital, general acceptance in Europe and Britain, and cites dramatic drops in mortality and the ability to operate on viscera. The piece also mentions Spokane settlers and Michigan farmers considering emigration to Siberia and Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Lister
Pasteur
Great General Hospital
Munich
Stitgeods
England
Savanta
Spokane
Siberia
Berrien County
Michigan
Texas
Woman's Power and Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Claims
An advertisement extols the superiority of women and argues men are at a disadvantage. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash as remedies for menstrual and reproductive ailments, citing a Philadelphia user who reports relief after five bottles and three sachets and endorsing the products for other women.
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Lydith
Pinkham
Lydia EK
Thad Dallii
Lampwell
Broad
Philadelphia
Quirky Bits and Snatches from Polite Society
A collage of humorous vignettes and sassy exchanges from various papers. Jokes about parenting books, insania vs eccentricity, and idle remarks mix with sharp asides on politics and manners. Names like Aunt Lucie and Hicks surface amid light satire and urban gossip.
Animals Humbugs and Deceptive Habits Across Species
A historical note discusses animals displaying deception in captivity and the wild. It mentions horses feigning illness to avoid exercises in military stables, a chimpanzee feigning coughing for treats after illness, and the cuckoo laying eggs in another’s nest to ensure care for its young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayve
Naturalist describes stealthy theft by a big monkey
A naturalist notes that monkeys act secretively to steal. They show signs of guilt if detected, taking precautions to avoid discovery. Some exhibit regret and repentance, hesitating before and after theft. One tale recalls a monkey feigning sleep to deceive its keeper.
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Avery Tyne
The Life Cycle of a Billiard Ball
A Philadelphia Record excerpt notes how ivory billiard balls wear out in a year or two. Old balls crack or deform, are recut and resold as pool balls, then chipped ivory becomes buttons bell pushes baton tips and many other small items. Ivory workers eagerly buy seasoned material, making worn balls highly saleable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestnut Street
Ivor
Philadelphia Record
Kemp's Balsam Promises Quick Cough Relief
An early 20th century ad touts Kemp's Balsam as a cure for coughing and consumption with a free sample offer. It claims bottles come in 25 and 50 cent sizes and urges readers to visit a local retailer. The nearby Bannigan rubber works in Quiniville BR has begun operations, employing about 750 workers.
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Dee Deuigerouk
Salvers Seed Co Catalogue Promises High Yields
The editor challenges 1867 Totator seeds per acre while praising Salver Seed Co catalogue from La Crosse Wisconsin. It notes Michigan State Agricultural Society may lack funds to renew about 20000 in notes, risking the state fair next fall if settlement with Lansing creditors fails.
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Acre
John A
la Crosse
Wis
Michigan State Agricultural Society
Lansing
Hall's Valiant Cure Advertises Catarch Remedy
An old advertisement touts Catarch as a cure for catarrh, claiming a “safe” remedy with claims of purity and testimonials. It lists Cheney & Co as proprietors and promotes Holby Fooly Pills as the best option, urging readers to try the product.
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Yhara
Cheney
Holby
Hall
Railroad passenger earnings fall in Michigan for October
Reports to Commissioner Bill ings show Michigan October railroad passenger earnings were the smallest in fifteen years. The administrative board of Ann Anchor university refused permission for the musical clubs to make their annual tours in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Michigan
Ann Anchor University
Fines and travel routes amid New Orleans transit note
Fragmentary OCR mentions fines on travel routes and various terms and names. Key entities include New Orleans, routes, and schedules. Exact details are unclear, but the item hints at transit penalties and route observations related to a Cineime Queen context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ucrvserat
Santhpon Kaiteny
New Orleans
Potatoes Left In Ground Amid Low Michigan Prices
Southwest Michigan farmers estimate about one eighth of the potato crop remains unharvested due to persisting low prices. The figure reflects widespread harvest delays as growers brace for potential market shifts.
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Michigan
Queen and Creece Run Shortest Miles to New Orleans
Queen and Creece navigate a rapid route to New Orleans covering a terse three mile path. Cine vith reports the journey with emphasis on speed and minimal detours.
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Queen
Creece
New Orleans
Tawksenville
Cinevith
Washington letters fetch two thousand three hundred fifty dollars in London
Thirteen letters by George Washington sold in London for 2350 dollars. A health cure advertisement for Lane's Family Medicine claims daily bowel movement and gentle liver kidney action. Sheriff in Wayne County Michigan plans deputies' uniforms.
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George Washington
London
Calendar of the Fleavon Issued by Railway?
The Most Unique Calendar of the fleavon a Flag just been issued by the Lake Shore and Michlsae Southern Raiway. Cong. can be secured by sending nix cents in AtAmpN [0 cover [Nstage to A. J. Smith, G.P. 4., Cleveland.
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Lake Shore
Michlsae
Raiway
A. J. Smith
G.P
Cleveland
Hood's Sarsaparilla touted as cure all says Chicago testimonial
A Chicago reader testifies to Hood's Sarsaparilla freeing a wife from extensive sores and systemic illness after doctors failed. The letter claims the medicine purifies blood, removes impurities, and treats the root cause, with gradual improvement after two bottles and lifelong reliance thereafter.
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Hood
Creedon Finishes Williams In Four Rounds
At the Myer’s Athletic Club Dan Creedon of Australia defeated Tom Williams of Salt Lake City in four rounds. Creedon sought the idle-weight championship and a $15 000 purse at Johannesburg, South Africa. Also noted are Indiana and Kansas political updates, consumer ads, and stray notices from the era.
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Albany
Jan
Myer’s Athletic Club
Lastight
Dan Creedon
Australia
Tom Williams
Salt Lake City
Creedon
Williams
Johannesburg
South Africa
Quack Cures and scattered notices amid damaged column
Fragmented OCR shows medical tonics like Foxtetter's Stonive Bitters marketed for various ailments and a voucher reward notice for train robbers. Also mentions political names, a senate succession, travel notes from Cincinnati to New Orleans, and an ex-queen leaving Niagara Falls for Boston.
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Sir Lister
Lucie
Dolly
Bovanse
New York
Frankie
Fiegesde Blachter
Harper's Bazar
Nannatte
Cydille
Bradstreet’s
Ros Ralition
Peachwood Pate
Detroit Tribune
Ming
Roxbury Gazette
Perry Patattic
Gerame
Waysom Watson
Andrew Jackson
Philadelphian
Abraham Linco
Somerville
Jouranl
Indiannapolis Journal
Ireland
Tommy
Willie
Annile Willie
Phyadelphia
Detroit Free Press
Sweetness and Light
Ayer
J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Maes
Atr
Bannigan Rubber Works
Qineyville
BR. 1
Florida
Jacksonville
Lane
Acta
Chipmen
Wayne County
Les
Jase
Hood's Wa
Lonieve
Superior Agrodreme
James H. O'Neil
Halsted Street
Clica
Windlove
James A. Mount
Samuel Shaggard
Indiana
Atrot
John W. Leedy
Kansas
Coxzy
St. Louis
Ohio
Strick
North Dakota
W. A. Bentley
United States
Rueatertt
Hugaul
Maerschaithy
Ibs
Saiki
Lina Ternin
Migra
Wuccos Geolrenea
Pitulond
Polkonuuk
Sore Artooel
Iles Cy Cen
Stowell
Morris
Washington
Rei
WIS. Pua. Union
Achand
Amir Cane
Foxtetter
Jami Leediing
Horus C. Phitt
Hit
New Orleans Queen and Crescent House
Cincinnati
Huron
South Dakota
Piso
Bill AO
L. Bakut
Regent
Philadelhia
Queen Villuokaland
Niagara Falls
Boston
Tepati
Otter
Nyelpy
SSB
UNSR
RTE
Northwestern le College
Sonny
Gutler
CIFEC
Fyan W. HL Smith
St. Jacobs Oil
Sapolio
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