Strange Contrast in Mexico Two Sections and Serfdom Effects
A column discusses Mexico’s stark regional contrasts between hot and upland areas. It links land, climate, and history of serfdom to differing social traits and ambitions, noting the peon’s unusual industry in colder regions and social stagnation among upland lower classes. It cites long-standing land inheritance, local governance, and cultural life in hot communities.
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Mexico
Mplpds
Uplands
Tiain
Ugtlands
Customs of Norway Reveals Flower Pride and Festive Life
The article notes Norwegians’ strong love of flowers, placing blooms on windowsills as art. It also describes relaxed Sunday customs, Saturday night beginnings, and village dancing. Weddings involve long boats, color, and heirloom silver spoons passed as keepsakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Joe Wee
Chinchilla Habitat and Fur Trade Details
The chinchilla, a small animal related to the squirrel, lives only in the Andes of Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru and northern Chile above 9 000 to 10 000 feet. Indigenous people trap it for its fine fur. Skins are salted, packed in small parcels, and shipped to towns for export.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolivia
Ecuador
Peru
Chile
Exercise as Habit for Health and Vigor
The article urges making exercise a daily habit to improve health and appearance. It compares blood flow, lungs, and overall vitality with regular breathing and movement. It cites athletes as examples of peak health and urges readers to imitate their discipline for stronger bodies.
Scraps of Science Sparks Health and Industry Curiosities
A van in Manchester unveils an electric pickpocket alarm. Muller demonstrates microbes in a gun barrel can infect a bullet wound. Phosphorus is produced by an electric furnace method. Sugar glucose and chalk may store solar energy for night illumination. Thorium may yield multiple new elements. Kraemer studies corn popping linking endosperm structure to expansion based on water and air.
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Manchester
England
Muller
Berzellus
Kraemer
Philadelphia
Forster Trials Dependent Dogs On Mineralpoor Food
Minerain name Lise. The base of nutrition in no living Delugs is oxygen, water, gasts, carbon and nitrogen. Forster tried to feed dogs on organic substances deprived of nearly all their mineral matter. Death from starvation occurred sooner than if the dogs had been completely with out food. M. Herrero says in Reyne Scientifique, Paris, "Living beings are but aggregations of mineral substances and biology is but a chapter in min eralogy."
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Forster
M. Herrero
Reyne Scientifique
Paris
Earliest Surgeons and Ancient Tools
The article traces surgery’s roots from neolithic trepanation to ancient practitioners in Hindostan Egypt Greece and Rome. It highlights Susruta with over a hundred instruments underpinned by early amputation lithotomy fistula and reconstructive procedures. Hippocrates and Ebers era findings show Egyptian surgery and shared methods across civilizations.
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Spartacus
Smarticus
Baltimore
Susruta
Christ
Ilippocratesa
Ebers
Egypt
Clement of Alexandria
The Jeg Mechanism Lets Roosting Birds Sleep On Limbs
The article explains that roosting birds possess a tendon in the Jeg that tightens when the leg bends, causing the claws to grip the limb firmly in a death-like hold. It notes the clever design keeps birds from falling off while asleep and offers a skin demonstration with a wrist.
Why do herrings have so many cures in books
A youngster questions an elder about why herrings are said to have many cures each year. The elder asks who claims this, noting a book’s claim about countless herrings being cured yearly.
Silence In Golden Speech and Silence in Politics
A witty exchange contrasts a beginner and an old hand on political success. The beginner insists speaking well leads to success, while the veteran argues mastery lies in knowing when not to speak.
When a woman gives way to rage she begs her own pardon
A reflective line notes that female anger leads to self-reproach and tears, portraying remorse as a personal consequence rather than external judgment. The statement frames rage as internal conflict tied to feminine emotion and repentance.
The Code in Ancient Times Duel of Queen Anne Era
A historical note recounts duels in Queen Anne’s reign led by Lord Mohbun, including the murder of Mountford the actor and the famous clash with the Duke of Hamilton in Wyde Park. It describes Mohbun’s fatal wounds and the accused breach of honorable fencing rules.
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Queen Anne
Anne
Charles II
Lord Mohbun
London
Mountford
Mohbun
Mayon and Taal the Philippines’ famed volcanoes
The Bulletin of the American Geographical Society notes Mayon as the most famous Philippine volcano at 8,970 feet with long eruption records since 1768, including deadly blasts in 1814 1895 and 1897. Taal follows, an island volcano in Bombon lake with a 220 square mile base, persistently ejecting dust and vapor and producing earthquakes.
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Mayon
Lake of
Bombon
Taal
Bulletin of American Geographical Society
Fixed Income Joke From Georgia Courtroom Anecdote
A lawyer recalls defending Ben Sutton in Georgia where a wife demanded work and money. On asking about a fixed income, Ben replies in deadpan fashion that his income is flour and firewood from daily actions, prompting laughter and a lesson on expectations.
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Georgia
New York Telegram
Culver
Ben Sutton
Ben
Amanda
Yessar
Love as Mainspring of Industry Cited by Abbott
The Atlantic quote argues love for home and family drives industry more than self interest. Rev. Lyman Abbott recalls Erskine’s reply to a hostile court and cites children tugging at a father’s robe as his motive to earn bread.
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Erskine
Iere
Lyman Abbott
Atlantic
Origin of a Famous Saying
Euclid taught geometry at Alexandria and, when asked by Ptolemy Soter for a quicker path to learning, replied there is no royal road to learning. The king’s challenge and the philosopher king’s response have echoed for 2,200 years.
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Euclid
Alexandria
Egypt
Ptolemy Soter
Apology Statement From Noted Statesman Reconsidered
In a calmer moment the celebrated statesman offers a sorrowful apology for earlier remarks. He acknowledges the heated debate and the harm caused by his charge, expressing regret and a desire to move forward with civility and truth.
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Speaker
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promoted for Stomach Catarrh Relief
An advertisement argues that indigestion causes stomach catarrh and claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure relieves mucous membrane inflammation and stomach troubles. It promises digestion relief, fresh breath, and fewer symptoms, with bottles priced at 1.00 and 0.50 for trial size, sold by Morse & Co. in May's Landing, New Jersey.
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Dewitt & Co
Chicago
Morse & Co
May’s Landing
N. J
David Kennedy
Aaron Coons
D.D
At. &. Church
Rhinecliff
N.Y
David Kennedy Corporation
N. Y
Guarantee Trust Co Advertsing Note North Jersey
Our facilities handle banking business with utmost courtesy. Three percent interest on special and time accounts. Demand accounts invited. Capital is $750,000 and deposits $1,600,000. Guarantee Trust Co Bartlett Building North Carolina and Atlantic Avenues Atlantic City N J.
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Uarlton Godfrey
Aodfrey & Godfrey
Ita
Barnleit
North Carolina
Atlannec Avenues
Atlantic City
N. J
Bartlet
North Carolina and
Alantic Avenues
Atlantic Safe Deposit and. Trust
N. E
Atlantic and
New York Aves
Braun Beer Promotes Health and Stamina for Working Men
An advertisement extols Braun Beer as a tonic food and drink that nourishes the body and nerves. It emphasizes pure old fashioned beer made from malt hops yeast and water, bottled and sterilized, shipped at 2.25 per case with a $1 refundable deposit upon return.
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Braun
Braun Beer
Special Parlor and Bedroom Furnishings Sale
Advertisement notes a limited offer on parlor and bedroom suits feathers ledsprines and quilts. A 5 piece combination parlor suit originally 30.20 reduced to 24.00 and another 5 piece set originally 25.00 reduced to 19.00.
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William Evans
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Philippine Volcanoes
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Ainboles Semeler
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David Seeiteays
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Virginia Avenue
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Jan Stenographer
Hous 2
Law Yuiliing
New Jersey
A. Jovegedis
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Philadelsia
Ten Sintos
Veaniss A. Boaake
Hooms Union National Bank
Atlailigc City
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New Harbor City
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Rone H.darnell
Sims & Darnell
Heams
N.J
Qamuel BE. Perry
United States
Atlantic City, N. J
Fompson & Cale
Rovume
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Robert H. Ingersoll
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Corner Abanrtic
South Carolina
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Egg
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Pleasantville
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Atlantic Avenue
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South Carolina Avenue
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Egg Harbor Hotel
Peter Goebbel
Bicyclista
Charles Kopp
Philadelphia Avenue
County Rees
Egg Harbor City
J, Tilton
North Georgia Avenue
Davin’ Kennedy
Chas. Englehardt
Biliaras
Arago St
Ean Warver City
Mendel
Ang Sale of
M. Mendel
Camden Safe Deposit & Trust Co
Federal Street, Camden
Ehprzes
Thierest
Alexander C. Wood
AMTY
Reeve
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Amuel H. Grey
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