Unsavory Voyage of Exotic Animals to Louisville
A Philadelphia to Louisville shipment arrived with two elephants a llama a camel a hippopotamus a warthog and assorted birds for an American menagerie. The elephants balked at boarding the cars the male leading smoothly then the female refusing until a board was used. The hippo and warthog showed forceful resistance but were penned and loaded with care as the animals were moved to Louisville Ky.
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Philadelphia
Europe
Terra Firma
Lawa
Louisville
Baths of Caracalla Described by Boston Traveler in Rome
The article details a Boston Traveler correspondent’s walk through the ruins of the Baths of Caracalla near the Appian Way. He notes the oblong layout of 720 by 075 feet, a central square court with decorative features, the Viva Nova street frontage, a mosaic and marble interior, a large hall with a circular drum likely for music, and the vast circular vapor bath with a central cold-water pool.
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Boston
Rome
Appian Way
Caracalla
Coliseum
Atucco
Conscripts Parade to Wine Shops in Jersey Style Lottery
A Newark Advertiser correspondent notes conscripts marching from wine shop to wine shop carrying colored papers with lottery numbers. They drink for courage and are led by an old soldier while singing patriotic airs. Police tolerate the revelry, hoping to foster military spirit amid France’s large force and the idea of war yet to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
France
Mes
Pulse Rates Across Life Indicate Health Status
The article explains normal pulse ranges for different ages from infant to elderly and warns that a sustained rate above 70 beats per minute signals illness such as fever or inflammation. It notes 140 for infants, about 80 for a seven year old, and about 70 for adults, with death possible if very high for long periods.
Attractive Dye Renovates Faced Garments in Vermont Firm
A Peaitive Pleasure. The facility with which Seamon's Dy sre used makes it a positive pleasure to renovate old faced and discolored garments. They are a pie nt by Wells Richardson Arlington Vt and give charming effects to all kinds of goods.
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Seamon
Wells, Richardson &i
Arlington, Vt
The Squirrel Pest In California Wheat Lands
A San Francisco Bulletin article describes California ground squirrels as persistent pests on farms. It notes their foraging, burrowing, and raids on crops, urging farmers to maintain constant control using varied poisons and methods across seasons.
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California
Raacal
Sita
United Actin
San Francisco Bulletin
Quarrel on Fort Street Ends With Double Chin Remark
Two men drunk on Fort Street East argued and a policeman jailed the louder one. The second man later asked if a man with a double chin had been locked up, claiming he was also involved. The officer refused, and the second man volunteered to be jailed too.
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Iquor
Fort Street
A Trace With Felly
A sufferer with kidney disease and liver trouble plus constipation and piles seeks relief after seeing physicians without help and tries Kidney-Wort as a remedy following a trace with felly.
Contrasting Zealots Echo in Aims and Odd Fables
The piece riffs on born differences guiding mission with pious fervor. It uses a parable of an Irishman’s frog that alternates stance with each action, illustrating stubborn habits and ironic twists in behavior.
Shotgun Owner Pushes Cesarean Backed by Rewa Papers
The owner living in a lean household with two dogs and a starving wife advocates cesarean delivery, claiming broader support across Rewa papers and local voices.
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Cesarian
Rewa
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Redman Avenue
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Illinois
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Inman Hine
Steamshioe
Neverences Witehell & Lynde
Rock Jeland
Ill
Piret Nations Bank
Davenport
Jows Firet National Bank
Chicago
Hi F
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Milwaukee
Wire Patioun Bank of Commerce
New York
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Penn Allen, Copp & Nisbet
Bankers
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Iowa
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Fourth and
Iowa Sts
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Sampa
St. Circles Street
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Coulter & CO
Carcano
Int
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Crapes
Beard
Shoot'ng
Uogarth Moore & Brooks & Loun
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Ayo, Ill
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Hinton Place
I. Cassel
Practical Tinner
Stock Island
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Deel
Moline Manufactueers
Moline Wagon Company
Moline, Illinois
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Wagon and
Hagan
Man
Renchero
Mustang Pyar
Pacitaey Plains
Keator & Son
Moline
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Om Bilert
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Broadway
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