Fruit Bearing Vessels and Curious Firehorse Training
A veteran captain recalls fruit laden voyages where crews suffer seasick after heavy citrus loads, and a crewman devours nearly a hundred bananas plus oranges in two days before falling ill. He also notes sharks avoid fruiter ships while dolphins surround others. The article then describes No. 7 fire company horses trained to race to the engine in six seconds after an alarm, with expert timing and remarks from Assistant Foreman Joseph Shaw and Foreman Ernest Drevet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grean Banda
Thia
Banat
Havana
Sauccor
St. Thomas
Fruiter
Joseph Shaw
Shaw
No. 7
Ernest Drevet
William Cahill
Horne
John Banks
V. Y. Sun
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Quick Lung Relief
An advertisement claims Dr King’s New Discovery cures severe coughs colds asthma bronchitis hay fever consumption and other lung diseases. It offers a free trial bottle at Richards Lohrbeck’s drug store and a regular bottle for one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Richards & Lohrbeck
Street Scenes and Deaths in Old Rome by the Pincian Hill
The writer, entering Rome by rail, reflects on the Baths of Diocletian, Trajan's Forum, the Trevi Fountain, and the Tiber. He notes vivid street life, priests in varied colors, flamboyant soldiers, and reedits the somber dress trend, contrasting Roman splendor with northern restraint. A funeral procession moves past as bells toll, while the Pincian Hill views merge domes and modern ruins into a poignant cityscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Diorcletian
Trajan's Forum
Trevi
Tiber
Pincian
St. Peter’s
Geud Company
Pulmonary Congestion and Its Lethal Suddenness
A Youth's Companion excerpt explains how lung congestion arises from expanded tiny vessels, reddening the lungs and obstructing air flow. It warns even mild chills can trigger fatal turns, while noting variation in individual susceptibility and potential long term damage from severe cases.
Fishermen's Ferils On a Gale of 1862 Sea Vessels
A young fisherman aboard a vessel escaping the Feb 24 1862 gale recalls the brutal voyage to the Banks. He endures seasick fear as the crew fights towering waves and near collisions while old Ben keeps watch with a hatchet ready. After days at sea they return to shore to mourn fifteen lost ships and many lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gien
Gegregos
Old Ben
Ben
Akawa
Johin
Spision Perfected Butter Color Advertises Quality
Farmers who sell white butter are urged to improve color and quality to compete. Brson & Co. promotes a perfected butter product marketed by druggists and merchants. The note stresses that even with best color and quality, profits may not justify production changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brson & Co
Cranmerias
What Animals May Be Taught to Do
A study of animal training shows diverse species learning complex tasks. Pigs can be taught obedience and basic functions, while dogs, chimps, and baboons perform actions like using utensils, feeding, threading needles, and even driving teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bisset
Poth
Ourang
Zee
London Zoological Gardens
Chacma
Ohanaes
Eeeses
Griak
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Actes
Eissapdion & Co. Dronstotsis
Borllocton, Ve
Ronchit
Claus Pason
AU Reace & Martin
Madison Street
Chicago
Ckheadach
Carter
Oraent
Garter Medicine CO
Erie
Dr. Marshall
Dental
Perry Street
Davenport
Worler
Job
Moline Manufacturers
Dimock, Gould & CO
Moline
Illinois
Moline Iron Works
DuFour & Co
J. S. Keator & Son
Casatioas Sil
Oloron
Atkinson
Victor Standard
Rt T “Uu
Moline ® Scale Company
Origwal Amd
CEMYU
Nichols Shepard & CO
Dutile Creek
T Roy
Bichols, Shepard & CO
Gatto Crack
J. A. Sherman
J A.sherman
Broadway
Cor. Murray St
New York
J. A.sherman
Sherman
Hoegard
Fishermex
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