Poisoned weapons and their lasting deadly properties
The article surveys ancient and tribal poison use on weapons from curare and upas to snake venoms and microbial poisons. It notes vegetable alkaloids keep their toxicity indefinitely, while animal and microbial poisons lose potency within weeks due to air exposure and mold. It also recounts a London Stock Exchange betting game about enduring ice pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Indo- China
Borneo
Moluccas
Sudan
South Africa
Hottentots
Equatorial Africa
New Caledonia
Hebrides
Solomon Group
France
Equatorial America
N’dris
Ubanghi
Nicolater
Senator Refutes Allegation Of Vote For Sale
A senator angrily denies a charge that his vote was for sale, asserting that even when influence is sought it is never for sale and suggesting the accuser address the claim directly. The exchange highlights political tensions and reputational risk in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Sorghum
Washington
Burrell property to rent after November 1st
Large commodious house in good repair with a large barn will be for rent after November 1. For terms inquire of J. W. Doxser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrell
Plymouth Rock chicks for sale cheap today
Mr s seeks quick sale of Plymouth Rock chicks. Contact Mrs N Parnorr for immediate purchase.
One Day Offer for Daily Capital Des Moines 1900
The publisher offers the Daily Capital Des Moines for $200 a year for December 28 1899 only. Send a check that day to receive the 1900 edition and participate in a year of political coverage. The promotion marks Town’s 53rd anniversary and seeks to expand readership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily
Capital
Des Moines
Associated Press
Lafe Young
Reduced Holiday Rates by Nickel Plate Road Travel
The Nickel Plate Road offers tickets on December 28 24 25 80 1899 and January 1 1900 at one and a third fare for round trips within Central Passenger Association territory. Tickets valid for return through January 2 1900. Address General Agent 111 Adams St Chicago for details. Depot Van Buren St and Pacific Ave and the Elevated Loop. 2265
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate Road
Central Passenger Association
Adams St
Chicago
van Buren St
Pacific Ave
Excellent Linn county farms for sale near markets
Linn county farms advertised for sale with prices from 42 to 50 dollars per acre. Properties noted as convenient to markets. Contact HW M. Troy in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
HW. M. Troy
Cedar Rapids
Three Puerto Rico Tours From Chicago Start Dates
Three guided tours of Puerto Rico depart Chicago on January 11 February 15 and March 38 with Pullman sleeping and dining cars. The trips include rail car ferry and ship passages on the Esplendid Ponce and San Juan under Walter Boyd Townsend and American Tourist Association. Tickets cover all expenses and arrangements are via Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Ry agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puerto
Rico
Chicago
New York
Ponce
San Juan
Walter Boyd Townsend
American Tourist Association
Beau Campbell
Marquette Building
Milwaukee & St. Paul
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Express
Boands
Ladies’ Scissors
London
Guy Kickalls
The
Lion’s Bride
Gabriel Max
Chamisso
Fruit Picture
Naval
Razor
Lion Coffee
Woolson Spige CO
Toledo
Ohio
Monticello State Bank
National Bank
U.S
Parwell
F. M. Hicks
WH. M. Carpenter
S. S. Farwell
Frank M. Sicks
E. Sakes
John Schweitzer
Win
WH. Proctor
G. Fenty
George
Willian Stulbler
Q. UH. Soetjo
M. Carpenter
Lowell State Bank
Grange L. Lovenn
R.C. Stinton
George L Lovell
R. G. Stirton
J. 8. Hall
J. W. Coxsee
Herman Sandhouse
Nicholas Holst
Monticello
John Gibson
Eagle Brug
A. Kempe
Deutsche Apothelke
Tollet
New Orleans
Memphis
South
Illinois Central
Finots Central
St. Louis
New Orton
Chivago
Mies
TPP
Memphis Spa
Southern Faust
Confone
Chicawa
Mid
Tsa
ST. Lou
Nasheville
Foshville
Martin
Jacksonville
Fla
A. H. Hanson
Gen
Hiengo
D.C. Prader
Lwading
Walt Papir
FYC
D. E. Pond
North America
Statford, North British and Mercantile
Pennsylvania
A. I. C. Coffee
Hicks & Eilers
Monticello, Iowa
H.C. Bohlken
Hicks & Killen
Co. W. Brown
J. W. Doxser
N. Parnorr
T. W. Lee
Montgomery
Ala
Swift
Swift Specific Company
Atlanta
York City
Street, NI
Europe
Chicago Record
Puerto, Rico
Cha
J. KE. Bateman
W. First St
Monticello, Lowa
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