Observations on growth rings and odds and ends of science
Notes show Thompson's view of rapid growth ring formation in certain trees and gardens. Oil baking ovens spread slowly despite efficiency. Brain size and structure discussed alongside petroleum advantages and seismograph detections. Domestic life scene closes with Arabella and family banter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ch. N. Thompson
Nigeria
Mr.Thompson
Tjaye
Ixerns
Mendeleef
W. von Bechteren
R. Weinberg
Cuvier
Gambetta
International Congress of Applied Chemistry
Beverton Redwood
Admiralty
Milne
Isle of Wight
Japan
San Francisco
Mexico
Belar
Laibach
Austria
Baluchistan
Belput
The Education of Arabella Draws Family Debate
Mrs Lyon imagines Arabella in a white gown for graduation while Edwin Lyon resists any chance of Arabella attending college. The dialogue shows a domestic clash over higher education and parental approval.
Stone Age Customs Apparent in Rural Roumania Today
Dr Emil Fischer notes in Umschau that remote Roumanian peasants retain cave dwelling life, ancient crops and tools, and funeral rites. Millet milling, primitive granaries, old plows, and a coliba repast persist with wild fruits and herbs. Rural doctors are viewed as wizards.
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Roumania
Emil Fischer
Bucharest
Umschau
Central Africa
Coliba
Europe
Rough Atlantic Crossing Quips From Shipboard Talk
A gentleman departing a steamer mused on rough passage and fate saying he hopes never to cross the Atlantic again. A friend quips about the journey being rough with four kings beating three. The exchange appears in the New York Sun.
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New York Sun
Before Election Out West in Frozen Dog
The Louisville Courier-Journal reports a light election mood with quip about a ticket likely to win, noting mild doubt framed as banter. A local observer remarks the race is nearly decided as phrases about victory and contest echo in the region.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
The Wrong Party and Humorous Quotations
A brief collection of witty lines lampooning marriage and social manners. Includes jokes about congratulating a husband and wife, modesty, and a Harvard Lampoon style jab at doctors and opinions.
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Bill
Old Poy
Harvard Lampoon
Traveling man's fast living blamed for breakdown
The Bronton Citizen notes a traveling man collapsed from overindulgence and loss of sleep, with doctors attributing his decline to years of dining-car meals and restless travel. The piece captures the era's cautionary tale about fast living and weary itinerancy.
The Black Hand Threat Targeting Boston Residents
Mrs Bart reports her husband received a letter threatening dreadful action unless a money sum is sent. Mrs Smart notes similar extortion claims tied to bills and finances in Boston Transcript reporting.
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Bart
Smart
Boston Transcript
Pettit's Eyesalve Promises Quick Relief for Eye Pain
The ad touts Pettit's Eyesalve for eye discomfort and dizziness. It urges readers to obtain the remedy from Howard Bros. druggists in Buffalo New York.
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Pettit
Howard Bros
Buffalo, N. Y
Ocean Rolls On Despite Poet’s Verse
A Chicago Tribune note jestingly credits the ocean with ceaseless motion since that fateful day. The piece then shifts to a health advert praising Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as the preferred remedy for teething children.
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Chicago Tribune
Mrs. Winslow
Tennyson’s Charge Lifted by Humorous Jingle in Chicago Tribune
The piece recalls Tennyson starting the Charge of the Light Brigade and noting it resembled a rough doggerel while he pressed on. The resulting jingle became a hit in the Chicago Tribune, reflecting playful reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennyson
Light Brigade
Finnegan
Chicago Tribune
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE TABLETS
Advertising line promises cure for cold in one day with E W Grove signature on each box and a refund offer if it fails. Includes a quoted interaction about a telephone operator and a Baltimore American citation.
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E.W. Grove
Quote contrasts Wright brothers with Fulton on boats
A Boston Herald quip notes Fulton’s old time stance would seek an injunction on all boats afloat, contrasting the Wright brothers with maritime travel in a humorous line. The remark underscores Fulton’s early influence on navigation and travel.
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Wright Brothers
Fulton
Boston Herald
Misfortune of Dullness and the Value of Imagination
The passage argues that dullness cripples happiness and that imagination connects life, art, and region. It claims imagination reveals the world as a fairy palace of miracles and that self-love enables loving others, concluding that self-discovery unlocks humanity.
Beachgoer Warned as Big Wave Threatens Drownings
A man on Atlantic City beach watches a fat bather play in the surf unaware of tides. An extra-large wave laps at his shoes as he yells to the passenger. The scene ends with concern for beach safety and bystanders reacting to the danger.
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Kanean
Atlantic City
Piles Cure Claim Promises Fast Results
An advertisement asserts PAZO OINTMENT cures itching blind bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or offers a money refund. The claim emphasizes a guaranteed outcome with a refund option.
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Bec
Fragmentary Church Notes On Preacher And Congregation
Snippet shows a church service scene with a girl praising a preacher and another girl describing a man in yellow footwear. The text hints at small congregation dynamics and a tolerant preacher who avoids scolding when attendance is low.
Squabble Over Money Plans Cited in Journal Humor
A Kansas City Journal quote recalls a couple quarreling over a trivial topic how they would invest money if they had any. The tongue in cheek line highlights marital banter about finances and prudence. The remark frames a light social observation from the era.
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Kansas City Journal
California Fig Syrup Co. Advertises Gentle Laxative
The ad touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as simple wholesome remedies free from objectionable qualities. It promotes California figs combined with laxative plants for gentle cleansing. It warns to buy the genuine, sold by reputable druggists for fifty cents a bottle, with the company name clearly printed on the package.
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California
California Fig Syrup Co
Didn’t Exactly Mean It
Quote from Chicago Tribune theater page noting a young man and Miss Pinkie stifling yawns during a play described as tiresome and dull. The excerpt highlights audience fatigue and feigned politeness in a social scene depicted on stage.
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Pinkie
Chicago Tribune
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Mia
Dia
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Portland
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Front St
Portland, Ore
Glifornia
Ayer
Bela
J. C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Mase
Rescent Pye
LS Nc
Ae Hte
Dsset & Devers
Portland, OR
Dr. May
May
W. H. May
Pearl Street
New York
WWE
Best Meth Wise Dental Co
Oregon
Gaffick
C. Gee Wo
Pekin
China
C. Gee Wo Medicine Co
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PNU
Wiz
Putnam
ArOhox Drug Company
Quincy
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