Prof Tyndall on Rainbows at the Royal Institution
Prof Tyndall explored the rainbow from ancient scripture to modern science at the Royal Institution. He traced the progression from reflection and refraction to Snell Descartes Newton Young Airey Miller and Galler, and noted his own white rainbow experiments in the Alps and Hindhead with composite moisture producing extraordinary effects.
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Royal Institution
Tyndall
Snell
Descartes
Newton
Thomas Young
Royal Society
George Airey
Astronomer Royal
Young
Miller
Cambridge
Galler
Bertin
Alps
Hindhead
Hampshire
China
London Telegraph
The Mandrake and St Johns Wort in Folklore
The article traces the mandrake in ancient and modern belief as a potent occult plant used in Syria and Europe. It notes its name variants and dangers, Rosicrucian treasure lore, and amulets. It links St John’s Wort to pagan and Christian rites, protection, second sight, and seasonal uses in England Tyrol and Lorraine practices.
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Solomon
Syria
Josephus
France
Europe
Germany
Tyrol
Baldur
John the Baptist
England
Lorraine
Curious Laws On Real Estate In Sicily
The text describes Sicilian real estate customs where a neighbor may eject a buyer for a year after purchase, demanding a higher price. It notes the practice is often evaded by deceit, with agreement papers stating a higher purchase sum than paid.
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Sicily
Debtor and grocer settle long debt in a fist fight
A Detroit Free Press account tells of a Monroe Avenue resident who owed a grocery bill for three years. After 100 failed pleas, the grocer tried to beat payment by force, but the debtor restrained him, resulting in a brief scuffle. The debtor demanded a receipt in full, paid $2 for damaged furniture, and the matter ended with a receipt and settlement.
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Monroe Avenue
Detroit Free Press
Had a Diamond at Home. Clerk Job Reconsidered
A hotel proprietor questions a dapper applicant about a diamond pin. The man claims extensive hotel experience and good recommendations. The landlord notes the missing pin might suggest financial constraints, but grants the clerk position then jokes about a diamond already owned.
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Weill
Philadelphia
Christians and Fools in a Boston Sermon
In Boston Jenny Lind attended Father Taylor's sermon where he praised her singing. A man on the pulpit stairs asked about concert deaths and heaven. Taylor answered that a Christian dies in heaven, but a fool remains a fool even on the stairs, needing more grace than skim milk to save.
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Jenny Lind
Father Taylor
Boston
Miss Lind
Macon
The Lonesomest Man in the War
A Raleigh News and Observer anecdote describes Dave Walker of Anderson's Store in North Carolina who recalls meeting a cocked-hat colonel in St James Hotel Richmond. The man asked his war rank. Dave replied he was a private and the only veteran he has seen since.
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Dave Walker
Anderson’s
North Carolina
Lee
Dave
Richmond
St. James
Raleigh News and Observer
The Beautiful Inspires Moral Growth and Connection
The text asserts Victor Hugo’s claim that beauty is as useful as the useful, perhaps more so, guiding good through a universal language of the human soul. It emphasizes beauty’s power to teach powerful lessons, affect all levels of society, and demand attention to foster better people.
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Victor Hugo
Quaker Resident Healed by St Jacobs Oil
Mr. R. T. Bentley of Sandy Springs Maryland, a Quaker, suffered severe rheumatism in his right hand. After continued use of St Jacobs Oil, he was completely cured in a short time.
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R. T. Bentley
Sandy Springs
Bentley
Hereditary Taints and a Rheumatic Cure Report
A Rochester Democrat and Chronicle piece recounts Mrs. Carrie D Swift describing hereditary rheumatic tendencies and recovery after using Warner s Safe Rheumatic Cure. Photographer R Furman corroborates his own long struggle and cure with the remedy, asserting broad efficacy for both acute and chronic cases.
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Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Carrie D. T. Swift
Warner
Eufferert
Mre. Swift
Ming
R. Furman
Mr. Furman
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Maiden Speech Stirs Courtroom Mockery in Morganton
In Morganton a young attorney making his maiden court appeal defends a small black boy for a petty crime. He pleads with jurors as the judge jokes that the court is with him. The Morganton Mountaineer notes the moment of tension and irony in a courtroom scene. Separately Prof Boutt demonstrates via experiments in Colorado that foreign seed often yields better grain than domestic seed. Wheat gluten loss with age varies by variety.
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Morganton Mountaineer
Boutst
Colorado
Mes Stomack Bitters Offer Remedy For Stomach Ills
When a new oil well is discovered it is difficult to get the full truth. Mes teller's Stomach Bitters are claimed as a specific for remittent fever dyspepsia constipation biliousness and other stomach and liver disorders. They are presented as mild and soothing aiding digestion and restoring strength and cheerfulness before meals the wineglassful advised.
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Mesteller
N.Y
Green B. Raum
U.S. Com
Rev
Kidney Wort cures incurable kidney disease in Jonia man
A Michigan man, M. M. Devereaux, reports being cured of kidney disease after doctors in Detroit abandoned hope. He credits Kidney Wort and urges others to try it. The ad copy also promotes Samaritan Nervine for boils and epilepsy and cites a Potsdam New York testimonial.
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M. M. Devereaux
Jonia
Mich
Detroit
Belf
Eesti
Eggleston Truss Co
Chicago
Surgeon removes bladder stones with favorite remedy
A Rondout New York surgeon removes stones from a patient’s bladder using a knife and then prescribes Dr David Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy. The case claims rapid recovery and promotes the remedy for kidney and bladder diseases as well as other female ailments and chronic conditions.
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David Kennedy
Rondout
N.Y
Simon Pietsell
N. Y
Cavl Kennedy
Fondour
Tieteell
N. V
Health Remedies Ad from Somerville Man and Local Products
An Amherst style testimonial recalls William J. Coughton of Somerville Massachusetts describing long illness with lung bleeding and a recovery after using Hall’s Balsam and White Wine of Tar syrup. The notice praises Caswell, Hazard Co Cod Liver Oil and Ely’s Cream Balm along with other patent remedies and lists local merchants and addresses.
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The
Mandrake
Wes, Richardson & Co
Burlington, Vt
Delrotree Press
Lydia E. Pinkham
William J. Coughtin
Somerville
Mass
Hall
Times
Deak
John Potter
Iinv
Bo Vay
Brookline Station
Susan E. Piy
Caswell, Hazart & Co
New York
Calarrle
Monis
Ely
St. Leo
Broadway
York
Caswell
Haxnann & Co
Fiso
Burford
Duanes
Prso
Mother Swan
Charles A. Vagelar Co
Fqgeler & CO
Hallimove
Qos
Cuintos Perro
Clintonvile
J. Clowes
Keensville
Hips Bros
Etroit
Ziegler & CO
Chigayto
Bingham
Jenoy
Washington
Valentine Bros
Jancaville
Wis
National Pupchenine Co
Lynn
J. WH. Parker & CO
Clinton, Connecticut
R.A
A. P. Lacey
Washington, D.C
Hugson Meg. CO
Sixth Avenue
Frazer
S.H. Wood & CO
Chamber of Commerce
Grain & Stock Brokers
Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis
Mini Chamber of Conmmerce
St. Paul
Mini
K.H. Woon
Hondence Goheited
Nervine the Great
U.8
U. S
Dr. S.A. Richmond
St. Joseph
Lord
Stemtenburch & Co
Ford
Owece, Nly
Hop
Mailean
Plaster Company
Borton, Masa
Boysaterer
P.O
Pearl St
Fsaac Thompson
John le Thompson
Address Bon Ton System CO
Canton
Ohio
R.lendrlom
Conmmerce
Clea
Grain & Provision
Gil
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Lindblom & CO
Clicago
Pegg Rega
Allen
Balsa
Mivsge
J.N. Harris & CO. Limited
Cincinnati
J. W. Morey
Buffalo
Hops and Malt Bitters Co
Detroit, Mich
Bend Stam
BING! _Attorney
Misborien, D.C
Dyze
L.A. Saith &C
Agemia
Polat
H.G. Root
New
Severn
Eastons Nee
C.N.U
Whiting
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