Popular Science Catalog of Facts and Speculations
A compilation of scientific notes on metal properties, chemical substances, natural phenomena, and early astronomy. Topics include specific gravities of gold, coatings that imitate brass, telephonic transmissions across France, tide variations along shores, and debates on lunar meteorites with references to Laplace Biot Brandes Poisson and other authorities.
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Laplace
Biot
Brandes
Poisson
Olbers
Chiadni
Tinsleys
Carrying Concealed Weapons Faces Public Peril
A New York Star opinion contends that up to 12,000 residents may carry concealed revolvers, far more than licensed carriers. It argues unlicensed gun carriers provoke disputes, threaten public peace, and often lead to violence or murder.
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New York Star
Meteoric Stones in the British Museum
The British Museum houses three meteorite types: aerolites with silicates and nickel iron particles, aerosiderites rich in native iron with phosphides and troilite, and siderolites that blend iron with silicates. Aerolites number 211 specimens, largest weighing 134 pounds, siderites 114 specimens with the biggest over three and a half tons, siderolites twelve specimens, largest nearly sixteen pounds. In 1664 Paolo Maria Terzago proposed serolite origin, echoed by later 1795 speculation.
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British Museum
Paolo Maria Terzago
Young Gould Gains Top Brokerage Tie At Early Age
The article profiles George J. Gould, youngest partner in a firm led by W. E. Connor and G. P. Morosini, with J. Gould contributing 500000 and partners about 250000 each. The new firm will handle Gould orders only, not general brokerage, and George is described as prepossessing, modest yet sharp, with extensive private schooling and travel with his father.
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Mr. Gould
W. E. Connor
G. P. Morosini
Jay Gould
Gould
Stock Exchange
George J. Gould
New York
A Game of Euchre Settles a War Boundary Encounter
In winter 1864 Pony Mountain in the Shenandoah Valley saw Federals and Confederates off picket duty. A Sixth Michigan Cavalry man faced a Confederate in a thicket, and after a playful euchre game the Confederate claimed victory and urged peace, shouting that the war was settled if the Yank would go home.
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Pony Mountain
Shenandoah Valley
Sixth Michigan Cavalry
Johnny
Reb
Yank
Confederacy
Tam
Lighting in stables harms horse sight, study shows
A discussion on stable window placement warns direct light into horses faces weakens sight. Examples include a British army officer’s horse becoming ground shy after lighting from rear windows. A farmer’s stable lit by one side window left doors open, causing uneven eye strength and blindness on the lit side. Welsh heritage remark follows.
After the Sunday Dinner what should follow
The essay discusses Sunday rest habits and sleep patterns. It argues that a Sunday nap benefits brain and nerves for those with intellectual or professional strain, while physically taxed people may prefer mental activity. It warns rest varies by person and criticizes dogmatic views.
Poverty and Distress from Anemia and Poor Blood
An old advertisement warns that poverty of the blood causes grave illness such as anemia and scrofulous sores, with weak lungs and throat disease. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a harmless, powerful cure to enrich the blood, claiming it outperforms cod liver oil. Distributed by druggists.
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Pierce
Druggista
Underground Telegraph Wires Prove Practical in Germany
The German government shows the practicality of burying telegraph lines as over 200 cities are now connected underground. The system operates successfully and offers value for the United States where urban adoption has been debated. Washington is the sole U.S. city with underground wires in sewers by a company limited from street disfigurement. The main obstacle is the cost for private utilities. Dr Prener's Pleasant Purgative Pellets are sugar coated in glass to preserve potency and freshness in any climate.
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Convers Hurt
France
Comte
Russia
Europe
St. Malo
Norwegian
Mr. Bates
Tris
India
Empire
Washington
New York Herald
American Extravagance and Foreign Hotel Swindles
An early 20th century note decries American travelers as easy prey to foreign hotel keepers overcharging bills. It urges travelers to scrutinize charges, frames swindling as a common fate, and concludes with a promotional line for Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription aimed at debilitated women.
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Dr. Pierce
Love asylums for youth proposed by New Orleans Times
A New Orleans Times column argues for state run love asylums to separate youths determined to marry from society. It suggests confinement until the couple recants the marriage impulse, funded by taxation, with governors appointing officers. The piece contrasts young workers and schoolgirls, asserting marriage readiness requires maturity.
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Union
New Orica S Times
Remarkable Hop Bitterado Cure Claims Across Ranks
A column argues that a remedy made from common plants like hops buchu mandrake and dandelion yields many cures. The piece notes testimonies from old and young rich and poor pastor and doctor and editor and invites readers to believe without doubt. See other column Post.
Dogs as Delicacy Across Cultures and Time
The article notes dog meat as a recognized food in many cultures from China to the Greco Roman world. Instances include dog feasts in the Sandwich Islands Bequimaux and a Danish captain serving dog skin as mock mutton. It ends with a holiday reminder about Dr Bull’s digestive tonic.
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Leopold McClintock
Sandwich Islands
Galen
Hippocrates
How to Get Well And Warners Life Cure Ad
A collage of old ads and slogans extols remedies for health and wealth. It mentions Take Hop Bitters as a cure, praises Warner's Life Kidney and Liver Cure, and cites various quack lines about rheumatism and tonics, reflecting sensational mid 19th century marketing. It includes brief references to captions from Kentucky State Journal and Des Moines papers.
Patent Medicine Mix of Teething Syrup and Liver Pads
A compact ads page lists Dr. Winchells Teething Syrup for teething and summer ailments, Dr. Holman's Liver Pad as a liver regulator, Effert’s Daylight Liver Pills for biliousness, and various tonics, balms, and liniments sold by druggists. Also promotes a baldness cure and Caswell Hazard oil.
Rescued From Plath Cough Lungs Heal After Balm
William J Coughlin of Somerville Massachusetts recounts falling sick in 1876 with bleeding lungs and severe cough. He was hospitalized in 1877 and doctors said a large hole in one lung existed. A rumor of his death circulated. He credits Dr Willis M Hare’s Balm for the Lungs with restoring his health, claiming consumption can be cured and praising other medicines.
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PLATH
William J.coughlin
Somerville
Mass
Willism Hare
William Hall
Voyage Tales of Captain Boyton on Rivers and Seas
Captain Boyton recounts daring river and sea exploits while speaking to a journalist. He describes shooting 105 waterfalls on the Tagus, a clash with sharks near the Strait of Messina injuring ribs, and a shot from a huntsman on the Somane river in France. He asserts resilience despite danger when limbs are free and uncramped.
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Tagus
Spain
Boyton
Straita
Messina
Somane
France
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Warner
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St. Jacobs Oil
Columbus
Olio
Daily Times
Ridney
Onr
Wate
Dr. Winchell
Hotaax
Holiman
Caswell, Hazard & Co
Davie Sum
Wey
Tieness
Secre Niscare
Wise Armon
Vos Poritasa, Me
Great West Gun Works
Pittaburzh, Pa
Trug & Co
Augusta, Me
de; Hunter
State St
Chicago
H. HanLerr& Co
Portland
Narional Publishing Co
V. E Bros
Janesville, Wis
P. G
Vickery, Augusta
Poppanonth
Jay
Bronson
Detroit
Mich
James D. McCable
United States
H.N. Hinckley
Canal St
St. Jacobs
L'Ableans
Jarley
Ventsini
Samuel Frenc & Son
14Th St
Gaerfield
Garfield
Col. Conwell
George Stinson & Co
Maine
Sammy Tubbs
Boy Doctor
Trick
E. B. Foote
Murray Hilt. Pub. CO
New York City
Frazer
F. Gleason & CO
Summertreet
Boston
Waxamarray i Yond CO
Singer
Parng & Co
Third Av
Chicago, IL
F.c
Bend
Hop Bitters Esq. Co
Rochester
N.Y
Toronto
Martinez
Greas
Bere
Marriagne
L. Martines
Mont’y P
Mathews
D. Mathews
Fifth Avenue
Age, DL
G.N.U
J.P. Watson
Christian Church
Troy
O.rye
Se Tine Co., AG
Hamlin Organ CO
Lowen Phiges
Gether
Mason & Hamlin Organ CO
Tremont St
East 14Th St
Wabagh Ave
Mettaurs
Mettaur
Brown Chemical Company
Baltimore
J.T. Fitzgerald & CO
Commission
Clark St
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