Height of Waves at Cape Horn Surges and Theory
The article debates wave height measurements and wind effects, dismissing extreme figures and supporting practical limits. It notes Cape Horn as hosting the tallest seas, explains observer perspective from deck versus ship, and references Prof Airy’s calculations, while cautioning against exactitude in oceanic data. It ends with a vivid sailor’s note on perception of waves and a Telegraph quotation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Horn
Airy
Thames
Hoorhly
London Telegraph
Perfect Harmony Divorce Request Sparks Lawyer’s Advice
A stylish woman and her husband visited a prominent Austin lawyer seeking divorces. The husband echoed her desire, but the lawyer quipped that harmony of sentiment cannot be cured by law. He suggested reconciliation until real disagreements arise. The note includes a proverb about valuing enemies and a quote from Abbott Raunci.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas Siftings
Politics and Powder Costs of a Campaign and Fireworks
An opinion piece quoted from Rochester fireworks maker James Palmer on campaign spending, noting millions spent on fireworks and uniforms. The piece describes risks of the fireworks trade, health risks to workers, and Palmer's endorsement of Warner’s State Cure. It concludes with a claim that $10,000,000 would not cover incidental political campaign expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Democrat
Tve
James Palmer
America
Frederick Fits Fiehner
Palmer
Warner
Bright
Evolution and Religion in a Sunday Meeting
Bill Arp muses on evolution and faith, joking about Cain and his wife while contrasting Adam and Eve. He wryly critiques monkey ancestry, wonders about Adam’s siblings, and hopes science will resolve the questions, admitting personal doubt and curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caineet
Cain
Adam
Eve
Drecken
Bill Arp
Ways of Telling a Man He Lies and Factory Accidents
A historic discussion on labeling liars and the shift to blunt language. The piece notes polite euphemisms fading as truth-tellers call out lies. It also warns of factory danger in shoe making, highlighting the cutting room and its lethal four-foot knife hazard in leather strip production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annanias
Boston Gazette
France
Beagles Work In Cover And Hunters Fire
A vivid scene of beagles tracking game in cover, rabbits fleeing, and shots fired as hunters pursue the quarry. The narrative notes the excitement, the pack’s excitement, and the wary first rabbit’s safety route. It ends with an ad-like endorsement of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for aging readers and digestive issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunny
London Society
Familiar Ballroom Encounter Sparks Pawnbroker Mystery
A young medical student at a ball meets a white haired gentleman who seems familiar. They shake hands and share a drink, then seek identification from a waiter who reveals the man is the pawnbroker. Also noted is Mason & Hamlin and Minson & Hamlin piano innovations praised as durable and clear in tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Green
Pap
Caledony
Soldier’s Tavern
Kate
New York Star
Mason & Hammon Company
Tong
Minson & Hamlin
Ostun Journal
Musical Note at Yerger mansion unfolds in rustic mockbird tribute
A Yerger mansion gathering on Austin avenue featured a young musical performer who sang a piece titled Sylvan Sounds imitating birds. Guests joked that the singing evoked real birds then lingered over tea and cakes, noting the contrast with avian behavior. A humorous aside follows about the lark and mocking bird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yerger
Austin Avenue
Consumption and Hall's Balsam Promised Cure
The article cites Tait's Journal of Health on consumption noting early cough progression to fever, debility, and rapid pulse with two year progression in fatal cases. It urges early rational treatment and credits Hall's Balsam for the lungs with curing many worst cases, backed by testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tait
Journal of Health
Ak Hall
Wm. Hall
Hall
Abernethy
Wm. Halls Balsam
Jeremiah Wricit
Marion County
W.va
Ren
U. Dicges
Bowling Green
Moricen
McRevery
Cincinnati
Allen
A. Gravaam & Co
Zanesville
Ohio
Mabhi
Wells, Richardson Et Co
Burlington, Vt
Edinburgh
Steve Nen
Koehler
Dr Foote
Orray Hill Rob, CO
East 28Th St
New Yoel
Reprint of Medical Ads and Remedies from Era
A collage of late 19th century advertisements touts Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Purgative Pellets for headache digestion and circulation relief. Other claims promote Wall’s acid phosphate for indigestion, Mrs Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, and Wm Hall’s Balsam for coughs. A Marshall Michigan firm offers Enectro-Vote appliances on a 30 day trial for male vitality and nerves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vorrahc Brit Cn
Marshall, Mich
Kaig Berner
Gant House offers low cost rooms in Ohio tourist area
An ad filled with fragmented health cures and products appears beside a short notice about Putup at the Gant House in Ohio. It promotes rooms at the Gault House corner Clinton and Madison, with rates near two dollars per day, claiming first class facilities near the Union Depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Bagcave
Grand Union
Gant House
Business Manor
Gault House
Ohio
Clinton and
Madison Streets
Union
Rh. W. How
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Evolution and Religion
Hfe
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo
N.Y
A. L. Wall
Fair Haven
N. Y
New York Journal
Drs
Sturhkes
Iavinc
Tse Cedar
Frank P. Burleigh
Farrington, N. H
Caswell, Hazard & Co
New York
Moriisn Suiprox
Voothuche
W. FE. Hasan
Easton
Adv
Caswell, Hazaiw & Co
Wilmot Castle & CO
Reece PunchsHina Co
Chicago
Valentine Bl
Relief Kiduer's Pastilles
Rece Asti
Hark Catown
Mass
Pittaburgh
Bermssides
Royal
Wilkie Collins
Chicago Ledger
the Ledger
Chicago, DL
Tay
Alen
Mason & Hamlin
Mason & Hamlin Organ and Piano CO
Boston
Tremont St
N. York
Wath
Wabash
Mermerion
Parmieg
Sto
Kansas
Conotrapyn
New Mexico
Ann Venta
Jonp Mixicn
C.D. Schmidt
Innigration
Topeka
Kas
Ely’s
Catarre
USA
Yagi
ELY Brothers
Druguaste
Owen, Nly
Loomis & Numan
Tifa
Onis
E. Pinkham
Lynn
Mags
Pamphiet
Jror Sal & Shs
Washington, D.C
Aokee
Geo
Brown & Co
Cleveland
Monarch
Immensu
Powarch My'g CO
St. Chicago, Ts
Guipr
Montgomery
Sed
Veabash Avenue
Chienago, LU
eToys Aerolana
Cn.u
Ons
Detroit, Michicco
T. H. Hinchman
S. Farrand
Williame
James E. Davis
Rapids
Bay City
Mich
Toledo
Mau
YD Mtro
J. A. King & CO
Morrison, Plummer &Co
Leighton & Clarke
Omaha
Lyman Eliel Drug CO
Minneapolis
Meyer Bros. Drug CO
Kansas City
Meyer. Bros. & CO
Tania. Ma
Bitters Co., Mroe
Bereot
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