The Electric Light Effect on the Eye
Dr J A Andrews of New York studied how different illumination forms affect the eye comparing kerosene iron gas and incandescent light The electric light gives more light with less heat Arc light exposure caused most eye injuries often with prior eye trouble Sympathetic nervous system explains incidents Incandescent light shows no reported eye injuries in 1100 workers and may improve sight Incandescent light offers steadiness and does not irritate the atmosphere from Medical News
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Andrews
New York
Gowen
Warner
Warner's Sake
Uear
Bright
Belaa
Remarkable Youth and Early Lab Measures Mentioned
A discussion on anthropometry notes its plan to chart human faculties and growth through brain size and senses. Francis Galton is testing instruments for precise brain and sense measurements and lab facilities may grow to provide individuals with power charts guiding vocation, education, and health. A joke about a two month old baby ends the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Galton
Corn area expands with population rise and western productivity
The article notes corn area increasing about 20 percent since 1870s with little export stimulus, remaining over half of cereals and yielding high value after hay and pasture. It highlights faster growth in the West and optimal production between latitudes 36 and 40 degrees. It also discusses insomnia remedies and sleep aids from Dr Poote's Health Monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Gellhorn
Poote
Benton's Rebuke of a Lying Correspondent
Col Benton confronts Francis A Grund in the Senate ante room in 1849 50. Grund admits writing for the Baltimore Sun and Philadelphia Ledger while Benton rebukes him in a loud, decisive dismissal as bystanders laugh. Jefferson Davis had earlier mocked Grund as a "basest Hessian."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Benton
Senate
Missouri
Francis A. Grund
Grund
Philadelphia
Leger
Baltimore
Ben
Perley Poore
Boston
Accident on the road and the wood-shed switch incident
A boy recalls a family quarrel and a chase ending at an open switch near a wood-shed. The speaker notes a grim accident on the road and argues parents teach gentleness by example rather than precept, warning that harsh treatment of animals undermines children’s respect for rules.
Hood's Sarsaparilla touted for rheumatism relief
Advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for rheumatism claiming it corrects blood acidity and strengthens the body. Includes testimonial from YT Barcom of Shirley Village Mass and a note on morphine habit cure in 10 to 80 days with references to patients treated by Dr. Marsh of Quincy Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Wood
Barcom
Shirley Village
Mass
Marsh
Quincy
Mich
Samporth
Br. J. Stephens
Lebanon
Ohio
D. B. Mayer
Sslarch St. Phila
Standish House
Detroit
T. & Commercial Klotel
Chicago
National Sundots and Hostetter’s Bitters End Malady
The advertisement extols Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a universal cure and preventive for chills fever and a lethally described disease. It claims the tonic clears rheumatism constipation biliousness indigestion and kidney troubles, and urges travelers to use it as a preparative against illness.
Pearl Fishers Yarn Warns There Is Danger in Pearl Strikes
An old hand recalls pearl diving perils including sharks man-eaters and drowning. He describes a near fatal encounter with a noted man-eater, a harpoon rig, and a failed attempt to haul in the shark. The piece also advertises cures for nervous debility and other ailments with medical advertisements interwoven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Fishers
San Francisco
Dr Pierce Gulden Medical Discovery Promoted In Ad
An old advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Gulden Medical Discovery as a remedy for consumption and blood impurities claiming it purifies and enriches the blood strengthens the system and cures blemishes. The text contrasts its value with cod liver oil and notes availability from druggists. A brief dialogue about visiting a friend is included.
Various Remedies and Ads Highlight Health and Opportunity
A collage of old advertisements extols Dr. Pierce cures for female weaknesses and throat ailments. It promotes Ayers Cherry Pectoral, Shrowe’s Bronchial Traches, Hall’s Hair Renewer, and Cod Liver Oil by Caswell Hazard. Also markets employment schemes by Hallett & Co. and Piso’s Remedy for Catarrh with persuasive claims and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caswell, Hazard & Co
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Geary
Chicago Ledger
Johnnie
Valentine Bros
Janesville, Wim
Neraco
Maton
D.C
New Taw Ts
Youn
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo
Ely
Na Ely
Mailer
Cismdur
Elly Brothers
Vero
Nev
USA
A.P. Lacey
Washinton
Ay Renner
Williams
Avwilliams Miz, CO
Cleveland
Randolph St
Lord & Thoma
Standard Silverware CO
Walter
U.S
Warnesa
J.C. Lighthouse
Rochester N.Y
Lieut. Schwatka
Nugent Robinson
W. T. Hornaday
C. A. Stephens
T. W. Knox
W. H. Gilder
C. F. Holder
F. W. Calkins
Hon. S. S. Cox
Lieut. Shufeldt
Perry Mason & Co., Publishers
Temple Place
Jack
Thor
Dr. Pierce
Ayers
Russia
Hall
Hallett & Co
Portland
Maine
Tsaav
Piso
At Business
S. C
VUE Adamson CO
Humane Remedy CO
LaFayette
Ind
Mason & Hamlin Organ and Piano CO
Seth Thomas
America
Numan
Alicia
Cheri
Ww. L. Ellwood
United States
Khals
Ill
Omaha
N.W. Ry
Pensions
Ad+ dreds FITZGERALD & POWELL
Indianapolis
Jeou
Afedhcak
Azres
Sabe Cue
Livcy Polson
Gross
Warnes Sage
Romyxeriser
Tsay
Warman
Mare Fe
Ana Trea
Weca
Onnes River
Cliremonté Cotony
Omar Proe
J. Mancha
Tarempuat, Va
Sureretie
Tomas
Stowell & Cay
Jorne
W.d. Horne
Wagash AV
Bes
C.N.U
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