The Overgrowth of Cities and Urban Concentration
A compact examination of urban growth and population shifts across nations. It highlights rising city shares from 1790 to 1880 in the United States, England, and France, noting Paris and other metropolises absorbing sizable portions of national gains. The piece traces economic centralization, factory consolidation, and the decline of village craft amid industrial change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Yeomanry
England
Paris
Boards of Trade and Stock Exchanges
Chicago Tribune
The Hindoo Relict and Royal Eccentricity Recalled
The Hindoo concept of divinity is gentle but vague about judgment and afterlife. Natives hold a distant hope in ancestral spirits guiding future heroes, yet no clear earthly Messiah guides Hindoo faith. A tale of Charles XII and Suvarov illustrates regal wit and power, then a note on a modern home column ends with a homely domestic scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Pandus
How to Dispose of Mongrel Pups
A Paducah man, humane but poor, sought a kind fate for his litter. He had the Captain of a steamer ship the pups in a basket with netting, value fixed at 25 dollars each, to Florence Alabama. By Johnsonville the entire basket was emptied as pups were stolen by dog flesh admirers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paduesh
Tennessee River
Florence
Ala
Johnsonville
Monkeys and Tigers Clash Over Food in Indian Folklore
In a tale from India, clever monkeys outwit lurking tigers by gathering in trees and shaking branches. The shower of dry sticks, twigs and leaves drives the predator from his lair, forcing him to seek quieter quarters. The monkeys persist in guarding their area to avoid further danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Sheneath
Vitality of Seeds Experiments on Hermetically Sealed Seeds
A French journal reports experiments showing sealed seeds germinate poorly. Only 45 percent of peas and 2 percent of beans germinated after confinement, while exposure to air yielded higher rates. The studies, spanning about three years, aim to aid farmers.
How to Make Perfumes from Fresh Flowers and Oils
The article explains a method to perfume via exposing beef fat to fresh flowers in close boxes to absorb their odors. It lists six flowers violet jasmin tube rose rose orange flower and cassie and notes over fifty odor combinations. It also names essential oils such as sandalwood bergamot citron rosemary veroli patchouli and attar of roses, highlighting adulteration risks and musk as a common ingredient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasmin
Natal
Ben Franklin at a Paris ball evokes a quip on the sight
The Salem Register notes anecdotes and oddities from across the era. It recalls Ben Franklin in Paris standing aloof as a guest asks if he has seen such a sight, to which Franklin quips in his blunt humor. The column also cites various curiosities from medicine and culture.
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Ben Franklin
Paris
Mr. Franklin
Tle
Startling Statistics Warn New York on Kidney Disease
A Tribune opinion cites a Milwaukee hotel fire tragedy and reveals New York City deaths from Bright's disease surpassing combined deaths from diphtheria, smallpox, and typhoid. It urges medical action, highlights hidden kidney issues, and endorses Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure as a proven remedy amid imitations.
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New York City
Tribune
Milwaukee
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Fife
New York
Bright
New York Tribune
Warner
Clergy Endorse Dr Warner White Wine of Tar Syrup
Public endorsement from Reverend Boowen Inpras and others in Michigan for Dr Warner white wine of tar syrup as a throat and lung remedy. Ads promote corns extract and ministerial free bottle offer, plus Hood's Sarsaparilla testimonial bait and scattered humor about health and fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
ML. Boowen
Presbyterian Church
Reading
Mich
J. T. Inpras
Albion
V. L. Lockwoop
Ann Arbor
C. D. Warner
Personal to Men Only Health Trial Offers in Michigan
Tar Vourare Bear Co of Marshall Michigan will send Dr Dye's Celebrated Electro Voltaic Belts and Electric Appliances on thirty days trial to men afflicted with nervous debility vitality loss and related troubles promising restoration of health and vigor. Also promotes MensMan's Pepprontzep Brrr Tonic claiming beef content with vital properties for indigestion nervous prostration and general debility. Includes notices for Carboline deodorized petroleum extract and other ads offering employment and health aids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar Vourare Bear Co
Marshall, Mich
MensMan’s
Canwell, Hazard & Co
New York
Venerable traveler in distress seeks aid during journey
A very old man, frail and worried, boards a train near a Rocky Mountain path. He explains he is near death and plans a journey to Yosemite Valley before San Francisco and Japan. The traveler helps by securing a box containing a small scientific library for his long wanderings.
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America
Rocky Mountains
Felow Dicer
M. Lecure
Yosemite Valley
San Francisco
Japan
Noriice Lockyer
Naliare
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Laramie
Hindoo
Grenadier
Turkey
Charles XII
Marshal Suvarov
Charles
Augustus
Sam Allany
Arges
Andee McGowan
St. Jacobs Oil
Salem
Mass
LeFavour
A. Curnaman
Buddha
Holland
Talmage
Jonathan Bowers
Blanchester,c
Tes
Guysett
Wen
Putnam
Lord, Stoutenburgh & Co
Chicago
Samaria
Hood
Barseparilla
Firnishing Co
P. O
Topeka
Kan
Yue Howe
Hest. Borden, Selleck & Co
Chicago, al
Gur Lyon
R.K. Melpaenstine
Washington, DC
Spring Tobacco
Boston
John Carey
1 Street
South
Clinton H. Cook
Milk Street
Hood & CO
Lowell
T.W. Graham
Austin
Texas
Lsnetitie
Hall
Ivy House
Green
interOs
Aleas Pharmacs
Avcline
St. Jacobs Grnes
A. Vogeler & CO
Baltimore
U. 8
Ist
Hull's
Monroe
Address Tour & Co
Augusta
Maine
Narional PussisHine Co
Lacey
Pitent Attorneys
Washington,dc
Goon Anonth
Branson
Detroit
L. Mich
Valentine Bros
Janesville
Wis
Rochester SE
Enero
Olga Seeds
Glass
Seni Hater
Rochester
J.S. Ince & Co
N.Y
Bend
K. Burnham
al Stat Sizest
TOE Jersui Mills
Poron Shreshers
Stone
Favre Hos
Ant Taylor Go
Mansfield
OMS
Feit Qoi Steit
Bampl
Adress Stishon & Con
Portland
Staines
Photo Enarmeling Process Co
Baraboo
H. Hatuxrr & Co
J. Dietz
Missouri
Sansas
Arkansas
John E. Ennis
Clark
Chiago
E.R. Cutler
Socorro
New Mexico
DR. T
Slocum
Pearl
J. E. Gardner Army and Navy
Awill
Army and Navy Linuvene CO
Wabash Avenue
Ysmark Twain
Twain
Ilasivalle
Reset ST Beach & Go
DR. WM
Bugs
Ron Bea
MASON
Hamlin
Cleverman
St. Joseph
Gand
Witliam
Diests
Bowling
William A. Graham & Co
Zanesville
Ohio
Mathias Freeman
Pont
N. We Vi
zuEnaLp & Ga
Washington, S, CG
E Shepard & CO
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Mos
M. Hill Pub CO
Shumway
Rockford
Weymouth
Melbourne
Hiram Holt & CO
Rast Wilton
U.S.A
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