Lions of the city elephants at work in timber yards
Ex Mayor Harrison's letter from Rangoon describes working elephants in native mills still performing heavy labor. They move, lift, and stack logs up to thirty feet long, guiding slabs to mills, carrying timber to carts, and even lifting oversized pieces with precision under mahout direction. The account details their dexterity and size, noting adaptions to machinery and daily tasks.
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Harrison
Rangoon
Underground wonders in Austrian Alps lake and vast cave system
In Kirknitz an intermittent basin hides arlovea a vast cave that drains water into a long chain of underground lakes. The imperial forester and three companions narrowly escaped when a rooffall sealed their exit for hours before they reopened a dry side passage and surfaced. Their boat and tools were left behind to be recovered after the water subsides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirknitz
Austrian Alps
Imperial Forester
Arlovea
Demoralization in Australia and paper-hangers paste methods
The Melbourne Telegraph article condemns gambling in Australia noting $100,000,000 yearly flows through race tracks, equal to $33.34 per person for maintaining the system, and asks what if that sum funded gospel work. It also gives a practical recipe for paper-hangers paste, detailing cooking steps, sieve distribution, resin additive for adhesion, and cloves or carbolic acid to prevent gearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Fitchett
Melbourne
Australia
Warner's Safe Cure claims and testimonials from Warner's Co
A historical advertorial from H. H. Warner & Co proclaims kidney disease origin in 93 percent of illnesses and promotes Warner's Safe Cure as a universal remedy. It asserts cures for incurable diseases, lists testimonials from doctors and laypersons, and cites global laboratories and a vow by H. H. Warner to spread the remedy's merita, urging readers to buy in spring to detoxify kidney poison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. HH. Warner & Co
Iflk
Warner
Annie Jenness-Miller
Fifth Avenue
New York
New England
L. B. Price
Hanover C. H
Bright
Herman Urban
MacNeale & Urban
Safe Makers
Cincinnati
Ohio
J. W. Westlake
Mt. Vernon
H. H. Warner
Sronger
Throwing Religion to the Dogs
A satirical critique humorously questions religious zeal and dog behavior in debates. The author contrasts clergy opinions on dogs with cigar smoking and political readings, arguing men rather than pets should be judged for salvation.
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Sam Jones
Bob Ingersoll
Joseph Cook
Col. Ingersoll
Tom Paine
Ingersoll
Moses
Furde
Worldly Sabbath and scattered pith from Town Topics
A foreign Count visits Niagara after two months in New York where Sunday drinks are forbidden. A daughter of a physician suffers chicken pox and muses on discomfort. Sunflower cultivation linked to lower fever on Potomac swamps and Scheldt mouths. International Geological Congress to meet in London Sept 17 to 25 following Paris 1781 Bologna 1881 Berlin 1885. The South Sea bubble burst in 1720 wrecking English fortunes. Paris has the most cats per capita. Action is the life of business.
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Niagara
New York
Aant
Great Falls
Potomac
Scheldt
Holland
Ohe
London
Paris
Sologna
Berlin
Land of Roses and fever tales in India and America
A letter from India praises roses around Agra and Delhi gardens with vivid color displays and costs. It contrasts lush irrigation zones with a parched countryside and cites Horace Bitters as a staple remedy for fever and digestive issues. A humorous Irish exchange and a Paria disinfectant note close the clippings.
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Benares
Agra
Delhi
Carter H. Harrisons
India
Citizen Praises Major Smith and a Cure Alleged in Print
A dialogue extols Major Smith for bravery and credits him with recommending Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery that supposedly cured a consumptive narrator. The text also parodies Queen Victoria and Belgium politics with brief notices on Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy and a quip about Berry Wall.
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Smith
Jones
Robinson
Dr. Pierce
Great Victory in Bay City After Eight Years of Struggle
A Bay City reader recounts relief from eight years of rheumatism and kidney trouble after using Hibbard’s Rheumatic Syrup and plasters. The letter praises the syrup as a blood purifier and urges others with similar ailments to try it, noting substantial symptom relief and improved health. Additional brief notes advertise various “Rough On” products and a testimonial about employment aid.
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Coman
Hibbard
Thegan
Favorite Prescription Solves Girl's Health Crisis and Grief
A young girl's life improves after self treatment with Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription, purifying blood and restoring kidney and digestive function. The ad touts guarantee of satisfaction or refund, cites Scott's Emulsion for consumption and debility, and concludes with a proverb on conquering a city.
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South Sea
the Land of Roses
Mississippi
Missouri
Hortetter
Houlihan
Brannigan
Paria
Arkansaw
Queen Victoria
Puck
Belgium
Dr. Sage
Solomon
Bay City
Mich
Miss Kitty
ES. Wells
Jersey City
N.J
B. Fe, Johnson & Co
Richmond
Pouven
Ineusar Tisma
Express
Wells
Isaac
Houcu
Dausaisys
Cuas-A-Vageler Co
Pettit
Piso
Consumptio
Miss Ada
Adsa
Teally
Scott
W. A. Hubert
M.D
Salisbury
Tly’s ~ AM Ban
Wayeev
Ely
EL Ros
Greenwich St
Steketee
Jay
U. S
Jene Eh
Geo. G. Steketee
Grand Rapids
Surecure
Augomatic Suuar Company
Jackson, Mich
Tamarac
PKR
Bockselle Novelty Eaters
Juventora and
Mutufactarera
United States
Hurapest
Atiervest
Fen Qoona
Dodlaran
Gworld
Reeder
Augusta
Mutue
Brewster Safety Rein Holder Co
Holly
Tuyas College
Buffalo
N.Y
National Pub, Co
Adams St
Chicago
Moody
Moody & CO
ROSS
Garfield Park Rose CO
West Madison St
Ill
B. F. Johnson & CO
Main St
Richmond, Va
Itu
Ie. Ross & CO
Toledo
Saserer
Beavinos
Lawpansuen & Co
Mewasi
Hood
Mus
N. A. Stanley
Canastota
Mikes
A.A. Riker
Utica
J.W. Willerorp
Quincy
111
Hood & CO
Apothecaries
Lowell
Rindskoef
Silvera & CO
Market St
F. Burlingame
Englewood
A. J. Scarborough
Wabash Ave
Gooda St
Kay See
Jenney & Graham Gun Co
Greado
Spieces & CO
America
State St
Owen
Veuy Iyrregular
O-Galvania
Owen Belt Tan
Ranio Gand
A. J. Tower
Simmons &J
Boston
TRUE s + CO
Maine
Les Stevellef Anuma
Kidder's Pastilles Fy Mei Stowen & Corrr $v
Charlestown
Moss
Northern Pacific
Minnesota
North Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Chas. B. Larbory
H.G. Root
M. C
Pearl St
Mir
Clybourn Ave
Baltimore
Detroit
Philadelphia
Ginton
Dr. Brown
HW. Coox
Prin
N. Y
State Normal Colege
Ke. Taucht
Prospectus Resi Free Front
Loisette
Fifth Ave
LW Atyles
Mason & Wambgdga
Mason & Hamlin
Tremont St
CIC ‘Anu
East Lath St
Union Square
Pai
Dot
Wizard Oil Company
Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute
Pierce
World's Dispensary Medical Association
N. W
Oures
G.h.ingraham
Amsterdam
D.R. Dyche & CO
Druggista
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