Six Sense Debate on Animal Instinct and Odor Clues
A feature discussing animal navigation argues against memory and outlines whether dogs and birds use scent or sight. It cites a Kentucky trial with a lost pointer returning home after four days, questions six senses versus smell, and mentions vultures, cranes, and condors. The piece also touches on human social attitudes toward African workers in hotels and restaurants.
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Kentucky Sporting Club
Cincinnati Southern Railroad
Stubblefield
Ulysses
Lexington
Alleghanies
Vere Cruz
Mount Autisana
Bonpland
Colored Waiters and Race Hazards in Hotel Service
A Chicago hotel proprietor extols colored waiters as inherently better at service while contrasting their ambition with that of white workers. He notes pay scales from heads at 75 dollars to general waiters around 25, highlights shorter hours, and describes the perceived resilience of colored staff in job turnover and reemployment after discharge. The account reflects racial stereotypes and labor views of the era.
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Chicago
Watt
Ero.tude
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Find
A Rattlesnake Catcher John Geer of Long Eddy
John O G Geer a veteran snake catcher from Long Eddy catches rattlesnakes for traveling shows and menageries using heavy boots and a cane to coax and restrain them. He traps several then houses them in a glass-fronted box, feeds them regularly, and notes August as the most dangerous month for snake captures due to shedding and poor sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John OG. Geer
Long Eddy
Geer
Mr. Geer
Sullivan County
New York
Swi
Reading at Home Advocates Gentle Discipline and Self-Restraint
A discussion on making home life more pleasant to avoid harsh treatment. It urges reading with the family and wholesome games, contrasts physical punishment with moral and mental influence, and emphasizes self-control and benevolence as powers to develop. Dr. J H Hanaford and Witt Carleton are cited as authorities.
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J. H. Hanaford
Drink Question in Germany Through The Beer Culture
A report titled Letter from Germany surveys German drinking habits and markets. It notes beer remains common but other beverages thrive in drink-halles kiosks offering seltzer, Apfelwein, flavored drinks, coffee, tea, chocolate, and dairy milks. It also highlights Hungarian wine, Malaga, Tokay, French and Spanish wines, and a strong export trade in spirits while Germany clings to beer as a national staple.
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England
Germany
Cape
Malaga
Spain
Weather and the Spirits in a Global Market
A discussion on how winds and barometric changes affect mood and health, noting November fogs and April to June death patterns. It also reports London as a historic wool hub with Australia supplying over 200 million pounds annually and the shift toward direct Australian sales reducing reliance on London buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
London
Australia
United States
Congressman-elect Foran Endorses Jacobs Oil Use
The Plain Dealer reports that Wen. Martin A. Foran from Cleveland has used Jacobs Oil for a lame knee and found it safe and reliable, noting it gave him relief. The article frames this as a personal endorsement during his congressional campaign.
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Cleveland
the Plain Dealer
Wen. Martin A. Foran
Ohio
Odd Charms and Curious Tales From The Lower Press
A quirky collection of phrases and snippets from a 19th century pages setting. The clippings range from courtroom quips about a Kentucky case to odd local ads and moral notes. It also teases tonics like Brown's Iron Bitters and a humorous proverb revision.
Gently Does It No violent measures for constipation
The ad copy promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a national remedy for costiveness and a tonic for general health. It claims to relax and invigorate bowels, expel vitiated bile, promote digestion, stimulate appetite, and improve circulation. Mentions kidney and bladder issues, dyspepsia, liver complaint, rheumatism, and malaria protection. Also cites various testimonials and related products.
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Norina
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Lyon
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Apothecaries
Lowell
Mass
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Cmarles A. Vogeler CO
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Pontind Moe
Young Manor
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Jay Bronson
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Joseph, MO
Catarreh
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Reld Temple OF
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T. W. Baer
Warsaw
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Ladies Piven Scp
Wayne, Ind
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Palatine
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Southern World
Atlanta
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Eggleston Truss Co
Lion Lightning
Senten Tris
Wilson Sewing Machine CO
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David U. Cook
Adams Street
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Ind
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Tam
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Star
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