Had Great Cities Grow in Chicago Journal Style
The piece argues cities expand from multiple root centers rather than a single core. Railroads spur growth, as shown by Griffith at a four-rail junction with belt lines and oil pipelines. Nearby towns sprout with rapid factory and housing development after new town layouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Daily News Record
Chicago
Englewood
Auburn Park
Pullman
Hammond
Griffith
Jay B. Dwiggins & Co
Woman In South Carolina Bears Live Snake Buried Under Arm
Near Columbia a woman has carried a live snake under the skin of her arm for more than 30 years. The serpentine welt grew from a pinprick to a footlong serpent as physicians call it a remarkable freak. Many visitors view the encysted reptile, yet removal has not been attempted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S. C
Datta
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Osegon
Belabbora
Ut Drugeists. NL
Thompson, Sons & CO
Troy
N.Y
Branding the British Army and a Medical Advertisement
The piece mocks General Roberts proposal to brand every soldier with initials from the royal signature, calling it an atavistic and loathsome idea. It also includes an unrelated advertisement for Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer claiming to stop fits after one day and offering a free trial bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
The Dairy Belt of Iowa Wisconsin and Illinois Rise
The article envisions a vast dairy belt spanning northern Illinois southern Wisconsin and all of Iowa totaling about 90000 square miles. It highlights Cedar Rapids Iowa and Elgin Illinois as central dairy hubs with creameries and cheese factories. Farmers will increase dairy herds reduce grain area and rely on pasture with tested milk flowing to central markets via established boards of trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
Lake Michigan
Missouri River
Cedar Rapids
I Towa
Elgin
Higin
Chicago Tribune
Rain Message From a Kite and Sparrows
A farmer in Newtown told how a kite message asking if it would rain was pecked by sparrows. They damaged the note except for the word yes. A thunderstorm arrived, yet no rain fell as the sparrows settled in a tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
L. L
New York Evening Sun
Henry KE. Smith
Henry
The Star Catalogs Mentioned in The Sky
A brief discussion on counting stars from naked eye to telescope. It notes visible numbers under different conditions, estimates totals for naked eye and telescopic views, and lists magnitudes from first to seventh. The piece cites the St Louis Republic as its source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Rosse
Lick Observatory
St. Louis Republic
Salt and Life Demands in Human Health
The article explains that sodium chloride, common salt, is essential for animal life. It notes salt's role in thirst, digestion, tissue activity, and growth, with warnings about insufficient salt intake in children on artificial foods. It cites effects on white blood cells, protoplasm, and gastric digestion, and mentions mineral springs supplying salt and water to blood.
Learn to Tie a Knot by a Veteran Sailor
A veteran sailor says rope handling hinges on true knot tying art. He urges teaching children early to tie scientific hitches, noting knotting underpins sailor safety and prevents accidents at sea and on deck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Press
Two Sets of Manners at Home and Abroad
The Philadelphia Times laments two sets of manners used for daily life and for guests. It argues to bring company manners into home life, showing kindness to family as one would to outsiders, to make domestic life brighter and more sincere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Tucker
Value of Human Life in Diplomatic History
The article notes varied monetary values placed on human life in diplomatic history. It cites amounts paid by governments to families of deceased or injured nationals, including about 20,1100 of 75,000 to Valparaiso victims families, 2,500 per sailor killed for the Virginus affair, 1,500 to 2,450 per colored or white subject, a 25,009 lump sum to Italy for Italian prisoners in New Orleans, and 14,000 to Japan for four Japanese deaths plus sums for injuries.
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Chili
Valparaiso
United States
Virginus
New Orleans
Italy
Japan
Boston Herald
Tetters Stomach Bitters Protect Against Disease Foes
The article extols Hos tester’s Stomach Bitters as a preventive against disease triggered by wet weather damp clothing draught and overwork. It claims the tonic fortifies the system for mariners miners outdoor laborers and desk workers and cites relief from dyspepsia kidney trouble malaria and biliousness.
Fragments on sleep senses and cures in a 19th century mixed snippet
A collage of scientific opinions on sleep and senses, dental bite theory, quotes about character, remedies, and advertisements from a historic newspaper fragment. The text references eyelids, taste, smell, hearing, touch, and feet warming for sleep, plus notes on teeth bites and various products and proverbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientific American
Rail excursion tickets offered by Chicago and Eastern Illinois
The Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad announces low fare excursion tickets on September 27 and October 25, 1892 to numerous Southeast South and Southwest points. Inquiries to GK & EL RR city office at 204 Clark Chicago or Charles L. Stone at 415 First National Bank Building Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad
GK & EL RR
Chicago City
Clark Street
Charles L. Stone
First National Bank
Chicago
A Friend in Need Cough Remedy Ad
An old ad claims Reip's German Cough and Kidney Cure cures violent coughs and colds by stimulating kidneys aiding lungs removing carbonic acid and restoring circulation. It promises immediate benefit with no harm and urges purchase via Sylvan Remedy Co in Peoria Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reip
Sylvaw RemMepy Co
Peoria
German Syrup Deemed Effective Cold Cure Statement
Justice of the Peace George Wilkinson of Lowville Minnesota attests a 1888 exposure caused a severe lung cold with night sweats. He credits one bottle of Boschee's German Syrup for breaking the cold and night sweats and restoring health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wilkinson
Lowville, Murray Co
Minn
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Dr. Pierce
Dr. Sage
Lydia L. Pinkham
Jones
Lydia E. Pinkham
Nature
C. P. Brown
Grand St
Jersey City
N.J
Lauder Brunton
St. Bartholomew's Hospital
Royal College of Physicians
Andrew Clark
Gladstone
Dr. Brunton
New York
Crystal Cava Supply Co
Etate Street
Emmons
J. W. Mashburn
Abbeville, Ga
Venice
Beecham
Addison
Hale
Croup
Pixe
Guhr
Germany
Shaw
America
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Hall
Rochefoucault
Tacitus
Brundage
Wood
Hood
Fly Sister
KR. J
Brunp-Age
Norwalk
N. B
Pelle
California
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
Tal
Ripans
Ripans Chemical CO
Spruce S
Oregon
C.W.F. Snyder
McVicker's Theatre
Barlow
Indico
ELY
ELY Brob
Warren St
LEC Rrijohn
W.morris
Ension Washiniesa
de Cc 7
Syre
Atty Alnce
Marquette
Lakesion
Lyon & Healy
ARS Colins
Gen- Bond
Onroe Street
Ero EY Eo
Cift
The
Standard Authority
G. & C. Merriam CO
Springfield
Mace
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester
Mase
A. J. Krcre
MASS
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