Nebular Origins of the Solar System Proposed by Astronomers
The Philadelphia Times discusses a theory that spiral nebulae condense into a sun and planetary system. It explains how a rotating nebula could form a sun, rings, and eventually planets including Earth, Mercury, and Venus, with moons as nebular outgrowths. The piece notes the vast distances and sizes involved and mentions Saturn’s rings and planetary formation challenges.
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Earth
Mercury
Venus
Neptune
Philadelphia Times
Royal Extravagance and Royal Pipes Spark Public Debate
A historical column rails against royal excesses citing the Siam palace underwater and the Shah of Persia's $406,000 tobacco pipe. It argues luxury wastes wealth that could aid the poor, noting $400,000 earning five percent could fund two weeks of countryside respite for many children each summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siam
Persia
European Life Through Chinese Eyes Recounted
An 1849 Shanghai printed account, translated by Nedhurst, reviews grotesque depictions of European life seen through Chinese perspectives. It quotes Ong-Tae-Hae about Dutch and French traits, notes music’s sadness, and includes a broader anecdotal passage on Western manners and gender roles. A Teterson Magazine piece extols glycerine uses and a traveler’s observations on women’s hospitality and virtue.
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Nedhurst
Shanghai
Mission Press
Ong-Tae-Hae
Malay Archipelago
Ocean
Europe
Batavia
Pianist Leopold de Meyer Briefly Stuns Sultan in Constantinople
The late Leopold de Meyer, famed pianist, was summoned to perform before the Sultan in Constantinople. He borrowed a grand piano, set it up in a palace reception room, and—per Boston Globe—had to play cross legged on a mat after the Sultan alarmed by the instrument on three legs. The monarch finally rewarded him with over $5,000 as backsheesh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leopold de Meyer
Dresden
Constantinople
Lolation
Palace
Boston Globe
Doctors and Their Code of Medical Ethics
A critique of medical ethics argues the code suppresses physician achievements and public knowledge. It contrasts openness in science with the profession’s fear of ostracism, suggesting secrecy diminishes motivation and raises questions about improving professional standards.
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Justinian
Edison
Code of Ethics
Old woman sold whisky in Orkney defies excise men
A Scottish old woman near Orkney was said to sell whisky secretly with no license, baffling excise officers until a new young officer visited at 7 am, paid for milk with a coin, and left with his cash after admitting no license and saying presents were taken in lieu of tax. The piece also notes farewells and various ads and anecdotes about travel, health, and products of the era.
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Orkney
When He Knows It All and the Ego of Youth
An elderly wit recalls that age softens certainty and that youth often overestimates knowledge. A young friend drafts a paper on the Encyclopadicism of Age, while a reminder to use remedies only when needed cites Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Co.
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L.oliver Pilla
DIA E. Prisknam Mrp. Co
Lynn
California Fig Syrup Co
Lightning Destroys Stock Along Fences
A report notes livestock, especially cows and sheep, killed by lightning that travels via wire fences. It recommends tying each fence-wire to a ground cross wire buried two feet every four to six rods to reduce danger and injury to stock.
Asthma Cure Trial Offers Free Pack to Sufferers
An ad touts a free trial package of Schifmanns Asthma Cure from Dr R ScurveMann of St Paul Minnesota. It promises instant relief in severe cases and cures where others fail. Reader must name the paper and send their address for the trial.
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R. ScurveMann
St. Paul
Minn
Schifmann
Auny
Rapway
Radway
Hadway & CO
Warren Street
New York
Gates Steedard
August Flower praised for relief of headaches and heart palpitations
A Springfield Massachusetts testimonial claims August Flower cured the wife of I C Frost after years of illness and physician care. The piece also cites sleep needs, brain fever risk, and malaria signs, advising Laxative Gum Drops nightly for relief, with price details and a Sylvan Remedy Co. notice.
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August Flower
Boston
I. C. Frost
Springfield
Mass
Lord Brougham
England
Caroline
Sylvan Remedy Co
Peoria
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IHR
Lane
Ohator P
Woodward
Lakoy
Lydia
Pitkhan
Rob
Scott
Scott & Bowne
South Sth Avenue
Mercurial
J.C. Jones
Fulton, Ark
Cays
Swurr Srectrid Co
Atlanta, Ga
Small
Ww. F. Smith & CO
Proprietors
Dazdal
Harper’s
The
Teterson
Tan
Ledyard
Albany
West Albany
Bates South
Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad
Humphrey
Northern
East
Third Street
J. Paul
Clark Street
Chicago
G. & Elt R. Retor
Charles L. Stone
First National Bank
Tsay, Jenkins
Beecham
United States
Hane
Vikk
Tolstoi
J.C. Simpson
Marquess
W. Va
Hall
Fait
Gulf of Death
Young
Nebraska
Kune
Kline
Henry D. Thoreau
Danious Warennhouse
Chattanooga
Tenn
San Antonio
Hood
Jennie Dige
Mick Huat
Drs. Bigelow
Draugrats
Colvin
Dock Mills
Express
Bob He
Sbradfield Regulator Coo
Dale OY
Druagin’'S
Atlanta
Ely
ELY Bros
Warren St
LD Mme! Fhivreven
Mse Y
Iola Picant
Congo
West Africa
Broadwaye
Kola Importing CO
York
Alice Maple
Oregon
O.w.e.snyder
McVicker's Theatre
Patrick O'Fahrnell
Washington
Oo Barlow
Indico
Piso
Haselting
Warren Pa
L. A. Sayer
Gouraud
Nealers
Canada
T, Hopkins
Prop
Great Jones Street
Nex
Outeis
Winttekor Partiouians
Chicago Newspaper Union
Jefferson Street
Chickaco
Dr. O
Brown
Pace
J. Gibson Brown
Grand Street
Jersey City
New Dor
Minnesota
North Daritaniana
Idaho
Geegon
Free Government “Agate
Pacific
R. R
Ohtas
Dambomn
St. Paol
Mint
Baranita Lsc
Trans Chemical CO
Spruce St
Bell
Stephens
W. W. Dudley & Cok
Solicitors of Patents
N. W
al Bicycle
A. J. Tower
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