Vitality and surprising endurance in seeds and animals
The article surveys latent vitality across life forms from seeds to insects and eggs. It notes seeds and spores resisting action for years, insects in chrysalis stages delaying metamorphosis, and eggs retaining vitality after the producer’s death. Experiments on frogs and toads show remarkable remnant life under extreme conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rheaumur
Spallanzan
Azure
M. Charles Richet
Science
Popular Science Monthly
la Monde de la Selene Et de l' Industrie
Hotel Experiences and Nightmares in Washington Hotels
Article recounts peculiar hotel episodes as guests suffer night terrors after rich meals with deviled crabs. A night clerk recalls a guest shouting Let me out while the hall boy and staff arrived, only to find the man asleep and dreaming of prison tunnels. Social season fuels more nocturnal cases, separate from intoxicated guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troms
Washington
Earth as a burial ground numbers debate and arithmetic
A discussion argues against the earth as a vast cemetery, estimating population and grave sizes over 6 000 years. It concludes the land required would fit within large U S areas, then shifts to judgments on discernment and discipline in education, ending with a note on a football tale and a Tacoma mill floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
California
Texas
Tepe
United States
Mississippi River
Bert Ty
LLU
N.Y
New York Dead Letter Office Sees Surge in Unclaimed Mail
The New York branch reports a rapid rise in work with ninety five bundles totaling 25 002 pieces mailed out in one week. Officials cite foreign mail, improper superscriptions, and weak wrappers as causes and urge clearer addresses on both newspapers and wrappers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
International Postal Congress
Washington
Tarely
Variegated Humans in Tripoli Streets a Pictorial Tour
In Tripoli’s crowded streets a spectrum of people stands out. Arabs in blankets rival Romans in robes and jarmams, other travelers wear white or silk gowns splashed with color, and Jews in mixed attire mingle with half-European fashions. Porters bear loads on poles while old chants rise, Moorish dandies parade in patent leather shoes, and Creeks and Levantines thread through the crowd. Each step reveals a new tableau as observers note the varied types and outfits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holf
Allah
Seoves
Tenacity of Life Among Sexes, a 19th Century View
A collection of statistics arguing women endure longer and suffer fewer certain diseases than men. It cites higher female longevity in humans and animals, with notes on mortality causes, geographic variation, and a concluding line praising marriage for longevity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deven
United States
N.W. Ledger
Five Doctors Failed Cure by Dr Darrin Electric Treatment
Letter recounts patients cured by Dr Darrin's electric therapy in Portland and Tacoma with numerous testimonials. Mentions addresses at the Washington building Portland and Hotel Gondolas Tacoma, hours, free examinations, and guarantees. Also notes Edwin A Elliott’s disappearance with company funds and tickets, and Pasteur Institute patient count with no deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregonian
Darrin
United States
Morrison Street
Portland
L. Feeurson
Lire
George H. Papenberg
Dia'vess
John McGionis
Vancouver
W. T
C. H. Hill
Albina
John B. Dougherty
Roche Harbor
Wooden
Columbia Street
Wortland
William Albon
Drewsey
Grant
Metzger Gresham
Dyapepala
Magenson
PorJand
Oule
Seatee
William Little
Seattle
J. W. Zumwalt
Albany, Or
Moro
Wasco County
Washington Building
Fourth
Washington Streets
Tacoma
Elegant Card Set and Patent Pills Advertised By Mail
An advertisement promises an elegant package of fine cards with 15 novelties and artful lithographic pieces mailed to any recipient. It also hawks Dr McLane's Liver Pills 25 cents, Fleming Bros Pittsburg, with claims of long use and digestion relief, plus Livingston's Tansy Wafers with strong assurances of genuineness and mail order delivery from Portland Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy
Dr. C. McLane
McLane
Fleming Bros
Pittsburg
Addrews
Dr. Livingston
Livingston Chemical Company
Portland
Oregon
Nervous weakness remedies and assorted notices
A jagged scan of health ads and misc items discusses nerv ousness and stomach bitters claimed to cure nervous ailments and related diseases. Other fragments mention frost damage to crops, a lost cat reward, and various product and local notices. The piece also cites prices, company names, and promotional claims from multiple advertisers.
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Washington Mostelry
Mia
Anderson
Jackson
Tess
Loelgren
Cornell
Waan
Rachester
Geneva
White
Albany
Journal
Wash
Sorall
Tripoli
Sir Peres Shelley
Shelley
CD. L. Perguseon
Lr. Darrin
Edwin A. Elliott
Oregon Railway and Navigation Company
Union Pacific
Thomas Sebastian
Pasteur Institute
Kidders
David Kennedy
Rondout
W. Brown
Petersburgh
N. Y
Kesseor
Pennsylvania
Boston
London
Prio
Steinway Meranich
Pease * & Beach
Gabler
Rootish
Burdett
Runde
Matthias Gray CO
Post Street
San Francisco
St. Jacobs
Sandyville
Ohio
St. Jenne Oil
Geo. L. Nixon
DatuoieTs
Asp Dealeus
Charles A. Vogeler
Q. Baltimore
Scott's
Scott
Hovey
Burton
Pasadena
H. A. Hess & CO
Abington Building
Paber
Surcessiu Ee
Aphro Medicine Company
Western Branch
Dexy7
Portland, OR
Wispom Likes Co
Cricaso
Cincinnati
Vans Chomson] Co
GH. Ingratam,m. D
Amsterdam
DR. Dyche & CO
Chicago
NL Park
Drugeiate
Ape L. Ll
ST. Paul
Menk
Ladlem
Ask Drugeiet
Bowes
Chichester
Madbon Sq
Phila. Pa
Jen
South Carolina
de Pheree
Senate
Tansill
Panoh
Mewr Salem, Ve
Rik
Parser & Revs
Fae
Bell Telephone Company
Dobbins
Norfolk
Yehnary
Isaac Thompson
Druggters
Hanger
Wing Kirk
Dr. Kirk
J.J. Mack & Co
John W. Forbush
Wakefield
America
Furbush
Death
Hunt
C. N. Crittenton
Pulton St
Preedene
Remus
Chile
North CanoLina
Marietta
Ares
Poriland
United Sta
Ferm
Cig
Hazeltine, Warren, Po
Mey
Newbi
Professional
Advertisin
Gene
U. 5
Schoo Supreme Jute
Jude Sherif
Meek
Schoo
Marshall Ebert
Jou Undays
Willian Trav
Iba
M.C
Lod F
GA. K
Acad Ly
Dr Pot Ih
Eor
Phil K Dr
Cigar
Jones - Meat and &, Groce Mw
Palmer & Rey's
Steam Roller Factory
Hood
Uieet
Vee Law
Pest Seed
D.M. Ferry &Co
Animay
M Ferry
ACO
Detroit, Mich
RV. Pierce
the Invalides
Sui Institute
Buffalo
Pierce
Nurery Mill
Igi
Rick Jauvet
Ory
Rr Hout
Bios
Fred Tien
Etreet
Wowk
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