Anecdote of Brignoll and the Homeopathic Mistake
The anecdote recounts Brignoll, a nervous yet conscientious singer who refused to perform unless his voice felt right. He relied on bryonia and spongia homeopathic vials carried by his servant Barbagelata, who once misdosed him. Brignoll raged, Barbagelata swallowed the medicine, and doctors testified the drug was harmless before Brignoll believed Barbagelata survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brignoll
Jin
Barbagelata
Bryonia
Hrignon
Signor Brignoll
New York Tribune
Condensed Milk's Rise From Laughed-At Idea to Giant Industry
The article recalls the early reception of condensed milk and profiles its founder who carries a 10 quart supply for New York patrons. It explains the simple production: milk heated in a copper tank with a jacket, sugar added, evaporation in a vacuum tank, and cooling in 40 quart cans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
San Francisco
Mice That Surmise on Scorpions
A field note describes a mouse in hearth valley that feasts on scorpions. The scorpion defends with a venomous sting, but the mouse leaps, removes the sting, and continues its pursuit. The piece notes the unusual predator prey relation and odd survivals in animal life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearth Valley
Colossus of Rhodes Historical Facts and Demise
The Colossus of Rhodes stood 105 feet tall, carved by Chares with an army of workers, taking twelve years to build. It stood in Rhodes harbor until an earthquake in 226 BCE toppled it. The statue lay shattered for 84 years before being sold for scrap to a dealer who removed about 720000 pounds of metal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodes
Chares
Rhoades
Harrowing accident detail and odd silk in pocket
A dialogue notes a fatal injury at home with a silk sample left in the deceased’s pocket. A Chicago Inter Ocean quote mocks graphic newspaper reporting. A citizen comments on a lazy cigarette smoker who scorched a wheel rim to light a match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fie
Senator Stewart Denies Coventry Tie in Nevada Divorce Case
Washington scandal centers on Senator William Morris Stewart of Nevada who replies vigorously to allegations from Charles L. Glasscock. Glasscock accuses Stewart of alienating his wife’s affections while Mrs Glasscock recounts alleged coercion and gifts, with trial likely to reveal more about the Breckinridge case and Stewart’s conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Stewart
Nevada
Breckinridge
Coventry
Stewart
Simon Cameron
Ben Hill
Senate
Charles L. Glasscock
Washington
Glassenk
Shoe
Cnpitor
Carrie Crady Glasscook
Mgralia
Glasscock
Simon
Classcock
North Carolina
Newult
Sennator Stewart
Mr Stewart
William Morris Stewart ix
Dawn and moon compete over island sea and dream
A lyrical scene recalls dawn middle day and midnight as the moon climbs the skies over June while the sea, sun, and marigolds frame a voyage. The narrator recalls mermen, sirens, and fairy throngs amid waves, gulls, and kisses from roses as a dream during a voyage with a crew.
Love and deception aboard the Malta voyage ending in marriage
Dr Harrisse and Lucille Lindsay form a tense attraction aboard the Malta. He recalls a past mystery from America while Lucille hides an earlier engagement to circus rider life, and a later proposal from Dr Johns shapes a bittersweet ending as Harrisse learns Lucille married Johns years later.
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Harrisse
Dr. Johns
DPI
Lindsay
Dr. Harrisse
Europe
America
Lucille
Miss Lindsay
Harrisee
Captain Hamerton
Dr. Johnson
Dr. Johne
Red Sea
Evening Star
Hamertons
Tom
Lucille Lindsay
Old Hamerton
Faust
Marguerite
Beacon Street
Malta
Texas Siftings
Never Too Late to Treat Pain with St Jacobs Oil
An old advertisement extols St Jacobs Oil as the quick remedy for pain promising relief within ten minutes. It urges immediate use after injury and warns delaying can ruin fortunes and happiness. The copy compares pain to a mosquito and urges prompt treatment.
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St. Jacobs
Hypnosis Used to Dentists Office Anesthesia Startling Claim
Dr Thomas Fille brown details a method in which continuous suggestion keeps a patient hypnotized to anesthetize dentin for cavity prep during light sleep. Repeated reinforcement, rest breaks, and occasional re hypnotizing maintain control. outcomes include rested patients and eventual reduction of hypnosis need.
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Thomas Fillebrown
D. M
Dental Review
Century Magazine to Feature Life of Napoleon Novel Series
The Century Magazine announces a major feature product launch with a new Life of Napoleon by Prof. William M. Stoane of Princeton, starting in November after four years of work. New serial novels by Marion Crawford and Mrs. Burton Harrison are planned, with expanded artwork and a $4.00 annual subscription offered by The Crestway Co. in Union Square, New York.
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Century Magazine
Napoleon
William M. Stoane
Princeton
Marion Crawford
Burton Harrison
Crestway Co
Union Square
New York
Syrup of Figs Promises Pleasant Quick Relief
An early 19th century advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant tasting remedy that rapidly supports kidney liver and bowel cleansing. It claims to dispel colds headaches fevers and habitual constipation and notes it is sold in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles by leading druggists with prompt procurement if not on hand.
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Harper’s Bazar
Yoors Roorsoar Co
Mission Street
San Francisco
Cal
Porous Plasters Praised by Senator Nelson in 1883 Testimony
Senator Henry C. Nelson of New York testifies to the efficacy of Attcock s Porous Plasters for kidney pain. He recalls severe February 27 1883 agony eased within an hour after applying two plasters and notes long use in his family for colds strains and rheumatic conditions.
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Henry C. Nelson
New York
Attcock
Allooce
Bensonera
Pitts
Paper and Press subscribe info and deafness cure ad
Advertises Paper and Press subscription at $1 per year from We M Patros Philadelphia Pa. Mentions local applications for disease care. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for uncured deafness caused by catarrh and lists Cheney Co Toledo as distributors. Also includes appliance and breakfast product mentions.
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We. M. Patros
Philadelphia
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
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Royal Baking Powder CO
Wall
Scott's
Senator Stewart
Colonel Breckinridge
James Whitcomb Riley
Mr. Flyer
Boston
the Tribune
Niger
Congo
Africa
Asia
Cercle Francais de l' Harmonie
New York Sun
Aristotle
B. C
Strabo
Bright
Hosteiner
California Fig Syrup CO
Francisco. Cal
Otisville, KY
New Tork, MF
England
Purner
Sieke Tate
Tanks
Cottle Co
Texas
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Orchad
South Bend
Pacific Co
Wash
Mrs. W. C. Baker
Mrs. Baker
Raffever
Ely
ELY Brothers
Warren Street
Liebic
Mme Kenny
SU Kv Mfg. CO
Room It
the Vendome
Portland
Palmer & Rey
Portland, Or
Temany
Roch Chemical Co
DR. J
KOCH
All Druggiate
Hood
Karl
W. L. Douglas
Cordovan
Elecant
Cs Big Four
McCormick
D. B. Martin
Gen. Pass
Tkl
Agt
Cincinnati
Golden West
Ars. Winslow
Wilmer & Rey
P.N. U
Ft Sany
McKle
Lal Ark L. Cohn 4 Co
Front Street
Moore
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