Whale Skeletons on Land Revealed by California Quake
A Los Angeles era tale recalls a whale skeleton found while street work uncovers a massive fossil. A California prospector’s climb into southern Sierras exposes giant bones on red earth. The piece links whalebone finds to ancient shifts that raised mountains and flooded shores, noting shells and teeth of enormous sharks above old coast ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zisi
Rocaine
the Angels
Sierras
Coast Range
San Juan Capistrano
San Juan
California
Catalina
Wne
Cozadelphia Times
Velvet purple velvet coffins insistence by wealthy widow
A sensational tale from a St. Louis coffins factory describes a wealthy widow asking for royal purple velvet coffins for her husband and herself. The request, made through a reporter, prompts odd speculation on whether such ornate caskets will be used as home ornaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of Undertaker
Ming
Lome
Ehtosh Wooten
St. Louis
Sir Louis Republic
Barbers and Shops Across Dublin London Detail Wages and Styles
The article contrasts first class and cheaper Dublin barber shops with London shops, noting London wages around 35 shillings weekly for top shops and 13 to 20 shillings for journeymen, plus tips. It describes shaving charges of sixpence in fancy houses and two pence in cheaper ones, with chairs ranging from old fashioned to modern American designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Roff
Dublin
London
Diedans sueFan
Cork
America
Lendon
Strange Falls and Regular Nest at Shoshone Falls
Reports from Shoshone Falls describe eerie phenomena: spray quiets for days, a canyon glows with odd sounds like a pulse, and a bird nest on the highest rock returns each year on set dates to raise a brood. Local observers note sediment on hotel glass and vegetation, with science offering cautious explanations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poole
Keller
Chicago
Nature Pursues a Liar and Night Conductors Courtship
A Philadelphia Press article notes the danger of deceit as a deadly pattern in a 1887 Connecticut diphtheria case, where a burial led to further deaths and a physician’s false death certificate. It also observes Chicago night conductors courting domestic workers, with married men on day runs and single men on night shifts, fostering intimate encounters aboard streetcars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
Connecticut
Pittsfield
Mass
Philadelphia Press
Sim
Gripman
Chicago
Mean solar time and nature of days discussed in 19th century terms
The article explains mean solar time versus apparent solar time and notes the equation of time can vary up to 16 murcles and 21 setunds. It mentions sidereal and mean solar days are invariable, with a reference to daily rotation differences. It also reports Professor Schisparelli’s Mars paper claiming an atmosphere with water vapor, rare rain, and canal-like circulation with periodic floods linked to polar melt cycles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Natura Ed Arte
Schisparelli
Louis XV
Theophilus
Paris
France
Louis X
Face and figure how maidens use fewer beauty aids abroad
A 19th century critique compares cosmetics and cosmetic practices across nations. It notes French use of complexion creams and rouge, English vanity shown through heavy trimming, and American caution in adopting foreign beautifying methods. It also mentions birds in millinery protests and a sketch of badge trimming fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
France
Herod
Ford
Ibis
London
Das
Josh Crouer
New Zealand Moth Traps and a Gilded Parisian Cab
A New Zealand correspondent notes the moth catching plant Araogois albens from southern Africa as a practical pest control, citing its mechanical trap action and nightly destruction of hundreds of larvae. The piece contrasts its success with codling moth avoidance and ends with whimsical, unrelated jests about Parisian cabbies and debt collectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Africa
Itg
Rambler Bicycle Models and Improvements Described
The article details Rambler bicycles by G. & J. and Jeffery Mig Co across models for men women and tandem, listing wheel bases sizes weights frames and specific parts. Rambler No 14 No 10 II D and tandem designs are described with emphasis on lighter wood rims and stronger front forks plus refined handlebar patterns and hand-turned axles and bearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rambler
New Wood Rim for Clincher Tires Debuts by G J firm
A historical notice describes G and J’s new wood rim with double locking edges for clincher tires. It claims easier strength, smaller section, detachable tire, and reduced rim injury when deflated. Catalogues expected in January.
Seaside Cottage Design and Cost Guidance
An illustrated article presents an attractive seaside cottage plan with basement dining room kitchen hall pantry and storage. It highlights a 16 by 26 foot first story living room six fireplaces and bay windows with shingles and verandas. Also includes color guidance for painting and cost note estimating the cottage at about 2500 dollars with garden and grounds advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feiler, Palisser & Co
Ales
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Sirange
Mick
Tati
Barbers
Britain
Pilar
Buffalo Express
London Hospital
Coingne Gazette
Mount Desert Island
Champlain
Tife
Ali Merase
Med
Shoshone Falls
Minaure
Secal
Isabella de Gonzaga
Mary
Bainbridge Street
Lusk
Goth Catching Plant
Atlanta Constitution
Fm Mach Booto
Chattanooga
Careniar
Gosmully & Jeffery Mig. Co
Hambler
Bt Rao
Boulevard & Herl
Delapertye
Frederick, Md
Owas
Pamearaiasd
Louis Repobiis
Abe
Nature
Secord
Autun
Boston
Copper Plate Ki.grawing
Sime
Handra
Cresty Seddies Mali
Tom
Ine
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