Curious Facts From a Dated Era
A garbled 19th century miscellany notes near misses to a northern landmark on May 13 1892, Naples planning year round sea baths for 43000 visitors, tenant eviction tricks, Greek fig production and coffee substitution, Ottoman dispatches, a Bordeaux exhibit tower 115 feet high, a tobacco chewing mastiff, religious ponderings and patent medicine puffery tied to Poole and Walthall Co druggists.
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Naples
Pennsylvania
Greece
Trieste
State Department
Ottoman Empire
Lithgow
Bagdad
Aleppo
Bordeaux
Pure Liquid Laxative Syrup of Figs Ad
An advertisement extols the benefits of Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative. It claims it cleanses the system, relieves headaches and colds, and treats constipation without weakening the organs. Sold by druggists in 560c and 81 bottles, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co, with the name printed on every bottle.
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All Drugsista
California Fig Syrup Coe
The One Unforgivable Sin Sermon At FW York
Rev. Dr. four argues on blasphemy against the Holy Ghost in Matthew. He urges that some sins are irrevocable, citing Esau’s loss of birthright and missed youth opportunities, and warns that delaying repentance endangers salvation. He pleads for timely family worship and gentler parental discipline amid mortal peril.
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York
Matthew
Heb
Gomene
Jerus Chri
Jesus Christ
Esau
Collis
Bea
Christ
Cincinnati
Orleans
Chamount
Switzerl
Tsaw
Mother
de Witt
Willie
Charlie
Archangel
Beau
Heaven
Arctic
Stewart Holland
Fear of Animals in Children Provoked by Experience Not Inheritance
A discussion argues against inherited fear in children, noting early frightening reactions to a sparrow and a wood louse, while later fear of the elephant in the zoo shows environment and context shape response. Cites James Sully on the debate and suggests experiential factors override heredity.
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James Sully
Popular Science Monthly
Brandade Dish Fueled the Trois Freres Fortune
Brandade made from cod with onions garlic pepper and herbs. The three Veneaux brothers, renowned cooks, carried the Provencal recipe to Paris and founded the Trois Freres fortune under the First Empire. London Telegraph notes undelict works to transform stone into bread.
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Trois Freres
Veneaulx
Paris
London
Curious Miscellany From Past Letters And Tales
A garbled Near Century column mixes anecdotes from New York to Cornwall and Eaton Park. It mentions Prof Owen and a dog fetching seaweed, tales of forests and anglers, travel notes about Sheridan and Estes Park, and curiosities on grass yields, taxation, and old fashion ideas.
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Estes Park
J. Francis
Burlington
Omaha
Neb
Bank of France
Fashion notes on new blouses and spring gowns
Fashion column surveys spring attire with new blouse fronts, yellow lace accents, and parasol trims. It highlights rich, tucked fabrics in velvet and gauze, colored crepe tints such as blush greens and china blues, plus swagger outing suits with beaver felt hats. It notes chic short hairstyles offering flexible coiffure options for women.
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McAlvey
Amos
Crawfordsville
Argis News
Boston
Denver
Wren
EB. Walthall , CO
Hocare RY
Hall
God
Pito
Sitte Dovatass
LeRoy, Mich
Schrage
Toby
Sanaa
New York City
Chicago
Sporting Rennis
Sheridan
Francis
Bartarton
Grin
Siul
Bho
Napoleon
Lodge
Salzer
John A. Salter Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
W.N.U
Mark Twain
Edison
Hoge
Corbin
Goa
England
Persia
Pyramid of
Cheops
Richard Winman
Twin City
Devoneshire
Exeter
Vundey
Doctor Pierce
Mane Tal le
W. N. CD
de Kalb Fence Co
High St
de Kalb
Lit
Scott
Reaper
Namith
Onder
Scott Hoof Paste CO
Rochester
N.Y
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