Blood Poisoning and Early Antiseptic Advances
An overview of blood poisoning in infectious diseases detailing septicaemia and pyemia, their symptoms, and prognosis with emphasis on antiseptic surgery reducing mortality. It notes wound management, supportive therapies, and cautions about late surgery and autopsy-related risks. A second item introduces a dual purpose combination hunting coat with storm protection and modular design for ease of use and warmth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Unnamed Monster Exceeds Known Giant Dinosaur Size
Field Columbian Museum in Chicago holds bones of a giant dinosaur larger than the famed Atlantosaurus. Professor Marsh estimated Atlantosaurus at eighty feet long and over thirty feet tall, while the unnamed species had a thigh bone six feet eight inches and a humerus larger than the thigh by twenty-three inches. Elmer Riggs notes the long humerus implies giraffe like proportions and truly immense height.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Field Columbian Museum
Chicago
Marsh
Rocky Mountain
Elmer 8. Riggs
Saw oiling device for saw blades patented by Frans O Helsten
Frans O Helsten of Michigan patents a saw oiling device to keep blades lubricated during heavy timber sawing. A nozzle tip extends through the handle on both blade sides with a spring piston in the reservoir to push oil when pressed. Stroke length adjusts via a screw cap, with possible automatic feed from the oil chamber and regulated orifice size.
United States Leads in Bridge Design and Construction
The article argues American supremacy in bridge design and steel manufacture, noting U S costs are lower than Britain due to labor factors and trade unions. It cites 190000 miles of railways and roughly 63000 bridges, with freight rates dropping from about 35 to 0.95 per ton as freight volume rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Britain
Economic value of birds in French agriculture
The destruction of birds in France is linked to serious agricultural losses. In Herault alone the loss of birds that feed on insects is estimated to cost over 2000 gallons of wine annually. Some birds eat about 60 insects daily and one insect-eating species may save 3200 grains of wheat and 1150 grapes per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Department of
Herault
Monsieur Levat
Preservation of flower colors and turf wool in industry
The New York Botanical Garden reports drying pressed flowers in sun heated papers preserves colors better than other methods. Dusseldorf introduces turf wool for textiles, claiming a soft, bleachable fiber that can be spun like wool and used for clothing and rugs. Edward Hale of Harvard Divinity School is elected president of Meadville Theological School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Botanical Garden
Dusseldorf
Germany
Edward Hale
Harvard Divinity School
Notre Dame University Promotes Catalogue and Programs
Notre Dame University in Notre Dame Indiana invites readers to request a free catalogue and learn about terms courses and details for prospective students. The university offers preparatory school St Edward's Hall a commercial course and higher studies with strict academic care. Fifty seven years of active educational work has made the institution renowned nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame University
West
St. Edward's Hall
Epworth League Convention Travel Advisory 1901
In 1901 the Epworth League Convention in San Francisco is promoted with travel tips for attendees. The Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway is praised as the preferred Northwest line offering sleeping parlor dining free reclining chair cars and electric reading lights. Tickets and rates information are available via local agents or F A Miller General Passenger Agent Old Colony Building Chicago Illinois.
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San Francisco
Cal
Chicago, Milwaukee
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
F. A. Miller
Old Colony Bldg
Chicago, Il
New daily limited service to Colorado by Great Rock Island Route
Advertises a new daily limited service from Chicago to Colorado with overnight options arriving in Denver and Colorado Springs including Manitou. Claims best connections and convenient hours with a direct line to Manitou. Offers cheap summer excursions to Colorado and Utah with special low rates on select days. Written by John Sebastian G P A Chicago.
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Great Rock Island
Chicago
Colorado
Denver
Colorado Springs
Manitou
Utah
John. Sebastian
Two Luxury Elevators Ordered for Royal Residences
An American firm is building two elevators for Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, described as the costliest ever made. A separate order is placed for Clarence House on St James Street London to serve the Duke of York on his return from travel.
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King Edward
Buckingham Palace
Windsor Castle
Clarence House
St. James Street
London
Duke of York
Chicago woman offers $1000 reward for honesty in business
Mrs Nancy B Irving of Chicago publishes a book asserting social conditions prevent honest business and offers a $1000 reward to any business or professional man who can show he has worked a month without lying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy B. Irving
Chicago
Eadne Wen
Cincinnati
Onio
Pa Bossé
Old Soldiers Eligible for Oklahoma Land Draw
Ex Union veterans may register for a government land draw offering 2 000 000 acres in Oklahoma. An agent will prepare papers for a fee equal to 2 percent of the claim value. Contact Ditch T Morgan Perry C T for registration. Beaver nuisance in Colorado concerns ranchers. London's Jewish population has doubled in twenty years.
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Oklahoma
T. Morgan
Perry
C. T
London
Burlington Rapids & Northern Railway promotes Iowa resorts booklet
A railway line issues a neat booklet highlighting Spirit and Okoboji Lakes as summer destinations in Northwestern Iowa. Free copies available by writing to Jno. G. Farmer, Assistant General Passenger Agent, Cedar Rapids, Ia.
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Burlington,Qatar Rapids & Northern Railway
Spirit and
Okoboji Lakes
Iowa
Jno
G. Farmer
Cedar. Rapida
Oyster Bed Sold Near Mobile for 189000
A large oyster bed near Mobile Alabama was sold for 189000. Estimated current oyster value in the bed is about 100000. The brief notice notes the high value and potential yield of the oyster area.
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Mobile
Ala
Prolific Patent Remedies Ad Verses and Aphorisms
An assortment of old time patent medicines is advertised including Walt's Catarth Cure priced 75c and Dr Crani's Quaker Tonic Tablets at 50c per box. Also Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething 25c and Coo's Cough Balsam touted as oldest and best. The piece closes with a proverb about cutting circles with a circular saw.
English Teachers Attend Longfellow House Event
A light note from Boston Post recounts Cu ban teachers invited to an evening function at the Longfellow house on Brattle street. They approached fronting ladies with hats in hand asking if day dress could be worn to the reception, offering to change if not allowed. The ladies advised staying in day dress, and the teachers bowed gratefully and withdrew.
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Longfellow House
Brattle Street
Boston Post
Bicycle Wedding In Norfolk Draws A Bright Pageant
A bicycle wedding occurred in Norfolk England with about twenty riders including the bride and groom bridesmaids and guests. The party rode to the church on decorated machines the bride wore white with orange blossoms and veil the bridesmaids wore white with pink rose wreaths. Nature smiled on the scene.
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Norfolk
England
Dame Nature
Merchants Bank Promotes Savings With Daily Ads
In Burlington Vermont the Merchants Bank, among the oldest and most conservative in the state, runs daily advertisements that outline services and offer practical savings advice to customers.
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Burlington
Merchants’ Bank
From Small Shop to Fame
George Hitchcock, once a Chicago bric-a-brac shopkeeper, now lives in Holland on the proceeds of his art and fame.
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George Hitchcock
Holland
Chicago
Peruna Endorsements and Doctor Offer for Cats
Kathleen Graham and Florence Allan praise Peruna as a tonic after dyspepsia and fatigue. Dr. S B Hartman, president of The Hartman Sanitarium, will oversee female catarrh cases this summer with free advice in Columbus Ohio.
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Kathleen Graham
Florida Ave
N. W. Wash
D. C
S. B. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
S. 8
Hartman
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Tally
Frans O. Helsten
Michigan
American Bridge Builders
University OF Notre Dame
Notre Dame
Indiana
Epworth
St. Went Sill Solace Wath
A. Morrissey
Poland
Wyork
New England
New York
Ines
Janeaville
Chiega Beneed
Ict
Kenkai
Grayling
Saginaw
Peoria
Carm
Paris
Rapids
Gentral Railway System
America
Hedeca River
C.C. C. &Dr. Seals
Big Fear
Wichigan Cestral
Becton & Albany
Take Shore
Michigan Goathern
Pittsburg
Lake Eris
Lake Erie & Westers
ST. Louis
Ottawa
Bay City
Springfield
Fastion
Delaware
Toronto
Shtabuls
Srtusviisis
Clearfield
Allegheny City
New Haven
Poland Spring House
Maine
Washington
Ogdensburg
Enceville
Williamsport
Kingston/ Poughkeepai
Montgomery
Philadelphia
Ener
Worfolk
Ubbeo
HAME
Wizard Ol
Kiine
R. H. Kine, Ltd
Piso
Joan F Bovgr
Trinity Springs
Ind
Walt
Price
Florence Allan
Walton Place
Buffalo
Lake Mich
Toledo
Cleveland
Niagara Falls
Buffal
Lake Shore
F. M. Byron
General Western
Poreen G & J Tire Company
Indianapolis
D. Phelps Brown
Eile Oe
Beaumont of Best
Ompson
American Bidg
L. T. Guxset
Washington, D. C
Local RR
Geo A.cullen
WPA
ADAMS
BANFF
Canadian Rockies
Globe
Yoho Valley
Wonderland
Field
British Columbia
Selkirks
Niagara
Canadian Pacific Railway
Kootenay
Shuswap Lakes
A. G. Shaw
Canadian Pacific. Railway
South Clark Street
Chicago, Ill
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