Sleep of fishes and other scientific curiosities
Experiments in a British aquarium discuss fish sleep, appetite for rest linked to brain size, and varying patterns among species. Anecdotes include a pilot fish reportedly remaining fixed to a vessel for days, while Canadian post graduates largely study abroad. Also noted: deer disease in Wisconsin and rising New York automobile crashes prompting calls for prevention.
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Harper's Weekly
Constantinople
London
Ihe
Wisconsin
Rabies Fear vs Fact Cited Over Public Alarm
The author argues that calm precautions are wise to prevent rabies spread while warning against public frenzy over the Buiject. It notes many nervous cases mimic rabies symptoms and that authentic rabies cases remain exceedingly rare, with some intelligent people remaining unconvinced of its existence.
Clergyman Reflects On Wall Street Honest Man View
Fragmentary notes show a clergyman critiquing a successful businessman's honesty and using Adam and Eve as models. It mentions a war context and suggests a speculative tone about morality in finance. Other lines reference unrest among Arabs in Tunis and comparisons to Tripoli.
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Wall Street
Adam
Christmas at Mount Vernon A Glimpse of Washington's Holiday
The article portrays Washingtons Mount Vernon Christmases featuring lavish dinners with silverware and glass, slave servers in Washingtons livery, and ample hospitality. It notes the festive board groaning with food, the host’s toasts, and the women knitting while men gamble small sums, all reflecting 18th century Virginias social customs.
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Mount Vernon
New England
Virginia
George Washington
Washington
George Custis
Lawrence Washington
Tebor
England
Earby
North Carolina
Bangst
Custis
Alcunt Vernon
Judy Washington
Nellie Custis
United States
Congress
George
Martha
A Christmas Message of Peace and Charity
A Christmas reflection celebrates the gift of peace on earth and the call to give joy to children. It urges forgiveness and generosity, notes the season warms business and hearts alike, and emphasizes making amends and sharing kindness as the world keeps the Christmas spirit alive.
Mrs Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promises Pain Relief
The ad touts Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a superior laxative and stomach tonic for children and families. It claims gentle action, fewer side effects than salts or purgatives, and that after brief use, normal appetite sleep and bowels return. A sample bottle offer for trial is included via mail request to Dr B Caldwell.
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J. Epping
Ad Othmer
Prescote
Jarre
B. Caldwell
Blontirelio
Tll
Evie
Fragmented Letters From Missionary Invitation Case
A garbled OCR fragment recounts letters about invitations from a religious society and a missionary. It describes confusion over two letters and a secretary’s role, with a note about a voyage date and unclear context. The passage mirrors a London News item with mixed names and quotes.
It Is Criminal to Neglect Skin and Hair Care
An era advertisement extols Cuticura Soap and Ointment for clear skin soft hands and healthy hair. It cites personal suffering from disfiguration and pain, claims affordable remedies, and offers samples plus a 82 page booklet by Cuticura, Dept. 21 L, Boston.
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Boston
Harlan’s Wit Cited In Eulogy For Supreme Court Justice
Chicago lawyer quotes John M. Harlan noting his talent for stories as a rebuke. He recalls a Pittsburgh millionaire answering questions from a New York reporter about birthplace and where he first saw light.
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John M. Harlan
Chicago
Supreme Court
Pittsburg
New York
Philadelphia
Inconsistent Busy Day Ends With Rebuffed Suitor
A young woman spent a busy day browbeating salespeople, bullying a shop walker, arguing with a milliner, correcting a fashion stylist, thwarting a taxi driver’s overcharge, forcing a streetcar to stop, dismissing her maid and hiring another, and refusing to be imposed upon. That evening she did not smile when a young man asked to be her lifelong protector.
Fortune Favors Those Who Succeed Where Others Fail
A reflection on luck as praise for success against adversity and a note that money matters more to some than who earns it, highlighting gendered views on money and expenditure.
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the Journal
John B. Stotts
Pub
Don
Indiana
Oxford and
Cimbridge
New York City
Tunis
Tripoli
Cleragyman
Archhbisnos
Phan
Ait Ashine
Aa Religious Seciety
Tyo
Pevr
Londen
Flothers
Fletcher
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