Adulterants in tobacco and old time stair design and maps
The excerpt covers tobacco flavoring and adulterants like licorice, salts, and cascarila bark, notes on chewing tobacco, a physics explanation of steam in cold air, Elizabethan and later stair designs, and a geographic center discussion placing it near Omaha and Cincinnati. It ends with a Leadville Democrat gossip scene about Cleveland relatives in a bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Omaha
Cincinnati
Achilles Chafes At Briseis Tale In Wartime Banter
The scene shows Achilles angry after a playful chat with Ulysses about Briseis and a hat incident. Achilles orders Patroclus to stage musical overtures near Ulysses and to report back if any talk arises. The quip about lacking intellect in Greece is noted as his aside.
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Achilles
Ulysses
Briseis
Brisvis
Diomedes
Patroclus
Greece
Burlington Hawk-Lye
Mercantile Risks and a Remarkable Bohemia Tale
A New York Times notice recalls John Shillito a Cincinnati dry goods leader for forty years never failing or compromising with creditors. The piece compares mercantile risk and then recounts a Bohemian tale of Peschka the inn keeper who fed a mad dog to a gravedigger who survives hydrophobia and continues work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shillito
Cncinnati
New York Times
Cincinnati
Tha
United States
Shillito
Remarkable hospitality in Cleve land family noted
A Carson visitor arrives with a letter of introduction to one of four leading citizens. The citizen greets him warmly, praising his Cleveland relatives as a genial hospitable and cultivated family after six weeks there last fall.
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Carson
Cleveland
Many Titles Grip European Monarchs in 19th Century Tales
A fanciful survey notes European rulers claim numerous titles. Emperor Francis Joseph bears many crowns plus duchies and counts. Portugal’s kings boast dozens of given names. a Spanish tale recalls a Lisbon landlord denying shelter to a monarch’s many names. The piece also mentions rival claims to King of Jerusalem and Baltic states’ titulature and a Mecklenburg Strelitz grand duke holding varied military and academic posts.
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Europe
Austria
Francis Joseph
Portugal
Jerusalem
Naples
de Lusignan
Oscar
Sweden
Christian
Denmark
Mecklenburg- Strelitz
Oxford University
Puzzle with Words Gives Rival to Gem Puzzle
A report from the Institute of Technology describes a word ladder puzzle where players change one letter at a time to transform one word into another. Examples include East to West and Road to Rail, with steps forming valid English words. The game gains popularity in homes and railroad offices alike.
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Institute of Technology
Boston Traveller
Denver Building Boom Expands with Major Public Works
A Denver letter notes over 2000 private projects and 700 stores under way. Major new structures include the Tabor block 200000 opera house 200000 county courthouse 150000 Union depot 100000 hospital 75000 iron mills 100000 smelting works 175000 water works 300000 steam heating 100000 U S post office 500000 mint planned at 1000000 and state capitol near 2000000. Housing shortages force camping on occasion as population grows.
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Denver
Col
Tabor
Opera House
County Court House
Union Depot
Holly
U. S. Post Office
U. S. Mint
Local Reassurance as Dr. Bull's Syrup Dominates Market
The text notes a large sale of Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup has prompted many imitators, yet consumers prefer the proven remedy and are slow to try new products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bull
Young man sues to sell cholera medicine to President Taylor
A visitor to Washington attempted to present cholera medicine to President Taylor at a White House reception. He delivered a shaky speech, the President refused the medicine, and soon after Taylor died of cholera, allegedly linked to his late meals and duties during the Fourth of July observances.
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Taylor
Washington
White House
Gen. Taylor
Washington Monument
Snowy Owls Domesticated and Eaten by A Farmer
A farmer describes taming three snowy owls caught this winter. One wounded, one trapped, another attacked a hen before a gamecock intervened. Owls are tame and accept food by hand, and the narrator notes the flesh of snowy owls as tender and well tasted with one served incognito at a public dinner.
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Europe
A Test of Life or Death by Electric Current
The London Medical Press explains a new scientific method to prove death. After heart stoppage, muscles lose electric excitability within hours. Applying induced current to limbs and trunk five to six hours after death yields no contraction, certifying death beyond doubt.
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London
European Expenditure and Jefferson Davis Remains
The Economist notes war costs in Europe amount to about 1.351 billion pounds annually at 4 percent, dwarfing France and Britain tax receipts and hampering European progress. Remains of General Jefferson C. Davis will be buried at Crown Hill in Indianapolis with Senator Morton nearby. his widow plans a monument.
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Europe
France
Great Britain
Economist
Jefferson C. Davis
Crown Hill
Indianapolis
Morton
In Powder Form Vegetine Make Your Own Medicine
Advertises Vegetine in powder form allowing customers to create two bottles of liquid using a 60 cent package. Promises fall directions in every package. Sold by druggists and stores, or available by mailing fifty cents for one package or one dollar for two from H. K. Stevens of Boston.
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H. KR. Stevens
Boston
Mass
H. R. Stevens
W. Ross
Wilton
Iowa
Stella
Wells, Zickardson & CO
Proprietors
Burlington, Vt
Free book on the liver diseases and treatments
A promotional notice offers a free book about the liver and its diseases and cures. Include treatments for jaundice dyspepsia malaria and headaches and directs readers to Dr. Sanford at 162 Broadway New York City to receive the volume.
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Sanford
Broadway
New York City
N. Y
Advert for Thirty Days Trial Belts and Ear Treatments
The Voltaic Belt Co of Marshall Michigan advertises an affilicted man’s thirty days trial of their Electro-Voltaic Belts. Dr C E Shoemaker of Reading Pennsylvania offers a free mailed book on deafness ear diseases and treatment with testimonials. Lyon's Heel Stiffeners aid boot and shoe alignment, sold by dealers.
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Voltaic Belt Co
Marshall, Mich
Will
C. E. Shoemaker
Reading
Lyon
Murabull
Mich
Card Offers Free Cure for Youthful Errors and Weakness
A mysterious advertisement promises a free remedy for nervous weakness sexual decline and other youth related issues. It claims the recipe was found by a South American missionary and asks readers to mail a self addressed envelope to Rev. Joseph T. Inman in New York City Station D for details.
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South America
Jo.eph T. Inman
Station D
New York City
Necktie party sparks church conflict in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia Reformed Episcopal church faced upheaval over a necktie party planned by parishioners of Rev. Tucker. Women would wear calico aprons with sealed envelopes containing neckties for male attendees. The pastor opposed the event, prompting secession by part of the congregation. The pastor warns of a conflict between worldliness and godliness as he remains in charge.
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Philadelphia
Tucker
Reformed Episcopal Church of the Redeemer
Virginia man branded coward defends himself and aids children
A Virginia man branded a coward by his would be duel opponent defeated three knife-wielding assailants and then halted a fleeing group trying to take two young children. He now ponders moving to a town with pacified locals.
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Virginia
South Florida coffee growth earns first open air premium
The Coffee plant thriving in South Florida is now deemed settled beyond question. The Commission of Agriculture awarded the premium for the first pound of coffee grown in the open air. The Agricultural Bureau provides plants started to interested growers for trial.
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South
Florida
Commission of Agriculture
Agricultural Bureau
How to Get Sick and Get Well By Hop Bitters
A satirical column mocks health lore urging self indulgence and excess as a path to illness, then promises a cure with Hop Bitters. The piece critiques overmedication and sensational nostrums while hinting at a remedy in the noted product.
Kidney-Wort Promoted for Rested Mental Labor
A short health note urges using Kidney-Wort to sustain healthy organ action after mental fatigue. It highlights a herbal remedy aimed at maintaining systemic balance during periods of intensive cognitive effort.
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Leadville
Mercantile Risks
Neustadt
Bohemia
Onc Peschka
Peschka
Express
True & Co
Augusta
N.W. Co
Springfield
H. Hallett & Co
Portland
J. Worth & CO
Donnelley,Ga
Outfit Free
Vickery
Augusta, Maine
Sunbeam
Ssetteé Loyd, Publishers
Chicago
R. Valentine
Janesville
Wis
Smith’s Valve Organ CO
Palatine
Gonzales
Horace Waters & CO
B'day
N.Y
Hartley & Craham
Maiden Lane
New York
Harrison Manufacturing
Nassau Street
Penn’a Salt Manufacting Co
Phila
Hapman & CO
Madison, Ind
Seatty
ORCAN
Daniel F. Beatty
New Jersey
Joseph C. Todd
Paterson
N. J
Barclay St
Baxter
Dr.w. Ross
Bremen
East
J. T. Webb
Stinson & Co
Gents
Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld
Pres. Chadbourne
Williams College
Bishop
Pharisburg
Ohio
Messrs. J. N. Harris & Co
Newton Murphy
Bible the
J.H Vincent
D.D
Zagents
George E. Lemon
Washington, D. C
P. O. Drawer
Phildelphia
Iowa R.R. Land Co
Cedar Rapids
Near West
Seera
Red River Valley
Wilbor
OIL and Lime
A. B. Wilbor
Great Northwest
O. K. Stevens
Wet Monroe Bst
Emall Amounia
W. 1. Soule & CO
Keeloalen Marchant
LaSalle Breet
America
Montgomery Ward & CO
Wibash Avenue
Chicano
Frazer
St. Louis
New World
National PusuisHine Co
Carleton
Carletomer CO , Publishers
N. Y. City
LE L& Peatey
Ng Co
Plutarghs
Dryden
American Book Exchange
Tribune Building
Gootrich
Bessemer
Wi. C
GO Rich
Church Street
Worcester
Hoyne Avenue
Reiz
Marchisv
Howarth & Ballard
Utica
Nichols,shepard & CO
Bittle Crock Mich
A & Fs
Nichols, Shepard & CO
Battle Creek, Mich
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