Inventions and Patents Across Trades and Crafts
A flood of odd patent notices describes solder alloying for ale situm and a double barreled embas enls device with a trigger and lever to switch actions. A nose fitting for eyeglasses uses an indi cator to set proper angle. Further items include curtain poles split in two with hinges and bolt holes, leather dressing formulas, and various mechanical devices for furniture, ophthalmic use, and sporting gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opticians
Massachusetts
Ipcrewes
New York
Qucarcion
Evice
Fragmented Tale of a Shoe Factory Strike
An obscure report describes workers at a Pittsburgh plant, tensions and bargaining over pay, and a manager ordering strict measures. The narrative depicts rough phrases about pay, footwear, and a tense atmosphere as events unfold.
Devil's club attack wounds Cornish miner in Alaska tale
A San Francisco Chronicle report details John Trevilas, a Cornish miner from Pennes Bay Alaska, stabbed by devil's club thorns that penetrated his face and hands. He endures severe pain and partial blindness as doctors attempt surgical treatment after exposure to the plant in remote camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Trevilas
Pennes Bay
Alaska
Portland
Trevilan
Feowitt
Laviee
Johnson
Acurate Fragments of a Distant Memory and A Spanish School Dilemma
A reflected fragment recounts a schoolyard scene with a family umbrella as a weapon and a vivid memory of brothers battling, followed by a note on Guadalajara province teachers receiving meager salaries. The piece shifts to a North American Review passage critiquing underfunded schools in Camamares and Veles Maieza, begging aid from rulers and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlee
Steet- Op
Alfeet
Ceaulee
Guadalajara
School of
Camamares
Department of Education
Veles-Maieza
French Republic
North American Review
A Guide to Skincare and Healthful Living
Readers advised on improving complexion through bathing, exercise, and a strict diet. Emphasis on warm baths, regular walking, gentle workouts, and avoiding rich foods and stimulants while favoring plain foods, milk products, and ample beef for nerve strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everstraina
Cmd
Moose Cow Attacks Trapper After Confused Shot
A trapper, George Anderson, wounded a moose calf while hunting near Gitte Creek. A cow moose bolted from the brush, charged him, knocked him down, then both moose fled. He limped home and slept on his left side. The incident stems from a mistaken shot while trapping mink and morton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Anderson
Gitte Creek
Anderson
Mink
Morten
Oliber
Andersen
Mimi
Lewiston Journal
Dr Williams Pink Pills featured in patient tale
A Cleveland man John P Sunnhalter explains how Dr Williams Pink Pills restored his strength after months of debility and fatigue. He credits the medicine with reviving appetite, vigor, and overall health and notes its maker, Williams Medicine Company, Schenectady, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semler
Cleveland
John P. Sunnhalter
No. Melrose Ave
Ohio
Williams
Pink Pilla
Sesahalter
Zettermerer Coal Company
Ice St
Mr. Sonnhauter
Bray
Reneral
Bow
Dr. Williams
Meen
de. Willians
Melicine Company
Schenectad
Afl
Efforts to erode stamp security in Philadelphia faced issues
The fragment catalog notes various topics from philology including Greek and Latin languages to an oculist creating spectacles for a patient. It mentions Rev Wiles Crant solving cheap lodging costs, a gym being built at Columbian College, and a fatal accident in Sparta Ohio from a pencil wound. It also covers a bull chase in York Pennsylvania and global territorial data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eerar
Graal
Iran
Wiles Crant
Boston
Greeham
Russia
Csir
Columban College
Washington McKintr
Sparta
York
John Berkery
Africa
Arctic
Antarctic
America
Australia
Asia
Varices Islands
Frank Stockton’s Enduring Fame Amid Travel and Home
The excerpt notes Frank Stockton aged two years since fame from The Lady or the Tiger. It mentions travels across Europe, Florida, and Virginia and a long residence in Convent near Norristown, New Jersey. The passage lauds his best fiction and praises his growth as a writer in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stockton
Europe
Convenut
Norristows
N_ J
Cveringh
Valle
United States
Fifty Cent No To-Bac Tobacco Cure Peddled Across Nation
Advertisements tout a fifty cent package of No-To-Bac claiming to curb tobacco cravings and promote cessation. Providers promise rapid reduction of desire and offer samples through druggists or mail, with testimonials from Chicago and New York distributors. A separate note advertises Bell's Catarrh Cure and endorsements from wholesalers, while unrelated market notes mention native steers and local business activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hs Druzgist
Sterling Kennet Co
Chicago
New York
Amt
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Bea
Giese
Sera Teer Sie
Lee
Cord
Desire Fee
Meari
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Lucu Ames
Fwthuay
Ston
Bettie & Wesdeg. He. Bierce
Arnet Puta. Pa
Cascarete Camtreo Pvp
Acs
Reales Saale
Hood
Hood's
Storm
James 5S. Robinson
Mempees. Tenn
Erie
Queen City
Ted Bee
Pease
Spertas Ertoak
Poe
Stan
Sanh
Port Lowiadiom
Mies Weilieg
Nad Lemwiie
Bullewatere
Forbes
Furner Clare
Bowers
Baltivore
Popebous
Atlantic Ecohheart
Pacific Coast
Loess
Saheren
Hemer
Bern
Amc
Lsibert Aanl
Rey Stoy
Saretwan
Theresa
Weexsen
Detroit
Bree
Matis
Emi
Neowrtaer
Weill
Pittburgh
Japitet
Ang Ecole
Ah Phsnets
Sun
Meskelyne
Schihailios
Seetland
Langier
Jupiter
Lewis Republic
San Franciace
Inter Ocean
Merk
Spest
Peschasr
Haamas
Detroit Free Press
Chicago Tribene
Wang
Tal
Gove
RULES
Sad & Co
Adam
Thas
Bell
Censks
FP J. Chsins
Ast & Tacat
Wacom
Keevaxs & Maarir
Toleie
Chico
Nowranns
General Markets
Ane, F
Opiuk
Stephens
Lea
Rhea
Whes Weiting
Boney
Pike
Pat More Asus
Sien. Ag
Erate So
Dencan’s Liniment
Wees Manufacturing Co. T
Rashvile
Teun
Ayer
Ayers
Seat Free Fc Ayer Co
Lowell, Mass
Berg
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