Nicotine and Whisky Tied to Sight Loss Says Ophthalmists
The article reports oculists warn that heavy, regular use of tobacco and alcohol can cause partial or total blindness. It explains nicotine poisoning harms the retina, notes a warning stage of dim vision, and cites Gustavus Kahn on how alcohol and nicotine interact to affect blood vessels and eyes. The cure is total abstinence until poisons clear from the system.
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Optical Department
the Jewelers’ Circular Weekly
Gustavus Kahn
Tides Of The Ocean Power Scheme By M Ongley
Belgian inventor Charles Eugene Ongley proposes a tidal power concept using incoming tides to compress air in a shallow near shore chamber. Air is stored and later released to drive an air motor, with power viability and costs yet to be determined.
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Charles Eugene Ongley
Mons
Belgium
M. Ongley
Dog Tries Death by Own Action thrice
A Cincinnati spaniel, owned by Mrs. George Hauck, leaped from a third story window to end its life after developing a violent dislike of automobiles. After two failed falls the dog was secured and restored to bed, then unleashed again before being tied and confined. The tale transitions to a discussion of evolution as Hugo de Vries shows sudden speciation in plants and animals, citing the onagre biennial experiments at Amsterdam botanic garden from 1856 to 1900.
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George Hauck
Cincinnati
Darwin
Hugo de Vries
Botanical Garden
Amsterdam
Innovative overhead track exerciser gains gym novelty
The article describes a new exercise device where a person is suspended from a carriage by a large spring and uses cords wound on a drum to propel the carriage along an overhead track. Pulling the cords rotates the drum and lifts part of the body, with the device looping the cords as needed. Chicago Daily News.
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Chicago Daily News
Formation of Coral Types and Their Causes
Prof Alexander Agassiz summarizes twenty five years of coral reef observations for the Royal Society. He notes Darwin's theory incomplete and describes barrier reefs in Fiji Hawaii West Indies underlain by volcanic rocks while New Caledonia Australia Florida Honduras and Bahamas sit on land outliers. He discusses erosion denudation forms of platforms and atoll origins, noting extensive coral growth on reef surfaces and sparse development in lagoons.
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Alexander Agassiz
Royal Society
Darwin
Fiji
Hawaii
West Indies
New Caledonia
Australia
Florida
Honduras
Bahamas
Society Islands
Carolines
Guam
Totoya
Pacific
Indian Ocean
Niall
Marshall Islands
Maldives
Ellice and
Line Islands
American Geographical Bulletin
Governor Durbin Cuts Uniform Costs for Indiana School
Gov Durbin of Indiana recalls his dry goods background to review school uniform pricing at the Indiana boys' school in Plainfield. He inspected fabric samples and ruled the complaints of overcharging were justified, ordering steps to reduce costs.
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Durbin
Indiana
Indianapolis
Indiana Boys’ School
Flainfield
East Orange Man Works Trolley Job For Health
Dennis R. Creedon of East Orange New Jersey, a property owner valued near fifty thousand dollars, receives annual income from his property yet works daily as a motor man on an Orange trolley at one ninety a day. His doctors urge him to stay active in the open air, and Creedon lives in a comfortable home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis R. Creedon
East Orange
N. J
Mr. Creedon
Creedon
Never Satisfied Weather Barbs In Ledger Dialogue
A dialogue excerpt shows Hicks and Wicks discussing Growell and weather. Growell complains about the current conditions, while Hicks and Wicks speculate on the kind of weather he prefers, noting they are not experiencing it now.
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Hicks
Growell
Wicks
Philadelphia Ledger
Saloon Count Highlights Regional Gaps Across States
The South hosts about 27 000 saloons while New York records around 24 000. The figures underscore regional density differences in liquor licenses and social venues.
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South
Southern States
New York
The Labor Problem In Southern Farming
Discussion on labor scarcity in the South traces causes to urban drift and demand for colored labor in cities. The piece argues higher wages could improve service, while advocating land ownership, better implements, and education for white farmers over importing coolie labor to avoid worsening race tensions.
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South
Georgia
The Horse on the Farm and Hog Hygiene
This piece emphasizes horse power in farming, urging owners to maintain ample heavy horses for efficiency and emergency reserve. It explains two-horse teams outperform three light horses and warns against selling sturdy stock. It also cautions about feeding hogs putrid waste and the health risks of tainted pork from hotel and restaurant slops.
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Drovers’ Journal
Farm Labor Scarcity Driven by Excessive Hours
The piece argues farm labor shortages stem from 13 to 15 hour days. It compares farm pay to factory wages and calls for better management, fair treatment, and up-to-date tools to attract workers. It notes long hours deter capable men and slows farm efficiency.
Equestrianism in Rural Life and Hog Litter Debates
A Midl and Farm and Ranch article urges saddles over carriages for farmers sons to improve horsemanship and farm value. It argues on riding as healthy and economical, especially in the south, and notes northern neglect. The piece then discusses two litter per sow, with Texas favoring spring and fall litters due to climate, claiming two litters boost hog profitability and market supply.
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Horace
England
Gale
Southwest
Texas
Farmers Should Plow Through Drought By Weed Control
The author argues farmers waste time battling weeds while drought harms crops. By avoiding crusts and weeds with proper plowing, soils stay receptive and crops endure dry spells. Agricultural education is needed to raise knowledge and crop quality.
Farm Advice From North Carolina to Mississippi
A farmer should exercise horses, crop rotation boosts profits, and well kept hens or turkeys can remain profitable for years. Guinea fowls efficiently destroy insects and can serve as food. Manure’s lasting effects improve entire rotations, while hay savings and efficient stock handling maximize growth, milk, and energy.
The Passing of the Home in Modern Life
A reflective piece argues that apartment and hotel living erode family life and moral training. It critiques urban crowding, club life, Sunday rest, and excessive entertaining while praising devoted servants and a mother's guidance as essential for proper manners and character formation.
Army of 5000 Rats Reported Crossing Michigan Fields
Calhoun County residents and Michigan papers recount a sensational rodent migration led by a gray rat. A field crossing near Tekonsha and a Clarendon barnyard stampede involved hundreds of rats joining ranks, with observers estimating about 5,000 individuals under the gray leader as they crossed roads and fields.
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Calhoun County
Mich
Smithsonian Institution
Washington Star
Michigan
Battle Creek
Tekansha Village
Clarendon Township
Tekonsha
Burglar Passes on Manuscripts in Odd Rejection Tale
A retired writer recalls a burglar who stole nearly all his possessions but left his manuscript stack, which was rejected by the thief as he had by publishers. He reflects that the burly thief shared the fate of many rejected works, and the episode ends with a wry note on marriage lines.
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New York Sun
O Flaherty at the Private Hall a Curious Stage Moment
A onlookers tale frames O Flaherty and his wife as a humorous foil to a touring troupe. The west side audience watched rehearsals from windows while Mrs. O Flaherty’s tirades echo in the hall and O Flaherty remains silent, savoring a vicarious triumph. In a separate note, Penn researchers study snake venom antidotes at the U Penn lab with Carnegie support. Intermittent tourniquet therapy appears key to handling venom effects, with alcohol as a stimulant and gradual venom absorption for recovery.
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University of Pennsylvania
8. Weir Mitchell
Carnegie Institute
Altenberg at Europe’s tripoint with unique ruleless land
Altenberg sits at a tri border where three countries meet and is governed without monarchs soldiers police or taxes. Inhabitants speak a mixed French German jargon and work the land or the village's cala mine, a notable feature of the area.
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Europe
Altenberg
Detroit Free Press
Stray Stories and Proverbs Note Briefly Quoted
Quips on marriage and friendship appear in a fragmentary collage. Mrs Enpeck clashes with her husband over fools, Uncle Eben laments reliance on enemies, and a terse proverb notes ascents from low stations.
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Mrs. Enpeck
Admiral Dewey Scorns Bold Autograph Seekers
An anecdote recalls how Admiral Dewey, famed for prominence, encounters nuisance fans who seek intimacy. A tense moment in Washington shows his disdain as an officious locator clings to him and is swiftly rebuffed with a curt reply.
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Admiral Dewey
Eacon
Gras
Admi
Remarkable Kidney Cure by Dodd's Pills in Pierpont
A 71 year old local resident from Pierpont reports rapid relief from severe kidney trouble after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. He describes nightly awakenings reduced and claims permanent cure, noting wide dealer availability and endorsement from his family.
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Pierpont
Turner
Mr. Turner
Dodd
Well-Grounded Fear Leading Lady
A stage manager defends delaying flowers on stage due to frost bite fears. The exchange appears in a Detroit Free Press snippet signaling backstage concerns about preservation of props and decor before performances.
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Detroit Free Press
Four-Track News promotes travel and commerce
The Four-Track News touts its illustrated travel content as a boost for ticket agents and readers to explore distant parts of the country. Ads claim cures and aphorisms mingle with promotional tone, citing various publications and quotes from 1900 era sources.
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Buffalo Commercial
Doan's Kidney Pills Proclaimed Cure in Urbana Case
Veteran Joshua Heller describes relief from kidney and back pain after using Doan's Kidney Pills bought at Cunningham Bros. Drug Store in Champaign. He credits the treatment with preventing attacks and endorses it again two years later. Free trial offered by Foster Milburn Co. Send for mail order. 50 cents a box.
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Bright
Doan
Joshua Heller
South
Walnut Street
Urbana
Cunningham Bros
Champaign
Heller
United States
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
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