Descent into the Depths A Diver’s Tale of Courage and Danger
An account of Captain Georges W. Townsend and a dive at Fort Warren describes the heavy suit, air system, and claustrophobic pressure. The narrator recalls a shark encounter, a deadly Cape Cod wreck, an underwater duel, and the grim duties of recovering drowned victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georges W. Townsend
Boston
Fort Warren
Boston Harbor
Compton
Cape Cod
Gger
Jack
Mosquitoe foe eyed by insect allies in pest control plan
An Indian plant that emits an electric shock is discussed alongside Dr. Robert H. Lamborn’s experiments. He suggests multiplying benign insects to curb disease vectors, offering $200 in prizes for essays on insect methods to destroy mosquitoes and flies, including dragonflies and larval studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Lamborn
American Museum of Natural History
Morris K. Jesup
New York
Electric plant in forest of India shocks readers
An excerpt from La Nature discusses a plant named Philotacea Electrica with strong magnetic powers. A leaf touched gives an immediate shock comparable to an induction coil, varying with time and weather. Birds avoid the plant, and growth coincides with absence of magnetic metals like iron, cobalt, and nickel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renal
M. Fulbert-Drumenton
la Nature
India
Philotacea Electrica
Time between meals and meat portions discussed
The article argues for at least five hours between meals and cautions that only one substantial meat meal should be eaten daily. It emphasizes cautious alcohol use and suggests varied cookery while favoring plain, practical dietary rules aligned with work demands.
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Adv
Luminous Fountains at the Paris Exposition
The Paris Exposition unveils illuminated water effects using internal luminous rays to make water jets glow in molten gold or silver colors. Observers see prolonged, spark like light within the jets, with adjustable intensity and color for extended displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara
Wuich
Lenin
Airborne infectious agents and dust particle sizes
The text concludes that while air can carry infectious agents, the danger is overstated. It notes that most airborne particles are not living organisms and that bacteria and fungi in the air are few and occur in clumps or large dust aggregates rather than as dispersed microbes.
Weather and temperature myths from cross cultural views
The passage discusses air bacteria from the ground and the impact of room temperature on comfort, noting differing national views. It cites Chileans preferring indoor warmth and heavy wraps, English habits of cozy parlors, and varying opinions on ideal room temperatures affecting health and comfort.
Inflammable Gas From Dictamnus Fraxinella Demonstrated
A dry day study shows Dictamnus fraxinella emits a volatile inflamable gas when heated or touched with flame. In France a bloom under a bell glass produced a resinous gas that ignited on contact with a match, yet caused no harm to the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Or Leyer
The Sims Edison torpedo details and operation
The Sims Edison torpedo is a spindle shaped shell with forward compartments holding 350 to 500 pounds of dynamite. A cable 6000 to 11000 feet long connects the device to shore or vessel. An electric motor powers it and a rapid speed of miles per hour is achieved. On arrival at the target, the torpedo is exploded by shore or shipboard switches.
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Sims-Edison
City of Paris Captain Sees Canvas Obsolete
Captain F. Watkins of the Inman line says fore and aft canvas does not aid a fast steamer and may even hinder speed and steadiness. He predicts that in a few years canvas and spars will be absent from all ocean flyers.
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Ball
F. Watkins
Inman Line
City of Paris
Remarkable Cure Reported From Blood Remedy Use
The article recounts a long illness of 22 years for a woman named Smerts from Peepeat O with stomach troubles, diarrhea, a fibrous facial tumor removed, and widespread blood issues. After trying various medicines, she begins to feel relief after taking a great blood remedy.
The Queen’s Health Aide and Comforts Noted
In a July 6, 1889 item from Lady's Pictorial, the Queen is described as troubled by rheumatism and insomnia. She is advised to take wine and Apollinaris with a walking stick seen since a return from the North, and reports suggest health is as good as in summer.
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Apollinaris
Pak Cnange Dee Ole Ie My
Tonka
Historic alehouse at Cecil alley and Liberty street
An old house at the corner of Cecil alley and Liberty street is noted as a historic inn. The text mentions King James with a 1609 label and lists liquor brands while advertising at 523 L street, near Fifth avenue.
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James
Cecil Alley
Liberty Street
Windsor Castle
L Street
Fifth Avenue
Train connects Bedford Springs via Pittsburg Mail Express service
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces the weekday Mail Express from Pittsburg will connect to Bedford, arriving in the evening to boost access for visitors to Bedford Springs. Residents along the line can leave after dinner and reach Bedford for supper. California Claret and Coleman's Figg Brand are advertised. several stores list wares and promotions, including bedstead silks and summer goods at reduced prices.
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Bedford Springs
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pittsburg
Bedford
The Charms of Music and a Night on Seventies Street
A New York feature recalls theater crowds and the persistent attention of fans, recounting a shy actress’s stubbornly quiet escape after a performance. A fellow passenger’s gestures reveal how fame mood and heat mix with city sights and music on a sultry evening.
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Dence
the Dispatch
New York
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Jim
Ry Ae
Cap
Hooper
Ion Cook
Halifax
Little One
Gage
Monster
Michigan
Morton
M. G. Cotes
Scientific and Industrial Notes
Curtis
Washington
Heale
Portland
Ore
Pennsylvania Railroaad
California
Coleman
City
Cim & Vilsack
Pitts Invigoratis Wealthiel End
Schoenthal
Penn Ave
Clara Belle
Gen
Nellie
Lok
Ian
Bobby Gu A
Twenty-sixth
Ater
Johnnie
Iey
Tom
Wrohan
Peng
M. G. Conmn
M. G. Cones
Smithfield St
Grostsinger's
Seane
KEW
Biljou
R. M. Gulick & CO
Cleveland
Oriental Patrol
Padicote Ana Vertul Company
Saeeienetelanrer
Billy EI Emerson Hughey de Dougherty
R. P. Wallace & CO
Wood St
Charles
Atlantic City
Washlgton City
Ortlidge
A. M
Diraduate
Media
Philadel
Jonm Rgit
York Military Academy
Cornwall-on-Hudson
Goa
Belben F HY Hyatt Comat
St “ Fell
St. Mary’s Seminary
Seton Ake
Greensburg
Hess Thia
Colton
Ax N. B
St. Jacnbee
Bone
Pepe Terry Sens
Rea Ford
N. B
St. Mary's Seminary
Prospectus Judesu Mother Si Superior
MT. DE Chantal
Wheeling
W. Va
Sisters OF the Visitation
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Sokgieoe
RAND
Ohio
Centa
Imperial Hall
Rogenthove
Sas Geant Street
Cali
Shels
Pickerings
Tenth Street
Penn Avenue
Zai
Harris’ Theater
Lillian Andrews
Charles Patterson
HIS Natural Life Company
Harry Williams’ Academy
J. Sullivan
Maloney
Teunday
P. O. Perkins
Fifth Aves
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