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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1890

Page

8

Forced respiration method in drownings and asphyxia discussed

A new medical device by Dr. C. R. Vanderburg from Columbus uses a rubber cap and brass tube to force air into the lungs through the nose and mouth during drowning and opium narcosis. The system connects to bellows, with an auto open exit valve, and aids naval life saving work. a separate respirograph records breathing for continuous monitoring.

Fell C. R. Vanderburg Columbus Oho Navy

Astronomical Photography Expands View of Night Sky

The article notes rapid development of astronomical photography able to reveal stars far beyond naked eye limits. With 33 minute exposure a camera sees stars of the fourteenth magnitude, vastly more than visible to the eye. Longer exposures like 1 hour 20 minutes would show hundreds of millions of stars. The piece envisions future photographic skies surpassing natural vision.

Venus and Mars new analysis method to discover inhabitants

A new method of analysis will be devised to enable the discovery of inhabitants on Venus and Mars. The approach aims to identify life indicators and map potential habitats using remote sensing and hypothesis testing.

Venus Mars

Glass powered rapid transit through toughened glass tubes

French chemist M de la Bastie reports a method to harden glass for molding iron era articles and envisions glass tubes as sub Atlantic pneumatic connections and rapid transit. Glass carriages in such tubes could spin with minimal heat and friction, aiding bridges piers and water resistant structures.

M. de la Bastie

Climate of Colorado Affects Consumptives Health

An impartial review analyzes a hundred observed cases of consumptives sent to Colorado. Fifty percent gained sufficient improvement to work without major trouble, seventeen percent improved with precautions, seven percent worsened due to imprudence, and twenty six percent died, with many returning home.

Colorado

Rapid U S Wealth Grows Ten Years Ended in 1880s

The article notes United States total wealth at 71.459 billion dollars about 1 000 per person, up 18 billion or 42 percent in ten years. England wealth 50 billion with 1555 per head. Scotland 1215. Ireland 565. France about 56 billion. England taxes 20 per head, U S pays 1250 per person. Iron output U S 9,000,600 tons versus England 8,600,000.

United States England Scotland Ireland France America

Inventions and Remedies Highlighted in Brief Notices

A mix of notes covers salt as a neuralgic remedy, a nostril method, a cheap wood wool machine for packing, and wrapping paper to vanish with a new runprinting machine. London doctors form a hypnotic society to regulate mesmerism and dynotism, plus a graduated sand weighted dumbbell. Victor Mrren envisions wood fiber becoming food. Beechams Pills and Pears Soap recommended for liver and cleanliness.

England London Victor Mrren

Late News In Brief From Various Fronts

A compilation notes Brazil to separate church and state in the republic and Chinese troops deserting due to back pay. Venezuelan election sees Dr Raimondo Andueza Palacio chosen president. France imposes duties on foreign corn and flour. Michigan AG Seais parroted as irritable. Seattle Montana Railroad incorporated with 10 million capital. Nashua mills to reopen amid wage troubles. Efforts to induce Southern Black migration to New England underway. Donnelley creditors’ dispute settled amicably. Runaway sleigh in Wisconsin injures eight. Eugene De Marbell to die. Behring Sea talks slow but progressing. Seattle insurance company fails. assets 3k liabilities 50k. Cherokee land rush anticipated after proclamation. Dolber Goodale sues Lippincott for 200k over starch glucose claim. San Francisco unemployed aid plan funds set, wage goal around a dollar. Breckenridge Missouri fire hits stores and bank. losses near 21k, insured 13k.

Raimondo Andueza Palacio Venezuela France Seais Michigan Seattle Montana Nashua N. H New England R. R. Donnelley Chicago Wis Eugene de Marbell Canada United States Behring Sea Wash Dolber-Goodale Com J. B. Lippincott San Francisco Breckenridge

Art exhibition highlights by various painters and dealers

The column reviews recent gallery activity as Boyd’s displays a new etching Watching the Sheep by C Van Leempertten while Horn & Co sell Le Grand Johnston Inniscape with sheep. Kilpatrick shows a pastel portrait at Mayer’s and Walz’s full length child portrait appears in Young’s window. Numerous watercolors from the Pettes collection move to new walls and A Bryan Wall’s oil portrait with light background is at Gillespie’s. Stevenson works on landscapes. Walkley paints a winter landscape with a man and two dogs. Aetzbenger debuts a landscape differing from Hofmann’s Christ in the Temple. Maple’s still life of chrysanthemums at Mayer’s closes the list of current works.

C. van Leempertten Boyd's, Horn & Co le Grand Johnston A. F. King Kilpatrick Mayer's Young Charles Walz Pettes A. Bryan Wall Gillespie’s H.S. Stevenson D. B. Walkley Pittsburg W. H. Aetzbenger Hofmann Oune’s

Art notes on Wooster and Johnston landscapes at Morrison's

A review highlights Ma A C Wooster's truthful color studies of fruit and basket scenes, praising his clever handling while noting repetition. It also covers John Johnston's landscape study of a bright summer day with rolling hills and a meandering stream, admiring talent but criticizing delicate oil technique and urging bolder brushwork.

Ma. A. C. Wooster Mr. Wooster Morrison's John Johnston Sean Johnston

Patent weekly grants list and local goods ads

O D Levis reports patents granted this week including F T Adams H M Alleck James Thomas Kalbauch Emma E Koehler John Lison Joseph N Pew Charles Snar Ira Wagner and others A patent guaranty on all new inventions and low priced Fine Parker Clocks at Hauch s 295 Fifth Ave Also cabinet photos at Lies Gallery and jackets by Hueus Hackn in spring styles at Lanpres Jacket line.

O. D. Levis Fifth Avenue Pittsburg F. T. Adams Toledo Furnace H. M. Alleck Dayton James Thomas Braddock M. Kalbauch Lebanon Emma E. Koehler John Lison Clover Lick

Fancy Mosaic Flower Pots Go On Sale

Small cylinder pots priced from 2.00 to 1.39 each with mosaic decoration. Medium sizes drop from 3.00 to 1.90. Large pots fall from 4.50 to 2.87. Ten extra fine decorated fruit dishes marked 3.50 down to 2.12 each.

Elevator speed doubles capacity for passengers

The elevator has been upgraded to move faster, allowing it to carry twice as many riders as before. This change aims to reduce wait times and improve service in the building.

Draft lamp from B. and H. with antique finish price range

A draft lamp from B. and H. in antique finish is offered with prices noted from 285 dollars up to 817 dollars and 28 cents. The listing highlights the range and maker initials B and H.

Luxury china and crystal sale highlights from Bil to wholesale

A sale list features Royal blue 15 piece china tete-a-tete sets with prices dropping from 18.79, cut glass sugars and creamer pairs at 8.27, Royal Worcester A D marked items, Doulton floor vases at 16.88, Limoges cups and saucers from 22.50 to 16.19, Haviland game set at 23.67, plus other marked reductions.

Ismatler Wale Idoz Limoges

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