Serpent Venom Studies by Calmette in 1891
In 1891 Calmette at the Bacteriological Institute of Saigon began experiments on neutralizing cobra venom. A government requisition sent ninety Naja atra cobras, with forty arriving alive, to measure venom potency. The venom proved incredibly potent, with a single drop able to kill a rabbit in five minutes, varying in effect by animal size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calmette
Bacteriological Institute
Saigon
Cochin China
Iret
Bucheu
Institute
Fadia
Burma
Sumatra
Java
Malacca
Cook
China
Westminster Gunette
High Priced Bumblebees and Ancient Coin Lore
An eclectic roundup covers bumblebees from England aiding clover cultivation in Australia, Darwin’s note on their nectar reach and pollen transfer, and farmers’ half-dollar value for these insects. The piece shifts to coin history from Lydia to Homer, then to Mugwump and linguistic notes, ending with a humor vignette about a worker in a cluttered house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
England
Darwin
Dreyfus Denounced as Traitor Amid French Mob Vigil
A dramatic tableau unfolds as General Darras commands and Dreyfus stands accused in a Paris field. The crowd roars “Death” and “Judas” while Dreyfus proclaims innocence, declaring “I am innocent” as he passes the fence with undiminished resolve, rallying under Vive la France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darras
Dolmans
Dreyfus
Judas
Childeen
France
Republican Guard
Dreate
la France
Jane
Vance Thompann
Suecome Magazine
Rheumatism Relief Ad at Central Market and Drug Store
An ad notes relief for rheumatic pains with Chamberlain's Pain Balm and promotes St Johns Drug Store as seller. It also touts Choicest Meats at the Central Market Holbrook Block and advertises calling cards and The Review office for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
St. Johns Drug Store
L. E. Story
M. D
Holbrook Block
ST. Johns
L. G. Holland
Modoc Street
Woodlawn
Holbrook
Journey to a distant town and back at dusk
The text recalls a traveler from Maldon near the coast who starts late, reaches halfway, and turns back as darkness falls. The taaser remarks the journey there and back, while the traveler maintains he did not finish, saying he would return again the next half term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanes Maldon
Kasox
Arshie
Improving the Attic as a Habitable Space
Wallace Stevens argues that attics can be improved beyond bare utility by adding a dormer, window seats, flowers, and a wainscoted body with shelves. He favors modest, worn furniture and half broken items that convey a quaint, discarded charm, transforming the attic into a lived, decorative retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louvre
Wallace Stevens
Father of the Bride Prompts Blessing for Suitor
A lighthearted exchange centers on a young man asking the bride’s father for consent. Mr Gidsmore recalls the moment, admitting nerves and stage fright, while the betrothed Gladys smiles at the plan forming a mutual bond before the engagement announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys
Ele
Took Him Down Peg Acurtious Doctor and a Wary Patient
A young doctor at an uptown hospital tells an old woman her son has cerebro neurosis in blunt terms. The anxious mother, less educated in science, asks for plain language while the surgeon labels the condition neurosis. The scene continues with family banter about burdens and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Telegram
Jokes of Actors Pranks Highlight Stage Mischief
A veteran recalls practical jokes on stage from Shakespearean touring days. Ghosts rise through traps while the crew belabor the actor with canes, and a toast in stage champagne is tampered with by oil. Curtain control and salaries spark a dramatic backstage payback, ending with a wary performance.
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Denmark
Theummer
Shaw
Ae Weunl
London Answers
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Bonham & Currier Shoes
Gents’ Furnishings, Dry Goods
South Jersey Street
St. Johns, Oregon
Laie Piya Hurdtiers
Atiel Stow
Feta
DS Ony
Fou Egiar
Wonton Norks Fete
Minot
Jerey Atreet Ee Property Jersey Treet
Orton
Tome
Deelins
Peewee Aystee
Willl Alley
Wallon Leney Street
Willhnette
Westcott
Atieet
Jerney Street
Review Oflice
H. G. Ogden
Johns, Oregon
Monthly Investors’ Guide
Merrie
Faulk & Merrill
Iound
University In
Oregon
W.C. Adams
Postoffice
S.johns
Nene
Herodosus
Darius
Vuriae
Mugwump
Mugwinp
Janna
Captain Dreyfus
Ireland
Jim Bender
County Mayo
Jim
Aye Oro Jit
London
Curran
Pat
Central Market
Roy
Mrs. Howe
Mr. Howe
John
Mary
Harriet
The
Wellington
Knight & Glover, Proprietors
Johnson
Samuel Johnson
Alaska
Seattle
Alas
City Star
KE. Hartel
Austin Texas
St. John’s Drug Store
H. Greene
Breeden Building
Third and
Washington Streets
Portland
Pacific 2098
Joseph McChesney
McChesney
Jone Woodlawn
W. E. Hartel
Crown and Meidge
Mary Maclachlan
Mock
Raymond
Oscar Devaul
M.D
Othee
Tos Bm
Beott Trae
Union Goon
Cotficrdt
Universite Bark Drag Tore
Wrenna Hock St. Johns
C. Marion Salisbury
Jerny Street
Goodrich & Goodrich
Nal
Saint Johns Anl
Portland, Ore
N. A. Gee House
Ivanhoe
Catlin
Saint Johns
F. M. Lashbaugh
Jerey and
St, Jonns
Laurel Lodge
Johns
Oroon
Odd Kellows Hall
Hewitt
Foote
G. W. Overstreet
Plumber
Holbrook Rock
Jay South
Jersey Street
Phone Union 285
C. Norton Re Estate Insurance
N. P. Noren & Co
St. Joking
Bon Ton
Manshiild & Kamm GN
West Coast
Bob Metzger & R & CO
Sixth Street
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