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San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

12 Aug 1885

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San Antonio Light

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San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1885

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Gas Mine Disaster Kills Ten in Mackoona Mines

Report from Wilkesbarre dated August 11 describes a catastrophic gas explosion at West End Coal company's Mackoona mine near here. About 75 men were inside. 10 miners died instantly and several others were seriously injured as many collapsed from gas after a fan failure.

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Mark Twain appears at Buffalo cottage in early morning visit

Rev. J Hyatt Smith recalls a Buffalo morning when Mark Twain walked from his gate in dressing gown and slippers to join a neighbor on the veranda. Twain chats about weather and family before revealing a rooftop fire scare that spooks the household.

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Rev. J. Hyatt Smith Buffalo Mark Twain Mark Kansas City
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Nitery Anecdotes Of Sea Sickness And Old Jokes

Miss Louise Alcott recalls a voyage murk with seasickness as passengers debate ship names. Asia Scotia and Persia draw laughter while a skeptic laments a ship named Nausea. The tale links to a Boston Transcript quip about Eve’s creation and a downtown express firm joke.

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Louise Alcott Asia Scotia Persia Margery Deane Boston ‘Transcript
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The Sweat Glands and Skin Health Warning

A Chicago Tribune health note explains that each human has about 2.5 million sweat glands and perspiration regulates temperature and removes waste. It warns against restricting sweating as it can cause congestion in organs and urges keeping skin healthy by proper bathing and clothing.

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Chicago Tribune Texas Pete Bernady
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