Washington bird life and a British photographer visit
In Rock Creek Park and nearby areas, Dr Theodore S Palmer hosts UK ornithologist Richard Kearton and guides a Roosevelt era birding excursion. They observe kingfishers cardinals and snowy birds, tour the Smithsonian grounds, and reflect on American avifauna contrasted with English nature writing.
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Theodore S. Palmer
Government Biological Survey
Washington
Capitol
Virginia
George Washington
Elliot Coues
John Burroughs
Coues
Burroughs
Rock Creek
Zoological Park
National Park
Adirondacks
Corvus
Zoological Garden of
Smithsonian Institutions
Rock Creek Park
Arlington
Potomac
Americanus
General Funston
Roosevelt
White House
Mr. Roosevelt
Secret Service
Funston
Fynston
Ragopevelt
Richard Kearton
Kearton
United States
England
Geographic Society
The
Biological Survey
Audubon Society
Mr. Kearton
Potomac Valley
A. K. Fisher
E. W. Nelson
Dr. Fisher
Nelson
Hearton
Columbia District
Dee
Cabin John Bridge
Coffin Gift Quip Frustrates Father and Son
A young missionary jokes that the best present for elderly Chinese folk is a coffin, sparking a sharp reaction from his father who abruptly exits in anger. The exchange ends with the door slammed in high emotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Havana
Resinol cream proves fast relief for eczema says dentist
A. B. Hatch of Cleveland testifies Ungt Resinol gave quicker relief after months of dry itchy eczema than other remedies. The note mentions two applications producing better results and offers to recommend the product widely. A contrasting item notes Japanese beliefs about sleeping directions and a compass diagram on ceilings in private rooms and hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Hatch
D. D.S
Cleveland
Ohio
Japan
The
Sunday Magazine
Attractive Klondike Incubator Ad Promises Easy Rearing
An ad extols the New Klondike Incubator as neat and economical with gold trimmed Rosewood styling. It claims efficient regulation heat and oil use, describing it as peerless for hatching chicks and ducklings. Readers are urged to request the new catalogue from Klondike Incubator Company in Des Moines Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klondike
Klondike Incubator Company
Des Moines
Iowa
Cupid's Cynicism Reflects A Song Cost of Love
An exchange from The Circle notes a man who regularly visited a singer, praising her song. Asked why they did not wed, he reveals he could buy the song for 60 cents, implying love traded for a cheap price. The quip exposes cynicism about romance and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cupid
Beware of Mercury Ointments and Catarrh Cure Ad
An old advertisement warns against catarrh remedies containing mercury. It endorses Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co of Toledo and notes internal use, no mercury, and 75c a bottle. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and Hamlin’s Wizard Oil for sore throat, with various sensational claims about health benefits and appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Tolada, Nic
Hal
Piles cured in 6 to 14 days with Paz ointment
An old style ad promises cure for itching, bleeding or protruding piles in days or money back. It also touts Ross Blue for preserving temper and hints at buying hides, furs, guns, and traps. Includes a line about doctors arguing and a social observation.
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Jong
Smithsonian Park
Greater
National Pleasure Ground
Eondering
Depena
Charley
Hamlins
Ross Blue
N. W
Hide & Fur Co
Minneapolis
Berlin
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