Bacterium Names and Antarctic Night Effects in Scientific Notes
The article notes Prof Harrison Cana dian hailstorms yield two new micro organisms named Bacterium flavus grandinis and Mu cor malleus grandinis. It cites A Cook on the Belgica’s long Antarctic night causing greenish pallor and fatigue, and Sir John Murray on future global ice burial of oceans leaving a liquid air sea. It also covers beaver dam efficiency, Crompton brothers on brain energy in cycling, and a satirical debt to Major Doma and Abigail in New York Press reflections on domestic profit.
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Harrison
A. Cook
Belgica
Prof. Dewar
Royal Institution
Earth
Globe
Sir John Murray
Great Bear Valley
California
Messrs
I. E
C. Crompton
Cycle Engineers’ Institute
Birmingham
Messrs. Crompton
They Insist on Their Divvy Coachmen and Graft in New York
A column denounces coachmen and toll takers as corrupt, detailing pay, tips, and ransoms in the horse trade. It claims imports enter duty free, fueling union with harness dealers, and cites a millionaire overpaying for harness while the coachman pockets the extra.
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Coachman
Producer Exchange
Fifth Avenue
New York
Pencil Borrowing Spreads Diphtheria Says Physician
A New York Journal report warns that sharing lead pencils can spread diphtheria and tonsillitis. Doctors note pupils moistening pencil tips before writing pass illness among groups, risking throat infections in schools.
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New York
Brooklyn
New York Journal
Fresh Washington heir learns history lesson at tea
A young man in social Washington boasts of his timeless vastness. A sharp Ohio guest compares him to Lot's wife, turning the talk to a pillar of salt. The exchange ends with the conversation losing momentum.
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Washington
Ohio
Lot
Washington Post
Music in St Peter's in Rome and social quips
The article notes that St Peter's music in Rome is entirely manuscript with no vocalists allowed to hold parts except while performing. It includes a remark about women feigning delicacy and a line on people in the city being surprised by each other despite familiarity.
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St. Peter's
St. Peter’s
Rome
Loomis Ducks Lead World Farm With 13000 Flock Near Fort Dodge
A. R. Loomis runs the largest duck farm near Fort Dodge Iowa housing about 13 000 birds earning him the title poultry king He reports a breakthrough in fattening large numbers of ducks while other poultry types fail to adapt to new conditions The note describes Loomis experiments and the remarkable duck feeding method benefiting market readiness
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A. R. Loomis
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Loomis
Ducks Feed and Sell Big Profits at Loomis Farm
The Chicago Inter Ocean recounts Mr. Loomis two acre duck farm housing 13 000 ducks in a hollow square enclosure near Chicago Philadelphia Boston and New York. Ducks roost less than fowl and require daily corn water shifts with 100 bushels of corn a day. sixty workers slaughter and dress the birds for market at peak fattening.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
New York
Feats of horsemanship by a Riffian rider at Millia coast
Capt J E B Rathbone of Los Angeles recalls a Riffian irregular cavalryman who lifted an opposing rider from his saddle and brought him to Confederate lines in a remarkable display of strength. He notes similar feats by Cossacks and an Indian rider, praising the Riffian as the neatest, cleanest display he has seen.
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J. EB. Rathbone
Los Angeles
Cal
J. E. B. Stuart
Valley
Virginia
Turner Ashby
Capt. Rathbone
Far West
Gibraltar
Millia
Puerto Rico Cowfish Rumor Draws May Marriage Haze
A whimsical tale describes the cowfish of Puerto Rico with horns and a feather, said to appear in May and drum a mooing sound that excites locals into marriage. It notes the manatee as a separate Caribbean mammal, hunted for cane and lacking Puerto Rico fish value, while detailing local legends and misperceptions.
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Puerto Rico
Caribbean Sea
Cuba
Keys
Florida
Havana
Bismarck Describes Sinful Mouth in Painful Confession
The report describes Bismarck suffering neuralgic facial pains severe enough to press his fingers to his cheekbones for relief. He reportedly said in admission that his greatest sins were with his mouth through eating, drinking, and talking.
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Bismarck
Phase changes and latent heat in water
Water stays liquid as latent heat keeps particles apart. Removing latent heat freezes water into ice, while increasing latent heat subdivides particles into invisible steam.
Man seeks restraint and support amid anger
A man expressed strong anger this morning yet said he does not want a fight and wishes for someone to hold him, seeking calm and protection rather than confrontation.
Figures Won't Lie They Lie the Most
A provocative quote about statistics claims numbers mislead, suggesting data can be manipulated to obscure truth and push agendas. The remark questions reliability of numeric evidence in public discourse.
Bell Company Expands Sub Licenses in Indiana Telephones
The Bell Company broadens its reach by sub licensing exchanges and toll lines, linking forty to fifty independent exchanges to its metallic system. In 1899 a leading independent system reported 10 992 calls and 1200.86 in revenue from toll and exchange services, with earnings rising to 935 monthly by December.
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Old Bell Company
Indiana
Bell Company
Bell
Bell Co
Reseeseecesenceen
Retirement of Women From Business Provokes Mixed Feelings
Edward Bok argues in the Ladies Home Journal that women are leaving modern business as they prove unsuited for it. He says the trend returns women to the home, sees relief for marriage prospects, but notes harm to wages and women’s health, while praising benefits to home life.
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Edward Bok
Ladies’ Home Journal
Conversation as Cosmic Compliments Between Lovers
A playful exchange centers on praise lifting one partner to the stars while noting the other's detachment from earthly concerns. The dialogue preserves light, affectionate tones and a humorous contrast between self view and idealized admiration.
State Cure, Doctor In a Nervous Affection Story
A Philadelphia Press item notes a doctor saying a scare could cure a nervous cough. A wife suggests presenting dill as a remedy. Separately, Tampa union cigarmakers demand monthly scrubbing and cleaning of cigar factories.
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Philadelphia Press
Union Cigarmakers
Tampa, Fla
Stomach Trouble Signals Distress Says Page Ad
A spring stomach ailment described as a bilious feeling includes sour taste dull headache insomnia poor appetite and gassy distress. It claims the stomach is overworked and needs a digestive tonic to restore strength and digestion.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad Claims Best Stomach Remedies
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best stomach and blood remedy, featuring medical endorsement and thousands of grateful letters claiming cures for stomach troubles.
Borrowing a Horse Anecdote from Early Maine Jurists
Willis recounts a tale from The Law yers of Maine about Judge George Thatcher and Solicitor Davis. As boys near Barnstable they joined troops after Bunker Hill, rode an old horse without saddle or bridle, then later Thatcher whispered to Davis that it reminded him of the time they stole that horse in Barnstable.
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Maine
Willis
George Thatcher
Davis
Thatcher
Barnstable
Yarmouth
Mass
Bunker Hill
Boston
Kennebec
Davy
Spectator Leaves Theatre Over Cleopatra Asp Scene
While Marmontel's Cleopatra played at Theatre Francais, an artificial mechanical asp by Vaucanson hissed as the queen prepared to die. A spectator rose and left, declaring I am of the same opinion as the asp.
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Marmontel
Cleopatra
Theatre Francais
Vaucanson
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Lydia E. Pinkham Med. Co
Lynn, Mass
Omaha
NS CE
Pare Central
Usrof
Rockford
Dubuque
Waterloo
Fort Codize
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A. H. Hanson
Nelson & Nelson
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Shioai
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