Light of the Future and Animal Illumination in Nature
A discussion of natural luminous phenomena compares electric light efficiency with glow from fireflies and other organisms. Dr. Raphael Dubois of Lyons studies photogenic creatures, noting luminous plants and fungi, and detailing the remarkable lighting provided by insects, jellyfish, crustaceans, and other species. It highlights fireflies’ multiple lanterns and even preserved belly lanterns that glow when wetted, and mentions photographs made using firefly light.
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Raphael Dubois
Lyons
Brazil
Australia
Europe
America
Dubois
Rene Babe
Deston Transcript
Monuments in New York Reflect Private Memorial Trends
J E Chamberlin argues in Atlantic that New York lacks native statues though it hosts busts of Burns and Scott. He notes few American authors honored on public streets and urges more American figures be memorialized as artful works.
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New York City
Shakespeare
Walter Scott
Robert Burns
Washington Irving
Corvanes
Schiller
Thomas Moore
J. E. Chamberlin
Atlantic
Blind tailor matches patterns by touch in highland kilts
Sir William Hamilton notes a tailor who was blind from birth yet could distinguish Scotch plaid patterns by touch alone. He matched cloth with the exactness expected of someone with perfect vision, underscoring extraordinary tactile skill.
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William Hamilton
Birthday Message and Domestic Quips from Chicago Papers
A fragmented string shows a birthday wish delivery and a plan to mail payment. Juxtapositions include a pantry wall padding joke to muffle neighbors during ice cream making and a quip about a walking encyclopedia uncle who is lame.
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Messenger
Wederly
Chicago Daily News
Chicago Record
Chicago
Heart of My Heart in Utica Glebe Verse
Poetic reminiscence of love and loss theme with repeated heart of my heart line. Lyrical contemplation covers mourning, memory, and hopeful union across day and night. Imagery includes wedding path, roses, and eternal rest in a tranquil setting.
Gatekeeper of the Great City Denies Entry to Lawyers
A tale at the gate of heaven features St Peter blocking lawyers while a woman from Ann Arbor believes herself a lawyer. The punchline: she is not a lawyer, just thinks she is, and the gatekeeper uses a key to dismiss the man asking for entry.
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St Peter
St. Peter
Blackstone
Ann .Arbor
Unfailing Feet and Weary Inspectors Hire Slobsy Liscum
Weary Wilie Themus hires old Slobsy Liscum to test mail as Sunset Sims asks if the work is hard. Slobsy drinks a little from each can and convulsions follow if any water is present.
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Wilie
Themus
Slobsy Liscum
Ordinary tumbler holds about half a pint
The ordinary tumbler of regulation size used in glass factories contains nearly exactly half a pint.
Dickens and Froebel as Childhood Reformers
James L. Hughes argues in Century that Dickens and Froebel jointly shaped modern views of childhood. They opposed adult overreach, championed child self development, and inspired early kindergarten ideas. Dickens, beyond critique, pushed for humane education and is praised as a constructive modern educator and proponent of kindergarten.
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Froek
Dickens
Froebel
International Kindergarten Union
James L. Hughes
Century
How Do You Do A Cultural English French Greeting Tale
A Paris learning Frenchwoman learns the English greeting How do you do and is puzzled when Americans hurry on after asking. The tale contrasts American briskness with French courtesy and Italian public affection, noting Americans and English often ask about health without waiting for replies.
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Paris
Petrified Man Fossil and Missouri Barber Law Take Effect
A body found along the Missouri river near Fort Benton, described as a petrified man with a bullet wound and tied hands, is discussed as a fossil exhibit. The piece notes petrification processes and cites Arizona forests and extinct reptiles. A new Missouri barber registration law requires competence proofs, cleanliness, disinfection, and annual renewal.
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Missouri River
Fort Benton
A. W W. Miles
Livingston
Mont
Arizona
A Lesson of Patriotism in American Textbooks
Cardinal Gibbons urges incorporating patriotism into textbooks. He calls for clear explanations of government branches and civic duties, with emphasis on landmark events and profiles of heroes, statesmen, and patriots for the rising generation.
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Cardinal Gitbona
Christ
Sermon From a Child’s Heaven Question
A New Haven News quip uses a Rebecca-like exchange between a bright girl and her mother to frame a moral on honest living. The dialogue turns on whether dying leads to heaven with a sharp line about a mother feared to be in hell, presented as a sermon example.
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Mamaina
Mamma
Heaven
Hell
New Haven News
A Smart Aleck Despised Yet Protected by Law
The article notes that most young men imagine themselves wiser with age and experience, feeling disdain for the past foolish version of themselves. It laments despising smart alecks while reminding readers that the law forbids harming them and society must tolerate their presence.
Old maid on steamboat fends off kissing bug
A dramatic scene on a steamboat deck shows an old maid facing a circling kissing bug. Maidens scream matrons swoon and men swear as the fearless elder remains steady and bids the bug to return, then questions whether she is dead.
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Camly
Automatic bath tub tale from Huntington read like a joke
A Huntington Herald anecdote tells of a lazy man who installs an automatic bath tub that slides beside the bed. He demonstrates it to guests, sends the tub into the room with his wife inside, causing a comic scream as the door opens.
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Huntington Herald
Glorious Cure Reported For Sour Bottle Electric Bitters
Dr D B Cargile of Washita reports Mrs Brewer suffered scrofula with terrible sores for years. Electric Bitters cured her and claimed as the best blood purifier for_es_, tetter, salt rheum, ulcers, boils and running sores. It stimulates liver kidneys and bowels and aids digestion. Only 50 cents. Guaranteed.
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D- B. Cargile
Washita
Brewer
Raser
Life and Death Fight with Consumption Cure
Manchester man W A Hines details a near death from consumption after measles and lung troubles. He credits Dr King's New Discovery for curing throat chest and lung complaints, noting many others used it on his recommendation and praising its value. Regular sizes 20c and 1.00. Trial bottles free at Rager's drug store.
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W A Hines
Manchester
Dr. King
Rager's
Beer Drinking Highlighted as Most Brutal Inebriety
The Scientific American declares excessive beer drinking more brutal than whiskey labeling beer drinkers as the most dangerous city ruffians. It argues a beer drinker can appear healthy yet be highly susceptible to disease and less curable than whiskey drinkers, prompting sharp temperance reactions.
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Scientific American
Newspaper Circulation and Market Impact
A historical note on how newspaper circulation shifts affect readers and businesses rather than old papers, arguing competition harms the reading public and local price dynamics. It cites that gain by rivals reduces value for advertisers and doubles costs for merchants in effect.
Local Resident Praises Kodul Dyspepsia Cure
Salem Indiana resident Tewis Dennis says Kodul Dyspepsia Cure did him more good than anything else he took. It digests what you eat and cannot help but cure dyspepsia and stomach trouble, according to Dr. Rager.
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Tewis Dennis
Salem, Ind
Rager
Favors Should Be Returned Letter Voices Local Comedy
A reader laments that the local newspaper favors the public, notes editors post errors while the public or officials may blunder unseen, and jokes that editors alone make blunders, while others do well. The missive playfully critiques local press bias.
Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised for digestion
An advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a remedy for stomach and liver issues, claiming improved appetite digestion and regular bodily health. It notes the price as 25 cents and the seller Dr Rager.
Riches Benefitting Others Beyond Owners
The Southend Times notes that wealthy individuals cannot use all their riches for themselves. Vanderbilt railroads illustrate shared benefits, as many people travel and work to operate and maintain them. In view of this, no single person enjoys all good things, and others gain benefits envy might overlook.
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Southend Times
Vanderbilts
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Widely Praised For Croup
E V Fisher of Liberty West Virginia lauds Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a universal cure for croup and says it has saved their children’s lives. The remedy is sold by Dr. Rager.
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Union
Chamberlain
E. V. Fisher
Liberty
W. Va
Rager
Swindle Targeting Farmers With Fake Giant Corn Ears
A farmer-looking man calls on potential victims with oversized corn ears made from glued sections. He claims to have seeds from a brother farming abroad and offers to sell 100 grains for 20 cents or an entire ear for $2. Victims discover it is ordinary corn.
Que Minute Cough Cure Praised By Southern Agent
L T Travis of Selina Georgia recommends Que Minute Cough Cure describing it as the only harmless remedy that gives immediate results for coughs colds croup bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. Dr Rager endorses the remedy.
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L. T. Travis
Southern R. R
Selina
Dr. Rager
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