Ancient Egypt incubator inventor and varied 1900s notes
A collage of short items notes the incubator's ancient Egyptian origin, Cuba tourist numbers, bergamot oil source in Calabria, naval tech, and profiles from Barnard College. Other items report doll exports, leper counts in New South Wales, library book gifts to Dr. Billings, and a Paris Academy of Sciences note on sterilizing milk with ultrasielet rays.
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Cuba
Calabria
Straits of Messina
Kang Tung Pih
Canton
China
Barnard College
Kang Yu Wei
Coburg
United States
New South Wales
Academy of Sciences
Paria
Clara
Mo More
Denver
Nomains
Settee
Frikune
Catherine Collns
Atte ‘Board of Health
Georgia
Soren T. “Mayo
Edith ‘Loeber
Milena Wl
Anil
Tuberculosis
League of Souls
Fang
Currency Wear Across Ages Estimated in Gold and Silver
The estimate tracks global currency degradation at two tong of gold and 100 of silver each year, reflecting ongoing wear and tear on monetary metal content.
Bangkok Afloat as Town Uses Bamboo Raft Homes
In Bangkok the town remains largely afloat with houses perched on bamboo rafts. Residents adapt to waterlogged conditions as makeshift homes sit on the river. Community efforts and local huts show a unique riverine living arrangement.
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Bangkok
Paper from Malay grass proves source of good pulp
A fragment notes that the lalang grass of Malaysia can yield good paper. It mentions Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething, a Korean tailor joining seams, and a remark on history of fire starting with flint and steel sixty years ago.
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Malaysia
Linwood Land Company Ad Promotes Irrigated Farms
An advertisement from Linwood Land Company of Rock Springs Wyoming touts land with perpetual water rights, fertile soil, and easy terms. It mentions wheat yields and alfalfa potential alongside healthful climate and free timber.
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Linwood Land Company
Rock Springs
Wyo
Woman's Kidney Pills Claim Relief for Aches
Mrs James Lutz of Marion Ohio credits Dean's Kidney Pills with curing years of backache headaches dizziness bloating and fatigue. She says after fifteen years of suffering she felt new life and full recovery following use of the product. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Conan
James Lutz
Prospect St
Marion
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N.Y
United States urged to advance reciprocity at Detroit trade talks
A fragment indicates discussions at a Detroit conference on trade with eight Canadian representatives and says the United States must take the next step toward reciprocity. The source mentions Mauritania boilers and a 547 foot length phrase, but the readable facts focus on the Detroit meeting and reciprocity call.
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Canada
United States
Fashion Hints on Divorce Rates Across Nations
A discussing fashion feature notes that divorce rates vary by country, stating the rate in this country is twice Switzerland, three times France, and five times Germany. The piece uses social trends to frame style and personal life choices.
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Switzerland
France
Germany
Pettit Eye Salve Ad Cold Eyes Relief
Pettit a Eye Salve for 25e relieves tired eyes quickly stopping eye aches and congestion. Suitable for inflamed eyes. Available at all Howard Bros druggists in Buffalo New York.
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Howard Bros
Buffalo
Ny Y
Disjointed Factoids Prompt Global Statistics Snapshot
A digest of varied figures cites turpentine from resinous woods via electricity in Vancouver, 30000+ workers killed yearly by occupational accidents, a North Prussia town banning trailing skirts with a 7.50 fine, 20000 unaddressed letters yearly, 17409 Russian children lacking schooling, US Fourth of July feasts costing about 500 lives, 360900 cases of apples shipped from Tasmania to Europe, one fifth of US wealth on the New York Stock Exchange, 40 shades of yellow from pomegranate dye, and 5965 Illinois students paying private tuition in “free high schools.”
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Prussia
Russia
Tasmania
England
Germany
New York Stock Exchange
Hinois
Illinois
Grape-Nuts helps Denver woman regain health
A Denver woman describes worsening health after meals, losing appetite and strength. After trying Grape-Nuts she notes rapid stomach and brain relief, a 12 pound weight gain, and a return to her former self, attributing it to the food and the book The Road to Wellville.
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Denver
Wellville
Dogs on Stage in Early 19th Century Theatre
A historical overview of canine actors in theatre from 1813 to the era, highlighting performances such as Llewellyn Prince of Wales and the Dog Gelert at Surrey Theatre and The Dog of Montargis at Covent Garden. It notes dogs like Dragon Lion Binkle and others shaping dramatic audiences with remarkable feats and loyalty.
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Old Surrey Theater
London
Llewellyn
Prince of Wales
Gelert
Dragon
Lion
St. Bernard
Hana
Terry's Theater
Ibdita
Australia
Japan
South Africa
Sydney
Chicheo
Sanflés
Wis
Silon
Gene
Binkle
Aubrey Smith
Smuth
Sri
Binkie
Adelphi
Yan Mie
Great Huceess
Padby
Boris
Literary Evening Ends In Comic Domestic Stir
A man nicknamed Jones wanders home in a muddled mood and considers his wife’s exhortations to read at home. He tells her he is reading in the library, prompting a sharp quip from his wife as she notices his drunken state and the mismatched valise.
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Jones
Tal Po
Valise
A Vime Mix-Up
A brief from the Baltimore American notes a playful exchange about a play and its chances for acceptance. The manager implies the most promising future lies with a woman who has a past, though the wording is whimsical and unclear.
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Chaince
Lbaltimore Americar
If the Average Man Knows Himself He May Not Pride
The line suggests self knowledge would curb pride and notes deception in competition when someone else outperforms you in your own game.
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Clarence Mackay
John S. Billings
New York
Publc Library
Whiner
Pub
Lebrary
Erledrich Theil
Hensant
Rauda
Saxony
Aventy
Theil Isotn
Feading
Royal College of Surgeons of England
Agage
Paris
Meredith
George Meredith
Larrowgate
Rowmania
Roumania
Oil City
Brule Co
G. D
Missouri Valley
Eure
L. L. Hagaman, Pukwana
Pacific Ocean
Pennsyvania
Libby
Vienna
Abby, McNeill & Libby
Chicago
Minnepella
Mina
Paraguay
Hawaii
Amsterdam
Jenson
Holland
Mauretania
Dodds
Pells
Kidne Matet
Guar
MN. N. U
York, Nebr
Haarlem
Holland Medicine Co
Scranton
C.J. Budlong
Phoenix, Kent Co
Bale Tagorare Aioe -Scranton, Pa
Diamond
Tor
Atghes
Pittsburg
St. Lona
Vancouver
B. C
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