Precious Stones and the Diamond Scale of Mineral Tests
An old text outlines a German standard scale for gem ranking from diamond to emerald, with notes on how to judge stones by feel and scratch tests. It lists stones and their relative hardness, including sapphire, opal, tourmaline, and quartz, and describes simple field tests using copper, glass, and knives to differentiate between common minerals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlutdners
Bardinis
Saphira
Abel Sass
Oman
Newpermus WM
Palins
Wyngard-Square
Hota Hire
Pareies
Fyekrarshee
Cranky Wharf
Bamathe Muren
Perhniain
Emma
Tee
Tieselle Minipat
Jappa
Klas
Balouin
Northwood
Charles Parmar
Samual
Exeter
Braliwood
Rowland Hassall
Samuel Ruscell
Wollonsoog
Infanta
Fragmentary notes on a diamond's dispersive hues and brilliance
The fragment describes a diamond’s natural and artificial surface qualities and its extraordinary dispersive power. It notes the gem’s brilliant color spread nearing a silver sheen and its superiority in color dispersion, suggesting a continuation of the topic.
Irish Bull Hunt Ends In Wild Train Charge
An unruly bull escaped a crowd near Sir John Rabierions Quay and charged a train, gored a bystander, and trailed through streets including High Street. It toppled a man, caused wreckage in a shop, and was pursued by police as bystanders watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Wella
Mt Dubie
John Raberiaon
Lawer Abbey
le Ming
High Street
GreenruBebron
Myada
Hart
Manito
Aly
Kinesheiten
Wml
Leo Roming Engin
Leeal
Diamonds and stones show hardness in early notes
A long section explains diamond hardness by testing against rock crystal and sapphire, tracing carat origins from Africa to England, with price scales for one to ten carats. The text includes scattered English abroad items, local notices, and weather-like brevities, plus a lament about public theater crowds and a fatality.
Warner's Safe Cure praised in women testimonials
A set of testimonial letters attributed to Mrs McLaupilia, Mrs Louisa Weganer, and Mrs Hy Withes extol Warner's Safe Cure for various symptoms including headache, dizziness, heart palpitations, and nerve weakness. The letters claim marked health improvements and urge other women to try the remedy, noting it as a key aid during “this critical period.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Correanoadente
Han
New South Wales
Alecewye
Elaine
Sariah
Tgmar
Koco
Warner
Sam Curn
Ali
Ronditon
Sr T
Louisa Weganer
East Brisbaev
Drondtal
Ruderneton
South Yarra
Heck
Rick
Lini
Warner Safa Gime
Warnant
Ltd
Australasian
Mulbourne
OA Michntism
Steet
California Syrup of Figs Ad Against Inferior Imitations
A vintage complaint warns that inferior preparations pretend to be the California Syrup of Figs. It emphasizes that only the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company preserves the natural actions of the body's organs and protects children from unsafe substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilue
Californim
Connlan
Esrup
Tymura
California
San Francisco
Mars
Toukn
Reyes
Medic
Ik Valve
California Pie
As & Lousdhield
Ties
Also Mentioned on This Page
Angier
Angiers
Mudgee
Robert Crichton
Fe Angier
Atracked
Hudson
Eumenthal
Sant At
OUD Times
Charles Wentworth
Middle Temple
Trinity Term
Charles Campbell
Lin
Abercrombis
Ba'iys
Abercrombie
Kangaloore Creek
Bev
Harhurst “Free Press
Eurowon
Mulino
Suez
Aulonsi
Goble
Metbou
Southampre
Miss Lions
Bicela
Raymond
Meesrs
J.thompson
R Binnie
E. Chleman
Morse
F. Rusden
EL Parr
Jui
Firth
Brougham Lodge
Woolloomooloo
Isaacs
Deatt
Et Bis
Vigor
S. H. Henshall
Clarendon-St. South Melbourne
Vic
South Melbourne
Sydney
Beecham
Beechawm
Pitts
Joe W. H. Wigzell
Melliam ST
Cetary
Dium Famers
Ancuat Selmore
Ring's Cross
Darlinghurst
Oxford ST. Wavenlet
Dickens
Bletopaz
Negro
Villa Do Prinopo
Erythima
Africa
India
England
Neva iSvirzerinund
Ale-les-Bains
Tr Chen Ferlain
Jr. Chamberlain
Periey
Hevell
Emi Statesman
Warners
Caurlerenat-shert
Wroneuista
A.dy Magony
London
Grover
Central Pollen Court
Homebush
Gralls Gad Chevaliers
Ratoe
Penrith
Tapturmtia
Stineseabury Hill
Wistou
W. Seart
Birmha
Bedford Park
Croydon
George Alfred Lloyd
Melbourne Wharf
Roan Plunkett
Henry Plunkett
Grandehia
Lord Louth
County Loch
Women's Letters
Osborn
Peemiany
Pitt-Stheet
Boris
South BaitIsa HS. Co., Ltd
South 2 Wean
Rigby Eros
Sippy
Atrins
Dave
Amid
Iitewasea Merciary
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