Fragmentary Verses and Early 19th Century Analyses in One Page
A mixed page includes poetry fragments about memory and mourning, notes on medicine naming camphor and bromine as nervous sedatives, and a humorous oat-raising recipe. It cites Paris intoxication issues, historic punishments for drunkenness, a Royal Coal Commission geologist report on England’s coal fields, and estimates of coal reserves in South Staffordshire Warwickshire and Leicestershire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Materia Medica
Royal Coal Commission
Coa Agide
England
South Staffordshire
Warwickshire
Leicestershire
Chewing for Dental Health Says Science of Health
The article urges chewing foods thoroughly for proper digestion and dental health. It contrasts slow mastication for infants with adults and advises biting solid foods, using hard bread or fruit with semi liquid meals to protect teeth and stomach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Science of
Sunshine as a cure through sunlit homes
An old essay urges designing houses to maximize sun exposure with southern facing windows for living spaces, bedrooms and closets. It argues sun warmth benefits health, warns against cold rooms, and notes sunlit rooms cost nothing but appreciation while fire and sun together prevent chilling after sundown.
Waste Paper Uses Revealed for Household Tasks
A period guide explains practical household uses for waste paper. It suggests rubbing teapots and kettles with paper, polishing knives and tinware, cleaning mirrors and windows, and wrapping jars for better preservation. It notes paper under carpets reduces noise and can protect furniture when stepping on chairs.
Washington Begins Presidency Aboard Mount Vernon Dispatch
The 14th of April 1789 marks Washington’s move from Mount Vernon to the new role. He visits his mother at Fredericksburg, receives blessing, and plans to join Congress in New York by Thursday morning. Thompson and Humphreys accompany him as he departs Mount Vernon for the federal task ahead. The article notes harmony in the Arbitration Board and expects a swift settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moun Vernon
Sairaias
York
Nash
Washington
Thompson
John Langdon
Senate
Alexandria
Mount Vernon
Congress
Billy
Virginia
Fredrickburg
Occoes
Rappahannock
Fredericskburg
George
Fredricksburg
Astonished Light-House Keeper
At a Polytechnic Branch meeting, a humorous tale describes a new lighthouse keeper startled by his own reflection in plate glass. While cleaning the lantern at sunset the sun’s rays eerily lit the wick, and the keeper awoke to the lamp shining as if guided by an unseen hand. The next day he damped the flame, which soon briefly flared again, prompting reflection on oil lamps as the enduring basis of lighting systems.
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Polytechnic Branch
American Institute
Engineering and Mining Journal
Tryo
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Sue Murdock
Phan
Josh Billings
Paris
France
America
George Washington
Board of Arbitration
Wheely Star
THE
Cincinnati
Weekly Star
United States
Family Journal
Home Circle
Estey
Mont Blanc
Ape
Puss
Star’ Publishing Company, Cor. of Vifth and Vine Sts
Undertakers
T. B. Earer
G. B. Murer
Estep & Meyer
West
Pie Cincinnatil
John F. Wiltsee
Undertaker
John P. Epply
Ninth Street
Cor
Prima
Met
Mbis
Charles W. Karr
Ofice
Main Street
Fast Side
Bet
Walnut Street
E. Kinney & Co
R. Hosea & Son
Babbett, Harkness & Co
Henry Morganthau
Kelly Island
Lake Shore
Cyprus
Louisville, Cincinnati & Lexington Railroad Company
Lexington
Norvin Green
R.H. Courtney
Sec
Treas
A. J. Clark
Queen City Paint Store
W. C. Peale & Bro
Central Avenue
Louisville
Ledger
the Great Political and Family Journal of
Kentucky
S. H. Parvin
Types Foundry
Cincinnati Type Foundry Co
Kennedy
Olio
Railroads
Reliable
Little Miami
Columbus
Rey
Great Trunk Railroad
Watteee Pointea
Xenia
Loveland
Morrow
Pullman
Mt Southeast
Front Road
Oene House
Vine and Burnet No
Burnet House
Ont
Apt
Cincin
Ti, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad
Dayton Exeres
Dayton
Toledo
Ralta
Canada
Detroit
Ft. Wayne
Polis, Peora & Mattoonees
Peoria
St Louis Aville Accommodation
Amond
Chica
Hamilton
Devine
Investater Han Cinelguat Baier
Cincinna
Vine
Samuel W. Johnson
Ohio
West Third Street
Ohio and Mississippi Railroad
Cinelas
Pane Louis S
Pan-Handi
Pullman's Palace
New York
Piscren
Cleveland
Dayton & Stringfield
Vine Depot
HAMIL
Anna
Fort
Indianapolis
Peroia
Connersville
Richmond
Chicago
Atlantic
Evening Lightning
Expre Marietta
E. Matl
Boro
E. J. Chillicothe
Madisonville
Baltimore
L. M
Altimore
Lafayette
Evansville
Kansas City
St. Louis
St. Louis. Mime
Omaha
St. Joseph
Nebraska
Burlington
Quincy
Joseph
Franklin and
Martinsvil
Lawrenceburg
Ae Valley
Whitewate Ter
Muncie
J Wayne
Jack Whitewater Valley
Conville
Hagerstown
Vandalia
Terre Haute
Whitewater
Logansport
Jacka
Hageri
Indi
Cairo
Hoomington
Peaes
Oxford
Fille
Indianapolis An
Pearl Oxford
Connersville and
Rag
Oxford, Connersville
Aville
EB. E
Laware
Bam
Thien
Ayyto
Supm
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Walin
Tusta
Beilenne
Pasdt Uwipa Ina
POLIS_ sum
Excepi Covington
Ress
Sdom Wape
Exington
Madison
Warsaw
the Daily
Evening Stark
Star Publishing
Orviea
Northeast Con
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