Western Canada Homa Inspires Anna Gray’s Prairie Visit
Miss Anna Gray writes from Didsbury Alberta describing the western prairie life. She notes growing settlement, four churches including a fine Evangelical house of worship valued at 2500 dollars, a hospitable people, a literary society, and rich mountain views renewing love for the land.
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Anna Gray
Western Canada
Anna
Crayley Young Indy
Michigan
Mieh
Indy Trina
Alberta
Wouters Canada
Mins Gray
Didebury
Prairie
Prairies
Dury
Antimony in Medicine From Paracelsus to Decline
The article traces antimony once common in medicine, notably as tartar emetic, from its Paracelsian introduction to its decline due to new practices and bleeding. It links antimony with a series of elements—nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, antimony, bismuth—sharing properties on a universal scale, as Sir Lauder Brunton noted. It notes prechloroform use of antimony and tobacco to induce partial unconsciousness.
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Paracelsus
Sir Lauder Brunton
Laundering the Baby's Clothes
A Kansas City Journal item stresses dangers of strong washing powders and impure soap for infant garments. It urges home laundering under maternal guidance and the use of early Ivory soap to prevent injury to babies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Parker
Guinea fowls mirror hypnotized by reflection in outhouse
A Philadelphia Record item describes six young men keeping two guinea fowls in an outhouse with a mirror. The birds fixate on their reflections for hours, remaining perfectly still. They resist shouts and must be carried out, then return at once. The owner wonders if the mirror hypnotizes them.
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Philadelphia
Sivas
Constantinople
Government
The Child With Bamnest Eyes Century Poem Fragment
A fragmentary verse from Katharine Pelton appears in Century magazine. The speaker laments lost joy and fidelity as a child transformed by time speaks of broken faith and patience. The piece evokes memory, love, and disillusion within a poetic dialogue.
Drummer quits poker after Nova Scotia tale
In a coastwise steamship smoking room a drummer declares he will no longer play poker. He recalls a six month old experience in Halifax with players Drake Bellefontaine Nar cisse Le Blanc and O Reilly. The Lean Fellow, a menacing wind and a tense night test luck and nerve as Narcisse loses and exits.
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Mac
Cocktail Jim
Nova Scotia
Halifax
Drake
Onesime Bellefontaine
Narcisse le Blanc
M’soo Drake
Narcisse
Jake
Jon
LeBlanc
le Blancs
Bervat
Narélaed
Poker Ending in New York as Player Quits
In New York the scene ends with Narélaee in Hiane exiting after a church bell marks the final round. Drake curses Bete Fontaine while a heated poker game collapses as Velletun and others react to the closing bell.
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Bellatortain
Drake
Betefontaine
Narélaee
Hiane
C. M. Williama
New York
Painter Delivers Ten Pound Reward for Stolen Dog
A nobleman hires Sir Edwin Landseer to finish a dog portrait. The owner arrives distraught after the dog is stolen and offers a £10 reward. Landseer enlists acquaintance Jew Smith, who returns with the dog six weeks later and confesses he himself stole it.
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Edwin Landseer
Hhis
Sir Edwin
Jew Smith
Smith
Sir Kawin
Professor's Gaslight Prank Turns Latin Class Laughing
In a college town two students removed a sign outside a dentist office as a prank. Next day the Latin class erupted in laughter as the professor, nicknamed Gasbar Touay, raged at the disruption, only to discover the reason was the sign reading Gas Administered.
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Jesson
Gasbar Touay
Everyody
Unto How Many
Fragmented verse asks how many men and hours it takes for souls to give, wonders about the unaided gifts of mercy and duty. A poetic meditation on toil, providence, and human yielding, alluding to heaven and the acts of creation.
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Bowie
One Roanter Per Passenger Rules in Train Comfort Case
A damaged English textured notice outlines passenger rights on Havana road trains. It argues that if trains delay and a passenger misses a connection due to the railway fault, half fare is not refunded, while the company plans to introduce more carriages. The document questions enforcement and comfort rules for travelers.
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Havana
Passagere
Olerwlen
Cme Roceler
Primitive Automobile by William Murdoch Demonstrated in 1790s England
A 14 inch high 19 inch long miniature locomotive built in 1874 by William Murdoch is described in detail. The device sits on three wheels with a rear pair driven by a crank axle and a front steering wheel under the board. The copper boiler, rectangular in shape, houses a spirit lamp firebox and a top mounted steam cylinder driving a vibrating beam. The Piston rod, crank linkage, and a balancing lead weight keep the model stable. The description appears in Cassier’s Magazine.
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Fiat
England
Ita
Caussier
Jefferson's Sundial Found in Virginia
A fragmentary clipping reports Thomas Jefferson may have crafted a sundial now discovered in Virginia. The item sits among odd notes about musicscare wolves and superstitions in Italy, including a Milan village tale of trombone ghosts and a peasant’s mob violence.
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Thomas Jefferson
Virginia
Italy
Milan
Religious Masks Worn by Winduprieay During Corvimualen
A religious procession in Winduprieay featured masks worn by participants during the Préshive Corvimualen. The ritual, marked by ceremonial attire and local observances, drew residents to witness the traditional display and its symbolic meanings.
Gannets Swarm South Africa's Hird Island Remembrance
In South Africa the gannets gathered in vast numbers around Hird Island during a season of notable feathery activity. The birds formed a memorable spectacle day after day, drawing observers to the coast and marking a remarkable natural event that will be remembered.
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Hird Island
South Africa
Back to Back Trials and Curious Notes From The Era
A fragmentary column describes medical testimonials for Dean's Kidney Pills from Mrs B Pare of Glasgow and mentions a trial offer from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo. It also notes a rumored imported diamond, a Paris tribute to birds, and a brief obituary style note on Amos Martin of Princeton celebrating his 100th birthday and marriage history.
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O Pare
Columbia Avenue
Glasgow
Karr
B. Pare
Eaye Dean
Dean
United States
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.wale
Ten to One Remedy Credited for Family Health
A severely ill child in Ontario County faced persistent stomach issues and nervous disorders. A friend recommended Short Time marked health aides, leading the family to use a single favored remedy that others praise for easing ailments and improving disposition.
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Yrisial
Ontaria
Daver
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Pocahontas
Missouri
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Putnam
Vanity Gof
Guinea
W. Mabie
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Nod
Math
Stebel
Munich
Ieee
Arithal
Aewin
Katharine Pelton
Mr. Death
Angele
Omar
William Murdock
Jefferson
Diablo Cay
Crater Mountain
Groun
Europe
France
Revolution
Corday
Othart
Amos Martin
Princeton
Battle of
Waterlow
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