Mystery of the Soul and Ether Seen in Dying Light Experiments
A long, fragmentary account surveys experiments by Dr Dan MacDougall in Haverhill and Dr Patrick O'Donnell in Chicago, claiming to witness life depart in a measurable beam on scales, aura around dying bodies, and luminous halos recorded in Baraduc's photographs. It frames these as evidence for a nonmaterial ether or soul-linked forces, citing multiple observers and unclear conclusions about death, life, and the afterlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
Mer
Hospital Tabora
Balt
Dan MacDougall
Haverhill
SueDougall
Walter J. Kurnet
Lopes
Chicaea
Biiner
Hwman
Urs
Kilner
Chicago
Patrick O'Donnell
Fred
Mike Pavay
Donnell
Allel
MarDougall
House of Cay
MarCaveall
Goas
Morey
Diannall
O'Donnell
Macnettem
France
Docter Baraduc
Andre
Baradue
Doctor Baradue
Fragmentary Cleveland Note on Habit and Work Quality
A garbled passage discusses habit, rushing tasks, and repair of mistakes. It references mothers, a possible parallel to a forthcoming event, and the idea of returning things to their proper place. The text is fragmented and lacks clear names or concrete details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A&e
The First Thimble and the Fingerbell Tale
A garbled Old World anecdote discusses the invention of a decorative thimble and its transformation into a finger bell. It recounts a marriage tale and a motherly gesture of placing the thimble on a beloved's finger to protect her, noting changes in shape over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdal
Cored of Flirting and Shocking Sale Reported
A garbled London opinion fragment notes a questionable flirtation tale and a claimed sale or erotic item at a price of £444, described in unclear terms. The readable bits suggest a social or moral commentary on propriety and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loudon
Fossil Snail Unearthed at Cheddar Cliffs Wales
Quarrymen at Cheddar Cliffs unearthed a petrified snail embedded in a blown limestone mass revealed by a landslide. Geologists note the find’s great age, dating back millions of years in a very low strata layer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheddar Cliffs
Wales
Cuticura Helped Woman End Severe Eczema Spree
A Arkansas woman describes months of itching and sleepless nights from eczema. After trying medicines, she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment for three weeks, leading to a cure and sleep. Her brother’s burn also improved with the same remedies. A mailed sample offer and Red Cross Christmas Seals policy follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Gehrki
Forrest City
Ark
Cuthura
Boston
What a Husband Replied
A fashionable Philadelphia wife buys many hats, boasts a poem hatters joke. She shows the new hat to Howard, who quips that the poem cannot rhyme with his pocketbook at the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Hubby
Howard
Learned From Nature Gardener Spices Up Yard Work Talk
An enthusiastic friend extols the value of supervising garden work while speaking to a landscape gardener. She replies she learns much from being out with nature and plainly notes she can identify different whiskies tobaccos and profanities within a short distance.
Carelessly Gathered Inflammatory Fragments
The fragmentary note cites a minister's rhetoric as flowery yet disconnected from core sermons. It also mentions inflammation and rheumatic pain with unclear context and references a “Homing Wizard 62” and drug addiction cures versus self-deception.
Failed to Scare Tim Casey Near Belfast
A plan to frighten Tim Casey as he returned from market near Belfast failed when he confronted a ghostly display at a churchyard. The apparition featured the usual turnip sheet lantern and eerie howls, but Tim questioned if it was a general resurrection or a solo stroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim
Tim Casey
Belfast
A Student of Humanity
Broad dialogue traces reaction to a murder in rural life. Mrs Carter and her cook discuss the case as townspeople question if the man killed his wife on purpose. The muddled exchange reflects community worry while awaiting the court’s decision.
Not a Bit Mirth Marks Sothern Marlowe Nuptials
The clipping notes a wedding between Mr Sothern and Miss Marlowe with public indifference and a remark about the lack of theater appeal in watching a couple perform Romeo and Juliet. The exchange mocks the duo's union and audience desire.
Post Cards and Teething Remedy Ad Crumbles into Fragments
A jumbled listing shows Beautiful Post Cards and a teething remedy ad. Mentions Send me a lamp offer, embossed birthday designs, Ar Post Card Club in Topeka, and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claimed to ease teething pain and wind colic. Neighbors’ opinions appear in brief quips.
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Inp
Lovelinn
Deans
Ar Post
Ti Jackson
Topeka
Kamas
Nervous Prostration and Miscellaneous Local Mentions
Fragmentary notices list names and places including Knoxville, Philadelphia, Camden and Newark along with mentions of Mrs Clare Franks and Mrs Stay Nolon. Scattered references to Ohio locations and an address on Alleghany Avenue appear, but details are incomplete.
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Knoxville
Clare Franks
D. Oronoge
Man Meltaighs
Camden
N.J
Mire
W. P. Valentina
Muddy
Uee
Stay Nolon
Brookville
Ohio
B. Firebrille
Cala
Philadelphia
Padre
Frank Clark
Alleghany Ave
East Earl
Pam
Augustes Lyon
Sikeston
Dema Bethune
Gardinas
S. A. Williams
Washington Ave
Chicago
Wm. Ahrens
Wiat St
Bellevue
Edith” Wieland
Monroest
Grant
Wis
Auguste Veeper
Dexter
Kansas
Liszie Set
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia ‘Pinkham Ogee
Peernd
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With & New Hope
Mr. Kidder
Miss Antique
Miss Canatique
Red Cross
National Associaton
Post Office Department
Post Ofice Department
Marie Degrochy
Marie W.degrochy
Yela Ave
St. Lamia
Sia
Ett
Mound
Ick
Irs
Nathan B. Grewson
Orth
Milwaukee
Emma Imex
Alvens Sparling
Clybourne Ave
Galena
Kan
A. Husy
Victor
Wilie Kitwarda
Carcinnati
W. H. Hous
Celik E
Bie Taira
J. H. Caimplall
Nort
Mra
Evens
Halaey G. Prockiony
Eran
Falta
Lienio Thallant
Eg Waek
Civa Garber Edwards
Casloriilo
Qhiow
Alice Lair
West
Huston le Bulem
Ind
Lizales
Charles A. Austin
Taylorvilte
Svandareer Cine Net
Qilo
Mre
Sophia Haff
Big Bes
Fa Nee
We Ee Boolen
Whielpbis
Pasika M. Johnston
Siegel Stackmche
Poors
Tihsare
Ursa L
Ganwite
Bisa
Winfield Dana
A Be Paul
MinneMra
B. M. Schorn
Woodbridge St
Cohy
Ted Ae
Semale Ilis
Organic Bispiscimente
Bisck Dock
Anca Jaden Cantons
SaMrezleay
Tully
Ogden Avenue
Chledonis
Wiaisites
Ph. Behsbrnne
Adrian, Moore
C. B. Mason
Keo
Omh Barised
Masa
Amelie Duso
Bor
Ichik
Baffato
Clare Derbraka
Mariemont St
Mingherver
Mery
Jessie Schaar
Hi Shio
Matea
Geo
Berioklet
Terre Hante
Atle
Hamiltor Elino
Mowers
DaVealk
Lawrence
Iowa
Julia A. Snow
Utica
Scaaetergowy van Bairelunen, ‘Idells
a.De
Bom
W. L. Douglas
Tony Wesstamara
Douglas
Putnam
Ie Weile
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