Curious Race of Andaman Islanders Described in Detail
The Providence Journal outlines Andamanese life noting their short stature under five feet, dark skin, and unique customs. It details housing, clothing, ornaments made from bones, tattooing, marriage rites, dances, child-rearing, and funeral practices including bone storage and posthumous bone redistribution among mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andaman Islands
Mr. Mand
Fizguier
Malayan
Philippine Islands
Cadell, V
Purig Naturalibus
Listens to a Dream in Roman Room Sculpture
The narrator recalls an 1862 London exhibit piece titled List! Oh List! carved in Rome but American in origin. It tells of a white maiden abducted by Native Americans, her mother’s quest across terrains, and a lullaby that awakens memories, allowing reunion. Mer. 4. Coley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rome
List
United States
Mer
Coley
Increase In Metropolitan Wealth
A New York correspondent notes dramatic wealth growth over twenty five years. He recalls Manhattan’s past frugal habits and contrasts it with today where a net worth of 3 to 4 million marks wealth, annual incomes of 5 to 100 thousand seem modest, and many families spend six figures annually on lifestyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jone
Taming Wild Beasts by Electricity In Germany
Mr Ranspach a tamer of wild beasts in Germany has invented an electric wand with remarkable effects. In his menagerie the lion trembled and growled, the tiger showed fear and crouched, the bear was initially unresponsive then quieted, the boa constrictor paralyzed for six hours, and the elephant roared and strained at the bars. The Paris News cites the tests as notable. The second item notes California copies shipped to China and Australia boosting the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cayenne
Paris News
Advances in Industry and Science Report
The article describes pliable paper from acetate solutions, Woolwich photographs of cannon interiors revealing flaws, and a London sale where a rare duck specimen fetched 21 guineas. It notes iron or steel sleepers as a railway preference, a new ore reduction method by electricity, and a gold melting phenomenon in a quartz piece. It also covers wood surface treatments using hypermanganate of potassa to imitate rosewood and cherry, yielding durable, colorfast finishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich
England
London
Norfolk Broads
Europe
Jeremiah Head
Institute of Engineers
James Warren
Wise Words on Duty Love and Character
A collection of reflective maxims on life purpose duty and virtue. It argues that elevation perception and reason guide success while duty educates for eternity and true praise requires integrity and understanding.
Dissecting-Room Incident Recalls A Girl On Table
A Cincinnati physician recalls a dissecting-room scene where a girl about seventeen lay on a table. The class drew lots for positions as the locket and ribboned hair suggested tenderness. the body was spared when the group hesitated to proceed. The inscription on the locket hinted at maternal admonition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Bed Making Instructions From Harper's Young People
The fragment describes shaking the mattress up and down then returning it to place. It mentions fires and a bolster in its settings with a brief note about Clover in Harper's Young People.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's
Young People
Nitchego and the Russian Driver A Bismarck Tale
The 1862 account recounts Prince Bismarck, then Prussia's ambassador, losing his way en route to an imperial hunt. A Russian peasant driver ferried him through a perilous forest ride, uttering Nitchego as steady resolve. Bismarck kept the rod and later had a ring made, adopting Nitchego as a personal motto for pushing ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Prussia
Nitchezo
Nitchego
St. Petersburg
ulanslUrg Vedoniosti
Preparing to Encounter Disease With Secret Cure Claims
A historical notice promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a universal preventive against malaria and related fevers. It claims protection in diverse localities, eradication of fever and ague, and also cures dyspepsia liver complaints constipation debility and rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thas
Rasway
Hunt
Bright
Watt
The Ancient Roman Circus Description
A historical account outlines the evolution of the Roman Circus from a simple open space with temporary stands to a permanent, planned edifice with a central barrier and racecourse. It notes the town block, horse stalls, metas, and interior seating arranged in tiers with entry stairs and landings.
Public health tips and ads cascade through 19th century notices
A collage of ad copy and public notices endorses Red Star Cough Cure and Pierce’s remedies, mixed with land claim rules for women and consumer promotions. It promotes blood-building tonics, furniture at low prices, and Ely’s Cream Balm for catarrh, along with hotel promos and travel tips.
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Ardaman Islands
Dewass
Nim
Providence Journal
California
China
Australia
Scientific, and Industrial
Mexico
Thompsons
The
Washington Post
Pierce
K Pierce
Wiliouse
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Old Main Street
Buffalo
N. Y
Keren & Comeke
New England
Washington St
Boston
Meensman
Caswell, Hazard & Co
Druggiata
Ely
Ely Bros
Owego
Sallie Davis
Green Bestoffice
O. A. Cary
Corning
Cuba
New York City
Gran Union Hotel
Grand Central Depot
Grand Union Hotel
Scovill
Seavill
Vox
Rep Sra
Drvacists
Challe
CT Jacobs O
GT Jacobs
Charles A. Vogaler CO
Baltimore
Swift
T. J. Howe
Montgomery
Ala
Swift Specivic Co
Atlanta
N.Y
Vance
Stanchard Silverwaere Co
En ‘County
W. BE. Shinner & Co
Lyn
Cormere J. Scmaven
Latgbert Avena
Botyn Hohland
Mass
Mt Valens
Janesville
Wis
Alden Raw Ford & Puauncuan
New Boston, Ct
Hood
WalwaUrs
Rochester
Beneft
Calarch
L. W. Littis
Chicago
V. Lb Hood & Cos Apothecaries
Swell, Yee
Hoptonic
Hoptonic CO
Gran Kapros
Mic
Radway
DR. Radway
S _ SARSAPARILUIAN RESOLVENT
Parra and
Liousehold
Mall
Seed & Shaw
ALD Loubenold
Mlartlord
Pr. Taft
Drugg Stse
Dr. Tavt Bros
Providence, R
Piso
Yorke
Caty Herbatret
Pino
Fr. E-Baaivery
Audubon
Iowa
W. Ovron
Maysville, Kye
Sea Ley
Cornwall Bridge
Cunu
Viev
W. Villa
Vililadelphia, Pa
Lawson Card CO
Rtationers
Newsmien
Pantymods
T. A. Slocum
Pearat
Cormry
Bari
P Street
Worshitreton
Brenner
Ee Aearch
Quincy
G. Root
St. Men
W. Cliff
Hadiyme
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