Lady Montagu Pioneered Inoculation Against Smallpox
The article notes that Lady Mary Wortley Montagu introduced inoculation in England after observing Turkish engrafting in Belgrade in 1717. She faced universal medical and clerical hostility, with only the future Queen Caroline supporting her. A monument arrived circa 1752, while Jenner later received parliamentary rewards for cowpox inoculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wortley Montagu
England
Belgrade
London
Lady Mary
Princess of Wales
Caroline
Lady Montagu
Edward Jenner
Moonshiner's cautionary tale and Japan colors
A Detroit traveler recalls asking a Cumberland foothill postmaster for a safe conduct letter and facing suspicions of being a spy or revenuer. The piece shifts to Mortimer Menpes's Japan in Color praising pervasive art in houses streets and gardens and the visual charm of yellow paper umbrellas under rain.
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Cumberland Mountains
Country
Japan
London
Mortimer Menpes
Unruly Children Debate Sparks Genies Claim
Brown and Jones clash over how tales portray genius and childhood. Brown argues such stories flatter lazy parents by implying unruly children become geniuses. Detroit Press.
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Brown
Jones
Detroit
No title provided in readable text
A brief quoted exchange compares engagement to kissing a wealthy girl with a metaphor about taking a coupon off a government bond indicating a satirical flourish from Life magazine.
Interesting Experiments on Trout Hearing and Startle Reactions
The article details experiments on how trout detect and react to sound and vibration. It notes that shrill noises provoke startle responses, gunshots at distance alarm only some fish, and water transmits vibrations quickly. It concludes water acts as an immediate transmitter of sound to fish, enabling quick perception igual to air in humans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fai
London Field
Paris dog washers set on Seine banks gain fashionable clientele
In Paris the Seine banks host outdoor pet grooming stalls where dog washers bathe lather and style dogs for 5 sous to a franc. Owners watch from chairs as Fifi or Nero is clipped curled and ribbons tied before a river dip and a victory parade back to the carriage.
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Paris
Seine
Pont D‘lena
Pont Neuf
Indy Proprietrona
Etablissement Des Bains
Wide World Magazine
Garden Tips and a Senate Wedding Gift Tale
A garden note discusses pruning, watering, repotting, and pest control using tea and whale oil soap. Interwoven is a New York Times item about the onset of a new Congress session and a comic account of a senate wedding gift solicitation among senators, including a blunt request for $25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Granada
Congress
Anson G McCook
Senate
Lightning strike on west side hits unnamed man
The assistant questions the identity of a man struck by lightning on the west side, asking for his name before the incident. The report provides no clear identification in available text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Brzinslatoskiwica
Plate of oysters offered for 25 cents at Cafe Goldtree
A brief item notes that Cafe Goldtree serves a plate of oysters in any style for 25 cents, highlighting a bargain meal option.
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Cafe Goldtree
Piano on easy terms from Zellner Piano Co in Tucson
The Zellner Piano Co offers an easy payment plan enabling families to own a fine upright piano with little cash. Fully guaranteed by the dealer, they highlight experience in the Southwest climate and invite requests for a catalog. Headquarters for Arizona is 118 East Congress Street, Tucson.
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Zellner Piano Co
Southwest
Arizona
East
Congress Street
Tucson
Ariz
Doctor’s Plight Prompts Hope From New Discovery
Dr M L Scarbrough of Heborn Ohio recalls losing his voice after a severe cold and an obstinate cough. After 25 years as a practicing physician all remedies failed until Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds gave quick relief. Last ten days felt better than in two years. Guaranteed for throat and lung troubles by druggists. 60c and 1.00 Trial bottles free.
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M. L Scarbrough
Heborn
Ohio
Union man touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for stomach relief
Edw Mehler of Union Bottling Works, Eric Pa, says he suffered stomach trouble all his life until using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He claims it cures all stomach troubles and digests what you eat. Also mentions D Bell & Son and E G Capp for watch and jewelry repairs with guaranteed, first class work.
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MceCook
Senator X
Bilank
New York Times
Edw. Mehler
Union
Bottling
Eric Pa
D. Bell & Son
DeWitt
A. S. Fuller
Ind
Aye Pega
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Detroit Free Press
New York
Spenditt
Europe
Louisiana
Baltimore
Mr. D. Speptic
Catholic Standard and Times
PET
Senator Blank
Ber
Texas
Pacific
E Paso
St. Louie
Shreveport
New Orleans
W. Curtis
W.P.A
E. P. Turner
G.P
T.A
Paso
J. Vv. Elmore
T.P
Dallas
E. G. Capp's
Professional Directory
Ore, Co
Tocson, Arisonne
Tr. F. Ryan
Law Church
Mreet
W. J. Kirkpatriga
Atteresy-st-law No
West Pennington
Tucson, Arisonne
F.F. Odermatt
Tand & A
Toccon
H. A. Schell
Mock, Church and
Weetedre
Physiccians
Fdmund F. Burton
Strgrgx Cook Cocnxt
Hospitas Calines
W. Pennington
Tod P
Norway
University Heights
A.J. Gould
M. D. Poysie
To & P.m
North
Tucton
Aripone
N. H. Matas
Ito
Mark A. Rodgers
Stone Avenue
Firizona Lodge No
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AO. U W
HW. Altman
M. W
Thomas Conlon
Southern Pacific Co
Poin
St. Louis
Chicago
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Washington
el Paso
Southern Pacific Company
Pitman
C. M. Burkhalter
D. F
P. A
M. O. Bicknell
Gen
R. Lowrie
F. B. Morse Agent
Phoenix
Tucson and
Mammoth
Wm. Neal
Illinois Central Railroad
Omaha and
Omaha
Fort Dodge
Waterloo
Dubuque
Freeport
Rockford
St. Paul
Alber Lea
Minneapolis
E. W. Grove
Firizona Commandary No. 1
Kaight
Templar
John Gardiner
G. J. Roskrage
Tugson
Royal Argh Masons
Masonic Hall
Geo. Shand
H. P. G. J. Roskrage
Tugson Lodge
A. F
A. M
Geo
Kohler
G. J, Roberbuge
B. P. O. Elks
J.B. Finley
E. B. EK
J Trippel
BiAe
Ruccson
O, C. Parker
Lady Embelmer
aslBova
Memphis
Louisville
New,Orleans
Clarence
South Spring E i, Cal
Morenci Southern Railway
Tm Olient Daly
Pydl
Orth
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