Necessity of Slumber and Sleep Torture in History
A selection from Chambers Journal discusses death by sleeplessness as a method of punishment in China, the neurological effects of sleep loss on the brain, and related observations. It cites cases from elephant taming and the curious case of Casper Hauser, plus notes on how various organs respond to sleep deprivation and a humorous Monroe City physician anecdote.
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Ainslee’s
China
Mars
Casper Hauser
Nuremberg
Harvey
Charles I
Chambers
Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption
“For years I suffered such untold misery from bronchitis” writes J H Johnston of Broughton Georgia. “Then I was wholly cured by Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption.” His wife’s asthma also improved. Trial bottles free at all druggists. Guaranteed 60c and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Johnston
Broughton
Georgia
Roberts French Restaurant to Open Monday Morning
Roberts French Restaurant will open Monday morning as announced. The new dining spot expects to serve customers starting at early hours with a grand opening later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Stock Reduction Sale at Congress Street Move
Owing to preparations for relocation on Congress street the store will sell all harness saddles buggies and wagons at greatly reduced prices until September 1. F. J. Villaescusa 110 S Meyer Street.
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Congress Street
F. J. Villaescusa
S. Meyer Street
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Severe Piles Case
Verben a Alabama resident F. A. Gulledge paid doctors to cure a severe piles with twenty four tumors. After multiple failures Bucklen’s Arnica Salve subdued inflammation and cured him. It is advertised as the best salve in the world at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Gulledge
Verbena
Alabama
Bucklen
They Say I Must Cut My Play Yet I Don’t Know Where
A young dramatist voices concern about trimming a play. His candid friend suggests starting at both ends and working toward the middle. The Chicago Record Herald offers a witty exchange about editing.
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Chicago Record- Herald
For Sale Old Newspapers and Tiffany Glass at Capos Jewelers
For sale old newspapers 25 cents per 100 in perfect condition call Citizen office. Also Tiffany glass pieces offered at low prices at B. G. Capo’s Jewelers 83 West Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizen Office
B. G. Capo
Tir Jeweler
West Congress
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Advertises Liver Tonic
It promotes DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as a liver tonic that expels poison from the system. A Milton Pennsylvania resident testifies he used them for years and would not be without them. Also mentions Bell’s Pharmacy and KE G Capo leather goods at low prices.
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DeWitt
W. Scott
Highland Ave
Milton
Bell
KE. G. Capo’s
Printer Douglas and Wentworth joint printing tale told
The story recalls Stephen A. Douglas as an early printer not officially recognized, teaming with Long John Wentworth in Chicago in 1838 to print handbills. Douglas, needing 200 plus bills, learned ink work as a roller boy while Wentworth operated the press, amid a thrifty, rough office scene described by the New York Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Aa. Douglas
Long John” Wentworth
Wentworth
Democrat
Chicago
Douglas
Mr. Wentworth
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Monroe City
Kansas City Journal
Iron Mountain, Cal
Muckers
Keswick
California
Mountain Copper Co
John I. Reilly, F. D
Robert Hennessy
REILLY @ HENNESSY
Tucson
Chicago College of Embalming
S. Churchj
W. A. Julian CO
Pacific Coast
Grocker Building
San Francisco
Cal
AIL Furniture
Absolute Safety Pioneer Transfer Co
Stone Ave
Emma Busch
West McCormick Street
Roberts’ Restaurant
Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machines
West Pennington St
W. Pennington St
Military Plaza
Cleveland
New York Tribune
Oldsmobile
Seager
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
Mexico
Crescent Cigar CO
West Congress St
Zeigler
E. A. James
Treacher
William Mason
Lebert & Stark
Council St
Ariz
Martin’s Drug Store
George Martin
Cor Churstitt Congrests
Madame Recamier
Fleishman’s
Fort
Huachuca
Grays
Carrillo's Gardens
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