Birth of the Yn Ieeborg Glacial Calamity Reexamined
A Harper's Weekly excerpt quoted by Clarence Deming describes a glacier front's dynamic breakup into a foamy bay. It details heavy ice, roaring waters, calving events, and a new hypothesis on differential sedimentation driving the tongue over the front. The vivid account contrasts old beliefs with the latest theory of upper portion descent.
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Osoun
Elreogih
Bubas
Berg
Plengmoux
Tle
Banda
West Davis
Gla
Clarence Deming
Harper's Weekly
Admission procedures for asylum patients detailed by Attending Physician
Notice from E. Mackenzie M.D. Attending Physician outlines that all patients seeking admission to the asylum must be addressed to the Attending Physician. Patients admitted by telephone must obtain an admission form from the Board of Works signed by a physician and approved by the Board of Works. Admission papers may be examined at Nor 1 Cathedral Hill during morning hours and in the evening as convenient. The document specifies admission timelines and the process for arranging admission.
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Board of Works
Vonks
E. MacKenzie
M.D
Linat
Public Notice of Commissioned Officials in Northern District
Official notice from James Carter Acting Sheriff Northern District confirms appointments by the Governor by Commission under the Great Seal. It states deputies and officials are confirmed to govern during tenure and lists the Northern District appointments. This appears as a formal government notice regarding district administration and law enforcement appointments in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Chin ‘Island
Beriff
Nosyorn
Offiga
Lulifi
Ullieg
James Carter
Sheri
New/oundlac
Public Health Notice on Nuisances and Penalties
The notice sets penalties up to ten dollars for depositing dirt or offensive matter in dwellings or buildings and up to twenty five dollars for throwing waste into coves or passages. It also bans carrying putrid substances through streets unless properly contained and empowers the magistrate to order removal within 24 hours or face fines. The magistrate may confiscate or have nuisances removed and recover expenses. EB. BERTEAD, Stipendiary Magistrate.
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Carta
Darrela
Bertead
Bairds French Ointment Inflammatory Listing
Baird's French Ointment advertised with dubious claims to treat a wide range of skin conditions and ailments. The snippet lists uses such as ulcer and inflamed lesions, bites, wounds, and burns with a price of 50 yen and 29 cents for similar preparations.
How to Cool a Cellar with Ventilation and Lime
A historical note explains cellar ventilation to keep spaces dry and cool. It emphasizes avoiding overventilation, keeping air still at times, and using lime to dry damp air. The text warns against moist conditions that promote mold and suggests managing window opening and humidity to protect wine storage.
A luminous buoy invention tested at Havre progress described
A report on M. Dibua’s luminous buoy and its improvements since earlier experiments. The device aims to illuminate the channel using a powerful light to extend visibility. Trials near the harbor show a strong arc of light lighting the sea, with further experiments planned to illuminate the Seiny channel from a high decked boat delivering a bright beacon.
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M. Dibua
Havre
Improvementa
Dilers
Precautions against consumption in Victorian guide ad
A damaged 19th century clipping from Scientific American warns against using feather dusters and potent worm distributors in dwellings. It advises wiping woodwork with damp cloth, boiling and washing implements, and ventilating rooms to reduce exposure to hazardous dust and particles.
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Selentife
MINARD'S LINIMENT for spinal injuries and relief
A damaged, garbled ad-like passage touts MINARD'S LINIMENT as a cure for a back injury, claiming rapid relief when used with a family physician. The text mentions a “savara” accident and promises almost instant return to health, urging use for “inflammatio” and severe troubles.
Advice to Mothers from a Folk Remedy Advertisement
Fragmented ad style notice. Promotes Baird's Balsamo as a universal remedy for children and mothers. Claims to cure sleeplessness congestion and various ailments with a herbal formula sold by Priop Ghoonts through southern states and displayed as a medical panacea.
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Yn Ieeborg
Dote
Toler
Bolic
Baird
Twitmiavs Sus
C. MacPherson
CG. MacPherson
Leopard
Water Street
Pic
Collin Furnitura
New Gower Strest
ST John's
Nfld
É&C
James McIntyre
A. Gros
C. Bremanus & Co
Vantsports
Auéivg
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