05 Nov 1892
Page 1
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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Nov 05, 1892
Page
1
A collection of curiosities and practical insights drawn from a bygone era. Topics cover metals and ancient inventions, ventilation and mobility in London, currents at sea, iron on molten metal, rubber cement for glass, poultry egg production, and reflections on obedience and charity.
A Shanghai correspondent reports a man in Kiukiang vows to watch three years at his mother's grave. Neighbours support him with food and a hut as he endures months without washing or leaving the tomb shrine. If he survives, officials may honor him and grant a small stipend.
In Jerusalem outside the Damascus gate a hill nicknamed the Hill of the Skull sparks debate over Calvary sites. Gordon’s Tomb is claimed by some as Christ’s burial site but evidence shows the tomb is not Jewish and dates to the twelfth century. An English lady briefly backed Gordon’s Tomb before the bones and medieval crosses contradicted the claim. Also noted are gold trade gains and increases in imports with Portugal and Australasia contributing large sums.
A large man-eating shark was caught after a lengthy battle near the Brunswick docks. Captain Roberta led the fight as twelve men held the line, pulling the shark ashore after fifteen minutes. The creature measured eight feet, weighed about 151 pounds, and yielded curios including two small stockings and a pair of little shoes found inside its stomach.
Workmen near Taverny in the Montmorency forest uncovered a hidden gypsum cavern during excavation. An underground gallery nearly a third of a mile long lies 200 feet below the surface, ending in a 28 by 2 inch opening. A circular grotto 40 feet across shows air that stiffly entered after discovery, with water carved roof designs. experts seek the mystery behind its formation.
Cured by a popular remedy claimed to soothe teething pain and crying. The advertisement promises relief for dysentery and diarrhea, regulates the stomach, reduces inflammation, and strengthens the system. It cites a renowned nurse and physician and markets worldwide through druggists with a stated price.
Fragmentary text shows Minard's Liniment claims and a wife remark about visits. Mentions diphtheria wax and a medieval luxury, plus garbled phrases about Bulan tie South and Diakgottae. The readable content is unreliable and lacks a clear event.
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