Miscellaneous Notions on Lamps to Gum Trees and Railways
A collage of curious facts and instructions from a 19th century periodical. Entries discuss Paris lighting rules for carts and wheelbarrows, reuse of bent whalebones, oyster quality by creek origin, a cinnamon bark remedy for toothache, a sugar vinegar hiccup remedy, gilt card-mounting methods, a controversial New York marriage ritual, Chilean shopping hours, tall gum trees in Victoria Australia, and a tiny railway from Ravensthorpe to Boot. It includes glue recipes, waterproof cement for aquariums, a note on the Turvy Ramway gauge, and moral reflections on family speech and gentle discipline.
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New York State
Chili
Santiago
Victoria
Australia
Turvy Ramway
Ravenlass
Cumberland
Isis
Douries
Borgers
Tan Suez Cawat
Port Said
Suez Canal
Praczarzy
Pirates on the Road and the Call for Regulation
The GrapEate laments rising road piracy as unlicensed omnibuses overcharge riders. It recalls two police court summonses for conductors who abused passengers and hints at a civil remedy gap. The piece suggests licensing and a distinctive mark, like a black flag, to deter misleading fares.
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High Road
Rcean
London
Bita
Intemperance Among British Seamen in Derype Report
Mr Alban the British Vice-Consul at Alexandria reports high levels of drunkenness among British merchant seamen in Derype. He cites adulterated spirits and widespread drinking bars run largely by Europeans, with Arab touts targeting crews. The harbor mission and sailors home aid discharged seamen, but funds are barely sufficient and require private subscriptions.
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Alban
Alexandria
Harbor Mission
British Seamen. the Sailors’ Home
Howe
What Your Great Grandmother Did
A nostalgic account contrasts the hard work of grandmothers with modern comforts. It praises Dr Moaree's avarice Prescription for female ailments, claiming it keeps health and beauty, and ends with a sales note that it is sold by all druggists.
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Waese
Largest American gun built at Washington Navy Yard
The Washington Navy Yard is crafting the largest gun in America a 13 inch breechloader of 451% length 40 inches diameter and 133 500 pounds in weight It will fire an 1100 pound shell with a 550 pound powder charge The yard also makes a second long breechloader 28 7 inches bore 23 74 inches long weighing about 31 000 pounds Both guns aim to maximize projectile speed by using slower modern powder A new plant will spawn the world s finest guns and the yard houses a 110 ton crane with a rapid 90 day yard-to-crew work force ready in months
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Boston Herald
Washington Navy Yard
America
Dussekses
Green
Mavy
Ar c
Gan
Three Sailors Rescued From British Barque Wreck
Four days at sea after the barque Dope wrecked south of Cape Rose on August 22. Only three survivors, boatswain William Rees. able seamen Arthur F Johns and John Nicholls, clung to a raft made from deals and rope. Drowned: Captain David Jenkins, cook Richard Inwards, mate David Griffiths, cabin boy James F James, sailors Humphrey Hughes and Jones.
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Athltic
Newcmthand
Amedia OC
Walifax
Nova Scotia
Cape Rose
William Rees
Arthur F. Johns
John Nicholls
Nunes
Mus. Weraton's Soothe Syrup for Teething Children
Advises mothers troubled by a crying teething child to use Mus Weraton's Soothe Syrup for Children Teething. Claims instant relief for pain, with benefits including relief from diarrhea and vomiting, stomach regulation, and energy restoration. Describes pleasant taste and recommends broad availability through druggists worldwide at 25 cents.
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Weraton
United States
Minard's Liniment Advert Highlights Sanotone Claim
An old newspaper fragment touts Minard's Liniment for rheumatism and Sanotone as refined in its potion blend. The text emphasizes enduring relief and possible immortality of the remedy’s effects.
Minard’s Liniment Promoted as Hair Restorer Claim
Patchy text touts Minard's Liniment as the best remedy while joking about twin-like products. Mentions a public figure mosquito and a singer, claiming Minard's Liniment cures and references Lia Gifgipe in a garbled ad-like passage.
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Minard
Lia Gifgipe
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Bowring Bros
Water Street
O' Dwyer
Bowring Brothers
iSelf
Brinsmead
Schwart
Colby
Man'fy Co
M. F. Smyth
St. John’s
G & Tinwara
Paris
Amee Aiy
Tha Mosquito
Wall
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