Diverse scientific curiosities and innovations across fields
The article surveys varied topics from glass globes reducing gas diffusion to lightning safety, and from drop size experiments and salt in the sea to paraffin wood protection. It notes German and Hungarian practices, electric hammer work by Siemens Halske, and iron to steel conversion, plus naval leather ships and a physician bitten by a rattle snake for a remedy. It also mentions a new Nevada silkworm variety and a rattle snake bite defense story.
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Mr. T. &. Talbot
Gmelin
Wiedehold
Dogiel
Ofurope
Mont Blanc
Hungary
Messrs. Siemens & Halske
Berlin
M. Aulee
Pernambuco
Nevada
Not So Bad Relief Promises Instant Pain Cure
An advertisement touts Dr Fenner's Golden Relief as an instant remedy for neuralgia toothache headache and general pain. It claims to cure rheumatism backache kidney disease colic diarrhea dysentery burns and bruises and offers a sample bottle for 10 cents. Jebroyl
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Courry Creek
N. Y
M. M. Franken
N.Y
Dour
Maus
L.sukrrrenp
Tenner
Peuner
Feuner
Fpenner
A. Morck & Co
Wells & Noyes
Belnap & Blodgett
The Lucifier Match Tax Debate and Revenue
The Cleveland Leader criticizes the match tax as a heavy burden on small makers while noting Uncle Sam gains about $10,000 daily. It argues abolition would be prudent given surplus revenue, comparing impact to checks and drafts, and cites New England manufacturers urging repeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Nick
Sam
New England
Swayne’s Tar and Sarsaparilla Pills advertised cure
An old advertisement touts Swayne’s Tar and Sarsaparilla Pills as a universal remedy for skin diseases including tetter salt rheum scald head barber's itch and itching piles. Claims include curing headaches dyspepsia malaria and cleansing the system. Prices 25c a box five boxes $1. Ointment 50c three boxes $1.25. Also promotes Spring Blossom for blemishes with testimonials and dealer A J Davis Buffalo NY.
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Swayne
Dr. Swayne & Son
North Sixth Street
Philadelphia
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A. A. Davis & CO
First National Bank
Border
Aenes
Darren
Ai, Dawis & CO
Fred Morceias
Warren
Bola
Hes Aqoois
Shaner
Cam
Ami
Ford
Rockford
Pat
Regulator
Greenland
Pennsylvania
Episcopal Church
High Street
A. J. Davis
Seeley
Bogisecu
NPC
Speehmaen
A. Largt
Fos Adams & Bishop
Beckman, Bt
Bend
Speelman
Sawyer’ Monthly
Avaas & Bisuor
Beckman Si
Young Sawbones
Lucifers
Sywayne
W. N. Palmer
Morgan St
Buffalo
WN. Y
Thomas
Vanderbilt
Viva Garabaldi
Garabaldi
B. Scheutenmuller
Brooklyn
D. M. Gross & Bro
Crane’s Cancer Infirmary
Addison, N.Y
Geo
Crane
Rush Brown
Addison
MODEL
B.ries
Houston
Tex
PRIS
Woolard
Fairfield
ODED
Jo EE Snyder
Newton
N.J
Paris
Sydney
N.S. W
J. W. Daughaday & Co
Chestnut St
BIG P
Fred. B. Taylor & CO
Ohio
Ike Money
Sears
J. D. McCurdy & CO
Eggleston Teubs CO
Chicago
Rheumatic Remedy CO
Pittsburgh
Karsend
the Peoples Shoe Store
J. H. Davis
Prop
Tame Guy of
Waters
Carver House
Mas
Cait
Waterbury Watch
Warren, Pa
JAS. Clark, Jr. & CO
Prof
Guilmetteh’s
Bright
France
Guilmette
Vetmmm
U. S. Branch
Toledo, Ohio
Runcil Lad CO
Toledo
Warrdn
Warren County
Argand
Oliver Grove
Jamestown
Sor
Ali
Tuall
Ephree Mil- Williams
Detroit
Mich
P. Bysecker
Second St
Variety Hall
P. Bysecerer
Lung Pad Co
Agi
Williams Block
Detroit, Mich
Wael
Ghanger, Davis & CO
Pal’s
Indianapolis
Ind
Wisconsin
Thitral
Charles L. Colby
Milwaukee
Wisa
Outfit 1 Kree
Addresh PO
Vickery
Atlasta
Maine
J. Jones & CO
Nase
Loomis & McMaster
Bath
Jacob Hysinger
Stith’s Coal
Offich
Warren, Va
Tain
Oston
Mass
Carter
Carter Medicine CO
Park Place
New York
Mas Rs
Penn Street
Daan
Antal
Alea
Lael
Widnessing
NWS
Gray Medicine CO
Mechanic's Block
A. J. Davin
Harris & Bing
Appsly
J. B. Simpson
Simpson Medicine Co
Nox
Maly St
Av Davis, Warren
Septa-Ly
Frease
Apa
Arto & Erbase
M. Dew Brighton
Beaver Ca
Mehya-Ly
Apermater Rhea
Robert J. Culverwede
Culverwell. Medical Co
A York, N
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Furniah
Stinson & Co
Portland
Acttyi
TN & CO
Washington
Eeplomg
Frank Leslie
Atc
Publieh di Pho
Sond
Petazs Atomics
Frank Leseik
Merpe J. Wm. Mister
Pater
Washington, Pa
Congress
N. W. Witzgerald
Washington, D.C
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Armstrong & McKelvy
Keystone
Fer
LG Noy
Gil Hucciu
Wilk
Ms Ceive
Atlen
Ake
Tieco
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