New Mexico Rail Link Aims Across Chiapas Isthmus
The article describes an envisioned railway across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec through Chiapas, noting a region with no ironwork and minimal tools outside imports, highlighting educational and commercial aims of the project and the unique local conditions surrounding Palenque. It also surveys scientific notes on steel behavior, electrical experiments, and distant natural phenomena such as Bahrain springs and the Kane Geyser near Kane.
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Eanic Railway
Tehuantepe
Chiapas
Palenque
United States
Persian Gulf
Bahria
Green Hills
Osman
Justice
Germany
France
Proctor
Edison
Tyndall
Awan
Kansas
Kane
Wilson’s Rup
Philadelphia & Erie Railway
Prof
Mager
Stevens Institute
Munchausen in the Mountains in Salt Lake Tribune
Frisco Utah men recount wild prospecting tales with supposed volcanoes quicksilver and rivers of gold. One man recalls a thousand foot gold ledge and a gold valley where travelers were coerced by clad figures. another loses a mule to a pan and fever, while a third narrates a glittering gold crest and a perilous ride amid gold buttons and gold gear.
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Lock]Melone
Salt Lake Tribune
Frisco
Utah
Que
Newt Bowden
Newt
Quicksilver
Stork Visits and Santa: Childhood Memories Recalled
A writer recalls a long-ago memory of the Stork delivering a baby sister and a first Christmas with Santa Claus. The tale contrasts childhood joy with later reflections on faith, heaven, and the transient pleasure of gifts.
Remembering Loss and Reunions in a Christmas Note
In a reflective piece from Veritas dated Dec 17, 1879, the author recalls childhood Christmas joys shadowed by his father’s sudden death at fourteen and the long healing arc of time. The narrative moves through family sorrow, Providence, and a vivid Liverpool scene of a wife reuniting with a lost sailor husband, illustrating enduring human bonds across hardship.
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Liverpool
England
Mickle
Wicox
Veritas
The Heart as a Machine in Health and Power
A compact analysis comparing the heart’s mechanical efficiency to a steam engine. It describes left ventricle capacity, heart rate, and work output in foot tons per hour, and discusses static pressure, inertia, capillary resistance, and internal friction with pericardial lubrication.
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Bavaria
Enjoy Life With Green's August Flower Claim
A vintage advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a cure for dyspepsia and liver complaints, asserting it can restore health and free readers from disease. It claims indigestion and related symptoms stem from liver issues and promises three doses prove its effect with sample bottles sold for ten cents. It also notes Jan3leow McNett & Son offering a large stack of furniture for sale cheap in the old Exchange building.
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McNett & Son
Dr Swayhe's Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry Ad
A local drug advertisement touts Dr Swayhe's Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry as a quick remedy for coughs colds asthma and other pulmonary afflictions. It promises rapid relief and disease prevention with a 25 cent option and larger bottle pricing. The ad notes availability at 490 North Saul Street Philadelphia and claims wide retail distribution.
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Swayhe
Liv Dr
Description of Jesus Christ by Publius Lentellus
The description portrays Jesus Christ as a figure of singular character revered by his followers and viewed by outsiders as a prophet. It details his appearance, virtue, healing ability, and demeanor, highlighting a tall, elegant figure with flowing hair, a sandal dress, and a serene, persuasive presence that moves crowds to tears.
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Jesus Christ
Publius Lentellus
Judas
Senate
Home
London Hair Color Restorer promises hair growth and color
London Mair Calor Restorer is advertised as a hair restorer that thickens hair, restores color, hides gray, and promotes regrowth where thinning has occurred. It is claimed to be free from impurities and suitable for dressing and toilet use. sold by druggists at 85 cents a bottle or four dollars for six bottles. Principal depot listed as Philadelphia. Subscriptions offered at 1.60 per year.
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J. B. Simpson
J. Bs. Simpson
Turnl
B.spson Medicine Co
Bandu
N.Y
London
Calor
United States
North Sixth Street
Philadelphia
Aly
Questioning the infallibility of the public school system
A critical examination argues that the modern highly organized public school system may be too elaborate and pressure driven, risking health and overcomplex curricula. It recalls the efficiency of older country schools and questions whether education truly educates as reform debates unfold.
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New England
Adama
Thompson
Igher
Brown
Goold Brown
Parker
Mitchell
Old Country School
Medical advertisement for Upity pills by D Swayne & Son
A wartime era drug ad touts Upity pills to treat nervous disorders and digestive symptoms. It claims to restore energy, improve appetite, and brighten complexion. Sold for two dollars per box, distributed from 300 North Sixth Street, Philadelphia, via mail receipt.
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Anulou
Pave
D Swayne & Son
North Sixth Street
Philliadelphi
Lely
Where Day Begins On The 180th Degree Of Longitude
A travelogue explains the origin of calendar day changes when crossing the Pacific. At the 180th meridian, a day is dropped going west and added going east, causing time shifts such as two Sundays or two Thursdays. Sailors historically chose where to apply the adjustment. now it is a settled rule impacting global commerce and society.
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Greenwich
Polynesia
All-Healing Ointment offered for various skin ailments
Purported remedy br Swayne's All-Healing Ointment advertised for moisture itching and pinworm concerns with claim of serious outcomes if untreated. Promotes use for tetter salt rheum scaldf head erysipelas barber's itch and crusty eruptions. Price six cents for three boxes. mail order from Dr Swayne & Son Philadelphia.
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Br. Swayne
Swayne
D& Son
North Sixth Street
Philadel Plus
Istey Dlo-Ly
Rene
The Gentle Touch That Unites the Home Circle
Do not assume absence of great deeds excuses wasted chances. The value lies in soothing the home circle and preventing disturbance through kind speech. A young woman with tact and sympathy may lack beauty but carries a dignity that wins others over.
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