End of Life Studies and Composite Portraits Highlight 19th Century Science
A survey of July Popular Science Monthly topics covers Dr. Thomas D. Spencer on death’s end and the supposedly painless dying process, Galton’s composite photographs yielding idealized portraits, and several other science notes from Paris and Finland including Faure battery tests, infant milk risks, aurora sound questions, and a vast pine with 1029 rings. The excerpt also includes a long critical ramble on infidelity versus church authority and a spoken piece from Scribner's Magazine about a past romance and a funeral dress.
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Popular Science Monthly
Thomas D. Spencer
Francis Galton
Photographs Society of Great Britain
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Paris Municipal Laboratory
Rambler and Grub Street tone in a satirical critique
The writer scorns Rambler for poor argument and inflated rhetoric, comparing him unfavorably with Grub Street prose. The piece mocks the idea of a “thought” behind Rambler’s work, suggesting it yields only a mouse despite grand claims.
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Salve Ad for Skin Ailments Exaggerated Guarantee
An advertises a salve claimed to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers rheum fever tetter chapped nails chapping ears and skin issues. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and lists a price of 2 coats per box sold by A. W. Sorek & Co.
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Major Throckmorton’s Shadow A Silent Pursuit Ends
A Louisville man, Maj John B Throckmorton, dies in Mississippi aged 65. A former beau and lover of Sallie Ward, he faced a striking counter tale after decades of pursuit by Ellen Goodwin, a quiet girl he betrayed. Her secret vigil ends when she is vindicated in court, transforming town memory.
Indian Eloquence Colorow Speech On Move To New Lands
The Lamme Boomerang reports Chief Colorow to address Ute leaders at White River Agency. He protests forced relocation under the desert land act, laments loss of homeland, and rejects assimilation, while acknowledging an eventual move and future return. He criticizes spokesmen, schooling, Congress, and cultural erasure, ending with a final remark about speaking and twit.
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Dr Kings New Discovery Promoted for Lung Ailments
If you suffer from cough cold asthma bronchitis hay fever or throat and lung troubles use Dr Kings New Discovery. This advertised remedy claims to cure throat and lung affections and notes over one million bottles used in a year with strong customer satisfaction. A quarter bottle ten cents or full bottle one dollar offered by A W Marek Co.
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Public funds and duties in presidential gifts debate
A Philadelphia editorial urges public duty in handling the Garfield fund and questions donor conditions tied to the president's fate. It argues the president should avoid gift embarrassment, while condemning gifts from lawmakers with vested interests.
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Philadelphia
Mettaur’s Heartache and Dyspepsia Pills Ad
Burlington Route offers special inducements and urges readers to consult their advertisement. The ad promotes Dr Mettaur’s Heartache and Dyspepsia Pills priced at 25 cents, claimed to cure headache dyspepsia stomach issues and constipation.
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Going into the woods to me. a heartbreaking girl story
A 12 year old adopted girl named Alice, living with Anna Belyea in Slelebburg, ran into the woods during a rainstorm after being told by her mother to leave. Found unconscious four hours later, she survived, later saying she fled because she felt unloved. The incident ends with her saying God and birds comforted her as she slept in the woods. Also recounted is a tale about Ben Butler's dog Tiger, a Siberian Bloodhound, whose numerous searches failed to find him after $26,000 spent and years of pursuit by Butler, the Secret Service, and police.
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The Limekiln Club Lunacy Question Debated
From the Detroit Free Press a scene unfolds in the Limekiln Club as Brother Gardner and the secretary run a mock roll call to identify lunatics among members. The exchange exposes mock accusations, evasive boasts, and a tongue in cheek warning about consequences for pretending insanity.
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de Seckretary
Comet and Planets Shine in July Skies Warned by Providence
The Providence Journal notes July offers rich stargazing as Saturn and Jupiter move away from each other while aligning with Mars. Venus pauses westward, a bright comet appears in the north, and Jupiter, Mars and Saturn glow as morning stars. The writer muses on cosmic grandeur and encourages midsummer night viewing from our tiny planet.
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Shilohs Consumption Cure Promises Cure For Coughs
An 19th century medicine ad touts Shilohs Consumption Cure as the most successful cough medicine curing croup bronchitis and even consumption. It urges trials with guarantees and lists the product as priced at 25 cents, sold by A J Davis in Warren with claimed wide effectiveness.
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