Boston portraits and a curious Boston scholar
A letter from Boston compares cities and criticizes Rev. Joseph Cook while praising George Chainey of Roxbury as a superior speaker. The piece notes Boston's monetary power and cultural influence, laments Cook’s lectures, and touts Chainey’s promotional efforts through his Peebures. It also mentions light perception in ants and early pyramids at Sakkarah with hieroglyphic inscriptions and royal names Pepi and Horemsaf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Joseph Cook
Joseph
Music Hall
Ossa
Pelion
George Chatney
Pain Memorial Hall
Chainey
Ononon
Rapid Wings and Explosives from a Scientific Miscellany
In a condensed survey of natural and applied science, the piece notes insect wing speeds with the house fly at 230 beats per second and butterflies at nine per second, while England's steam power could lift all Great Pyramid stones in eighteen hours. It reports coal dust greatly increasing mine explosion risk when pre-damp is present, and that any dust in air with firedamp can form an explosive mix. It mentions France to record thunder storms, gunpowder tests showing 40 percent powder savings, eye fatigue from electric light, and a possible link between global electrical phenomena and sun activity as summer ends. Sir John Lubbock is cited on animal perception limits.
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Sir John
Pye
The
Seismological Society of Japan
Yokohama
France
Sir John Lubbock
Ishly
Yellowstone Park
Bin
Boa
Asult
Pap Bone
Senate
Balaruidas
Pennsylvania
Timbuctoo
Tie
Daily Programme
Igland
Pons Slsinorum
Australia
Molly Sharpe
Yellowstone
Joe
United States
Wine Christ Mate debated in temperance correspondence
A reader asks if we endorse Joseph Cook’s temperance sermon. the paper states it endorses nothing. The letter rejects the notion that Passover wine was non intoxicating and argues Greek and Roman authorities offer no evidence that must was used as a drink. It notes Passover involved fermented wine and raisin wine.
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N. S
Joseph Cook
America
Europe
Agto Cato
Columella
Pliny
The Secret of Happiness and Dr King’s Remedy
A health claim extols Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and lung diseases as a life saver. It promises asthma bronchitis hoarseness and breathing issues are cured and urges readers to visit A. W. Merck & Co drug store to buy a ten cent trial bottle or a one dollar regular bottle.
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Dr. King
A. W. Merck & Co
Trug
The World Misses No One Yet Keeps Silent about Loss
The piece reflects on memory and mortality, noting that many who die fade quickly from public view but some losses endure. It contrasts fleeting fame with lasting loyalty, describing bereaved lovers and the quiet grief hidden from society as the world moves on.
Shilohs Vitalizer Offered With Guarantee
Dyspepsia and liver complaints touted as relieved by Shilohs Vitalizer at 75 cents per bottle. Guarantee printed on each bottle. refund offered if no benefit. Sold by A. J. Davis. A quote follows about opposition and effort by John Neal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
A. J. Davis
The Best Salve For All Skin Ailments
A purgative salve promises perfect satisfaction or money back for all cuts bruises sores and skin eruptions. Offered at 25 cents per box and sold by A W Morck & Co. are in the ad line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Morck & Oomehdyl
Repeating Life Lessons From the Book of Life
A reflective poem on life’s repeated tests and the need to persevere. It speaks of learning, doing one’s task with resolve, and the hope that enduring sorrow and effort prepare the soul for Heaven. The imagery includes the Book of Life, a mill wheel, golden sands, and nature’s cycles.
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Mill
Our Menagerie Opens with A Daring Self Rule Plot
A traveling show of highly educated animals secretly rebels, forms a republic in Yellowstone, and attempts to govern themselves. Letters from trainers depict intelligent tricks and language, while a playful senate of beasts drafts a constitution. Rescue by Joe and soldiers ends the mutiny and reopens normal displays.
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Ctanm Gnad
Creashon
Hartford
Oughre
Ynran Outang
Senorita
Bulletic Board
Joe
Mother
Surinam
Miscellany in Brief with Quotations and Ads
A collected miscellany notes social morals and cautions about neighbor crimes and benevolence. It includes aphorisms on appearances and blessings, and a fragmented ad seeking a competent seller for a new medicine promising riches to the undertaker.
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Warren
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Dall
Episcopal Church
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Lee
ALL & Thompson
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Oilive
Beatty Block
Warren, Pa
DL Barn
Notary Public
U.C. Tomson, Dyk
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Pas House
Court House
G. B. Evans
Tel Proprighor
Hoffman
Ab Law
Second Street
Warren Savings Bank
J. Hodges
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Messner & Trughel
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Insmoor & Cable
Liaw
Water Street
Scofield
Cna
Dinamoor
Janis Cable
RPOY
Murray
Morek & Co
Lott
Irown & Stone
Attorneys At Law
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Over First National Bank
RK. Brown
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Etmore & Noyes
Olice
Johnon
Lansing PB
Wetmore
C. A. Noyes
Wathurie & Byles
Spring Street
Postofice
Tugville
Crawford
Vengo
Erie
Forest
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J. BE. Berkstresser
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Morek’s
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Schnuz
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Angole
Hoffman & Andrews
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McKean
Yoresti
Kirk Counties
General Commission
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C.J. Andrews
SL Days
Beeman& Davis
Judge Wetmore
New York
Philadelphia
Canada
Warren Hotel
Dm, Davis
Abik
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia and Erie R. RB
Bummer
Tadie
Erie Mail
Philadelpia
MK Warren
Irvineton
Erie Accom
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Warren Express
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Sheffield
Ernst Corry
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Izgram
L. 8
M.S.R.W
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P.T
WM. A. Baldwin
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Nortaw
Ava
TELLO
Youngsville
Pittsfield
Jurland
Star
Grand Valley
C. A. Clupe
Norg
Ris
Lake Shore Road
Dunkirk
Nnav
Ptm Pay
Fredonta
Laona
Cassindunga
Jon Dloons
Sinclear Vill - Vermont
Rosa
iLill
Palconer Va
Fentonville
Ackkicys
North Warren Warren
OAL
Wood and Latit Yard
Lata and Wood
Third St
Methodist Church
W.W. B. Kinsey
Union School House
Hertzel & CO
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Srurry
Warnes
Alexander Wallace
Warren Haven
Tie Island
Viemots
Hie
G. Koebley
Burlington
Chicago
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Omaha
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Topeka
Kansas City
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Nevada
New Mexico
Arizona
Idaho
Oregon
California
Wannibal
Fort Scott
Denison
Dallas
Nouston
Austin
San Antonio
Galveston
Texas
Ulthtales
J.Q. A. Bran
Gen
Washington St
Bogton
Mass
Broadway
James LR. Wood
Pass
Agt
YJ. Poltper
DR. Prease
Freaskh
M.D
Juldyl
New Brighton, Beaver Co
Savings Bank
Warren County
MIN
L. F.watson
B. Nesmith
A. J. Hazeltine
L. F. Watson
Eb, G. Woop
QO. H. Hunter
B. NesMiry
M. B. Dunham
A. Kirberger
Jas. Clark
Jn. Wa
D. Brown
A, J. Hazeltine
Cha
Fiso
Straw
T. J. Persons
Hickory Street
Bairstow
Fisher
Odith
Wasreng, Pa
Sitteoss
Ndt
Pewanmere
Flizgera Ou Pension J Patent Attys, LoeerSsbot
Washington
Chiago
BNYER
SPR
Mab En Pueblo
Whalfman Palace
Council Bluffs
Denise
Pueblo
Washington T
Mr. Borron
New England
Barely
Nice
Sakkarah
Egypt
Cairo
M. Brugsch
Merina
Pepi
M. Brugsh
Horemsaf
Manheto
Una
England
Messrs
Galloway and
Abel
Prof
Avel
Christ Mate
John Neal
Buckien
Lst
Ming
Tad Geen
Arctic
the Polar Bear
North Sea
Long of
Trail
Ljohngen
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