Name samples spark debate on proper names and aging
The piece contrasts Dr. Holmes’s dislike of nicknames with a younger tendency toward proper given names from infancy, noting changing habits in wedding cards and obituaries. It also surveys Chinese daily fare, debunking myths about dog and cat meat and describing staple foods, dietary quirks, and limited milk products in historical China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corinna Institute
Lulu
Lily
Ellie
Minnie
Dorothea
Abigail
Eliza Ann
Thackeray
Lord Chesterfield
Cholera Vaccination Research by Dr Ferran
Dr Ferran of Barcelona reports an attenuated cholera virus used to inoculate three physicians. The inoculations caused sharp local pain and fever for about twenty four hours, then subsided with no further effects. Further proof is awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferran
Barcelona
Antiquity of Glass Making Traces Early Egyptian Craft
Ancient evidence shows glass making over two thousand years B C with early beads, vases, and goblets. The Slade collection notes an eleventh dynasty lion head and a Theban bead bearing Queen Hashep. Pliny credits Phoenicians, while Egyptian tomb scenes imply even older glass blowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slade
British Museum
Thebes
Queen Hatasoo
Hashep
Pliny
Egypt
Schliemann
Mycena
Homer
Beni Hassan
Thy
Sakkara
Lincoln as an Advocate and Juror Magnet
A portrait of Abraham Lincoln as a master trial lawyer whose quick witness cross examination, clear persuasive arguments, and engaging courtroom presence won juries and judges alike. He combined direct honesty with lucid issue framing, rarely citing cases, and often swaying spectators to truth and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Brother Lincoln
Cies
Nery
Medical Use Of Eggs For Burns And Dysentery
Egg white is recommended for burns and scalds as a soothing topical coating that excludes air and reduces pain, with advantages over collodion and sweet oil. Eggs are also cited as beneficial for diarrhea, when beaten with or without sugar and swallowed to coat the stomach and intestines, with a light diet and rest aiding recovery.
Celestial Death Missiles Report of Fatal Meteor Fall
A fragmentary note describes a large meteor fall in Africa around the year 1020. It claims many people and animals perished and suggests meteoric stones reaching Earth's surface could destroy lives. The passage lacks precise dates or sources but conveys a catastrophic impact narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Evolution of writing materials through the ages and a monk's fate
The text traces early writing media from bark and leaves to parchment and vellum, noting Romans called bark books volumen and detailing materials like skins, intestines, and precious metals. It recalls a monk killed at five o'clock and cites Mr James B Gregory on rare deaths, highlighting ancient scribal craft and the Constantinople library fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jameg B. Gregory
Constantinople
National Costume and Daily Life in Corean Society
A historical description details Corean attire with class-based differences, noting court robes and a king’s winged hat. It explains marriage hats, travel by foot or sedan chair, and a transportation system relying on pack animals and cattle. Cattle are highly bred, gentle, and similar to Durham stock. milk is unused in diets, surprising visiting observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coreans
Durham
Morals of the South and national temperance stats
The piece argues Northern stereotypes of Southerners fade next to statistics on saloon density. It cites Mississippi 930, Minnesota 3,000, Arkansas 1,244, California 9,439, Kentucky 4,461, Ohio 16,590, showing the North hosts more saloons per population. It concludes a better Southern standing for Black people than elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Mississippi
Minnesota
Arkansas
California
Kentucky
Ohio
Norih
South
Rough on Coughs and Health Renewer Ad Card
An old patent medicine page advertises Wells' Rough on Coughs and Rough on Toothache with claims of cures for croup colds hoarseness and trachea ailments. It also promotes Wells' Health Renewer for nervous debility sleeplessness and general vitality, plus Rough on Itch and related remedies. The text lists prices trachea solution and plasters and appeals to druggists and mothers.
Warren Professionals Advertise Services in Local Card
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS CARDS list C McAlpine dentist Warren Pa successor to Berksiresser McAlpine over Merck's drug store opposite Carver House Gas administered 8 4 WEILL attorney Warren Pa in Exchange Block over Leonhart Bros DR P V Murray surgeon Warren Pa over Merck Co's Drug Store DR J H Davies homeopathic physician Warren Pa Liberty Street Tele phone at residence WHA O Rea Portrait Painter Warren Pa Studios second story of Hala brick block next to Episcopal Church Portraits from life or from any old picture of deceased Satisfaction and first class work warranted in all cases
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. McAlpine
Warren
Berksiresser& McAline
Merck’s
Carver House
Weill
Fice
New Exchange Block
Leonhart Bro
P. V. Murray
Ofice
Exchange Hotel
George H. Leonhart
Gus Mull
Palace
Liberty
J.D. Danforth
Variety Hall
D. D. Thompson
Reverdy B. Stewart
Second Street
Library Hall
Richard B. Stewart
A.J. Davis
Second and
WH. A. O Rea
Portrat
Episcopal Church
Impi
Wilbur Schnur
Front Street
Postoffice
W. W. Wilbur
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Empire
China
W.¢.Rowland
Politic! Boney and Transparencies Specialty
Gostetter
Kline
Carol
W. G. Trunkey
Osmer, Dale & Freeman
Scofield
Osmer
Dale & Freeman
Liberty Street
J. Tl. Osmen
W. Dale
A. Fessman
Brown & Stone
Attorneys At Law
First National Bank
E. Brown
W. Btonr
H.R. Broch
Wetmore
Noyes
JAG
Ball & Thompson
Beatty Block
Warren, Pa
Ball
Notary Puublic
Eben N. Ford
G.A.R
Armory of
Co. 1
G. W. Ernxear
W. H. Taxter
Gilmore
James Sullivan
Salem
Oregon
Anson Hugh
Blackberry
Ill
A. Higgins
Wyoming
Willis L. Culver
Pasilion
Cueboa
Lijou
Gamaie
Siam
B. J. Walpeney
Clarkson
Gilwore
Gilmine
Gamore
2.W. Mere & Co
Saxton's Magnetic Balm
Invyalualie Tor
Spiams Cruises &c
al Druszgisig
Medianics
Magnetic Balm Co
Ins Yin
Tee Lepeur Fice
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