The London Fog Its Origin and Detrimental Power
Fifty years ago fogs were smaller yet London’s Metropolis now covers about a hundred twenty Signara miles with coal fires and factories adding smoke. The fog consists of water particles coated by tarry soot from chimneys, creating a dense, oily mist that darkens streets and harms lungs. Gas lights the interiors during noon, while fog taints air and water, making fresh air scarce. Chambers's Journal notes the peril of this ominous atmospheric blend.
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London
Metropolis
Thames
Chanbers
Priceless bindings mark pre printing era crafts
The craft of bookbinding peaked before printing with lavish bindings and long scribe work. Spanish leather, arabesque gilt, and gold or ivory bindings showcased city styles from Rome to Venice and Florence. Rome’s Malian guild supplied rich gilt bindings for papal dignitaries visiting the Papal See.
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Biblac
Ypres
Europe
Venice
Florence
Ghent
Flanders
Rome
Guild of
Malian Goldsmiths
Papal See
Lion’s rough tongue aids bone scraping and health of the lion
An anatomist notes the lion’s tongue bearing thick, horned papillae in front larger than rear, pointed backward to scrape meat from bones. The rough surface risks skin wounds and helps the animal avoid bone cracking, a role also seen in cats. a specimen tongue, treated and pinned, illustrates the feature.
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Iind
Foreman Qualities For Smooth Shop Work
A Victorian era guide from Manufacturer and Builder urges foremen to avoid firing good workers for minor faults and to issue clear written orders with sketches. It emphasizes respect, fair discipline, sympathetic help, clean language, systematic routines, proper tool storage, and finishing assigned tasks. It argues skilled foremen boost efficiency, loyalty, and profits.
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Levis
Lumels
Opium Addiction Warned By A Glowing Death Of A Lady
The public learned of a prominent professional man’s daughter who died from an opium overdose. The piece condemns opium and patent remedies common among women and exhausted mothers, noting many succumb before realizing danger. It cites De Quincey and The Lest Wenegraph, warning addiction is hard to conquer and ubiquitous among society.
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de Quincy
America
Ictus
Reputation Tarnished by Rumor We Vote for Truth
A terse line argues that rumors can ruin even virtuous reputation and urges careful judgment over hearsay to protect integrity amid hostile reports. The text emphasizes that enemies may spread falsehoods while genuine virtue remains unseen by critics.
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REMAN
Hood
Chelsea
Messrs
C. J. Hoop & Co
Lowell
Mags
W. F. Hood
A. R. Hood & Son
Hoov
Joseal Pithin
Hoop
J. Hood
J. JM Arters
Petroleum Broke
Warren, Ta
Hendricks & McLaugihn
Uri City
Pittsburgh
A.C. McAlpine
Warren
Berkstresser& Mealpine
Merck’s
Carver Hood
Wairea
Onice
New Exchange
Leonlart Bros
W. G. Trunkey
Fice
Oomer, Vale & Freeman
Scofield
Olmer, Dale & Freeman
Atternry
Unce
J. M. Davies
W PI
Li Treet
Baptist Church
Brown & Stone
Second Street
Fiat Natuonal Bank
R. Brow
O. W. Stone
H. E. Brow
Wetmore
Noyes & Hinchley
Mibcemm Seema Treet
ORL. Ch.nofes
W.b. Hincrley
Christian Swith
Detrskn Tugie
Leather
Ie Gold Gorse
Binst National Vint Us
Ake Ser Look & Cable
Ofice
Water Street
Gearse UW
Leon
Ecor
Jon
Paulsce
Variety Hall
Ball & Thompson
Alice In Beatty Sek
Eten
Babh
D. O. Thompson
Jary Poubdic
Dhat
Dor
Reverdy B. Stewart
Nea Library Hall
Richard B. Stewart
Puysican
Sungsca
ALD. UY Wroof
Second
Liberty Stress
Ford Post
Armory of Co. & Cumtadies
G. W. Kinnear
WH. Taror
Ves
Studig
Episcopal Church
Decead
Wilbur & Schnur
Front Street
Postoffice
W. Willur
WM. Schntr
Glade Township
Cali
Lessler
Glade
H. A. Jamieson & CO
Lake Shore
National
Syracuse
Disston’s Simond’s
American
Dupont Powder Coo
GEO. P.orr & CO
Warren, Pa
Warren County
SVS
Ft A
GEO. P. Orr & CO
NOVES
Wells & Noyes
Smite & Sonare
Cleef Priess
First National Tank
P. J. Bayer
A. B. McKain & Son
Buik
Grozt
Addrea
H. Nicholson
Murray
New York
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