Oddities and disputes from abroad and London scenes
A British medical paper notes mosquitoes kept alive with sherry and sugar for two years. Salted whale meat is a delicacy in Japan. The River Tinto in Spain petrifies sand and fuses stones. London shows over 1,000 haunted houses and 71 murder scenes. A Canadian geographic board sparks orthography debates. Bath beekeeping proves costly as Miss Kerley wins damages from a neighbor's bees.
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Corea
Japan
Tinto
Spain
London
Geographic Board
Dominion of Canada
Dominion
Bath
England
Kerley
Filipinos Mauser Bullets Wounds and Surprising Recoveries
Amid Philippine fighting the effect of Mauser bullets on U S units is detailed with medical outcomes. One Nebraska soldier lost leg function but may recover full use, another Montana man lost sight in one eye yet health remains promising, and multiple hits show limited bone fracture due to clean wound tracks. Numerous cases show collateral circulation saving limbs and lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Philippine Islands
Frost Protection for Orange Growers Across Districts
Irrigation provides the best frost protection in southern orange districts while damp smudge fires, if properly managed, suit areas without irrigation. Plant early and tender varieties on high ground and crests and hardier types in low grounds. Shielding with water bodies and south or east exposures further reduces risk.
Polly in Paradise funeral ends in innocent verdict
Polly the parrot dies and Tommy and Jennie debate Polly’s afterlife. Jennie asks if Polly is an angel. Tommy muses Polly is “a bird of paradise now” after the funeral, preserving a childlike view of fate and heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly
Paradise
Tommy
Jennie
Troy Times
Nation's Greeting to Dewey in Washington Welcome
Washington prepares a grand but simple welcome for Admiral Dewey in October. The centerpiece is a jeweled sword voted by Congress to be presented by Secretary Long at the Capitol east front. A White House reception and dinner with President McKinley follow the sword ceremony. A night parade, city illumination, and a large citizen committee plan a nationwide display of patriotism with railroads offering cheap travel.
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Manila
Washington
Walcome
Admiral Dewey
Capital
Congress
Bward
Dewis
New York
White House
Melkintoy
Secretary Long
Capitol
Han
Baltimore and Ohio
Too Many. Hoax-Newed surprised by nurse showing tripleta
A fragment from the Philadelphia Record notes Hoax-Newed reacting with disbelief when a nurse reveals a tripleta. Joaz-Yes adds a puzzled etaous remark as the scene unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joaz
Philadelphia
Gargled Nostalgic Health Claims From Early Ads
A fragmented OCR sample shows patent medicine lines such as Dent Prescription for chills and tonics, quinine in tasteless form, and claims of “no cure no pay” with 50 cent price. It includes dubious testimonials and references to Chicago Daily News and local addresses like 343 Seneca St. dated May 9, 1804.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Piso
I. M. Aboott
Seneca St
Thulsalo
Eank Hottie
United States
Mrs Barnard Thanks Mrs Pinkham For Health
Gratitude letter praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for health recovery from severe bladder trouble faintness heart flutter and painful menstruation. Customer Bliss A P Iowa reports relief after using the compound and Liver Pills following physician advice.
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Mrs. Barnard
Mrs. Pinkham
J.C. Bannan
Minntown, Wasnixeton Co
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Bliss A. P
Anporr, Iowa
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Alu
Butte
Kansas
Zudisville
Lei Rua
Garett
Ayer
Buckingham's
Indianapolis Journal
Dewey
Philadelphia Record
Atchison Globe
Chicago Daily News
Iowa
Salin
Slicker
A. J. Tower
Boston
Mass
Dr. Kline
BH. Kline, Ltd
Arch St
Phila., Ya
W. L. Douglas
Alamond
Statner
Douglas Shoe CO
Brockton
Parters Ink
Panton Wits
Dragglete
Letter
A.N.K.B
Schuh Druc CO
Cairo
Joseph S. Key
Mall
St. Louis
Mammoth
ODF
Madison
Chicago
OUR
Groves
Manuin Paris Med
Ongke
Hanes
Aminson
Grove’s
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