Dangerous kissing urged against by famous French doctor
A renowned French physician Dr Martine warns that kissing can spread contagious diseases to the very young and the very old. He lists a long catalogue of illnesses, urges restraint among elders, and argues kissing should be limited to intimate moments. The piece cites Lady Violet Greville and other sources to discuss attitudes toward kissing and health.
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Martine
Archives de Medecine Des Enfants
Tabydom
Tartarus
Dr. Martinez
Violet Greville
London Graphic
Klas
Warren hydrogen motor promises power from water
Edward C. Warren, master mariner and engineer, claims a revolutionary hydrogen motor that splits water into its elements to release power. He likens himself to Tesla and envisions ships with drastically reduced fuel needs, faster transits, and no coal or liquid fuels. Warren foresees warships gaining huge strategic advantage from his propulsion, with water burning replacing conventional machinery.
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Edward C. Warren
Warren
Nikola ‘Tesla
Capt. Warren
Santa Claus of Brazil sails Boston to Rio yearly
Capt James W Balano captain of the Margaret Thomas has served as official Santa Claus to Rio de Janeiro for 17 years. He left Boston with Christmas gifts aboard his four masted ship Mystic Wharf remains his base when docked. Balano, 51, a Thomaston Maine native, has sailed since age nine and has long held the master title since 1874.
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James W. Balano
Margaret Thomas
Santa Claus
Rio Janeiro
Boston
Boston Post
Mystic Wharf
Rio
Balano
Rio de Janeiro
Thomaston
Port Clyde
Captain Warren diagrams hydrogen power for ships
Capt Warren explains a hydrogen based motive power yielding far more heat per dollar than coal and describes a new method to produce hydrogen. The Mabel Jordan, captained by Warren, sails from Boston to Rio de Janeiro covering about 7000 miles in roughly 40 days, carrying apples sold at $20 to $26 per barrel. He notes shopping as a pleasant diversion after long cruises with both ladies and gentlemen aboard.
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Lusitania
Liverpool
Mabel Jordan
Wilbur Jordan
American Loan and Trust Company
State Street
Boston
Rio de Janeiro
Margaret Thomas
Thomas
Another Scare That Ended With Narrow Escape
A timid man recounts a close call yesterday with a near drowning after a science exhibit mishap. He describes a mighty marrow escape and a science related accident that nearly ended in disaster yesterday.
Dol Town of Dol Brittany rich in ancient history
Dol in Brittany is one of the oldest towns in the Meurthe department area, famed for its cathedral and Grande Rue. Its long story includes Druids on Mount Dol, the taurobilic temple, Roman worship, and the 9th century coronation of Nominoe as Brittany’s independence grew under his rule.
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London
Dol
Brittany
Department of
Me Et Vilaine
Grande Rue
Aimcult
Kleber
Marceau
Westermann
Victor Hugo
Hotel de Ville
Bulla
Mount Dol
Bathec
Julian
Diana
Mount
Archangel Michel
St. Samson
Nominoe
Noted Chinese figure Chang Chung dies of pneumonia
Chang Chung, prominent Pacific coast figure and head of the Sam Yup Tong, has died recently from pneumonia. He was regarded as one of the wealthiest Orientals in the region and a leading member of the Chinese community.
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Chang Chung
Yneumonia
Pacific Coast
Sam Yup Tong
To CURE A COUGH
A home remedy prescribes two ounces glycerine a half ounce Virgin Oil of Pine and half a pint whisky mixed and shaken. Take a teaspoonful every four hours. The Leach Chemical Co Cincinnati offers genuine Virgin Oil of Pine compound in half ounce vials in wooden cases to ensure freshness.
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Leach Chemical Co
Cincinnati
Fox in Fancy Dress Sparks Dinner Debate
A quirky exchange contemplates a fox dressed and cooked for a meal. Mrs Newrich Witt comments on the idea while PAM RED and Newrich weigh the scenario. The dialogue reads like a playful, old time banter.
Mixed Rheumatism Tonic and Fridge Claim
An advertisement touts a home mix of whiskey Toris Compound and Syrup Sarsaparilla as a cure for rheumatism. The piece then briefly discusses vacuum refrigeration claims and ends with assorted promotional lines for guns furs and cosmetics.
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Watt
Edwin Wildman
New York Sunday World
Tesla
Testa
Capt Warren
Scircuit
Brazil
New Englander
S—Taunnel
Hugo
Gralds
St. Michael
Pam
We Hide & Fur Co
Ce Neon
Red Cross
Conta
California
Teese Chen
DR. D.jaynes
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