Remarkable Case of a 2400-Volt Electric Shock Survive
A Dubuque medical conference reports John Krall, a 30 year old lineman, survived a 2400 volt electric shock after cutting a live wire and bridging secondary and primary lines. He endured seven minutes suspended on the line before rescue, suffered severe burns and shock, and was treated at a local hospital.
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Dubuque
Tri-State Medical Society
Iowa
Illinois
Missouri
J. J. Brownson
William McNamara
New Albany
N.Y
Browngan
John Krall
Star Electric Light Company
Cod
Luy
Neorest
Mereyr
Only Man Who Survived Electric Chair Shock Narrates Case
The report details John Krall, treated after a severe electric injury including arm amputation for gangrene. It notes high voltages historically associated with death and cites William McNamara’s 1000 volt incident in Troy, linking extreme currents to survival rare facts.
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John Krall
William McNamara
Albany
N. Y
Troy
The Farming World Warble Fly Study
The warble or swelling on cattle is caused by a fly larva that attaches eggs to hair on the legs, flanks and neck. Larvae hatch and settle under the skin near the backbone, feeding on animal juices until they pupate and leave the warble to drop to the ground.
Electric injuries from high power shocks discussed
Article analyzes differing theories on how larvae enter skin and links electrical exposure to numbness nausea and potential gangrene. It cites cases with x rays, discusses nerve and tissue damage, burns, and the need for cautious but decisive treatment to avoid death or severe deformities.
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Tam
Mr. McNamara
Mr. Krai
New York
PUPA AND ADULT FLY CONTROL ON FARMS
An Orange Judd Farmer article discusses methods to remove maggots under skin and prevent attacks in summer. It recommends squeezing maggots out, or using a mixture of four orates flowers of sulphur, tar spirits, and train oil along the spine, noting eradication depends on the farmer.
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Orange Judd
Falls and near death on tall landmarks reveal tense talks
Tourists atop the Washington Monument discuss the danger of a fall while a Cincinnati man recounts surviving a six story plunge after nearly slipping from a window. He describes waking home two days later and enduring weeks of recovery.
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Washington Monument
Gazette
Cincinnati
Agas
Washington Star
No Chance to Win in Town Topics Dispute
Mrs. Gobang explains she refused a bet offered by her husband, who had proposed a wager of a box of cigars against a pair of gloves. Mr. Ukerdek questions betting. She states she does not smoke and declines the bet.
Much Maligned Nero Refuted With Humorous Slant
A Chicago Post item questions Nero’s villain image, noting he might have been crueler if he had pursued the trombone instead of the fiddle. The quip contrasts musical choice with historic cruelty in a witty aside.
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Nero
Chicago
Hints for Stockmen on Pasture and Animal Care
Practical advice from Western Towman on improving pastures and feeding livestock. Recommendations cover_ipsom s salts for cows, ample hog pasture, uphill horse drives, light feeding during feed changes, horse hoof care, swine pen design, vine tar for sheep snuffles, cabbage for pigs, charcoal as gas absorbent, discouragement of harsh farriery, breeding stock selection for mules, horse behavior and eyesight, spring medicine, May apple root cleansing, early calf and colt handling, and confined hogs effects on size.
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Ipsom
Geese and Ducks Face Vertigo From Overfeeding
The piece notes that feed-related vertigo in ducks and geese causes them to collapse or die, especially when fed excessive grain. It advises placing birds in fields with short grass or weeds and allowing natural foraging, since birds become nonproducers after warm weather and require little food then, reducing costs and losses.
Remedy for Cholera in Poultry
A poultry keeper prescribes a cholera remedy for sick fowls: confine in a separate pen with a half gallon crack, add indero one ounce, chlorate of potash 20 grains, and with water. Do not feed or drink for three days, then feed soaked bread. Carbolic acid is a food preventive. mix a teaspoonful in a gallon of drinking water and maintain strict cleanliness with lime disinfection.
Corn Ear Feeding for Cattle and Calves
Cattle of any age will eat split ears of corn without mouth soreness common with whole ears. Calves of nine months gain fat on split ears. Feeding split ears is desirable for dairy cows while a three year old steer may struggle to chew whole ears.
Crossing Fowl Breeding Risks in Scrub Hens Use
A Farm and Fireside summary warns farmers against using scrub hens as a foundation for improvement. It argues crossbreeding often harms progress, noting two breeds Plymouth Rocks and Hamburgs, and explains mixed results fail to beat pure lines. It cautions that many crosses yield weak, non hardy birds.
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Plymouth Rocks
Crop Bound Poultry Cure Described In Household Advice
An article describes crop bound caused by confinement and grass or tea leaf ingestion. It cites a reader’s remedy using a rubber tube flushing the crop with luke warm water then inducing vomiting, followed by soft food and charcoal to complete recovery.
Model feed box keeps hens out and prevents crowding
A feed box design prevents hens from entering and from crowding each other. The sloped cover prevents roosting while a wire netting top allows dry grain to be fed without spillage.
Farm Note on Hen Box Setup and Water Containment
A practical tip from Orange Judd Farmer explains an alternate hen box design. It suggests throwing the box into the coop without lifting the lid, using a square pan at one end to hold water, and placing a netting to prevent hens from fouling the area.
Dehorning Domestic Animals and Foundations of Plowing
In humane farming practice horns on domestic animals are being bred away under protection, with dehorning becoming common. Calves may be prevented from growing horns using potash. The piece stresses careful plowing as foundational to successful farming and warns against rushed, shallow soil work.
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Texas
South America
Canada
Land of Plenty
Department Interior
Ottawa
C. J. Broughton
Monadnock Building
Chicago
T. O. Currie
Stevens Point
Wis
M. V. McInnes
Merrill Block
Detroit
D. L. Cavens
James Grieve
Reed City
Mich
N. Bartholomew
Des Moines
D. Wi
Murphy
Stratford
Lows
Exchange on crowded streetcar raises seating bias
Two well dressed women on an eastbound Euclid car debate gender roles as they observe men giving up seats. They claim it unfair that women sit while men stand, lament social norms and note a stout man relinquishing his seat to a pale faced man, reflecting on unequal treatment.
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Euclid
Ady
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Growth of a Great Man in Washington
A visitor recalls Gowans in Washington and his steady rise from major to colonel to general. Col Stibwell notes Gowans’ persistence, eventual appointment as postmaster with a salary near 600 dollars annually. Washington tar.
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Washington
Col. Stibwell
Alludin
Dyspepsia Cure Relied On Pink Pills For Pale People
Case of Joseph T. Vandyke of Scranton Pa illustrates relief after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. The article argues lack of vitality and impoverished blood cause dyspepsia and credits the formula with restoring nerve force and stomach assimilation.
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Joseph T. Vandyke
Hickory St
Scranton
Mr. Vandyke
Thomas Campbell
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised powder for foot care
An 1890s advertisement extols Allen's Foot-Ease as a cure for painful feet and bunions, claiming instant relief for sweating and hot feet and ease of tight shoes. It promotes trial packs, 25 cents, and lists Le Roy New York address. Also contains brief, unrelated quips about age guessing and a testimonial for Piso's Cure.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Butler Ad Sparks Noted Reader Interest in Daily Blaze
Mrs Gossip reports that an advertisement for a butler in the Daily Blaze drew attention from the De Styles the Shoddys and the Van Bilkerings who commented on it.
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Gossip
Blaze
Fadd
de Styles
Shoddys
van Bilkerings
Lane's Family Medicine Subtle Health Tonic
A historic advertisement claims Lane's Family Medicine "Moves the bowels each day" to promote health. It is described as acting gently on the liver and kidneys and curing a sick headache. The price is listed as 25 and d0c.
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Lane
Blood Poisoning Healed by Dr Ayer Sarsaparilla
Mrs A F Taylor of Englevale North Dakota recounts suffering from blood poisoning after nursing a victim who died. She failed with other medicines but after six bottles of Dr Ayer s Sarsaparilla her four stubborn ulcers healed and her health improved greatly.
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Dr. Ayer
A. F. Taylor
Englevale
WN. Dak
Dr.Ayer
Ayer
Aver
Navy Cuba and Hawaii photo portfolio offered for one dollar
A ten part portfolio with sixteen views per part of American Navy Cuba and Hawaii is published. Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway plans a special edition for patrons offering one hundred sixty pictures for one dollar. Send payment and address to Geo H Heafford Chicago Ol fruition.
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Cuba
Hawaii
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Geo. H. Heafford
Chicago
The Ruling Passion in Detroit Property Offer
A Detroit Free Press remark notes a buyer offering $500 for a woman's interest in a property, she refused, then accepted $499.90, illustrating a negotiation pivot in a local matter.
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Detroit Free Press
Notable Quotes: Chicago News On Eyes and Reputation
Quotations note that few suffer weak eyes from optimism while men often gain notoriety from a bad reputation, reflecting a cynical take from Chicago News. The witticisms highlight attitude over appearance and character over perception.
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Chicago News
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