Leprosy Cure Report Promises Restorative Serum
Albert Cameron reports on Dr. Juan de Dios Carrasquilla claiming discovery of a leprosy serum, tested on hundreds with reported recovery. The piece cites a New York Academy of Medicine report, notes anesthesia, skin sensitivity return, and calls for caution amid hopes for leper colonies worldwide.
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Juan de Dios Carrasquilla
Warner Ottner
Jesus
Hermes
New York
Aoneeay
Fen
Aestta
Herth Americas Critlex
Albert Cameron
Sea serpent debate prompts mixed evidence from scholars
The piece surveys belief in sea serpents, noting Prof Owen's negative stance about needed carcass or skeletal proof. It cites positive testimony from sailors and officers, including British and Norwegian navies, and references incidents like Capt. Moqusa in 1888, while acknowledging widespread skepticism despite accessible reports.
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Kerp
Owen
Scotland
Atilift
Randtaqmdad
MoQusa
Dawisins
General Lew Wallace Shipped Notable Curios Home
Territorial Governor Lew Wallace sent a varied collection of curios to Indiana ten years ago. The items included boxes of miniatures furs Indian blankets and health related artifacts for his friends.
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Lew Wallace
New Mexico
Indiata
A Living Death and a Serpent Tale in Odd Notes
A collection of bizarre excerpts describes a New Serum, marvels, and misprints. It covers a mix of medical claims, maritime oddities, a walrus error, a trailing seaweed serpent, and a misread shipment that included a donkey. The Chicago Times Herald notes a humorous telegram about swapping slaves with a jackass.
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Am Fesberr
Amital
Heriman
Old How
Frelebt
Demkes
Eentom
Albuquerque
Wallace
Chicago Times
Debutantes at Paris Ball in White Silk and Silver
A Paris debutante season described with detail on gown styles. It highlights Miss Collins and other young women in satin and silk gowns, silver embroidery, and regional courtly manners. The piece notes the social function, gowns’ cut, and the exchange of bows and flowers among attendees.
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Patis
Wortha
Wits
Panes
Paure
Faures
Piris
Bowers
Wudton
America
Delutante
Kolola
Topi
Paris
San Bal
Buick
Sligny
Aiteta
Kirl
Sint
Lina
Seattielle
Lorie
Weiine
Cribrailory Yialiewy
Mss Collins
Anuilier
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Wallme
Carr
Mavanens Abiem
Lepevey
Hartnr
Wren
Chilis
Ilie Wart
Ptapfeta
Lew Walla
Lise
Waeller
Carraynetin
Rio
Danl
Abaca
Mirren
Yanitent
Wey
Ube
Phat
Cherawantiie
Acadvesy of Medicine
Jacob Robenson
Chicago Lumar Co
Des ‘Moines
Towa
Ecovn
Uelshier
Sercm Prom
Prous Logon
Hal Ohs
Cloud Graok
Amsciec
Taem
Mies Collins
Wotasa Seid
Dayjew
Huw Debu
the Matl
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