Hypnotism and its uses discussed by Dr Vores in London
A London physician Dr Vores explains hypnotism as a developing science with electricity and magnetism shaping influence over others. He describes lethargic cataleptic and somnambulistic states and claims transfers at the Charite aid curing paralysis and certain brain-based diseases.
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Vores
London
Pall- Mall Gazette
Charite
Paris
Luys
Wertheim
Nantes
Board School
Dr. Vores
Greenland Ice as an Imperial Highway
In Geographical Magazine, Lieutenant R. E. Peary describes Greenland interior as a vast frozen reservoir about 600000 square miles, with surface 9000 to 10000 feet high, offering a potential imperial highway for properly equipped explorers, despite its hostile, mythic Arctic setting.
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R. E. Peary
United States Navy
Greenland
Earth
Arctic
France
German Empire
New York State
Mont Blanc
Alps
Europe
Geographical Magazine
Congressional Perquisites and Hidden Payoffs
A Washington observer notes congressmen’s base pay at about 5000 dollars yearly with added perks. A private secretary for senators adds 1200, often a family member, boosting income to 6200. Mileage at twenty cents a mile and trips to California raise totals further, as many travel on passes or cheap transport, creating substantial profit.
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Washington
California
The Crop of Nobles in England
The Philadelphia Record notes that in twenty-one years England created ninety seven peerages and eighty-two became extinct while fifty-six baronetcies were created with eighty-two extinct. One hundred and forty four men received the title Sir and one thousand and six were knighted. Debrett’s is called the British Stud-Book in a light remark.
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England
Debrett
Philadelphia Record
How They Marry Boers in South Africa
A lurid travelogue contrasts Boer courtship with American norms. The piece details a three month engagement, courtship rituals, male dress, horse riding, and the festive wedding including magistrate and church ceremonies, then feasting and dancing amid revelers. It notes Boers as skilled dancers and describes Boer women with vivid fashion, eyes, and hair, and warns of suitors facing rival kin.
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South Africa
Adonis
Immorata
Gretchen
Margaret
America
Atlanta Constitution
Rainless Regions Across the World
The earth holds at least five absolutely rainless regions including three in western Africa, one in northwestern Australia, and the Atacama Desert in South America. Dr Felix L. Oswald notes Arabia plateaux where rain is rare and America may face drier conditions with more such tablelands near the southwestern frontier. The Llano Estacado and Mohave desert areas receive extremely infrequent rainfall, with one shower in three years deemed fair.
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Africa
Australia
Atacama
South America
Arabia
Felix L. Oswald
Belford
America
Llano Estacado
Mohave
California
August Flower credited with curing severe dyspepsia
James E. Dederick of Saugerties New York reports two years of stomach trouble ended after using August Flower. He gained strength and appetite and says the remedy cured him of dyspepsia in its worst form. W B Utsey of St George’s South Carolina also endorses August Flower for dyspepsia.
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James E. Dederick
Saugerties
New York
W. B. Utsey
St. George’s
S. C
Russian Owner Overhauls Holland House for Safety
The Russian 24 owns a residence in Holland that is undergoing a thorough overhaul to improve structural soundness and safety. Work focuses on restoring integrity and modernizing systems.
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Holland
Syrup of Figs Praised for Gentle Safe Laxative Use
The ad touts Syrup of Figs as a pleasant safe liquid laxative suitable for all conditions helping kidneys liver and bowels. It claims no fits after first day and offers a free treatise and two trial doses and lists Dr Kline in Philadelphia and St Louis origins.
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DS Alins
Ur. Kline
Arch St. Phila
Hoxsiee Cure Promoted For Croup In Buffalo Ad
Notice describes Dr Hoxsies Certain Croup Cure claimed to save children from croup. It advertises druggists selling or mail order with Bets payment to A P Hoxsiee Buffalo NY. The rest notes Texas treasury funds and Beechams pills mentioned in fragmented form.
Reaching for publication amid editor trials and satire
A commentary on writers facing rejection by periodical editors and the true difficulty of placing literary works. The piece recalls Lincoln’s peg in a hole analogy and notes editors often must deny contributions though they are not cruel, with an anecdote about seeking publication. The closing lines reference the Farmers' Alliance holding a clear Nebraska Legislature majority.
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Lincoln
Joel Rentan
Lucdiex
Hama Lorma
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Farmers’ Alliance
Nebraska
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Atlanta
Ivers & Pond Piano
Loston Mass
Iso
Eazetting
Warren, Pa
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