Plans for irrigation canal to supply American deserts
The article notes a proposed irrigation canal with reservoirs in Arizona's Salt River area to deliver 300,000 more acres of farmland, costing about $1.2 million, enabling fruit and grain production for eastern markets. It also mentions Greece forest decline and a Paris Theatrophone service offering in-venue listening via a coin slot and private telephones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Arizona
Tatraz
Great American Desert
Tre
Paris
Odd Facts From The Times On Castes And Coins
A collage of notes reports tribal salutes by crackning fingers, state lengths and breadths, paper production rankings, a two acre Atlantic spring near St. Augustine, and French coin reform plans. It mentions nickel copper alloys, copper coin replacement costs, and potential coin confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
California
Texas
New York
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Maine
Wisconsin
Atlantic Ocean
St. Augustine
Florida
Nckel
Lavat
Columbus Idea of the World and Castelar’s Notion
The article discusses Columbus and Castelar, arguing that early beliefs overstated the solid Earth and misjudged the distance to the East Indies. It notes the vast planetary expanse of oceans and continents, the risks of slave trade, and the perilous effort required to reach the Indies by a western route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nilio Castelar
Cumbas
East Indies
Europe
Antarctic
Indies
Buttermilk in High Demand This Summer
Buttermilk is in greater demand as a summer beverage and therapeutic tonic. It is seen as superior to sweet milk for the sick and for those with slow digestion since its digestive issues are reportedly reduced in one process. The trend calls buttermilk a fashionable summer fad among ladies sharing drinks with friends.
Detroit Miracle: Northrop's Battle With Creeping Paralysis
The Detroit News recounts the remarkable recovery of B. Northrop of Woodward Avenue from creeping paralysis after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. Northrop, once nearly bedridden and in a wheelchair, credits the pills for renewed strength and return to work, citing a prior Hamilton case and a Lockport cure as precedents.
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B. Northrop
Woodward Avenue
Mr. Northrop
Dr. Williams
John Marshall
Little William St
Hamilton, Ont
Royal Templars of Temperance
Marshall
Williams
Hamilton
Northrop
Williamy
de. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Brockville
Ont
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Detroit
Northrup
Dr William Pink Piils Acknowledged For Noted Efficacy
The passage honors Dr William Pink Piils for his notable medical efficacy praised by supporters. It underscores his care and influence on those affected by his words and actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Pink Piils
Old Auburn man finds savings balance grows to five thousand
In 1871 a resident of Auburn Maine deposited 2200 at a Savings bank and forgot it. A relative recently discovered the sum has grown to 5000 through the years. The note includes snippets of personal quips and general advice from a bank office conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Maine
J. W. Tillbrook
Proper Place For Linen In Household Use
The article argues linen is unsuitable for bed coverings and clothing due to cold feel and poor absorbency. It praises linen for table service toilet and decorative needlework, noting its smooth texture brilliance and improving cleanliness with laundering. It should be used in dining and decorative tasks, not worn or slept in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Dispatch
Virtue and Duty Versus Fear in Moral Motives
A reflective aphorism contrasts intrinsic virtue with fear driven ethics. It suggests one truly virtuous person acts from love for virtue and obligation to the Giver, while many are motivated by the dread of punishment.
Health and Household Advertisements Sampler
A collage of patent medicines and wonders from the era includes Hoxsies Certain Croup Cure promising relief for croup whooping cough and bronchitis sold by druggists and manufactured in Buffalo New York. Other notices tout Hall's Catarrh Cure and Beecham's Pills for indigestion and dropsy after sleep. Also referenced are waterproof paper umbrellas in Paris and a Detroit miracle tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Syrup of Figs Promises Gentle Kidney and Digestive Relief
The advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant, refreshing remedy that acts promptly on the kidneys liver and bowels. It claims effective cleansing of the system dispelling colds headaches fevers and habitual constipation and notes it is sold in 5c and 1 bottles by leading druggists. It cautions against substitutes and offers prompt procurement through any reliable druggist.
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Houston
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Hood
Johnson
Johnson & CO
Polisi
Express
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Colorado Mountains
James A. Lee
Jefferson
Col
Deal Frs General
Joein VW
Morris
ENSIO
Washington, D.C
Great Britain and
Ireland
Melbourne
Australia
Detroit Miracle
Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Beecham
Syaup
California Fig Syrup CO
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Cal
LouisviLlé
Aly
Putcher
Fred K Dutcher Drug CO
Wan
Kitwenr & Co
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N.Y
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W. L. Douglas
Prisey Tau Buests
Edie Abe
SAGES
Mallee
Hind
Poagente
W. J. Douglas
Brock
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Lovell Diamond Cycles
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