Favorite Prescription and Other Remedies Featured
A mixed advertisement page extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women, Dr. Pierce's Pellets, Dr. Tobias's Venetian Horse Liniment, and Hall's Catarrh Cure, with various testimonials and prices. Also promotes Syrup of Figs for cleansing, Kline's Nerve Restor er, and other health products, urging readers to act and buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Jane
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
France
Murray St
New York
Curious geckos shed tails in bold defense and renewal
An East Asian account details geckos that shed tails when threatened, the tail dancing to distract predators, and a second growth that can form a new leaflike tail. The phenomenon extends to Philippine helicarion snails, which also shed tails in escape, with rapid wriggling to flee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Gunther
Monkey and Bulldog Playful Skirmish in India
An American author recounts a scene from India where a sacred monkey taunts Toby the bull dog. The monkey sits on a mango branch while Toby repeatedly lunges for the tail, only to be met with a swift tail lift and a respectful smack to the ear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Toby
Feathered Pirates and Uncle Sam and Co
A robin pair builds a summer nest in an elm in front of a home while sparrows attack it then another nest is started in a maple. The piece extols American resources and the vigor of Uncle Sam and Co. A separate item notes a Scottish boy badly burned and a surgeon using grafted dog skin to cover ulcerated leg areas with surprising color match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cock Room
Uncle Sam & Co
Europe
N. Y. Ledger
Edinburgh
Scotland
Besse
Public Library Searches and Quips in 19th Century Tone
A fragmented, humorous slice presents a library scene with a token quarrel over choosing a novel and a child’s puzzled question about ears. It also notes ministers’ vacations during fly season, Brooklyn's population rise since 1880, and a reflection on life’s brevity.
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Canada
London Illustrated Papers
Colda
Niagara Falls
M. L. Thompson & Co
Renee
Condersport
Hall
Isaac Thompson
Jacobs O J
Lowell
Mass
Orrin Robinson
St. Jacobs
Geo.c.osgood
DruuGutsts
Charles A. Vogeler Co
Baltimore
Ely
Allayv
Ream
TN Ead
Ust
USA
ELY Bros
Warren Street
Schenck
J. H. Schenck & Son
Philadelphia
Joosemith
Hustle
Ington
D.C
Epps
Civi
JAMES EPP= & CO
Honceopathic Chemis
Lyndon
Exgland
Philippine Islands
Semper
Public Library
Toronto
Brooklyn
Hood
W. H Lawrence
Agricultural Epitomist
Indianay
Ils
Bermuda
Scott
Uburg
Lowes Astoma
Warel Balas
Wiike Ogue
Lumburg Mpg
Ayer
Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co
Har‘t. Oaty
Stephens
Levesses
Capiette
C48
Te Fir L
Aksphien Sauare
Ension
Joan W.norris
Washington, D.C
Pal
Ashe
Frazer Say
Binghamton S. Y
W.l.douglas
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
Ceres ‘Sa
TOS da TB
Pearanterd Act
Eacee
Emre
Cincinnsti, Obie
Gars
D. Kh Dyche
Chicace
Guy Bruggies
Beechamts
Thos Beercham
Helene
Lancashire
Renenerally
BF _ALLEN co
Canal St
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