Tiger Valor and the Bengal Man-Eater Tales
A survey of tigers across Asia and Africa notes their extreme courage and cowardice, with British India sufferings and famous hunts on Sangar Island. It recounts Monroe’s fatal tiger attack and related incidents, then contrasts muzzle loaders with modern rifles and cites the tiger’s relation to other big cats and the colorful ocelot, ending with South American depredations on monkeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Asia
Africa
New World
Indus
Van
Siberia
Amoor
China
Sumatra
Mancyria
British Indian Empire
Bengal
Sangar Island
Bay of Bengal
Drector Monroe
Monroe
Leo
South America
Washington Star
A Cow's Jealousy and a Dog in the Cowshed
In Nelson New Zealand C Hunter Brown recounts how Rose a cow jealous of a collie pup attacked Thomas milker. After untied the pup the cow charged him ripping his trousers and injuring him. The milk later ran red and Brown concludes the cow’s jealousy caused the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Spectator
C. Hunter Brown
Nelson
New Zealand
Rose
Thomas
Both Sides Were Pleased By Small Payment Lesson
A Portland lawyer recounts a tale showing human weakness. A debtor angrily refused a $2.50 bill, the lawyer pursued legal action only to find costs would consume any gain. The debtor finally paid to avoid costs, and the client was relieved too, achieving a rare double satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Argus
Electric tricycle seats at World's Fair push mobility
An electric tricycle chair with a storage battery will shuttle visitors who cannot walk the grounds. Operators say pressing a button powers a fourteen hour battery run, with steering via a front wheel lever. Rentals will share profits with the Exposition.
Limit of the Coal Supply and Its Long View
The article discusses finite coal reserves and growing consumption. It cites 1890s output by country, estimates British depth reserves, and warns of exhaustion in centuries. It notes economic laws tempering resource waste and highlights gas and coke as progress toward efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Ireland
America
United States
Germany
France
Belgium
Austria
Russia
Syrup of Figs Links to Permanent Constipation Cure
The ad claims Syrup of Figs permanently cures habitual constipation and denounces other laxatives as temporary and harmful. It asserts that well informed people will choose this remedy over rivals. It also notes a soil fact that a cubic inch contains from 60 000 to 2 250 000 minute organisms.
Opiate Cough Syrups Warned As Disease Seeds
Promoter warns that opiate based cough and croup syrups sow disease and nerve failure. Claims certain croup cures lack quantities and cure many ailments like diphtheria and bronchitis. Advertisement lists A. P. Hoxsie address in Buffalo New York for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Hoxsie
Buffalo
N. E
Messenger and Call-Boy Service Planned for City of Mexico
A new messenger and call-boy service is set to be established in the City of Mexico, aiming to provide rapid courier and attendant help within the urban area and surrounding districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Mexico
Catarrh Cure Claim and Other Advertisements Outline
W H Griffin of Jackson Michigan reports lasting catarrh relief from Hall's Catarrh Cure sold by druggists for 75 cents. California reports crow-driven grasshopper pest extermination. Beecham's Pills advertised for indigestion and liver issues at low cost. Pineapple culture expanding in southern Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Griffin
Jackson
Michigan
Hall
Florida
Kitner & Co
Bivcuawros
Careful Living Advice From Scott and Bowne
We pay the printer to give you good advice about health and to lead you to careful living. If you would go to your doctor for advice, we might save our money. Let us send you a free book on CAREFUL LIVING from Scott and Bowne at 152 South Th Avenue New York.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
New York
August Flower advertised as a cure for dyspepsia
An advertorial blurb touts August Flower as the remedy for dyspepsia affecting the stomach and liver. It claims universal use in towns and stores, with a large factory behind it and strong belief in its curative powers.
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Mrs. M. M. Soller
Altoona, Pa
Hood
Blastilo Truss
Steent
Confort
TRE
New Pat
House Nfe Company
New York City
Garfield
Wea Dinetor
C. ET. Haceltine
Warren, Pa
Cone Coe
Rochester
Steve Pipe
Rochester Radiator CO
Rochester, N
California
Eldless
John S&s. Leng’s
Bigygle
Bea
ST Phen
Lebanon
Ohio
Isaac Thomson
Ai Dc
Athens
Horce
E. J. Rowell
Medford
Mass
Tary
Scrofala
T. L. Maturns
Mat Leod
Skon
Swirkt
of Pewihue Co
Uo Au
Berville, Bliesalee Co
Atlanta, Ga
Sage & Son
Cunstan
Eny Anhek
Wizh Star
tanGerd Mtg Co. L. Boa
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