Rain Making Experiments Opened in Texas Plain
General R G Dyrenforth reports on rain making tests at Morris Ranch near Midland Texas, describing six storms three being grass rains and the heaviest rain occurring after explosives and balloons lifted clouds. He cites rising barometer and steady rain sinking into ground, with costs modest and balloons priced around reasonable amounts. Official Mexican observers will attend from Mexico City to consider use in Mexico.
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R. G. Dyrenforth
Texas
Lee
Fort Worth
Washington
New York World
Midland
Pexas
Paii
Feueral
Feen Balloons
Dyrenforth
Morris Ranch
Mexico
Training Children and the Value of Early Self-control
The article argues that disorder in children is natural and must be corrected by immediate correction and guidance. It emphasizes teaching children to put away hats and coats, instill habits of care, and develop self-control early. Mothers and patience are highlighted as key factors. Chicago Herald.
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Chicago Herald
Bleeding First Aid Techniques and Pressure Methods
A medical guidance note outlines stopping bleeding with pressure and simple remedies. It covers nosebleeds, arterial and venous bleeding, mouth and throat bleeding, and stomach bleeding with steps for applying pressure, cold water, ice, or alum, and specific finger placement for arteries.
Freres Blancs in Northern Africa Hover on Rebellion
The armed monks organized by Cardinal Lavigerie to curb slave trade and protect travel in rob ber-infested Northern Africa are said to be troubled. Money shortfalls from a Paris subscription leave the Freres unpaid for long periods, fueling discontent and reports of near open rebellion.
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Freres Blancs
Cardinal Lavigerie
Africa
Paris
Freres
J Picayune
The Air's Transparency and Dust in Air
The text discusses haze arising from a dry lower air layer and the minimal nontransparent matter needed to dim visibility. It notes how tiny quantities of impurities in water or air could affect visibility over long paths, and mentions air's constant dust content as a factor in haziness.
Dust Particles in Ben Nevis Air Cause Haze Effect
Mr. Atkins measured air on Ben Nevis containing about 34 000 dust particles per cubic inch. This equates to over 35 000 000 particles per cubic foot and millions per vertical column, suggesting that condensation or brief adhesion could create the haze observed, as reported by the St Louis Republic.
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Atkins
Ben Nevis
St. Louis Republic
Blackheads and beauty tips from urban column
A vivid piece on skin care describes removing blackheads through heat, soap, and gentle scrubbing rather than squeezing. It warns against veil and powder contaminants and details a multi day routine, noting temporary skin reddening that heals quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-third Street
New York World
Saved Through Disobedience Inspired Telegraph Tale
An elder operator recalls a Civil War era moment when he broke rules to deliver a life saving telegraph. He relayed a message seeking Lincoln’s reprieve for a soldier, reaching Senator Fessenden in time to save a life and secure a pardon before dawn.
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Senator Fessenden
President Lincoln
Washington
Fessenden
Maine
Detroit Free Press
Hunter Adams Brings In Bear Hides and Predators in Idaho
In Northern Uinta County settler Adams collects thirty bear hides two mountain lions and several coyotes and small animals. He travels 90 miles to Kaintuck Idaho near Jackson Lake seven miles from the National Park boundary, taking seven and a half days to reach the county seat for bounty totaling over $175.
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Uinta County
Adams
Kaintuck
Idaho
Jackson Lake
National Park
Evanston
Syrup of Figs Praised for Public Approval
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant remedy that gently cleanses the kidneys liver and bowels to promote health. The note also reports Virginia has 110 579 acres devoted to tobacco crops.
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California
Virginia
Dr Hoxsies Croup Cure Offered by Buffalo Pharmacist
An advertised nostrum named Dr Hoxsies Croup Cure promises swift results from a tested prescription. Sold by druggists or mailed on receipt of address. A. P. Hoxsie of Buffalo New York cites statistics claiming Americans are the greatest travelers.
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Hoxsie
A. P. Hoxsie
Buffalo, N. Y
Local Classifieds and Ads Mentioning Cures and Rail News
J S Parker of Fredonia New York promotes Hails Catarrh Cure and offers particulars. Drugists sell for 75 cents. Fresno county California reports 54871 acres under grapes. Dr Kline's Great Nerve Restore claims rapid relief with free treatise and $2 trial bottle. Brazil and Mexico adopt American locomotives on their railways.
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J.S. Parker
Fredonia
N. Y
Hail
Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription for Women
A testimonial touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe vegetable tonic for female complaints. It claims to ease period pains back weakness nervousness and digestive issues, improve sleep and blood quality, and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfactory.
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Dr. Pierce
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Sarah
Stanley
Central Africa
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Net
Fresno County
Cal
Brazil
A.W MecConsick Sons
WasHtneTor, L
W. T. Piergerald
Washington, D. Cy
Swift
The
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta. Ga
Ely
ELY Bros
Warren St. N
Weer
Chichesters
Druc Raend
Hellef
Chicheter Chemical Coc
Madison Square
Br All J.ceal Vrugrists Praladelmi
Me Rae
Zee
Dr. J
Cope le H. Dye
Buffalo
U.S
Canada
P. Barold Bayes
M.D
Buffalo, N.Y
Webster's
Crit Nation
International
G. & C. Merriam & CO
Springfield
Mass
U.S. A
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ares
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