Tobacco’s tar and toll on sight linked to smoking or chewing
A historical note from the Youth's Companion discusses tobacco amaurosis a form of blindness linked to heavy tobacco use. It cites Dr McKenzie and Dr Williams noting early treatment is crucial to prevent optic nerve atrophy. Among 45 men examined, many showed vascular changes and pupil contraction. one heavy smoker regained sight after quitting. Chewing tobacco reportedly more harmful than smoking.
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McKenzie
Ctor Williams
Boston
Francis Dowling
Cineat
All Timekeepers Are Inaccurate
All timepieces vary in accuracy due to construction finish and external conditions. Even the best chronometers and shipboard watches require correction using tables to account for variation. oil changes, temperature, and humidity affect their rate.
New Zealand Wooing Customs Among Maori Youth
The article describes traditional Maori courting in youth gatherings at the Whare matoro, where a girl may declare her desire for a husband. If the suitor agrees, the match proceeds. if not, silence or shaming follows. Mothers may intervene, seeking a match for a son.
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New Zealand
Cirl
The Home Made Girl and Home Made Knowledge Note
A fragment from the Atchison Globe reflects on the value of homemade goods and a woman's practical skills in cooking over formal study in Greek or Delsarte. The brief excerpt contrasts home craft with scholarly learning.
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Atchison Globe
Barbers of Congress Provide Luxuries and Gigantic Hair Cues
Chicago Times describes Washington Captiol barber shops for House and Senate staff. Senate area features steam boxes, electric stimulation, massage, and free services for lawmakers. House shops are modest with colored barbers and modest rates. Notable figures include Lynch, Reed, Wheeler, and Peffer among others, tracing beards and mustaches across eras.
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Washington
Congress
House
Senate
House of Representatives
Reed
Lynch
Wisconsin
Smith
Illinois
General Wheeler
Alabama
Tarsney
Missouri
Hopkins
Ilinois
Peffer
Kansas
Blackburn
Kentucky
Brice
Ohio
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Wise Words From Ram's Horn Reflections On Human Flaws
A collection of aphorisms on virtue folly and social behavior. It contrasts warmth with paint pride with patience and the dangers of vanity. The sayings cover honesty influence generosity criticism and the oddities of human nature attributed to Ram's Horn.
Remarkable tale of a sane man catching lunacy
A New York club story recounts a man confined in an adjacent state's asylum who escaped during a lapse in vigilance. He arrived in New York, lived well for a week, and after authorities located him he was seized while entertaining friends at the club. His true condition became clear when he saw the asylum keepers.
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Ups Town
New York
New York Herald
Frank J Cheney oath and Catarrh Cure testimonial note
An affidavit by Frank J Cheney senior partner of F J Cheney Co Toledo declares firm will pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The document mentions a notary and dates, with ad copy urging testimonials and druggists to sell the remedy. Also references Brown's Iron Bits and opal trade notes.
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State
Onto
City
Toledo
Areas
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Frm
Frank J. Creney
A. W. Gleasson
Cure and Tonic Advertisements Mix in One Sale
We cure rupture with free treatise and testimonials to S J Holleneworth & Co in Owego Tioga Co NY price 1 by mail 1 15 Mrs L W Hii Butt des Mortes Wis shows a 185 year old rebin chair still good Ladies needing a tonic or children needing buildup should take Brown Iron Bitters pleasant to take cures malaria indigestion mumbles and liver complaints makes blood rich and pure The Royal Palmeral tatan designed by the Prince Consort is made only for the Queen of England Beechams Pills correct bad effects of overeating Beechams no others Scent a box
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S. J. Holleneworth & Co
Owego, Tioga
L. W. Hii
Butt Des Mortes
Wis
Uncle Silas Got Even and A London Critic on Japan
An exchange over jokes with a new boarder leads Uncle Silas to reminisce about keeping pace with city humor. The Washington Star notes Clement W. Scott’s sharp critique of Japan describing women as slaves and the country as immoral, contrasting with rosy naval impressions.
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Silas
Thetis
Wal
Washington Star
Clement W. Scott
London
Chicago
Japan
Sir Edwin Arnold
Penial San Heise
Syrup of Figs Offers Gentle Laxative Relief for Health
Knowledge describes Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative improving comfort and health. The remedy cleanses the system and eases colds headaches fevers while not weakening kidneys, liver or bowels. It is sold by druggists in 50c and 1 bottles and manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Extraordinary Will of Thullesson and Heirship Case
A 19th century merchant Thullesson died leaving an estate about 35 million with 500,000 to his widow. The remainder was to accumulate until the death of his three sons and all grandsons, with the eldest male descendant to inherit. The court in 356 clarified the term eldest male descendant, shaping a famous accumulation net.
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Thullesson
Thullesin
New York Dispatch
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Mrs. Fenton
Hood
John Fenton
Pride St
Pittsburg
Scipio Africanus
Hadrian
Justinian
Constantinople
England
Chicago Times
Faith
Ram’s Horn
Tre
Seai
Tac
Hungary
Honduras
Turkey
Poyal Palmeral Tatan
Prince Consort
Queen of Engand
Beecham
C. H. Dear
Washington House
Washington, Va
Thomson
Omer
Puiki
Judson L. Thomson Mfg. CO
Waltham, Ass
B.sibrley
S. Llth Street
Philadelphia
J.N. Klein
Belleville
N. J
Ena
Odor Lees
Lenyd Wourke
Nouma
Leonard M
New Yersey
Doug Koot
O. Chicago
Zana Rip
Rent Tion
Ea, Chemical
Ingleside
Eeetreat
Hazselting Warren Pa
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