Maryland and Massachusetts Welcome Sixth Massachusetts
The article recalls the 1808 welcome of the Sixth Massachusetts by Baltimore after a perilous march through the city, detailing a public ceremony at Mount Royal station, a floral shield reading Maryland and Massachusetts, and a city parade amid a tense reception that turned violent as troops arrived. It notes the historic clash and a later reconciliation between Baltimore and Boston.
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Lincoln
Washington
Apnapol's
Avenue
Baltimore
Mount Royal
Boston
Malster
Maryland
Massachusetts
Col. Weedward
Nine
Ental City
Sev
Mrs Nelson A Miles Ideal Companion for Soldier’s Chief
Mrs Nelson A Miles wife of General Miles commander of the United States Army is depicted as attractive and deeply interested in the army. The piece notes her early life as Mary Shennan in California and describes her charm, kindness to wives of officers, and accompanyment of the general on trips to Europe and campaigns against Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson A. Miles
United States
Washington
Solliers
Col. Miles
Pr Sidio
San Francisco
Miles
Army
Front West Point
Calfornia
Mary Shennan
Judge Sherman
Europe
What Makes It Go Folded Paper Vane Demonstration
A folded paper vane balanced on a cork and needles spins when a nearby hand is held, turning right to left for the right side and left to right for the left side. The vane then continues for a while before stopping, with many explanations offered for the effect.
Mystery of the Whirligig and Bill Smith's Sobriety
A puzzling tale describes Bill Smith who has long drunk away thirty years in a rural area. He suddenly quit drinking after granitoid sidewalks appeared on his route, leading neighbors to mockingly credit the change to the new pavement and to his years of outlandish behavior.
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Bill Smith
King’s Highway
Bil Smith
Dil Smith
Bill Smth
Smith
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Strong Minded Wife Sells Polish to Peddler
A Detroit Free Press note recalls a wife described as strong minded who quickly sells a furniture polish she made herself to a traveling peddler during a visit. The anecdote highlights her sharp sales instinct and pride in self made goods.
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Littlejohn
Detroit Free Press
Appetite-Strength Booster Promises Digestive Power
A tonic claim that Hood's Sarsaparilla builds appetite and digestion while toning the stomach, strengthening the nerves, and promoting restful sleep. It asserts overall invigorating effects on the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Pills Promoted as Best Medicines
An ad item touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla as America’s greatest medicine at four dollars and Hood’s Pills as the top after dinner aid for digestion. The piece also notes a new iceboat design in England with dual propellers, bow and stern, to reduce ice resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Allen's Poot-Base Foot Powder Ad
A vintage shoe comfort ad promotes Allen's Foot-Base powder to ease swollen nervous hot feet. It claims Foot-Base calms feet, relieves blisters callouses bunions and pain, restores rest and comfort, and fits any shoe. Offers trial package free and mail delivery for stamps. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents.
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Allen
Forte
Olmsted
le Noy
New York
Unpopular Cruiser The Topeka undergoes conversion at Brooklyn
The Topeka once the Dioganes of England is being rebuilt into a fighting ship at the Brooklyn navy yard. Officers and men dislike her, with nickname jokes such as Tapices and Tapioca used in common talk, though officially she is still referred to by her proper name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dioganes
England
Brooklyn Navy Yard
New York
Jack
New Muscular Exerciser Uses Electric Wires and Rods
A wall mounted elastic cord device with metal grip rods delivers current to hands or a foot plate to train lower limbs. Also referenced are wagon and barge innovations and various dated and unrelated notes.
THREE HAPPY WOMEN RELIEVED BY PINKHAM'S VEGETABLE COMPOUND
Woman testaments from Georgio Wasa, Man-garnet Anderson, and Carris V Williams claim relief from painful menstruation, backache, and ovarian trouble after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. The promotional piece asserts the remedy is safe and nearly infallible for irregular, suppressed, excessive, or painful periods.
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Lydia FE
Pinkham
Georgio Wasa
Lank St
Cincinnati
Lydia
Unlucky Hours and Superstitions Across Europe and East
The article notes a widespread belief in unlucky days and hours, with Cinochetta consulting a card reader before undertakings. It mentions Fanre choosing a lucky hour for travel to Russia, Gambetta’s superstition costing 18 quid, and Carnot selecting an unlucky hour before traveling to Lyons where he was assassinated. Paris vendors sell decorative cards listing hours to be avoided.
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Cinochetta
Fanre
Russia
Gambetta
Carnot
Lyons
Caserio
Paris
Blockade risk and public notices mix with medical ads
Fragmentary text covers naval blockade claims and district voting rules, plus references to Rhind manuscript in the British Museum. It shifts to an advertisement for Hall’s Catarrh Cure by Cheney Co of Toledo, with oath and testimonial notes and druggist sales claims.
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Owts
Toledo
Lreas Caorstry
Frank J
Firmot FJ. Cheary & Co
Iali
Frank J. Cheney
A. D
A.W. Gleason
Noticy Public Hall
Free Food
Cheney & CO
Te Hail
Soitt’s School Leads California Coast Education
Soitt's School in Burlingame California remains among the front ranks. It closed the most successful year in its history and graduated ten young men. The San Francisco Call notes the high regard for student care and teaching. The piece also mentions English language usage growth from 80 million in 1749 to about 110 million in 1897.
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Soitt
Burlingame
Cal
Pueiile
San Francisco
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Perry Patettie
Cincinnati Enquirer
Atchison
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Philadelphia
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Wash
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Downing, Hopkins & Co
Portland
Oregon
Gures
District of Columbia
British Museum
Doctor Ratcliffe
Ratelise
Calton
Kateliffe
Moore
Stewart & Holmes Drug Co
Wil Theo
S. Sewers
Will & Finck CO
Market Street
Hoitt’s School
Baker’s
la Belle Chocolatiere
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Dorchester, Mass
Panoress
Cleveland
Mig
Poatiawa
THE
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Union Pacific
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Pullman Palace
Pullman
Trans-Mississippi
Exposition
Omaha
Nebraska
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California Fig Syrup CO
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