Vigorous apple trees survive century in Connecticut garden
A 1727 planted Connecticut apple tree near Stoning ton survived grafting in 1750 and a great gale in 1815. It lived over a century more, with a sprout rooted from a fallen branch and renewed vigor. A Stratford correspondent notes another tree uprooted in 1815 also persisted, bearing fruit without ladders for pickers.
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Connecticut
Stonington
Mtjah
Elisha
Startford
Quack Remedies Parade Threats to Health Claims
An OCR fragment lists various patent medicines and tonics, touting cures for coughs, throat and lung diseases, back pain, rheumatism, and general ailments. It mentions Fuleys boy, Schultz, Krom the Gazette, and Perry Davis’ Pain Killer, with ad rhetoric about “magic remedy” and “liquid electricity.” It also references train tickets to sales events and Great Western railway schedules, creating a garbled but recognizable era of sensational medical ads.
The Smelling Expert and the Perfume Trade
A New York feature on the smelling expert a perfumery professional who judges pomatums and deciphers ingredients by scent. He helps manufacturers imitate foreign perfumes and warns that illness or strong odors can ruin his delicate olfactory sense, likening his trade to a wine or spirits taster.
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New York
New York Sun
France
What Real Property Is and the New Wealth Idea
An essay contrasts classic land ownership with modern wealth, noting that wealth now rests in bank notes and inscribed books rather than tangible property. The London Spectator is cited, warning of swift changes in wealth permanence as shares and bonds can vanish quickly, reshaping industry, enterprise, and family fortunes.
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London Spectator
American Astronomers Dominate Royal Society Medals
Within 25 years American astronomers have won as many annual medals of the Royal Astronomical Society of England as astronomers from all other countries combined, except England.
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Royal Astronomical Society of England
England
Foley's Kidney Cure Safe and Nonconstipating Claims
An advertisement asserts Foley's kidney cure treats kidney and bladder issues when used promptly. It contrasts Foley's product with cough medicines containing opiates that cause constipation, stating Foley's Honey and Tar contains no opiates, is safe, and will not constipate, addressing concerns for children.
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Foley
Schultz
Dewitt and Co. Witch Hazel Salve Promoted for Skin Ailments
Advert mentions Dewitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a cure all for piles eczema cuts burns and other skin diseases with claims of its superiority over counterfeit products. It touts Dewitt’s products including Foley’s Honey and Tar and Little Liver Pills and urges readers to purchase from Schultz druggist in Houston and promote gift stock inspection.
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Dewitt & Co
Chicago
Dewitt
Dewtt
Schultz
Howell
Houston
Tex
Fr. N. Schultz
Druweist
The old man with the fish and Scott's Emulsion
A faded advert promotes Scott's Emulsion as a health tonic for all ages. It features the traveling old man with a fish, claiming strength and flesh for consumptives, children, and the weak, with pricing and scattered garbled text.
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Scott
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