The Vizier Ali Uprising and the Hero of Benares Staircase
In 1799 Vizier Ali led a palace insurrection in Benares. Judge Samuel Davis defends a roof trap with a triangle-edged spear, repelling attackers for hours while Mrs Davis and others flee. Reinforcements arrive. Ali is defeated, Davis is honored and promoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Westcountry
Benares
Macaulay
Asia
Hells
Metropolis
St. Janes
Versailles
Bengs
Golconda
Holy
Ali
Oude
Asaphul Doulah
Nabob-Vizier
Saadat Ali
John Shore
Teighmouth
Lucknow
Himsel
Zemaui Shah
Neval
Cutta
Secrole
Company
Samuel Davis
Cherry
Europe
Dante
Cheer
Ryey Bat
Mr. Cherry
Mr. Davis
Bac
Gen. Erskine
Izzut Ali
Izzut
Izzat Ali
Davis
Yeaner
Beag
Sine Jaage
Erskine
Benoresly
Howe
Sahib Cherry
Jeypore
Judge Davis
Horatius
Marquis of Wellesly
Calcutta
Hollywood
Bristol
John Francis Davis
China
Madison's Montpelier Home Visit Through a Rural Ride
A rolling autumn journey by carriage to Montpelier, Madison birthplace, and the plantation beyond. The party notes gates blocking fields, a plain two story brick mansion with wings, and a hillside view of the Blue Ridge ten miles away, surrounding grounds of oaks and pines, a tombyard with Madison and Dolley Payne markers, and a summer bowling alley among the trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Madison
Fommers
Dolley Payne
Blue Ridge
Virginia's old homestead described with decayed grandeur
The narrator tours a sprawling Virginia house with grand rooms and fine furnishings now faded by time. Dust marks on surfaces reveal a storied past and an abandoned joy as the solitary owner contemplates selling to an heiress while guests imagine entertaining once more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Ison
Virginia
Dairy Test and the Value of Performance in Breeding
The Live Stock Journal argues that blood purity must couple with proven performance. It proposes performance proofs for Jersey cattle, comparing pedigree alone to real yields, and urges breeders to require measurable records before selecting animals to champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Cees
Disjointed Notes On Longfellow Fields And Court Law
A fragment recounts Longfellow and Fields touring years ago with a quip about a reviewer. It then notes a St. Louis circuit court decision holding bank directors personally liable for deposits after insolvency. A final aside jokes that the most afflicted part of a house is its window full of panes.
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Longfellow
Fields
Circuit Court of
Concert remark praises vocal care and remedies
A recent concert note hints at vocal pride and lists recommended tonics and lozenges from period sellers. The piece cites Dr Bull s Cough Syrup Hale s Honey of Horehound Pike s Toothache Drops J Monroe Taylor s Gold Medal remedies and related bread and yeast comments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bull
Hale
Pike
Kidney Wortis Claim for Kidney and Liver Troubles
The article touts Kidney Wortis as a remedy for kidney and liver troubles and associated illnesses. It claims to act on both bowels and the entire system, offering a cure and relief from constipation and related ailments.
Starches sold nationwide for female weakness remedy
All grocers keep C. Gilberts Starches described as a safe, effective bachetate remedy for female weakness that strengthens the system with no injurious effects. Barosma is prepared by E. K. Thompson of Titusville, Pa, and sold by druggists in Chicago, Dubuque, and Des Moines.
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C. Gilbert
E. K. Thompson
Titusville
Chicago
Dubuque
Des Moines
Suffering Woman and Kidney Wort Cure Claim
A purport about Kidney-Wort promotes its healing power for women with various ailments. It claims many suffer from digestive and urinary issues and promises relief, renewed vitality, and a cure after using a package.
Fight Consumption with Free Plant Remedy Claim
An old physician retired from East India service says a simple vegetable cure can speedily and permanently cure consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and all throat and lung ailments. He offers free copies of the remedy in German French or English with directions and asks readers to write to W. Sitteman 149 Powered Block Peter New York with a stamped return address.
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Perge
Ae W. Sitteman
N. Y
Battle Detective
Bie Seale
Bbca
Familiy
Seaie Feck
GhicaGo
Cuacsea, Ltd
Lilligridge & Valentine
Davenport
Iowa
Navin
A. W. Escv
Snes
Snow Tower
D. D
Burnham
W. Madison
Chicago
Des Moines
Milwaukee
Wis
Willamé Spee
Gilt Edge Butter Maker Promises Quick Churn and Praise
A 1879 testimonial from Nova Pastorrice Ohio touts Gilt Edge Butter Maker promising faster churning and better color. A dairy producer, C. S. Van Amann, reports 12 minutes yields 38 pounds from one gallon cream with powder, while omitting powder yields 8 pounds in 2 minutes and lower quality.
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Nova Pastorrice
Ashland Co
Ohio
van Amann
Be Careful What Lye You Use and Worm Remedies
Health advisory warns against mineral and poisonous worm candies and vermifuges and promotes Laycock's Worm Killer as vegetable and safe. A free book titled A Treatise on Chronic Diseases covers catarrh and organs and claims cures, with physician C. E. Livingston in Toledo Ohio offering the book free upon postal request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laycock
C. E. Livingston
Superior St
Toledo
Ohio
Color Your Butter Color Additive Boosts Market Value
Farmers who sell white butter lose profits, but Wells Richardson Co. Perfected Butter Color can improve appearance and quality. The color is popular among creameries and dairymen and sold by druggists and merchants to enhance market appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells, Richardson & Co
Parker
John J. Bousquet & CO
Ames
Teethingly Syrup Promised Relief for Teething Pain
An early advertises a cure for cholera infantum croup colic and cramps in infants. It claims Dr Winchells Teethingly soothes teething distress by regulating bowels and keeping the system healthy. Sold at 25 cents a bottle with long trial claim.
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President Madison
Carter
B. Foote
Murray Hill Pub. CO
E. E
Mr.Cameron
Brule City
Dakota
H. B. Bryant
Chicago Business College
Jaque
Uncle Sam
Eilert
Ellert
Mcintosh Electric Belt
Aes Co
Wand
Jackson Street
Clapp & Cr
Manly Chemists
All Y As
Bark & Iron
Per Hoatetter
Yorkay
Grand Union Hotel
Grand Central Depot
Grand Union
C. B. Havens
Su Summit
Lake St
BIC Paw
Gena
J. W. Mansa
St. LouiaMo
J. Speeuens
Lebanon
South Canal St
Chitawe
Moesic
Dellar
Gweste St
Pittsburgh, PA
Mark Twain
H. N. Hincksey
Canal St
Til
Julius Bauer
Gs RI Ag
Penstel
Sulaus Bauer &Co
Wabash Avenue
KR. H. Clark
South Mere
Nelson Fairchild
St. Albans
Draggista
Propristers
Borlington
SEAV +, &Co
State Street
Fas
Ing
Joe Nanship
Benet
Tofce
Lepger
Cateago
Ti Reddinc
Russia
New York
New
Youx
Messrs
Reppine
C O
H. B. Clafs
Worth Street
Warren Springer
Clinton St
Hil
M Ners
Wareken Springer
Stom &T Ohfence
LaSalle
Warner
Jorvine Elyee
Deana
H. H. Warner & Co., RP. x
Hop Bitters Mr. Co. Rochest
Sudebaker
Studebaker
Studebaker Bros.’ Manufacturing Co
South Bend
U 8
Western Medical Works
Tadianapolis
Ind
Hong
DR. Baker
F. Baker & Son
Keoxak
Herst
Mapa
Ce ‘ Davenpor Tewa
B. Whiteye
Clarks
Carlton
S. Clark St
Rykes
Wren Os
Clark St
Privat
Pean Sak Burne
Millio
Aroralaea
Dr. Batts’ Sary
N. Ltd
St. Louis
Lee
Harris
Manor Yars
Erty
Remady
Harrie
Harris Remedy CO
MFG
Alesse Bo
Monty
GT. Louis
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