Garfield and Ames in Credit Mobilier scrutiny
An 1873 statement by General Garfield defends his actions amid the Ames Credit Mobilier affair. The text disputes claims of stock ownership or dividends, notes a $329 payment, and argues Garfield acted without knowledge of a fraudulent scheme while detailing Ames and others involved.
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Adelphia
Mr. Ames
Credit Monilier
W . Ames
Congress
Gen
Ames
Train
J.S. Buach
Gen. Garfield
Credit Mobilier
Gen. Gar
Gen Garfield
Washington
Cecf
Pacific Railroad
United States
Anunakihaen
Garfield
Garfield Nominating Speech Praises Sherman for Presidency
Senator Garfield addresses the Chicago convention praising the Republican cause and urging unity. He urges nominating John Sherman of Ohio, detailing his 25 years of public service and leadership through war, finance, and reconstruction.
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Chicago
Sherman
The Indian Idea of Lightning at Ft Buford
Ft Buford correspondent reports on a lightning related tragedy where a squaw and papoose were killed during a storm. Warriors distanced themselves from the bodies fearing spirits and blamed whites for the misfortune while family mourners kept vigil at the daughters’ grave each morning.
Toledo ad extols Day's Kipney Pap as best kidney remedy
Local readers are urged by W. K. West druggist to trust Day's Kipney Pap for extensive kidney cures. The note claims it as the finest kidney remedy in the area, citing testimonials from residents and merchants.
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Toledo
Mr. Eorror
A Border Frontiersman and Shakespeare in Tale
The article recalls Jim Bridger of Fort Bridger Utah a famed border figure twenty years prior. In New York he disliked narrow streets yet loved theatres and Shakespeare after buying oxen but keeping a book of Shakespeare. He hired a reader at fifty dollars a month and would defend the book from imagined threats.
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Harper's Magazine
Jim Bridger
Fort Bridger
Utah
New York
Jim
Shakespeare
Marble Rocks of Central India Delight and Dangers
A traveler describes the Marble Rocks along a broad river in Central India with white marble cliffs over a mile long. Sunlight creates shifting reflections on blue water while bees menace visitors. Brahmin sanctuaries, Hanuman legends, and Siva temples dot the site, and nearby ghats are used for cremations above Narbada waters hosting turtles and crocodiles.
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Arbada
India
Iddle Heights
Hanuman
Ceylon
Narbada
Perils of Pearl Diving Across Realms and Risks
The article notes that shell value often exceeds gem finds and diver’s peril is constant. Divers face fatal dives to sharks while chasing possible life changing pearls. Maritime labor sustains many communities though conditions are harsh in Bahrain, Ceylon, China and Japan. Pearl sources remain widespread across shores fueling markets.
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London Telegraph
Ceylon
China
Japan
Wheat planting and conditions in spring reports
The Dean of Agriculture reports spring wheat shows a slight year over year rise while sown areas fall in Wisconsin and Iowa by about 12 percent. New England remains steady, Minnesota up 1 percent, Nebraska up 9 percent, California up 12. Winter wheat condition is very good at 94 percent, four points above last year’s average. Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Illinois above 100, Kansas at 72 due to drought.
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J Vm
Wisconsin
Iowa
New England
Minnesota
Nebraska
California
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Kansas
Memory of David Story Delights Young Cherub
A school teacher recounts the David story ending with a note that events occurred three thousand years ago. A cherub, impressed by the tale, remarks with childlike awe about the storyteller’s memory.
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David
Ater
Marm
Paris student life and medical ad from 19th century column
The piece describes American art students in Paris facing hard work and poverty, living on small budgets and dining out cheaply, with a culture of refined poverty. It also promotes the World's Dispensary Medical Association and Dr. Pierce products with an address in McGregor Iowa.
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Paris
Norice
Louvre
Legion of Honor
Senate
London
Aung
Dr. Pierce
Lerce
Pierce
Urals
Seera Heele
Rasen
Savadie
AXP
Stee Eae Caine
Eo Wall
Hener
Correct Your Faults Of Digestion With Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters
A historic medical ad extols Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters for dyspepsia relief and improved digestion. It claims reduced flatulence heartburn and blood symptoms, plus better appetite sleep and a healthier appearance. Also includes a humorous aside about not drinking lemonade and a San Francisco editor praising St Jacob’s Oil via Ex Gov Solomon.
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Anu
San Francisco
German Democrat
Solomon
Hamburg Drops Prove More Helpful Than Doctors
A reader recalls paying twenty dollars in medical bills without relief before a single bottle of Hamburg Drops brought real benefit. The note, attributed to Mr Chas Maemple of Independence Ohio, reflects a favorable view of the remedy and mocks lingering faith in physicians.
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Cleveland
Chas Maempel
Independence
Harteen
HarTen
James Brown
Our County
Tate
Ville
Texas
F. A. Pateice & Co
DR. Barter Medicine Co
North Main Street
ST. Louis
Nichols, Shepard & CO
Battle Creek
Mich
Dr Williams Indian Piles Ointment Booming Cure
An advertisement touts Dr Williams Indian Ointment as a sure cure for piles including blind bleeding and ulcerated piles. It cites long illness, high costs, rapid relief, and offers a 310 000 reward for a better remedy. Testimonies name James Carroll of Tecoma Nevada and Henry Davies of Cleveland.
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Williams
Dr. Williams
Sands
Ile
Pike
August Flower and Its Imitators Sales Plummet
Advertisement warns of imitators flooding towns with similar names to Green's August Flower. It claims the remedy, introduced in 1568, cures dyspepsia and liver issues with effects like sour stomach and indigestion, boasting two million bottles sold last year. It offers 75 cent price and 10 cent samples.
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Ana
Bread and Soda Ad Claims Safe Foods For Weak Stomachs
An ad-like fragment touts Gold Medal Soda or Saleratus processed with mic acid to remove residue, promising a wholesome product for weak stomachs and delicate people. Mentions grocers selling it and a frequent miracle tone with Hunt's Remedy and shoe products offered at trial sizes.
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J. Monroe Taylor
Seeo
Safe Kidney and Liver Cure Aids Rochester Man
Paco Thero of Rochester New York was saved by the Safe Kidney and Liver Cure. The ad proclaims the remedy has helped thousands with kidney liver and urinary troubles and will aid others with organic conditions, acting as a friend in need.
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Paco Thero
I . Warner
Rochester
N. Y
Bright
A Valuable Gift and Liver Cure advertisement
A free book on the liver diseases and their treatment is offered. It promotes Barosma as the best remedy for liver complaint gravel back ache headache and heart palpitations. Prepared by E. K. Thompson Titusville Pennsylvania and distributed via New York City address Dr Sant Pie Broadway.
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Rae &c
Sant Pie
Broadway
New York City
N. Y
E. K. Thompson
Titusville
New World
National Penitentie Co
Chicago
TH. Williams
Williams
Mali
Wiltlia
M R. Water &T
Milwaukee
Positive Cure Ad by Dr J Kramer in Dayton Ohio
An advertisement from Dayton Ohio promotes a German salve claimed to be positive in effect for weak and diseased bodies. It asserts safety and reliability with immediate results and includes proprietor details.
Hop Bitters Promises Home Cures in Humble Ad
An 1880s New York Independent blurb extols Hop Bitters as effective for patients who prefer home remedies. It rejects grand hospital care and extravagant claims, urging readers to rely on personal experiences and simple cures at home.
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Neo Hospital
New York
The Saying of Joshua and Dr Crooks Wine of Tar
An escapist medical aside asserts Joshua’s strength remains and promotes Dr Crooks Wine of Tar as a cure for stomach, digestive troubles, and as protection, claiming relief for throat and lung complaints with a single bottle.
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Joshua
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