This Date in History Highlights Key 16th to 19th Century Events
A compact chronology notes Henry II’s death in 1589 and Henry IV’s succession, the 1684 Albany treaty with the Five Nations, Marlborough’s 1704 Blenheim victory, and other milestones including 1748 Gainsborough’s death, 1802 Bonaparte as First Consul for life, 1815 Napoleon’s prisoner status, 1830 Charles X’s abdication, 1858 Queen Victoria approving the Indian Empire, 1861 Congress tax tilt, 1873 Portland fire, 1889 Plymouth Pilgrim monument, and the 1804 Lyon trial of Santa Cesario.
Stomach Heart and Kidneys Health Claim Analyzed
A partial fragment argues stomach trouble and weak hearts stem from nerves and that artificial remedies cannot replace failing organs. The text cites a Wisconsin experience and warns that nervous system faults drive illness rather than organ failure, urging caution about prescribed cures.
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Wisconsin
Spelling Reform and the Stratford Wits in Early America
A commentary on historical spelling reforms led by Joel Barlow and the Stratford wits. It traces how compounds were once written as single words, cites examples like New York and Rhode Island, and notes Barlow's life in France and his Columbiad. The piece ends reflecting on faded reform ideas and present faddists.
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Newark
New York
New England
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Joel Barlow
Joel
America
Pope
Connecticut
Barlow
Startford Wits
New Republic
Flartford Wits
Rhode Isl
Rhodeisland
New York Bay
Long- Island Sound
France
Tie
United States
Cracow
Poland
Columbiad
Bunker Till
Putnam
New York Press
Burdock Blood Bitters Promises Purified Blood Health
An ad touts Burdock Blood Bitters claiming to purify the blood richens the blood and restores health. It warns heavy impure blood causes pimples headaches and indigestion while thin blood makes one weak and pale.
Toddy Tale From A Vet Expert On Whisky Drinkings
A veteran expert witness from Scotland discusses tod dy as a drink of whisky hot water and sugar still used today. He explains the name origin from Hindooostanee terms tari or tadi meaning coconut juice that ferments into an intoxicant. He notes Malays and Achehn natives gathering coconuts for toddy daily.
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Scotland
Dampier
London Chronicle
Stomach and Liver Tablets Promote Easy Digestion
Mr. Chas Baldwin of Edwardsville Illinois reports chronic constipation and stomach troubles for years but after using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets is almost cured. Price 25 cents. Samples free. For sale by J L Wikle.
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Chas. Baldwin
Edwardsville, Til
Chamberlain
J. L. Wikle
The God of War and the March Month
A 19th century reflection on March likens it to the Thracian war god Mars. The piece contrasts March’s bluster with Greek myth and warns of its unsettled, volatile nature, noting poets and proverbs that dub March wild and unreliable. It cites weather, winds, and the ides of March as cautionary imagery.
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Homer
Pallas Athene
New York Mail
Make Hay While the Sun Shines lesson for households
A moral urges thrift and preparedness as dysentery diarrhea and cholera morbus may strike suddenly. It promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best known medicine for immediate treatment and possible life saving action.
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Chamberlain
J. L. Wikle
Reason Enough, Benevolent Old Gentleman
A pithy tale recounts a kind old man stopping a beating of a boy by two others. He questions the assault and cites the offender’s arithmetic errors as motive, noting the boy allowed others to copy his work. The exchange underscores mercy over retaliation.
A Strike and Lovers Quarrel Echo Paris Aire
A short dramatic exchange unfolds with Mrs Nulywed lamenting her appearance and a lover insisting his affection despite her self criticisms. Paris Aire frames the dialogue as a theatrical vignette of romantic tension.
Calmness Under Contradiction Cited as Intellectual Trait
The remark attributes composure amid dispute to either great stupidity or strong intellect, attributed to Zimmermann in a brief contextual quote. The source presents a terse evaluation of reaction to opposition.
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Zimmermann
Remedy for Colic Diarrhoea Promises Prompt Relief
The notice urges households to keep Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to avoid doctors' charges. A single dose supposedly relieves acute attacks before a physician arrives, claimed to be effective even in severe cases. Sold by J. L. Wikle.
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J. L. Wikle
Donahoo & Co. Promotes Turnout Rides
Nothing finer than Donahoo and Company’s turnout rides invites readers to try a ride in one. Phone No. 82.
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Donahoo & Co
Woman's Rights Lecturer Declares End of Male Tyranny
A London magazine excerpt voices a bold plea for female emancipation. The speaker asserts women have risen and reject subservience and objectification, declaring freedom from male domination.
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Plain
London Magazine
They Don’t Speak Now Engaged Couple Claim
Tess declares she is engaged to Jess while he protests lack of sense to propose. The exchange appears in a Cleveland Leader note on romantic news.
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Jess
Tess
Cleveland
Man Vows After Foolish Showdown
A man reflects on the anger of realizing he made a fool of himself by insisting on his own way. He acknowledges the wasted moment and the folly of stubborn pride.
Electric Bitters hailed by Rev Warren as a cure all
The Rev J C Warren of Sharon Baptist Belair Ga calls Electric Bitters a godsend curing his lame back stiff joints and collapse. He credits two bottles with restoring strength enabling a three mile walk in 50 minutes. Sold with guarantee at West End Drug Co Elam Ordway Houser for 50 cents.
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J. C. Warren
Sharon Baptist Church
Belair
West End Drug Co
Elam, Ordway & Houser
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Henry II of France
Henry of Navarre
Henry IV
Albany
Colonia
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Five Nations
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Blenheim
Mohawn Valley
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Thomas Gainsborough
H Bonaparte
Treaty of Paria
Napoleon de
Charles X of
Congress
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Portland
Ore
Plymouth
Santa Cesario
Carnot
Lyons
Pamani
Rontach
al Kidon
Blue Mountain Avenue
Martha Bell
T. M. Henderson
Noble Street
INGS
J. T. Hodge
Anniston City
J. O. Heflin & Co
21St St
Birmingham, Ala
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Alabama
Anniston Banking Loan Company
B. Wellborn
Dad
Joe Darlow
Troopa
Lowe
World Produces
Gurorniafia
San Francisco, Cal
Louisville, Hy
New York, N. Y
the God OF War
Ness
City National
Anniston, Ala
VIA
Baye
Fross
Birmingham
Ala
Denver
Colorado Springs
Eureka Springs
Cresent Hotel
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Mexico City
Omaha, Neb
Salt Lake City
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Texas
Southwest
F. H. Griffith
J.N. Cornatzer
Memphis, Tenn
Levy
the Tailor
Whetstone ®& CO
Crocers
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