Timeline of 19th century events and notable figures
The record lists events from 1832 to 1904 including the death of Sir Walter Scott in 1832, American forces under General Taylor beginning the siege of Monterey in 1846, the Prince of Wales arriving at De in 1860, General McCook recapturing Munfordsville Kentucky in 1864, and King Peter of Serbia crowned in Belgrade in 1904. It also mentions Clark Howell and a Philadelphia editor and mount park, plus classified star want ads.
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Taylor
Monterey
Attacks on Royalty Through Infernal Machines
The London News recalls repeated royal plots from Louis Philippe to Napoleon III. Fieschi attempted with an infernal machine wounding Marie Amelie nearby as a bonnet caught fire. Napoleon I faced a similar device, while Napoleon III dodged Orsini bombs and a near miss at Boils de Bortogne.
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Louis Philippe
Fiescchi
Marie Amelie
Napoleon I
Napoleon III
Orsini
Boils de Bortogne
Alexander L
Aid-De-Camp
London News
Mrs Bryan Declares Mrs Bryan First Lady of the Land
At a public reception in Piedmont Georgia Mr P L Smith of Maelehurst praised Mrs Bryan and Mr Bryan. Bryan joked that Mrs Bryan is already the first lady of the land, drawing applause from the crowd and signaling admiration for the couple.
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Mrs. Bryan
Nebraska
Mr. Bryan
Georgia
Piedmont
Maelehurst
Jett Davis County
Mr. Smith
In Memoriam Dr William Armsted Smith
Obituary memorial for Dr William Armsted Smith born May 18 1852 died Sept 5 1906. Honors include censor and president of the Calhoun County Medical Society and city physician. Church steward and community helper honored by citizens and Methodist church. Resolution notes duties, sympathy for family, and minutes entry. Burdock Blood Bitters advertisement ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Armsted Smith
Smith
Calhoun County
Tyrolean courting custom vents through wine test
A Tyrolean tradition guards romance by wine gifts. A suitor offers a bottle. the maiden avoids outright refusal, but if she accepts she drains the glass without spilling. Spilling or breaking the vessel foretells a unhappy marriage outcome.
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Tyrol
Wan
Remarkable Cure Reported For Child Using Chamberlain Remedy
A Midland Michigan mother credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving her two year old son from a severe bowels attack. She claims the remedy cures even cholera infantum when directions are followed. Sold by J L Wikle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Maggie Hickox
Midland
Mich
J. L. Wikle
Salvation Army officers depart Gadsden after talks
Captain and Mrs. Robins of Anniston and Adjunt Orchard of Birmingham left Gadsden after meetings here. A permanent Salvation Army post may be established soon, seen as a strong field for operations. Robins reported progress to Southern headquarters in Atlanta, likely prompting post setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gadsden
Ings
Robins
Atlanta
Doctors Puzzled by Remarkable Patient Recovery
Kenneth Melver of Vanceboro Maine credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving his life after severe throat and lung inflammation endangered him. The medicine is advertised to cure coughs colds bronchitis tonsillitis weak lungs hoarseness and la grippe with trial bottles offered at local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Melver
Vanceboro
West Ern Drug Co
Elam, Ordway
Opera Under DiMentties at First La Traviata Showing
Contemporary account recalls the inaugural La Traviata with Graziani’s cold hoarse singing and Vareri downplaying his role, while Dona Telli’s heavy stage presence drew uproarious laughter as the consumptive plot line faltered. The piece failed to move audiences yet Verdi’s work later became immensely popular and less marred by early misfires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graziani
M. Vareri
Violetta
Germond
Mme. Donatelli
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promotes Nature’s Plan
The advertisement claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy aids nature to shorten colds and relieve coughs. It says the medicine relieves the lungs aids expectoration opens secretions and helps restore health with thousands testifying to its excellence. Price 25 cents and 50 cents for large size, sold by J. L. Wikle.
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Chamberlain
J. L. Wikle
Half-Price Fine Foliage Plants Offer From Ulbricht
Ferns in ten varieties and all sizes available at half value while surplus lasts. Large plants have especially low prices to make room for smaller sizes. Plants ship with about 10 percent extra. shipping paid on orders of five dollars or more. Contact F. J. Ulbricht.
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F. J. Ulbricht
Donahoo & Co. Offers Fine Rigs for Family Rides
One line ad urges readers to rent a Donahoo and Co. rig for a family outing and notes the contact phone number 82 for inquiries.
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Donahoo & Co
Painting Time and the Wear of Paint
A compact note on painting cycles and wear noting that durable work requires careful preparation and quality materials to extend the interval between coats. It highlights the role of proper technique and materials in prolonging finish and reducing maintenance.
Red Seal Pure White Lead for Sale
Red Seal Pure White Lead proudly produced by the Old Dutch Process. Send for a free illustrated booklet. A valuable aid for preserving and beautifying property at low cost. Available through first class dealers. National Lead Company Freeman Ave and 7th St Cincinnati, D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Lead Company
Freeman Ave
7Th St
Cincinnati, D
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lydia E.pinkham
Mrs. Pinenam
Lydia E. Pinkham
F. M. Musurusa
East
Chicago
Ind
Charles V. of
Germany
Sir Walter Scott
Mexico
Edmund Gosse
House of Lots
Prince of Wales
Troit
McCook
Munfordsville, Ky
Clark Howell
Mount Park
Philadelphia
Peter of Servian
Belgrade
Gardners
Surrey
Anniston Hardware CO
Elam, Ordway & Jer
Bright
W. J. Bryan
Atlanta Constitution
Memoriam
Terest
Methodist Church
Mitted
E. ©. Anderson, R. P. Huger
J. B. Kelly
Captain and
Mrs. Robins
The
Nature
Cater Grocery Co
City National Bank
Anniston, Ala
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