Notable 1881 Items Span Crimes, Politics and Culture
The column lists diverse items from Indianapolis streetcar fatality and public receptions to a Baltimore preacher and a fatal lynching in North Carolina. It notes P. T. Barnum ill health, a Rhode Island doll makers’ monopoly, and a Philadelphia two hundredth anniversary plan. Also reviews Eclectic January 1881 with Bertrand’s Marguerite engraving and enlarged pages.
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Rhode Island
P. T. Barnum
Bridgeport
Breetie Magazine
Eclectic
Bertrand
Marguerite
Professor Tyndall
Hester Stanhope
Lebanon
Richard A. Proctor
Duke of Argyll
Newport
Frederic W. H. Myers
John Ruskin
Trevelyan
Charles James Fox
Professor Mixley
Siberia
Amur
Ussuri
Henry Lansdell
Ceylon
John Halifax
E. R. Pelton
Bond Street
New York
Cure of disease by absorption advertised remedy
The ad claims Lion Ma laria and ver Pad and Body and Foot Plasters alter the stomach condition and regularize its function. It promises cure of indigestion constipation and other stomach disorders by absorption in line with natural laws. Treatment costs one dollar and is sold by all druggists.
IxoARSOLL Defies Doubt With Sweet Bye Bet
An unclear item notes a bold move by IxoARSOLL amid skepticism about a wager or bet described as Sweet Bye and Pr. The fragment hints at a public or internal dispute linked to a person or group named Banta and Lea, with symbolism around a beard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimstone
Electric Bitters Promoted as Universal Cure
Spread the Good News. Electric Bitters are claimed as a family medicine and tonic with universal satisfaction and astonishing cures. Drugists report strong demand and occasional shortages while noting benefits for stomach, liver, kidney complaints, diabetes, and gravel. Sold by J. Dorr at fifty cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Dorr
Decline of Religious Persecution Examined in North American Review
The piece discusses Buckle's view on the eclipse of faith and persecution and cites John Fiske’s additional causes for religious tolerance. It notes reduced martial spirit, civilizational gains, and waning corporate responsibility as factors, then lists other articles in the January Review and ends with a nod to Ayer’s Ague Cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckle
North American Review
John Fiske
Geo. F. Edmunds
John Bascom
Central America
Desire Charnay
William D. le Sueur
John F. Weir
Nina Morris
William
Christmas Reverie Inspires Wishful Longing
The passage laments seeking a joyous Christmas to restore childish delusions, revive youthful pleasures for the old man, and transport sailors and travelers far back to their fireside and quiet home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Derangement of Fan Liver Pill Causes Ill Effects
A notice warns that using Carter's Little Liver Pill can cause liver derangement and constipation with a sallow complexion. A single dose is noted, labeled as Ox One.
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Carter
Laborers in the South and Black Emigration to Kansas
The piece argues planters struggle to hire laborers for cotton as exodus of Negroes to the Northwest increases. It notes Spainish workers assist but Negroes seek freedom and citizenship, preferring fair treatment in the North. Kansas hosts 40,000 refugees with few receiving aid, and many would return South if treated justly. It promotes Boreman’s Vermifuge and Guilmette Kidney Pads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
South
Kansas
United States
Country
Relief Association
Dr Kina’s New Discovery Promises Lung Disease Cure
An advertisement touts Dr Kina’s New Discovery as an immediate relief for coughs colds asthma bronchitis consumption and throat or lung ailments. It claims hundreds of cures where other medicines failed and offers a free trial bottle at J Dorr’s Drug Store or a full bottle for $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kina
Dr. KiNnay
J. Dorr
Funny onstage escape as Markham saves reporter from trap
A wet cold night backstage at a Pauline Markham performance leads to a near disaster when a reporter in overcoat and umbrella climbs on the rising trap. Markham shoves him aside just before he is raised, saving him from a fall as she remains the fairy queen in the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Markham
Stalacta
Markham
Polly
Ceud-Land
Sunday Mercury
Sales Rise for Rinehart's Liver Pills
Advertisement notes daily customer growth for Rinehart's Liver Pills sold by E. R. Lash with promotional calls to purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rinehart
E. R. Lash
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Duncan Denois
Indianapolis
Gen. Grant
Congress
Charley Teegaarden
Clifton Ind
Victoria C. Woodhull
London
Martin Lombard
America
Baltimore
Lazarus
Edward Reynhardt
Silver Lake
Staten Island
N. Y
Daniel Keith
White
Shelby N.C
Union
University of Pennsylvania
Stockley
Philadelphia
Penn
Nicaragua Canal Company
Grant
New Mexico
National Museum
Washington
New England
Hartford
Buffalo
Liberty
Bradford
Vincent Loeckerman
Delaware
Sir Joshua Reynolds
Adelina Patti
King Kalakaua
Hawaii
Ayer
Boreman
W. I Boreman & Co
Parkersburg
W. Va
Athens
Ohio
Guimette
France
Prof. Guilmette
Prrof
Guilmette
Buchanan
Sawyer
Toledo
Geo, Vetter
J. P
Squire N.C. Scott
Sylvania
Bright
H. B. Green
Findlay, C
B. F. Keesling
Logans- 90Rt
Ind
RAY & Shoemaker
Hannibal
French Pad CO
Stinson& Co
Portland, Maine
True & Co
Augusta
Maine
Outfit
H. Hallett & Co
Portland
Nodi
Chas .F.shutltt
Mas
Carriage and Bu
I Mice
Washington St
Phaeton Ss
Garriage
Laird X Josten
TROY
Richmond Mower
Rouse Reaper
Champion
Rock Bottom
Laird & Josten
Pittsburgh, Cincinnati & St. Louis Railway
Riel
Oumcimdael
Sneceersseneoenees
Erirtririond
Cscdearsesecscceerssvecke Sesttenseden Eo
Eregeapen
Shaccadueeanabeens
Eeeers S Sale
Oandieiheesaubent
Chrelevi Pee
Zanesville
Eha
Rik
Morrow
Wilmington
Sabina
Columbus
Washington City
Dresden Junction
Dansiansnesenee
Eaesasnes Sietel
Aasseas
Cccesens
Hp. m
Cincinnati
Xenia
B. Pigind Ss. Pring
Springfield
Red
St. Louis
Chicago
Xenia Springfield
Union Depot
Dayton
Cincinna
Louisville
Indenanapoli
2. Louis
Oy Iis
Northwestolouth
Southwest le
Inorthwest
Columbuse
St. Chicago
W. L. O'Brien
Louis
Ticket Avent
Caldwell
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