Great Medicine Camphor and Other Rescue Remedies
An OCR fragment promotes camphor products from Formosa and Borneo, praising Malay camphor and Pretzinger’s chemists. It urges Hood’s Sarsaparilla, Simmons Liver Regulator, and Dr King’s New Discovery as cures, with testimonials from users and mentions of Seneca philosophy and the Yellow River’s sorrow. The piece blends product ads with scattered historical notes on tobacco, Chinese commerce, and river flood costs.
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Formosa
Borneoatra
Pretzinger’s
Pretzinger ’S
Dayton, O
Lightning Hot Drops and Quotes on Relief and Government
Fragmentary lines praise a product name Lightning Hot Drops and claim it relieves pain. Quoted maxims from Confucius and Carlyle are appended, praising good government and wise rulers, framed as near and far happiness.
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Confucius
Turkey's Capital Past and Present Features Of City
An overview of Constantinople as the Ottoman capital, detailing its three towns on European and Asian shores, key landmarks, population, and major buildings. It covers Stamboul, Pera Galata, Scutari, the Golden Horn, and the Yildiz Palace, with notes on bridges and notable mosques and institutions.
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Turkey
Ottoman Empire
Byzantium
Constantinople
Bosphorus
Sea of
Marmara
Stamboul
Pera-Galata
Scutari
Byziantium
Rome
Seraglio
Santa Sophia
Sublime Porte
Government of
War Office
Custom House
Han Yeni
Theo Cdosius
Exchange
Galata
Pera
Tepe Bachi
Pera- Galata
Petits Champs
Golden Horn
la Corne d'Or
Chryso Keras
Sultan Mahmoud
Sultan Selim
Sultan Bajazet
Sultan Mahamourd
Britain
Mahoud II
Georgi
Rhamazan
Allah
St. James
Fireside Fragments Bring Odd Kitchen Tips From Old Ledger
A collage of domestic culinary notes details closet tips for keeping fruit cake moist with an apple, making lemon flavored alcohol infusion, a delicate nutmeg pudding, a glazed savory ham with decorative veg, and a quick Lenana dessert. Also includes a cold remedy regimen and a Century Magazine travel note on the Rhone defile near Donzere with warnings from historic travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y. Ledger
Slarper’s Bazar
Lenana
Judd Parner
Gong
Liverpool Mercury
Portia on Stage: Eliza Whitlock’s American Debut
A Chicago News note recounts Eliza Whitlock sister of Mrs. Siddons and the Kembles, who starred in Shy Jack in London at 22 on February 22, 1788. She became America’s first star engaging for 450 dollars at Boston in October 1796 and performed before George Washington in Philadelphia.
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Shakespeare
Philadelphia
Eliza Whitlock
Boston
Portia
Sarcasm and Reverence in the Lords Preacher Tale
The late bishop of Winchester was famed for sarcasm and a sharp reply to Lord Bramwell. Bramwell apologized for missing prayers, noting palpitation but Thorold retorted that devotion fits any posture. The judge then praised the reader as a sharp fellow. Household Words reports this anecdote.
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Winchester
Lord Bramwell
House of Lords
Thorold
New Year's Reception at the White House Described
A special Washington letter chronicles New Year's Day at the White House, detailing the official program, the order of access for the Supreme Court, Congress, military and diplomatic corps, and the public's eager, noisy crowd. It notes the ceremonial handshakes, the master of ceremonies announcing each guest, and the mixed mood of spectacle and fatigue among officials and spectators.
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Washington
White House
Nome
Athens
Sardanapalus
Caesar
Napoleon
John Quincey Adams
Washington City
Supreme Court
Army
Navy
Supreme Court of the United States
Mat Thompson
Mr. Thomas
Mr. Swift
Mr. Smith
Don Pratt
President Slayes
Don Piatt
President
Don Virate
Hayes
Piatt
Arthur
Mr. Shy
Simmons Liver Regulator Promises Blood Purity and Health
An advertisement touts Simmons Liver Regulator as a mild laxative and liver tonic that purifies the blood and strengthens the system. It claims to regulate the liver to improve digestion, relieve headaches, constipation, and fatigue, and promotes its superiority to pills with a red stamp on the wrapper. TM JH Zetlin & Co Philadelphia.
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Simmons Liver Regulator
King of
Zetlin & Co
Phila. Pa
Fine Wash Goods Moon at Store This Year
BD and B promote a great month for wash goods selling with a larger collection than ever. Imported voiles organdies dimities zephyrs and ginghams join American dainty fabrics. More kinds styles pieces and varieties, with moderate prices to uphold the store’s reputation for fine pretty wash goods. Substantial inventories and price lists will be mailed to customers.
Choice Silks Arrive From Abroad For Sample Requests
Handsome silks described as stylish and beautiful are offered with sample requests available. The vendor promises variety in style, quality, and price and notes extensive clearance of remaining stock including all wool diagonal Chevrettes at 50 cents per yard and discounts of three yards for a dollar.
Are You Willing to Listen to a Suggestion from The Tribune
The New York Tribune bills itself as the easiest paper to read with large print and broad columns. Proprietor Henry Kometke touts widespread elopement records and a vast tipping agency, claiming the Tribune offers more original matter than any New York daily. It highlights market reports, in-person market visits, humor pictures, editorials, and a Republican-leaning stance with strong coverage of fashion, farming, and labor.
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New York Tribune
Henry Kometke
Tribune
New York City
Ngures
Trbune
The
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Colton
Hood
Chas. B. Hood
Manuumcter
Columbus
Ohio
Seneca
Simmons
Simmons Iver
Johnson
Yellow River
China
United States
British India
Carlyle
City of the Golden Horn
Oxford
Pearson's Weekly
Burten
Rhone
Viviers
Donzere
Alps
Cevennes
Valence
Sierra Madre
Roche Des Angalais
Thomas Janvier
Executive Mansion
Mi Sare
Boggs & Buhl
Allegheny. PA
Republican Party
Shy Vou
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