Letters from Tientsin in 1876 Amid Fire and Faith
A traveler writes from Tientsin detailing a three day wait for a steamer from Peking to Shanghai. He describes dusty roads, a beheaded crime scene, and a fire in the Chinese arsenal. He attends English services, observes a Chinese Bible class, and praises missionary Rev. J. H. Pyke’s preaching to a receptive local crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tientsin
Peking
Shanghai
China
Carter
Li Hung Chang
J. H. Pyke
Jesus
Pyke
Quietus by enforcing northwest Indian territory policy
A signed article argues for a hard line toward Sioux and other tribes in the northwest. It claims treaties are ignored by whites and urges the United States to declare northwest lands as federal property, force assimilation or extermination, and allow white settlement to proceed rapidly. It notes failures of peace policy, agency integrity, and missionary support as factors shaping the proposed drastic solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
United States
Sire
Pacific Railway
Black Hills
Sioux Country
Harper's Weekly asserts two clear truths about conventions
The piece argues the Republican candidates are of spotless character and public record, while the Democratic party is tainted by its longtime leader returning to power. It implies concerns about securing welfare, Southern peace, and money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Weekly
St. Louis
Republican
Democratic Party
Ganges
Morris Syrup of Tar Wild Cherry and Horehound Notice
Special notice promotes Dr Morris syrup for coughs lung diseases with quick public favor and warns of imitations. A trial size costs 10 cents and the product is sold by H K Dorr & Co. Prof Parker’s worm syrup is also advertised as pleasant and effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Morris
Dr. Morris
Parker
H. K. Dorr & Co
Castoria and Liniments Ad Claim Broad Children Horse Healing
An 1876 advertisement touts Castoria as a perfect substitute for Castor Oil for colic and digestive issues in children. It promotes Centaur Liniments for flesh and bone ailments in humans and White and Yellow Liniments for horses, with Eureka as a heralded benefit of Ayer's Sarsaparilla for blood purification and vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Pitcher
Hyannis
Maas
Mathere Reat
J.B. Rose & Co
Dey Street
New York
Pitcher
Centaur Liniment Promises Pain Relief Across Ailments
The Centaur Liniment is touted as a marvellous remedy for pain and stiffness from rheumatism to burns and cuts. It claims to ease chronic pains, soothe sprains, and even aid burn recovery, with testimonials from Indiana urging its reliability and generosity including free bottles for the poor and ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Jeff. Co
Ind
Benjamin Brown
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Taeee
Mr. Pyke
Kingdom of Christ
THE
Crook
Ayer
Athol
Mass
Centaur
Expressmen
H. Marsh
Adams
N.Y
U.S
N. Y
Alberts
Olin
Nat
Montgomery, Ala
Messrs
A. T. Stewart & Co
James Darrow
J. B. Rose & Bro
Dry St
Ge. H. Carpenter, M. D
L. Gorslene, M. D
Athens
Washington Street
City Hall
Brown Reos
W. Sparrow
Ohio
Silvus
B. Frame, M. D
Norton’s
Welch
Chas. Townsend
Jone & Jones
Attorneys AT Law
OHI
Ek, J. Jones
First National Bank
Reed Golden
Athens, Ohio
A J. Davison
State St
Hotels
Elmer Golden
Narren
W. H. McMonigal
Court Stt
Se States Hotel
Columbus
L.steenrod
Board of Examiners
Athens County
B. Port
Aethens
W. B. Brooks
Jamesounty
Robert J. C . Eas D
Prince & Rts
New York & Philadelphia
Gem Drug Store
Atkinson Block
J. M. Elliott
G. W. Armstead
South High Street
India
Jewelry & Clocks
D. C. Cornwell
Perkins Drug Store
Main Street
North End OF
Court Street
Potter
Young Hyson
Black
Thas
Rio
Java
W. H. Potter
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