How to Be Happy The Single
A caustic 19th century essay argues that marriage is not essential for happiness. It cites financial limits, personal choice, and social attitudes, noting many choose or endure bachelor life for virtuous or practical reasons. It warns against ridiculing elderly singles while praising respectful restraint and personal responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Irving
Cornelia
Graccchi
Temple of
Hymen
Cassel
Family Magazine
First aid guidance for burns and sprains
Practical medieval style medical guidance outlines immediate responses to scalds, frostbite, nosebleeds, and bleeding wounds using cold water, ice, cloths, and antiseptics. It details frostbite handling, careful clothing removal, and avoiding movement after sprains, plus home treatments and when to seek a physician.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Spring Remedy
Advertisement urges readers to prepare for spring by taking Hood's Sarsaparilla to purify blood and strengthen the system. Claims numerous cures with endorsement. book of testimonials offered upon application to Hoop & Co., Lowell, Massachusetts. 100 Doses One Dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Hoop & Co
Apothecaries
Lowell
Mass
Literary Notes on April Hopes and Harper's Features
The second instalment of Howells's April Hopes portrays Boston and Cambridge life with sharp dialogue. Harper's frontispiece for March, The Day of Rest, shows a Sunday scene in a high pew. Curtis discusses 18th century life in The Editor's Easy Chair. Warner reports Southern progress from The Harper Party tour. Harper's Weekly and Harper's Magazine highlight illustrated pieces on The New South and Chattanooga. Wa. H. Vanperrstt endorses Dr Bull's Cough Pend. 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Howell
Boston
Cambridge
Harper's
Abbey
George William Curtis
Harper
Charles Dudley Warner
South
New South
Harper's Weekly
Harper's Magazine
Chattanooga
H. Vanperrstt
Democratic Advocate
Westminster, Md
Mrs Cleveland speaks on being seen and her grip
A Chicago News report notes Mrs. Cleveland welcomes attention at receptions and explains her strong grasp leaves no pain in her right arm while she feels it in the left. It recalls General Grant’s similar left arm sensitivity and cites Boston coverage of Corbett’s insanity ruling after his Kansas House incident. It ends with an ad for Wells' Health Renewer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Fred. Grant
General Grant
Chicago News
Boston Corbett
J. Wilkes Booth
Kansas House
Speaker Smith
Norton
Quinton
Restorative Hair Tonic Promises Quick Cure
An advertisement touts a tonic that restores gray hair to original color, makes an elegant dressing, turks oil and grease, strengthens hair, cleanses and heals the scalp. It claims a quick complete cure for kidney bladder and urinary diseases, priced at $1 and available at druggists.
Rough on Bile Pills AdVERTISEMENT
An old advertisement promoting Rough on Bile pills. Describes small granules and small dose for big results, notes pleasant operation and stomach-friendly design. Prices listed as 10 cents and 25 cents.
Rough on Dirt washing powder advertised as perfect
A gentle fine washing powder called Rough on Dirt is praised as perfect for all fabrics especially linens and laces. It softens water, saves labor, and can be added to starch to prevent yellowing with prices 5c, 10c, 25c at grocers. Also mentions affordable silver pitchers for bridal presents and notes a Chicago firm plans wide distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Consumption cured by a simple vegetable remedy
An old physician claims a tested formula can cure bronchitis catarrh asthma and throat and lung ailments plus nervous trouble. He offers to mail the recipe in German French or English with directions free to any requester by sending the paper name and stamp to W A Noyes Rochester NY. A humorous bookstore exchange about sourcing prayer books is included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
H. K. Orr
East India
W. A. Noyes
Power's Block
Rochester
N. Y
Ely's Dream Balm Promises Real Catarrh Cure
The ad touts Ely's Cream Balm as an unprecedented cure for catarrh hay fever and cold in the head claiming it remains unmatched while noting many imitate it. It describes a painless single nostril application priced at 50 cents and cites local testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Cantion
Ely
Life of Stage Tyre and a Parade of Oddities
A fragment from a 19th century page reflects on actors and kindness in theatre, praising courage and generosity amid harsh backstage life. It mixes quips about Mrs. Charles Stevenson in The Two Orphans with letters uncalled for in Athens, then jumps to ads for SOZODONT and SPALDING’S GLUE, notes on domestic animals’ nightly rest, a gag about an impecunious customer, a blood preparation claim, Victoria at Balmoral, and a Methodist preacher’s altar fire joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyre
Charles Stevenson
Join Sherwood
Time Card Takes Effect November 28 1886
Central time applies starting November 28 1886 with standardization of hours across regions. The notice indicates a time adjustment policy taking effect on that date.
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Ephor James R
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Augusta
Easy
Mamma
St. Jacob's
Bowlin Green
Howard County
J. T Ri
Ells
N. Y. Sun
Norr
Herald
Picknam
Athens
Barnes
James
Clarke
Miss Kate
D'Oan
L.T
Durin
R. A
French
Hartman
Mr. Richeard
Hawk
Jacob S
Lane
Abraham
Miller
Frank
Plummer
Mary L
Pyle
Furner
Rogers
Nora
Scott
Cassius
Singer
Sarah
Kiff
V. W
Taylor
Thos
Wilming
Robert
Wolf
Mr. N
C. C. SuHerpon, P. M
B. Henderson
Derry
Railroads
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Hocking Valley
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Smuth
Fostoria
T. R
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Union Depot
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Wheeling
Philadelphia
Dayton
Cincinnati
Louisville
Detroit
Michigan
Canada
G. R. Carr
A.j.falkenbach
Kanawha & Ohio Railway
Charleston
P.M
A.M
Parkersburg
L. C. Hill
Middleport
Hl. L. Moore
W. Va
R. Sharp
J.E. Story
New York City
New England
Niagara Falls
City Ticket Office
Ighor
Ohio
A. J. Smith, Gen’ Pasa, Ag't
James DeWolfe
Fostoria Care
Sandusky
Marion
Delaware
Lancaster
Logan
McArthur
Gallipolis
Pomeroy
Ian
Carey
Sandusky Fostoria
Luz
A. M
Oman
Neves Caine
Ms End Fae
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Idaho
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Ee Vernon
Pacific
Dirat
Tiber
N. PR. R. St. Peal
Minn
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Union
West
Columbus & Hocking Valley
R.B
Pansias Thooseh
Pittsburgh
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New York
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Missouri
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California
The
Territories
Pullman Palace Cars
Philadelphia New York
E. A. Ford
Jitsburgh, PA
Jas
McRea
Bend
Sibbald, Thompson & CO
Board of Examiners
Athens County
Leon Sturt
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