John Brown in Chicago Helps Free Slaves to Canada
An eyewitness account recalls John Brown visiting Chicago during the era of his troubles. A crowd accompanied him as supporters gathered funds to aid his party. Colonel Hammond provided a railcar and provisions for transport to Canada, where the slaves would gain freedom under British shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
Adams Street
Fifth Avenue
Franklin Street
Chicago
United States
John Jones
Dearborn Street
Canada
Mr. Jones
C. G. Hammond
Michigan Central Railroad
Mr. Hammond
Pinkerton
John Wilson
George Manierre
L. C
Detroit
Tragic murder suicide shocks New York family
Mrs. Seguin of New York, 36, killed her three children Edward D. 6 John Van Deyn 5 Jeannette 4 then shot herself in a top floor room. Servants absent. brother Dr Amidon found the bodies. Children tied, blindfolded, pistols used. no clear motive. husband Dr Edward C Seguin distressed.
Children's Hats and Winter Wear Frenzy in Fashion News
The article notes popular children’s hats with pointed ends and tassels in matching colors, plus velvet and plush turbans to match costumes. It mentions larger children’s hats, felt beavers, plush trims, silk pompons, and pomponette plush for scarfs and brims with ostrich feathers. It warns that exposure causes illness and promotes Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup as a remedy.
Remarkable Cure Reported By Patient From Milwaukee
Mrs Henry Ells of 500 Scott St Milwaukee writes she suffered long with delicate person illnesses and could not walk. After taking Manalin and Peruna she was well in three months without aids. The letter ends with a casual domestic scene about a collar being scratched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hartman
Manalin
Peruna
Henry Ells
Scott St
Milwaukee, Wis
Mishler's Herb Bitters Promoted as Universal Remedy
Springfield resident Robt Christy asserts Mishler's Herb Bitters cures Diarrhea and long-lasting ailments doctors cannot, claiming it heals blood, kidney, liver disorders, constipation, cholera, and related diseases. In Harvey county Kansas many Mennonite women work in broom corn fields showing health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. Christy
Springfield
Mishler
Harvey County
Kansas
Remarkable cures via Hop Bitters touted in old column
The passage claims Mr Godfrey was cured in ten days with Hop Bitters after a doctor gave up. It also mentions Dr Glenn, a California farmer with wheat, and promotes Brown's Iron Bitters to “enrich and revitalize the blood.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godfrey
Dr. Glenn
California
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Allan Pinkerton
Berkshire
Reading
Benjamin Child
America
Beaux
Belles
Pennsylvania
Com. Adversiser
Alexander
Russia
Dr. Swayne
Swayne
Boston Transcript
Dr. Bull
George
Hostette
Robert J. Colverwell
M. D
Culverwell Medical Co
Ann St
New York
N. Y
Addleman
Court Street
West Side
Athens, Ohio
Times
Board & Sale Stable
Chas. Brown
Hack
Congress Street
Cornell House
Evans & Woodruff
Athens
F. P. Graham
Ohio
Columbus & Hocking Valley
R. BR
Pittsaarrisburg
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Washington
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Omaha
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Nebrska
The
Territories
Pullman Palace Cars
Columbus
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E. A. Ford
Jas. McRea
Plymouth Rock
A.N. Saunders
Guysville
Cauyty College
J.c.smith
A.M
J. H. Schenck
J. H. Schunck & Son
Arch St
P.O
Hars
Foo Choo
Yellow Sea
Havlock & Jenney
Dey Street
Mercantile Review
Bas
Haylock & Jenney
Haylock & C O
Dey St
Hales
Pee Druggista
Addressine the Magnetic Medicine Co
Mich
H. K. Dorr
Central Drug Store
George R. Walker
Tationer
Court House
Main Street
Attorneys AT Law
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Chas, Townsend
D. L. Sleeper
Welch & Welch
Supreme
U.S
John Welch
Welch
J.M. Welch
Mass
R. P. Hall & CO
Nashua
Ohio University
William H. Scott
Seal & Stampa
Cleveland
Miami Commercial College
Laird & Josten’s
Spring & Farm
Hi Patriin Gas
Beck Bottom
Laird & Jooten
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