Daniel Webster's Marketing Tale From the Market Chowder
An anecdote recalls Daniel Webster buying venison and salmon in an era market. He cooked chowder with rock cod crackers and milk aboard the Salem stage to social events, sharing hospitality with friends after speechmaking and attending Saturday congressmen gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Webster
Seesena Shale Domig
Webster
Capitol
Kennebec
Potomac
Salem
Boston
Wears out the Soldier by sentry duty critique
Maj. Gen. Sir Frederick Roberts argues in The Present State of the Army that after age 31 or 32 soldiers rapidly become veterans while officers stay young. He condemns night sentry duty as destructive to health and vigor and urges reducing guard obligation at royal palaces and offices. He calls such duties a relic and inefficient police work suited to civilians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Roberts
Down with the Blind Bridle Debate in American Farmer
The American Farmer argues against the blind bridle calling it cruel and misuses of horse vision. It notes horses see with side eyes and equates blinders to constrained sight, and claims many harness horses wear them without rational explained benefits. The piece contrasts moral concern with persistence of the practice amid broader horse treatment issues. (Entities: American Farmer, New York, Philadelphia, Troy, Worcester)
Why Mark Twain Does Not Write An Inquiry Card
The Hartford writer relates a tale of Mark Twain judging his own work by a barometer named Jacob. Twain tests pieces on Jacob Tremorkaile, discards manuscripts when Jacob laughs or remains unmoved, and ultimately quits writing after repeatedly misreading his friend’s responses. The story ends with Twain’s barometer failing and his reputation hanging on it.
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Mark Twain
Mark Teale
Jac
Tremorkaile
Mark
Jacob
Prieter
Sodacob
Connecticut
Twichell
Jonathan Edwards
Hartford
Philadelphia Press
Stories of postwar South hint at safer life yet haunt with desperado tales
A Atlantic correspondent recalls scenes after the Civil War in the South where residents note improved society yet recount violent legends of outlaws like Jack Belden and Cor Peters. Tales describe siege, brutal shotgun fire, and swift, fatal justice as part of local lore. A joke ends with suggesting Washington rename to Whitewashish.
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South
Jack Belden
Cor Peters
Atlantic
Notable Miscellany From Old Times And Tales
A collage of anecdotes and oddities recounts Venus transit interest at Vassar, a Portland schoolgirl fined for battery, Australian colonies’ footprint, and humorous vignettes about ministers' sons. It includes local court suits over railway lines, peculiar marriage licenses, and assorted quips on life, science, and society from a crowded 19th century column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vassar College
E. E. Hale
Nashville
Tenn
Cora Ridgway
Portland
Cora
Captain's Complaint and Hunt's Remedy Endorsements
Historical notices recount Captain George Blackman praising Hunt's Remedy for kidney and bladder issues after years of weakness. Letters from CHARLES L. WEBB claim recovery from Bright's disease and urge others in Buffalo to try the remedy. A dubious medical advertisement notes Shiloh's Vitaliver and local sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
Laure
Stevens
Stemn
Reed House
Erie
Joshua Tathill
East Saginaw
Mich
Bright
Butilo
Charles L. Webb
Tit House
Buffalo
N.Y
Contagious Health Claims In An Antique Ad Card
An old newspaper advertisement touts remedies for urinary weakness and general health, featuring Ste Gee tincture and a preparation called Griggs' Gycerine Salve. It promotes a “regular habit” and claims cures for skin ailments, piles, and wounds with a money-back guarantee. The ad ends with a seasonal note and a retail line for I. R. Lash.
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I. R. Lash
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National Base Ball League
New York
Philadelphian Labs
Troy
Worcester
W. Elford
H. Englefield
Ashington
Atlante Ga
Eho Orakes
Boevra Odlows
Siar
Hvareh
Mailersburz
Australia
Vermont
Wells
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Patson
Pennsylvania
Arthur
Winnipeg
Nevada
St. Louis
Boston Gazette
Yale College
Auburn
M. P
Mortella Lauder
Smith
Stelios A. Dnoher
Gilbert Smith
Shelton Dunbar
D. MH. Merrill
Chillicothe Ohlo
Newark
B. R. Lash
Athens
Dr. Quinn
Neptune
Arth
Whiteball
N. Y
R. Pengelly & Co
Kalama- 700
C. B. Henderson
Barnum
Jumbo
England
Hood
Sam Cary
New Hampshire
Shiloh
FE. R. Lash
Harrixess
Price & Cents
M. R. Lash
Detroit Post
Baech
Prince of Wales
Mary Whistler
Messrs. Hood & Co
Glendive
Montana
West Tennessee
New York State
Lowell
Chicago
Grant Perfume
E.R. Lash
Ting
Fraand
Gro. Blackman
Union Steamboat Co
Main St
Shiloh's
Vitaliverte Oaranteed
E.J . Laee
Pionina
Board & Sale Stable
Chas. Brown
Congress Street
Cornell House
Evans & Woodruff
Atilens
Mason & Hamlin Organs
Mason & Hamlin Organ & Piano CO
Tremont St
Kith St
HY Wabash Ave
Philadelphia
Mir
Bauch & Sons
Delaware Avenue
Phladelphia, Penn
Ulster County
Rev
J. W. Phelps
St. Paul's M. FE. Church
Parker
T Perhapd
Dr. Parker
Marechisi
Bia
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