Exhibition Clockwork At British Fair Sparks Alarm
At a crowded display of clockwork explosives a group of visitors, including Sir Luke Dalziel and Weems, witness a demonstration that ends with a dangerous reveal and a tension-filled escape as a concealed plot unfolds amid talk of a torpedo and a shipwreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Honner
Rous
Luke Dalziel Gud Bly
Phe
Bato
United States
Great Britain
Ireland
Alain
Luke
Chelinetunt
Ween
Lake
Jie
Genlua
Olady
Sir Luke
Chetingford
Selon
Weems
Didihan
Uagle
Dana
Andy
Volenng
Walt
Mark
Pieddeadty Uae
Annie
Dave Eb Che Jong
Ancient Money in Africa and Trade Changes Across Colonies
The text notes coin scarcity in Africa and Uganda with shells used as currency while needles and cloth circulate widely in trade. It mentions diseases in animals, a Memphis example of a wife teased over her husband’s writings, and a London court ruling on passenger detention and refugee rights amid protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Bank
Netus
Boc Uae
Chinguman
Uganda
Downers of Natural Bridge and Early American Land Deals
A fragmented reminiscence traces Thomas Jefferson and George Washington in acquiring and valuing the Natural Bridge tract c1774. It covers later owners, including the Yarmac family and Colonel Henry Clay Burson, and hints at stock holdings and canal era travel routes. A side note narrates an ornate butler’s long arrivals ceremony and a brief joke about announcing guests as Threepence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thamas Jeferson
Mwe
Rowance
Thomas Jefferson
Iichmand Dispatch
Jefferson
Lee
Afr
Juffernan
George Washington
James Hiver
Kanawha
Yarmac
Henry Clay Bursons
Groucitan
Clifton Forge
Low
Hia
Bridge Company
Tenion
Edwin Algernon Pembroke
Misa Maud Victoria
Hurme
Mrs. Penny
Miss Penny
Tey
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised in Repetition
The note repeats that Hall's Catarrh Cure is universally known with a price of 75 cents. It also mentions the Erie Canal as the longest canal in the world, running 381 miles from Albany to Buffalo in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Erie
New York
Albany
Buffalo
New South Wales
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Reassures Women
Fifty thousand grateful letters to Mrs. Pinkham claim the remedy eases painful periods and restores vitality. The ad asserts that menstruation strains women and that Pinkham's preparation promptly helps when irregular or excessive, with Lynn Massachusetts as the contact for advice.
Hidden Weakness of Mucous Membranes Sparks Disease
The article warns that mucous membranes can weaken suddenly in any body organ including lungs head throat stomach or bowels leading to disease. It emphasizes a common underlying cause and urges attention to early signs.
Peruna sales pitch claims cure for catarrh illness
An advertisement promotes Pe-ru-na as the sole cure for catarrh and related winter ailments. It asserts the delicate pink mucous membrane and weakened system cause pneumonia, grip and fevers, and insists only Pe-ru-na reaches the right place to cure.
Notable Tales and Ads from a 19th Century Page
A collage of anecdotes and humor pieces blends with advertisements touting CASCARETS for bowel health and Allen’s Foot-Ease. The page parades literary snippets, serialized quotes, a homeseekers excursion notice, and promotional blurbs, all reflecting period voice and urban curiosities.
Forget Business At Night and Return to Restful Work Life
A fragment reflecting on Edward {Freak}'s view from The American Man and the Country about the harms of city nightlife for busy businessmen. It argues evenings should not be dominated by work thoughts and city noise, urging genuine rest to preserve health and family life.
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Jefferson
Cuispany
T& Creek
Atrestia
Te Suranger
United States
Ride
Thart
Ton Jefferson
Anr
Polly
Jeferson
Avery
Commonsense
Bia
Edward Freak
Ladies Home Journal
Thirly
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Nathan D.urners
Gibraltar
Wrens
Dalziel
Agalnan
Te Ayim
Didziel
Caledonia
Miss Muir
Uhilp
Dalxiel
Cholmaford
Valzier
Miss Mule
Chemlisford
Dalalel
Weens
Jeet
Dalsigt
Chelarford
Sam
Dalyet
Tyre
Africa
Montadiouuadig
Natta
Guy
Stemmier Scarbourough
Cape ‘Town
Pan Hainensa
Cape
Dunmore
Lirkwood
Robert Mackenzie
Scarborough
Chetomford
Philly Indales
Ul Vonnter
Paulytes
Denih
New York Tribune
Canaries
Ance
Memphis Setmtine
Chicago
London
Howevessaryy
CHCA
Tote
Cain
Pha CH
Dhetr Annes
Amt
Dawagen
Spain
Mannix
Soath
Payne
Philadelpha
Matt
Lin
Lydia E. Pinkham
Albert Smith
Dickens
Cascarets
Dorothy
Gamieper
Chicago Tribune
Chicas and
Eastern Winds
Chicago and Eastern Pinots Railroad
Waco
Fort Worth
Texas
Chicago and Eastern Ulingis Railroad
O. L. Stone
G. P. &Vt AL
Nixon
Winslow
Tecures Pd
Dventes
Vannet
Voltaire
Clara
John
Loxie
Anedic
Lisa
Shuer
Nuremberg
Allen
Chusted
LeRoy, N.Y
Bellinguam
Gersonus & Co
Blasto
Chicaxe
H. EL. Green
Ausuta
Piso
Ching
Clio
Mikrmargels AC
Yonkers, HN
Carter
Ofitta Pordty
IE Busta Ieee
Union
Tous
University of Notre Dame
Notre, Dame
Indiana
Classica
Edward's Hall
Catal
A. Morrissey
Green's Hens
Ome
Thompson
Skye Water
Europe
France
Italy
Chicago News
Suomteity
Nicolet ‘Avenue
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