Fragments From A Bustling 19th Century Pages
Readable portions discuss medical tonics and household remedies such as Br agoba Oi cidesite and Elinburg Breast Tea for coughs bronchitis and related breathing issues. Also notes on tips for service and a curious anecdote about turtle and frog recipes with local humor. The text weaves ads and bits of social chatter across medicine and daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Woynds
August Kovals
Elinburg
August Kocute
Yamburg
Fragmented 19th Century Narrative with Portraits and Advertisements
A chaotic OCR passage blends nautical fiction snippets with domestic notices and medical ads. It references a ship’s capstan crew, a voyage, a dramatic rescue scene, and a house visit to Mrs. Atery, along with notes on Dodd's Kidney Pills and Hall's Kidney Pills. The text shifts to wartime shortages in South Africa and a Youth's Companion Calendar promotion.
Through Sleeping Car from Chicago to Washington
A garbled society column fragment mentions a sleeping car route from Chicago to Washington via Hot Springs with references to passengers and reservations. It also includes unrelated ad blurbs for a facial balm and various stray dialogue lines, creating a scattered, OCR-heavy jumble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Washington
Cy Virwin
Hot Springs
Obio Thoute
Citvauo
Sioorir
MagillePac
Seetigny
Bea
Clark Street
Ivy Cinda Withun Lucas Guilty of Murder at Hard Labor
The report details a murder trial with Ivy Cinda Withun Lucas convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life at hard labor. Jurors deliberated after testimonies and the defendant showed emotion. crowd reaction and sentencing notes follow, with references to related cases and local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivy Cinda Withun Lucas
Ises Caiitsiment
Supreme Court Rules Ottumwa Water Works May Be Municipal
Ottumwa dispatch reports the Supreme Court decision backing municipal ownership of Ottumwa’s waterworks. The city may borrow funds to build a plant estimated at 406000 dollars, with the debt not to be counted toward city indebtedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Ottumwa
Thesaileitigas
Ita
Ity
Evers
Wounded Politician and Various Local Incidents
Reports from Minneapolie and nearby towns describe H. G. M'Millan wounded by a gun accident while hunting near Church's Ferry, and John K. Youll killed by a cow kick in Battle Creek. Also noted are a Soldiers' Home fire, a state conference of Charities and Correction, a suicide, a governor's improving health, a forestry accident, farm land prices, and a jail sentence in Des Moines, with further scattered local notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolie
Minn
Wats
Mystery of a Body Found in a Well and Trials Report
A body was found in a well on a farm owned by a brother of the deceased, with the farm located near Platte Deteuadiite. The article also notes a murder conviction of Dr. Spalding in Winterset after a lengthy trial with forty eight witnesses. lawyers Crosdey Nichols Whiterser Mabey and J E Mershen are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandal
Arnold
Crewtan
Etody
Guleghtry
Heenan
Honight
Spalding
Tamer
Eptntding
Crosdey & Nichols
Mabey
Abia
J. E. Mershen
Tew Moines
Express Company Indicted in Keokuk for License Violations
A Keokuk grand jury indicted the Adams Express Company on charges tied to selling prohibited goods through C O D shipments. The case stems from attempts by local communities to enforce liquor laws and curb illicit whiskey traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Federal Grand Jury
United States
Dubdsett
Adams Express Company
Ows
Versons
Bieraiishian
Consizgors Jn Minos
Qaud
Express
Grand Jury
District Arrernes
Milos
Wealthy Brewer Hid in Obscurity After Dodgment Discovery
Dubuque dispatch reports Jacob Ty Kork who died in this city last May lived a double life. He was actually Theodore Cook, a Prescott Wisconsin brewer. His wife had divorced him earlier and later learned his whereabouts after death. Her son was named administrator and the court settled the estate with interest near $20,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Jacob Ty Kork
Prescott
Wis
Theodore Cook
Sag City Iowa Baptiste Convention Plans Next Year
The report outlines a proposed 1903 convention in Sac City with Sioux City opposition failing to gain support. It notes no action on Ree Girarge Armor from Immanuel Baptist and mentions a potential $1,000 loan request for completing Immanuel church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Della State
Dapfist
Uuredsig Vate
Sac City
Sioux City
Ree
Girarge Armor
Immanuel Baptist
Immanuel Church
Young People Marry Opposites
Theodore Parker argues that marriages between opposites temper temperament and character, often yielding good outcomes. He notes young lovers rarely recognize their differences and old couples converge through shared journey, with true complete marriage being rare and long in coming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Parker
Elforter
Auris
On the Verge of Bright's Disease Quick Cure
An Akron grain dealer, C. E. Bates, reports kidney and bladder trouble since the Civil War. After standard remedies failed, Doan's Kidney Pills at Lamparter & Co. gave relief within a week. He recalls a 1843 public endorsement by Mr. Boies and notes lasting improvement with no recurrences. A free trial offer via Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y is extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
C. E. Bates
South Water Street
Akron
Pean
Lamparter & Co
Boles
United States
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Haughty Mrs Fits Clairey Spars With Mrs Casey
An elderly exchange shows Mrs Fits Clairey declaring dominance to Mrs Casey who hosts at the corner fennt stand. The dialogue includes callouts about Eve and fruit, culminating with a quotation about happiness for the greatest number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fits Clairey
Oregon Governor Endorses Peruna For Colds
A Salem letter from the Oregon executive praises Peruna as the remedy for colds and catarrh. The governor reportedly keeps Peruna at home and urges households to use it for coughs, colds, grippe, and winter illnesses. Letters from Dr. Hartman and others accompany the endorsement, noting its universal use and claimed health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Pacific
Tsien
Aartman
Xaturrh
Oregon
Salem
Howe
Elartman
Periuna Medicine Co
Columbia
Ohiara
United States
Hurrian
Hart- Livan
Olumbas
Cautious Humming Bird Story Observed by a Lady
A woman recounts watching a hummingbird build a nest on a leafy limb above a window. During a rain shower the bird partly covered the nest with a leaf, later unhooked it, and resumed regular nesting. The note ends with stray references to illness and a theater anecdote.
Fragmented 19th Century Ad Snippet on Remedies and Gossip
An OCR fragment shows an array of odd lines about Halls Catarrh Cure priced in cents, a dialogue about marriage and foolishness, a claim of curing diseases like consumption, and disjointed mentions of Yale Record and social notices. The text mixes product pitches with literary or campus chatter and stray names.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hal
Cerna
Christin Weiss
Lagertown
Dispatch
Hyed
Thomas’ Beleering
Kise
Ina
Audii
Thomas Waller
Beth
Link
Lea
Par Westert
Taft
W. L. Douglas
Douglas
Ilandrena Braco
Heyl
Dorona Golt
Nat
Kangarog
W. T. Douglas
Movertn Mba
W. L. Dou
Brockton
Mass
Piabe
Trad Tog
Ne Meigniory
Sen Pan Cope Arts
Paige Cation
Ork Gsery Eligi Vo
Waste Borman
Montoomeny, Ward & CO
Vitor Giluft
Captus
Iran
Anouk
Atery
Mit
Ada
Henig
Uss
Mra. Amary
Gainesville
Nexas
Burton
Treks
Gladstone Street
Mire Garten
Kanets
Witel Tars
Dodd
Draid
Hall
South Africa
Oinmason
Yoccius Companion
Mt Troxton
Wall
Columbus State der Nal
George
Xen
Los Angeles
Ata
BLY
Prive
Wenge Stat
Mig Bros
Warren Street
New York
Mall It
Genutaa Panania
Marie
Ctsteapa
Nowa
Tara
Stlotse Raeing
Ted Atlegoal
Prilig
the Hawkeye
Edgar
Stapleton
Aw Dab
Meas
Miguletem
Saranday
Ounwa
Monona County
I.E. Reatt
Justice of the
Ponce
Ita Kraft
John Kate
Magdeton
Mapleponds
Dal Mekay
Mipleran
H. G. M'Millan
Battle Creek
John KK. Youll
Mr. Youll
Pable Enterprises
Marshalltown
Nso
Charities and Correction
Town
Wingsley
Harry Lewis
Jennie McIntosh
Sidgide
Delaw
Dinko
Centerville
Drake
John AL Drake
Stephan Tye
Se Lome
Eddrville
Tidber
Flom. Perkins Suki
Priciny Tod. Iitt
Perking
Des Moines Speelhd
Bere Atking Wis
Fis
Deen
Liseomt
Cavin
Minde Gately
Meaml
Titchaml Gately
Liiseomt
Sag City
Lawrence Arbaugh
Birmingham
Arbaugh
Burelington
Doc Baker
Joe Baker
Sunirdar
Rev
G. W. Brown
Baker
Cincinnati
Voy
Mera
Jeho Kreebs
A.D. Cooper & Sop
Janesville
Alexander Gibson
What Cheer
Sarah Robey
Centervilly
Wilson
Aling Tog
Willan Laumpkin
Purtney & Son
Ayorth
Killeat
Riaberty
West Liberty
Aorew
Bridget
Pat
Philadelphia
Hurchinsen
Ene
Mustang Liniment
Pain
Man
Evergran Zone
Burdeck
Dewnan
Hamlet
Mr. Barnators
Caliel Me
Halls
Wood
Norwig
Yale
Lyn Winslow
Cutidvan
Duke of West
Spain
Sud
Mame
Baby
Sterling Remedy Co
Wll
B. Bol Uglas
Brookjou
E Furs
Sree YA Ene ii
S Sansio
John W.zorri
Tae
Too
E. J. Hathaway & GO
Oes
Crees
Fen
Lee Se Onis Soo
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!