The Story of a Shoemaker in Two Continents
A Luxembourg born shoemaker recounts a life from poverty to fortune across Paris San Francisco and Sacramento. He recalls his father’s lessons hard work thrift and honesty, the California boom era, Cantine boot bargains in San Francisco, marriage and a son named for his father, and finally returning home to his aging father before the man’s peaceful death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luxembourge
Min
Paris
Ted
Mayr
Boston
Gertan
Beata
Butt
California
Pavilien
San Francisco
Ant Jim
Thyme
Sacramento
Loldy
Dirunkard
Torray Mabe
San Franisco
Dania
Sam
Ile
Lytit
Daddy
Latuck
Father
Ring of Shoemakers
Eeepear
Luxembourg
Dean
Connion
Seaway
Shueninkeer
Lax
Main
New Diet Theory Promotes Frequent Meals Across Races
A historical commentary argues for eating many small meals daily to prevent indigestion and improve health, citing anecdotes about a child denied bread and butter at night, and comparing eating patterns across Jews, theatre people, and New England residents. It critiques late suppers and urges simple, coarse foods to calm the stomach and aid sleep, referencing English writings and colonial salt taxation in India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
New England
Oliver ‘Twist
Mother Hubbard
Tribune
Greeley Farm History and Early Purchases Timeline
The Horace Greeley farm near Newcastinent grew from small parcels through several purchases from 1853 onward, including eight acres bought from Robert Haviland on June 4 1853 and eleven acres from Ezra Haight that November. The estate expanded with twenty one acres for 3 000 dollars in December and later additions, with a notable marsh drained at great cost and a famed lime stone barn and spring featured in local reminiscences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Greeley
Harlem Railton Trach
Greeley
Listz
Tegistrar
White Plena
Robert Haviland
Ezra Haight
Mrs. Greeley
I. Greeley
Havilandes
George By Sands
Horace Greely
Harriet W. Hart
Thrall
Dramatic Appeal for Reform and Medical Quackery Caution
A vigorous polemic urges societal reform through intellectual awakening and physician openness. The author promotes diverse medical approaches, lauds reformers, and endorses a new remedy for kidney and liver diseases, detailing personal clinical observations and urging professional adoption despite criticism.
Brown's Iron Bitters Advertised as Superior Iron Remedy
An old ad claims Brown's Iron Bitters provides the full benefits of iron without drawbacks, presenting it as the only scientific iron medicine that supports the system. It mentions postrafiina rinck and promotion in various towns and newspapers, urging readers to choose this product for health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murcer, Jr
Nory Park
Bern
Lewiston
Anil
Jone Jain
Dominic
Brown
Zehring
Codorus
Mr. White
Rock Hill
S. C
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Brookhaven
Kwookhaven, i
Mississippi
Patel
Foiles of
Foo
England
India
Norace Ureeley Farm
Brownsville
Vera
Louis Fernandes
Carmen Lira
Fort Worth
Tez) Gusette
Syracuse
CN. Y
America
Newport
Saratoga
Long Branch
Allirondaghs
Mont Desert
Isles of Shoals
Coney Island
Duke of
Gothians
Sweden
Cape Horn
Samswich Islands
Agia
Cape of Good Top
Indianapolis
Bt. Jacobs
St. Jacobs
Hachester
Mossra
Johnston Holloway & Uy
Arizona
U.S. A
Ely
Chicago Journal
Swift
Joay Tiscaen
N. Fs
Burtington Free Press
Stewart
Somervitta Journal
Go- Hath
Sh8
Chicago Tribune
Marlington Miawmke
Wuex Ni
Mother Earth
Whitehall Times
Ped
Tere
Vitel
Jose
Bright
Brights
Cherford
Warner
TL A
Gua
United States Medical College of
New York
Medina
Trifunes
Gann
Atc
Pingon
A. L, Desxann
Perry
Amisen
N. Y
CAL Association
Buffalo
N.Y
Buran
Picayune
Togeler Cn
Baltimore
Mey BA
Axle Grenan
Tanta
Tae Beate
Draggists
Maid of the Mint
V. XY. Graphic
Postrafiina Rinck
Orrawa
Sinare
Vuthre Satielac
N.Y. Journal
Fiil
Dyaboe
Haniware
Hai
Portland
Aly Brothers
Cleansin of
Cata
Chicago
Irasynae Cactiho Nwaweerin Rour
Adili’s Et Hlallett & Co
DR. Jown
Bull's Smill
Camiling
John Bull
Smith
Bull
Louistille
Bitters
East Miney
Bart Pant
Doutir
Chan
Saulry
Quinney
Spence
BU Egan
Anatyala
MONTE
Agente
Avilligemettel
Aldrese Jay
Aduroes True & Cu
Aviruita
Bryant &Stratton's
Genely
Creal
Mr Hh Ity
MLSE
Attra Tno c
Parsons
Arcanta Aniarigi
Feranle
Anakasis’ Arenas
Paul
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