Wine Cup and the Gallows Letter Warns Youth
A damaged letter from Charles Orme, written in Strandshurz jail before his execution for murder at Delaware Water Gap, warns young men to shun strong drink. He details ruined lives, urges firm refusal to drink, and laments the path from drunkenness to death and ruin, asking readers to remember family and God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Arme
Broadhead
Delaware Water Gap
Orme
Strandshurz
Kingdom of God
Thad
Nan
Dmitry
Nes
Auvine
Itous
Dad
Wright
Tam
Howe
Hell
Simon
Telosa
Commodore Vanderbilt praised for public service and hymns
A Harper's Magazine excerpt reflects on Commodore Vanderbilt as a sharp, principled railway leader and contrasts his business life with the hymns of the era. The piece notes Walter Scott's advice to his son and honors humble, steadfast lives that sing in silence. It also contains a dense, garbled ledger of real estate transfers and property notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodore Vanderbilt
Hut
Mr. Beecher
Commodore
Bliss
Ashtabula
Israel
Tose
Walter Scott
Harper's
Agricultural notes show sheep profit and US farming reach
The article cites 1,000,000 sheep and 600,000 cattle in Colorado, noting sheep yield higher profit on smaller investment. It covers plow trials favoring American designs in Russia, banana cultivation in Florida, and flax, hemp, jute imports. It lists losses from pests, bee communication, horse handling, and dairy poultry feeding tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Russia
Centerni
Learve
Gulf States
Florida
United States
Northwestern Wax Society
Illinois
Wisconsin
Encouragement for the Feeble and Patent Medicine Reform
An 19th century style notice touts Holloway's Stomach Bitters as a universal strengthener aiding debility liver disease dyspepsia nervous ailments constipation fever and gout. It warns of counterfeit medicines using agent Jos Haylock signature on genuine boxes and vows legal action to protect health and brand integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holloway
Jos
Haynock
Jos. Haylock
Pubdlco
Foertawari Co
MiLanvs Liven
Pris
Vermifuge claims cure for worm symptoms
An old advertisement describes worm symptoms including eye and abdominal discomfort, feverish throat and throat, foul breath, and irregular stools. It promotes Dr McLane's Vermifuge as a mercury-free remedy, claiming it safely cures worms in infants and children with authentic signatures on the wrapper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eist
C. Mslane
DR. McLane
C. Meilant
Rurann¢ Bros
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the Weekly Times
Temperance Column
Ladies Temperance Union
Ciaries Onn
Arton
Clin
Tand
Central City
John M Greer
Peter Reep
Marion
Win AW Greene
Green
Cedar Rapids
Mary
E Giles
Elizabeth
Kingston
Martha E Morton
Milton Bragard
Suo
Morton
Lat Rapids
Adil
John Weare
A. Barton
Dalta
New York City
Addion
Country Gentleman
UNION
MILLS
Impreenanas
Cooper
Ward
Calder & Garrison
Prop
Rotai Deatons
Lymeaudie
Spuyr
Brogk Lo
J. Vance
J. E. Morrison
Giowa Avenue
Iowa
W. S. Bradley & Bro
Deaelas Is
E.R. Derby
USA
Holland
Derby
Williams & Co
Cedar Rapids Berwery
la Optima Cigar Store
LA Optima
Vik
Soule & Miller
Tisdale, Soute & Co
Moz
BI South Commercial St
Weichten Litethorses
Wiley
Parliquin
Andac
Yale
Lothian & Son
Ollice
Marion, Iowa
Giladee
Chipman
Cal
Odd
Congress
Gilmore & Ee
Urs General Land Oitee
Preyarment
Titerlor
Casey
Gilmore & Co
Boulore
Ole Finn
John Coltman
Hillingsworth Hay Rake
Taylor HayRake
F. J.upton & Co
A. OC
Blake & Go
Linn couNty
City National Bank
Sedar Rapids
Simon Adelshiem
Cheap Clothing House
South Commercial Street
Star Wagon Manufacturing Company
Star
IWO
Star Wagon Company
A. Ohler
Charles & Carroll
Grocers
Ohio & Western Stoneware
Harlands
Tee
Hamilton & Amidon
Hocking Valley
Nellis
Owa
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