Royal Tombs And Nineteenth Century Explorers In Egypt
A narrative recounts ancient Egyptian tombs and royal mummy practices, describing hidden mausoleums carved in rock, methods to conceal tombs, and dangers faced by explorers including a vivid personal account at Dayr-el-Bahoree. It details artifacts, queen Ves and her provisions, shaft descents, and the perilous night alone in the tomb.
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Egypt
Thebes
Cairo
Pinotem I
Muminy
Aga Neyro
Che Mominy
Ture
Nile
Dayr-el-Bahoree
Luxor
Dayr-el- Bahuree
Euter
Thad
Deyr-el-Baharee
Wil “Lo
Ancient
Shilohs Vitalizer and 19th Century Patent Remedies
A jumble of patent medicine claims and ads features Shilohs Vitalizer for constipation and dyspepsia, Wells funerary remedies, Rough on products, Buckley's salve, Castoria, bonnet trends, a dramatic tale of Susan Sullivan walking to Chattanooga with five children, and opinions on women voters. The piece reads like an old retail page with numerous product names, prices, and testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Sullivan
Pierce
Chattanooga
Tenn
Dyspepsia and streetcar horses in city life
A 19th century rambling notice discusses Green's August Flower curing dyspepsia and a city streetcar system degrading horses. It covers digestive woes, reform promises, and the lifespan of streetcar horses, noting injuries, bone strain, and the fate of worn animals. A stray court scene and ballgame quips are also tucked in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
August Wower
Bob Grean
The French Soldier And His Soldierly Life
A fragmentary 19th century column discusses gender stereotypes and medicine for women, then pivots to French military life. It contrasts women’s preferences and men’s duties, notes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription, and critiques German discipline while praising French temperaments. It also mentions food rations and General Boulanger’s reforms improving the military kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Canton
Boulanger
Patents Granted to Citizens of Jaws Last Week
The week saw patents issued to citizens including B A Bryant of Council Bluffs for a hoisting device and to O Hl King of Houghton for a stacking device among others. The notices list CoA Snow & Co patent lawyers and names of applicants across Iowa with various devices like a revolving case for books and a mortizing machine.
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Jaws
Coa, Snow &Co
Washington, D. C
B.A. Bryant
Council Bluffs
W. Rt. Thatcher
Oskaloosa
H. T. Richmond
Malvern
D.c.mcmartin
Des Moines
O. Hl. King
Houghton
A.L. Grinnell
Campbell
J. Hall
Creston
Kewhute
al . L. Courtright
Mount Hamill
Soldiers Diet and Daily Life in a Wartime Camp
The article describes rationing and camp routines for soldiers, detailing meat selection and weighing, preserved meat distributed weekly, meals called rata, and serving methods with iron basins. It notes plates replacing communal troughs, morning coffee and bread, and a three-pound loaf per man every other day, with rye and wheat bread, cheap government tobacco, and limited alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrisal
Hoe
Wiloe
Gracie
National wealth figures from the 1880 census
The 1880 census places national wealth at about 13.642 billion dollars with fixed assets such as residences and equipment valued at roughly 12.0 billion. Stock, products, churches, and institutional buildings account for the remainder, while miscellaneous items are noted as part of the total. The text hints at an intended equal division among 50 million people, suggesting over 350 dollars per person, per a fragmented Omaha World source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bach Forest
Achaod Hasan
Stivistien Mori
Greatly Excited Citizens in Cellar Rapids over Cures
Citizens celebrate astonishing cures of consumption with Dr King's New Discovery. Reports claim long illness overcome by this remedy. Free trial bottles offered at Goo C Tutans drug store. Large bottles priced at $1.00. News note mentions a local reporter tied to Signal Service experiences.
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Wondertil Cares
W. D. Hoyt &Co
Rome
Dr. King
Electric
Bucklen
Tien
George C. Haman
Cellar Rapids
King
Goo. C. Tutan’s
Pierce
Golden
Fiona
Drupsista
Pterce
Dorupyelsts
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Minn
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Burlington, Cedar Rapide & Northern Railway
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Lowe
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Spirit Lake
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Loket
Pace
Amy Bowlin
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Cornell College
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Petwirk Avenue
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Ron
Messner & CO
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High Point
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