May opens with Carlyle notes and reminiscences in Atlantic
The Atlantic for May reviews Personal Recollections of Carlyle and the Tyranny of Empire, Washington reminiscences to Fillmore, and Whittier Rabbi Ishmael and Three Sonnets. It highlights Walter H. Page’s Old Southern Borough portrayal, and contributors’ sketches. Also notes discussions on language by White and the Contributors’ Club, plus a remark on women’s independence and equality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Carlyle
Oun
Janna
Washington
Fillmore
Walter H. Page
Rip van Winkles
Whittier
Ishmael
Trowbridge
Richard Grant White
Nantes
LMS
Woman Rights Satirical Letter and Social Observations
A Cedar Rapids letter writer denounces narrow gender roles and urges equal respect for women while railing at fashion vanity. The piece discusses veiled attire and social expectations, advocates modesty and refinement, and critiques laws and customs that keep women dependent on men. it blends commentary with passages on fashion, health tonics, and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tip
Tim
Bis
Cedar Rapids
V. M.D
Toton
Freg
March
Strange People and Quack Cures in Our Community
A compact, period tone scan of dubious health claims and odd anecdotes. Advertising claims for Shiloh's Vitalizer and Electric Oil mingle with quack remedies and odd vignettes, mentioning Weller and Wheeler, J L Billau, and Barnum's museum escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
W. L. Weller and Wheeler
To Bachelors and the Dangers of Marital Indiscretion
A fragmentary item discusses bachelors joining clubs, a man Hercules giving up a job after marriage, and advice about supplying Spring Blossom for indigestion. It notes drug names and prices, mentions Mrs. Pree mans New National Dyes for color, and ends with a Chicago man taking his own life amid rapid business growth and legal pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hercules
Mia c
J. L. Billan
The Hard Winters of 1849 to 1881 in Northern Illinois
A retrospective compares winters from 1849 to 1881 in Northern Illinois, detailing the hard cold and deep snows. It recalls early settlements, sparse protection, and market travel by sleigh, noting price differences for meals and lodgings, and the impact on farms, railways, and daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uberia
Lydia E. Pinkham
Rohktam
Pope & Byllau
Cedar Rapids
Cevere
Chicago
Northwest
Milwaukee
Littlefort
Waukegan
Uporty
Tremont
Sherman
Palian
Kardaene
Panzine
Illinois
Rockford
Tin Pest and Timber Growth Notions from Observations
A fragment discusses tin corrosion from fruit in tin cans and links to vegetable acids in water. It then lists 12 year growth data for desirable timber species planted in groves, with diameters and heights. A Vienna inventor unveils a windless watch using a weighted lever and ratchet mechanism linked to walking motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. von Joehr
Vienna
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Weertm
Zind
Bor Sail
Michigan Avenue
Hinaltry
Leoblug
Dondrul
Biel
Amert
Beatehs
Aswayet
Ghetiiss
Mass
Physignana
Hall & CO
Nashua
Sit
Nate Te
Paik
Sci
Finett Traction
Engbisc
Eyer
Aden
American
MD Wes
Ibi
Wepettez Wits
Bae Aaa
Coneipwe
Emmaberr
Hora
Eoresherditu Wu
Address
Shepard & CO
Battle Greek
Michigan
Lydia E. Pinkhaim
Lynn, MA
the Woman's Bureau
Liurop
Ube Go
EL Galen
Sha Teust
Algway Max
W. L. Weller
Ine
Aruba
New York Evening Post
W.L. Weller
WW. L
Patrick
Dandelion
Dr. White
Post of Honor
Thomas
Foster
Milburn
J. L. Billau
Tin Ticket
Joghinka
Lovely Wowan
Womart
Jess
J.L. Billau
Barnum
Lydia E
Pinkhants
Sed Box & Co
Partiand
Arizona
Wuan
Gospel Sivamp
Santa Catarina
Haald
Osing
Hag
Los Angeles
Ming
Dragoon Mountains
Heralie
FACTS
Suo Ag
Tgo
South Africa
Charles E- Bonroo
Annapoolig
New York
Lvening Fest
Corsa
Ati
Montreal
Sweet Singer
Tennyson
Noiss
Lennygon
Boston
Post
China
Pinkbaw
G. Rideout & Co
Burlay Street
Lat
Ws L, Weller
Wheeler & Fryneh
Cca
Burnell
Lyman
Cleveland
Acorn and Choice Cooks
A. C. Churchill & Son
Commercial St
Codae
The
Chigago, Milwaukee
Evita Yallegl Spandeshetee
Wisconsin
Iowa
Minnesota
Territory
Dakota
Racine
Oshkosh
Rock Island
Davenport
St.Paul
Minneapolis
Ortonville
Minnj
Mitchall and
Flandreau
D. T
Kno
Iutllie
EE. HB
Israel
Higley's
Ena
E. H. Israel
Higuey's New Block
Iowa Avenue
M. Ottmar
Bever’s Block
PTLY
Adil
Fy Orden
Mavenchiki
Aly M.otmar
Hamilton & Amidon
Meerill
For All
and Citizens
Simon Adelsheim
Boss Clothier
South Commersal ST
Brock & CO
Goaland Wood
Canton
Orion
Lacawanna
Lehigh
Pittsburg
Blossbury
Alan
Carrie Wallace
Ato
Towa
Casis
Union Bank Block
Eacle Brewery
Cs. Magnus
Chicago & North-Western
Lathrasigh
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Sore Fay Et
Pullman
Noreusa
Chicos Tr
Trask Bloca
Connell Minils
Denver
Califordia
Yyaowa
Central
City
Hor
Chicago, St Paul
Slinmenpolia
Northerd
Hinala
Freeport & Dubuque
Green Bay
Superior Lin
United States
Canadaa
Skife Road
Manyiy Nughitt
Gex
Will
Stennett
Chisago
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