The Porcelain Tower and Moon Lore in Historical Glories
A hybrid extract recounts the famed Porcelain Tower in China with its octagonal form, 261 feet height, porcelain tile facade, gilded bells, copper roof, and a 36 foot iron ball on a 961 foot pedestal. It fell to Taiping rebels after nineteen years and a $3,313,078 cost, leaving a lone white marble tortoise guarding a tablet. The piece also surveys lunar geography, noting craters, seas, limited air, and a life-free moon, plus a moral on health from medical notices and patent remedies of the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yamreus
Qhinais Geecuit
Fone- Narter
Her
The Manufacture of Paper Lecture Highlights
Mr William Arnot of Edinburgh spoke at the Society of Arts in London on paper making history and methods. He explained the shift from rag pulping to the Hollander beating machine, noted Britain had 385 mills with 526 machines producing about 360000 tons yearly, and gave international consumption figures from Russia to Britain with Britain at eleven and a half pounds per person annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Arnot
F.C. S
Edinburgh
Society of Arts
London
England
Scotland
Britain
Arnot
Russia
Mexico
Central America
Italy
Austria
France
Germany
United States
Kentucky School of Medicine to Begin Lectures March First
The twenty second graduating course of lectures at the Kentucky School of Medicine in Louisville Kentucky will begin March first. Five percent of the class is granted beneficiary privileges. For further particulars address as above.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky School of Medicine
Louisville
Goop Advice and Patent Medicine Anecdotes
A collection of advertiser text extols Sheridan's Cavalry Condition Powders for winter herd health and praises Dooley's Yeast Powder and Johnson's Anodyne Liniment. The piece warns about digestive issues and urges readers to beware and try remedies, noting patent owners Edson Bros. and other slogans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
Venetian Horse Liniment advertised as universal remedy
An 19th century patent medicine advertisement touts Toblian Venetian Liniment for internal use curing diarrhea dysentery colic and spasms and external use for rheumatism sore throats cuts bruises old sores and pains. It claims powerful bile and digestion benefits and promotes urinary health. Also promotes legal claims services by Bingh & Co in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosteiler
Tobian
Toblas
Park Place
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
RK. Fellows
Hill, N
Wistar
R. Fentons
M. D
Burnett
Tar Pionzen Tobacco Company
Boston
Chicago
P Dooley
Edson Bros
Son’ Bingh & Co, Attorneys For
Washington, D
Pratt St
Babbitt
Eent Rabbitt
Uffew
America
Nebraska
Union Pacific
U. P
Omnia
Richardson
Price
Nathan Richardson
Tas Mopern School
MrrHop
Oliver Ditson
Ant
A. Mem Tre Icles
Jay Hrona Aronss
A P Tohange
N.Y
Cecapest Fass
Parlor
Oro
Detroit
Miod
Dee
iWon
E.ingraham & Oe
Bristol Ristol
Washington, D. C
Windlers
Mérican Criminal Gazetteer
Boston Weekly Transcript
Aleren
Advan
Cory
Ratia
Vic
Ibromas
Cacalogue
J. E Bwaton
Augusta
Maine
Burrord
KREEP
KEEP
Keep Manufacturing Company
Mercer Street
Reno
Big Horn
Tenny
Columbian Book Co
Hartford Ct
Trunham Pianos
Dunham & Sons, Manufacturers
East 4Th Street
REW
York
Ayison Tirele
Herald
Shad
Hla
U.S
Agenia
Ad 7
National Publishing CO
Everett
Erenting Union, ‘Square
Kerner& Wer Faver
Sandal-Wood
Osnas
Sundah
Fan York
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!