Earthquake of 1868 Shook Vast South American Region
The 1868 quake in the Andes region caused massive destruction from Quito to Iquique and inland far beyond. Experts estimate the energy equaled shifting continents, capable of raising a 30 foot crest wave 10,000 miles across oceans, signaling ongoing geological unrest per The Cornhill Magazine.
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Jenet
Europe
Quito
Iquique
South American
Andes
England
Russia
Cornhill Magazine
The Hand as Life Symbol Across Ages
An old writer links the human hand to cosmic life with the thumb as the Deity the forefinger as angels the middle finger as woman and the little finger as animals. The nursery uses a version where children press hands together and are told who may part.
Production of Precious Metals in 1877 across western states
The 1877 statement shows precious metals produced in states and territories west of the Missouri River plus British Columbia and western Mexico totaling 99,421,754 dollars, surpassing 1976 by 7,546,581 dollars. Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington rise while British Columbia, California, Mexico, and Ontario fall. Montana's decline may be exaggerated. If Comstock mines match 1877 levels in 1878, total silver and gold could near 100 million dollars.
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Missouri River
British Columbia
Mexico
Arizons
Colorado
Idaho
Nevada
New Mexico
Oregon
Utah
Washington
Californias
Afontana
Montana
Dakota
Black Hills
Comstock
Destroying Nepaul Gods Columns and Courts
Nepaul rulers purge the divine idols as temples become apartments to let. Prince Ram Bahadur claims his queen’s smallpox disfigurement prompted her suicide after her doctors are punished. He orders flogging, severs ears, and fires artillery on the gods, accusing them of theft of goats milk and simulating offerings.
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Nepaul
Ram Bahadur
The Minister's Wedding Fee
A minister in Hamilton New York recounts a wedding at a clergyman's home where a bride and groom paid what they called fifty cents for marriage service and a certificate. The fee turned out to be forty three cents after a three cent coin reduced the amount, leaving the pastor a net profit of eighteen cents.
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Hamilton
N. Y
Apples of Gold in Pictures of Silver Adverts
An old fashioned medical ad column touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for uterine disorders claiming peace in the family and savings on doctor bills. Also praises Dr Wistar’s Balsam of Wild Cherry for pulmonary coughs with testimonials. Burnett’s Cocoaine advertised for dandruff and hair care. Kentucky School of Medicine announces a March 1 start for the twenty second graduating course with beneficiary privileges.
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Pierce
All Draggiata
R. Fellows
M. D
Gill
N. H
Kentucky School of Medicms
Louisville
Sheridan's Cavalry Powder Endorsed for Winter Herd Health
Farmers urged to use Sheridan's Cavalry Condition Powders for their stock this winter, touted as highly profitable. Dooley's Yeast Powder praised, Johnson's Anodyne Liniment recommended for coughs and throat issues. Quirk's Irish Tea marketed for costives. advertisements urge patent and invention notices in another column.
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Anovich
Sheridan
Dooley
Johnson
Healthful regimen and remedies for digestive ills
An advertisement extolling Hosteller's Stomach Bitters as a universal remedy for dyspepsia and digestive irregularities, plus Dr Tobias Venetian Liniment for internal and external ailments. Claims include liver and bowel benefits, malaria defense, and broad efficacy. Also promotes Invalid Pensions increased and related legal services by L. Bingham & Co.
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Burnett
New York
Boston
Chicago
Quirk
Edeon Bros
Tobias
Park Place
Cor L. Bingham & CO
Washinaien, D.C
Babbitt
Ma. T.babbitt
New York City
America
Eaatero
Nebraska
Union Pacific Railroad
Ward's Highway
Q. Fas
V. P
Omaha
Richardson
Bs Nathan Richardsor
Sli
EBN
Achsoison
Iazen
Recouing
Oliver Ditson & CO
BH. Ditson & CO
Broadway
J. E. Ditson & CO
Chestnut Street
Phila
A. Coulter &O
al Herail
Parter Pianos
Castel F. Beatty
Washington, N.F
E.co
J.worte & Co
Louis
E. Ingraham & Cola Je
Reepe Manufactors
Eknetsi, Ct
Beene
B. Patantis
Weebieton
Pub
Americas
Clacinzati
Obie
Boston Weekly Transcript
Mammoth Coromos
Mta
P.O. RY
Augnam
Usaine
J. H G Bynton
KEEP
REEF
Mercer Street
Bull Custer
Hamis Eso
Bamless
Treemy
Merck
Emely
Fosterordinary Tarmms
Colomblian Book Cou
Cord
York
Saul
Unham Dunham & Sons
East 44Th Street
Rev York
Boston Fe
Eanpulst
U. S
Philadelphia
Everett
Union Square
Euroyean Plant
Keener & Weaver
Sandal-Wood
Dundas Dick & Cnis Genwins Saft Oop
Puiess
Gandaiweel
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