Fragmented century notes mixed with curious claims and data
A sprawling miscellany of period observations covers architecture, royalty, science, politics, and industry. It mentions Carpenter's Hall in Philadelphia, Nobility, Napoleon relics, Vassar's president, polar expeditions, cosmetics, and coal industry shifts from chestnut to pea coal, with scattered figures and anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Burdett-Coutts
Kentucky
Napoleon III
Prince Imperial
Chisallurst
Aldershot
Lost Fisherman and Trout Tale of Blown Hope
A frail fisherman endures a crushing, comic struggle with a large trout he cannot land. The scene blends hope and failure as the fish escapes, leaving the man humiliated and reflecting on misfortune and the stubborn grip of fate.
Telegraph and Telegraph Wire Disturbance Report
The text describes wires near Waterloo showing humming and wind-induced motion while a man named W. McBeme studies private wire behavior. Claimed signs suggest no electricity predicatation. experts note rapid wire vibration and fatigue effects. A doctor prescribes St Patrick's Pills, sold by Carpenter and Maloney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. McBeme
Waterloo
Osu
Carpenter & Maloney
Gambling in Stocks and the Stock Exchange Perils
A historical critique argues that speculative gambling dominates stock trading, with bucket shops and dubious quotations corrupting markets. It condemns unearned dividends and risky margin practices, warning that miners and rail interests reap gains while rural investors lose fortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pobna le
Western Union
Removigguit Instruments
Dusolveus Benders
Cuienzo Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
Priven
New York
Kansas
Texas
Tases
Buck Lim
Juan Wavce
Denver
Rio Grande
Buoyeville
Stock Exchange
Ho Grodt
Bof Wien
Curwing Gam Advised
An odd, flawed dialogue argues for chewing gum and tobacco effects on health and appearance. It asserts climate adaptation and long acclimation for immigrants and claims Southern women were once thinner, contrasting with modern habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curwing Gam
Fatio
America
Boen
North Africa
Proverbial Maxims and Medical Adverts From Piqua
A collection of old aphorisms on virtue and behavior, interspersed with medical notes and an advertisement for Dr. Hosanko’s Pile Remedy. Includes references to literary taste, economy, honesty, and vigilance, followed by a patient description of piles symptoms and a sales pitch for a remedy priced at 50 cents, from The Dr. Bonanko Medicine Co. Piqua, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hosunko
Dr. Bonanko Medicine Co
Piqua
Bennett Bron
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Vassar College
Samuel W. Duncan
Lieut Schwatka
Melville
North Pole
Grimly
Turner
Edinburgh
Goveror
Robert E. Withers
Virginia
Boston
France
Brunawick
Endicott
Minning
Hin
Hoston
Eurticott
Tus
Boston Courvad
of Dufferin
Yates
Huntington
Soretzn
Hiwkin
Napoleon
Invalltes
Paris
Finland
Russia
Hercules Wilson
Melotosh
Wilson
Georgia
Priscilla
William Dyan Howells
Duxbury
Mass
John Aldeos
Artemas Martin
England
Visutante Matheal
Marquinia
Englant
Pare
Manails
Bonrvonnais
Tus Murgue
Slyden Gonter-tieve
Bouievard Des Capacinen
Gottingen
Sehoule
Ulus
Apri
St. Patrick
Erin
Emerald Isle
Van
Delawits and Hinlson Canal Company
Digo
Syme Company
Soremaing & Gige
Conwaivers
Expo Lonow
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Mudaen
Antile
Alber
Waller
Fising & Furduou
Draugut
Culig
Eulus
Toore
Roodont
Rmaity
Presce
Houwes
Billy Emerson
Australia
Buckley
Arnica Salvo
Mapey Reed
Bennet & Hormman
Asner and
Barte Hinder Goms
Patie
Vathole
Armetrong
Eng
Raveltie
Montgomery Ward & Co
Wabash Aveeen
Chicago, I. Sheriff's Sale
Mond
Sotion
SUN Paper
Derereteg Basen
Eureka
Hester
Creat Coulee
Dakota
Turner County
H.C. Davis, Cando, ‘Towner Ty, Dak
G. S. Converse & Son
General Merchandise
Lakeview Block
Devils Lake
Welford
Cotton Bros
Northwestern
Minneapolis
Minn
L. Grant
Dak
Telompsown’s
Pioneer Meat Market
North Shore Bank
Edward
Count Bousle
Mettler & Fox
Jabh
Tin Wiance Journal
Furke
Bullen
Tekke
Hani Lrey
Nes
Bewlater
Lautsie
Devi Lake
Vipin
Wieelatan
Ashe
Marth
Uesay
Hyde
Lucy George Leavitt Wiliam
Urana Arbor
W. Lord
Regier Talat
Dewlle
Notley
Kwrile Lake
Wilownieg
Wal Lande Vie
Boeapeoe
Patrick
Dale Oly
Harry J Redanopt
Shepeird
Jerusalem
Imdcote
Tinravs
Baghetan
Raul
Joo Weerlala
Oaks Muse
Ellie
Aueust
BB Freien Roma
Dakine
Alberto
Blassoth
Fey Wold
Momoy
Wiley Nortey
Honor D. Erorie
L, Atlarbeye
Mab
Lier Tal
Dt Wray
Jolunt
Abe
Jamey Fianny
Cluitg
Louie Mudie
Vyndur
Siubarker
Salsiuid
Sfurrlaus
McCaltom
Gari
Gariee
Eakd
Sal Smushy
Haritey
Wwe
Ever Waghera
Gar Pursla
Wacasoy County
Lips Sud Movies & Moiget
Amorbaye
Marien A
Maud
Maswey
Tary
Seernmiaray
Amb Uunetgege
Halbe
Damote
Rwlance
Foreeloauer
Mey
Bevtle Lake
Farmington
Trucos
Arearties
Aguul
Devils Rabe
Poturebeg
Dera Thai
Aed Berg
Fuses Mowe
Cnasaren, Geri
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