Presidents Seen Along Washington Avenues In Historical Portrayal
A historical sketch describes presidents such as Lincoln Grant Hayes and Johnson seen around Washington streets. It notes Lincoln’s frequent strolls from the White House, Grant’s popular public presence on Pennsylvania Avenue, and Arthur’s limited visibility due to his stance on dignity and public contact.
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Ana and
Dent
Genzt
Mr. More
Gen. Pierce
Washington
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Capital
Lincoln
Pennsylvania Avenue
Congress
White House
See
Andrew Johnson
Gen. Grant
Grant
Chibsés
Kay Bo
Hue
Hayes
Gen. Arthur
Arthur
English table manners and health notes in 19th century view
A fragment from a periodical reflecting on English dining habits and health. It cites temperance and abstinence trends, a Dickensian scene of a large family meal, and remarks on climate and disease including apoplexy paralysis gout rheumatism and consumption. It also mentions the Duke of Athol planting 27 000000 trees over 15 000 acres.
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Dickens
Mr. Wardle
England
Dr. Buckley
New York
Christian Advocate
Duke of
Athol
Morphia and Morphiomania: A Grim Warning From London Truth
A London Truth piece warns of morphia addiction's slow, devastating hold. It describes how initial euphoria gives way to pain and madness, with lasting harm to individuals and their families as the drug spreads through society.
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Ferminine
Chloral
England
Ium
Fleud
London Truth
Elephant's Eye Treatment Offers Hope for Animal Vision
An elephant owned by an engineer officer suffered eye disease and three days of blindness. Dr Webb applied nitrate of silver to one eye, eliciting a painful roar but yielding partial sight. The doctor prepared to treat the other eye next day, hoping for similar improvement.
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Webb
The Fallen Nobles and Their Hushed Decay
A Cornhill Magazine vignette recalls ruined noble families clinging to old status while poverty erodes privilege. A counts and countesses mix with bricklayers, and a noble painter’s failed Cupid becomes a joke of whitewashed vanity as aristocracy slides into obscurity.
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Cupid
Cornhill Magazine
Vigilantes Create Confusing Night Watch of Neighbors
A group of four prominent residents formed a vigilance committee to stop local burglars. They swore on a skull and Bible, adopted passwords and grips, armed themselves, and patrolled for a month. Miscommunication and fear led to chaos as dogs attacked, misunderstandings spread, and the group dissolved the next day.
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Tige
Sue
Roe
Carl Pretzel
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