Wealth of the Vanderbilt Family and Projections
The New York World estimates the Vanderbilts hold 274 million dollars in wealth and 13.8 million in annual income with potential growth to about 1 billion in 25 years. The eight-person Vanderbilt fortune would outsize Rothschild sums, and figures assume 5 percent semi annual compounding. Cornelius Vanderbilt leads as the wealthiest individual, with other heirs projected to various fortunes over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Rothschild
William H. Vanderbilt
Cornelius
William K
Vanderbilts
William K.vanderbilt
Frederick W. Vandervilt
George W. Vanderbilt
Elliott F. Shepard
William D. Sloane
Hamilton Mck
W. Seward Webb
How a Statue Is Created and Cremation Rules
A sculptor carves from a clay conception, then casts a plaster model and transfers it to marble with strict measuring. The finishing touches reveal the artist’s vision, while France bans cremation and Italy charges $70 import and export duties on a body for incineration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Hosmer
France
Italy
Milan
Unclear historical note on Escunapios and a cradle song
Fragmentary claim notes Escunapios began practicing medicine as an infant, linked to a nursery lyric stating M. D. is the cradle, baby's gone. No verifiable details or context provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Escunapios
M. D
Work of the Hermit People in English Kew Museum
A collection of Corean productions is now in England at the Kew museum. Like Japan, Coreans use paper from the bark of the paper mulberry in many crafts. The display includes white and cream papers, fans, screens, oiled pouches, hat coverings, paper kites, sun blinds, and fine split rattan clothing such as undershirts and cuffs. News from the Arhansaw Traveler notes especially fine pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Kew Museum
Chill Blast Warms the Body with Stomach Bitters
An 19th century medical ad extols Hostetter s Stomach Bitters as a remedy for chills fevers ague biliousness constipation dyspepsia sick headaches loss of appetite sleep and debility. It claims to subjugate malaria like illness and restore warmth to the body with persistent use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostetter
A Sensible Man Would Use Kemp's Balsam for Throat and Lungs
An advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam as curing coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and throat and lung troubles more than any other medicine The proprietor offers druggists samples to prove its merit Large bottles sell for 50 cents and 1 dollar A moral note follows praising the gift of making friends as a key talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Thompson
John L. Thompson, Sons & CO
Troy, N.Y
Bronchial Troches and Other Siren Remedies Spotlighted
An old ad column touts Brown's Bronchial Troches as the most effective cough and cold remedy sold in stores. It also promotes Hamlin's Wizard Oil as a universal pain cure and calls time tested T T T a superior health product. A California paper notes Mount Lassen climbers were electrified during a recent electrical storm with hair and sparks flying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamlin
Qil
California
Mount Lassen
No relief from Emperor William on taxes, says Smith
A morning paper prompted a quarrelsome exchange as Mr Smith cited petitions to cut taxes and Mrs Smith retorted that the emperor keeps cotton in his ear. The dialogue reflects light domestic politics and public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Germany
Smith
Mrs. Smith
Cancer Cure Claim by Dr Pond in Aurora Hospital
Dr F L Pond reports successful treatment and cures at the cancer hospital in Aurora Illinois. The notice urges those afflicted to seek treatment at once and provides an address for information in Aurora Illinois.
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F. L. Pond
Aurora
Ill
Aurora, Til
Brilliant
America
Prohibition Executive Meeting Trip By Rail
The Louisville New Albany and Chicago By Monon Route offers excursion tickets at one and one third fare round trip from Chicago Michigan City and the Northwest for the Prohibition National Executive Committee meeting in Louisville Kentucky starting February 13 1889. For rates and details contact E O McCormick G P A at 185 Dearborn Street Chicago.
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Louisville
New Albany
Chicago
Monon
Michigan City
Northwest
Prohibition National Executive Committee
E. O. McCormick
Dearborn Street
Petrified fish found high in felled tree near Winchester Ohio
A petrified fish was discovered in the top branches of a large tree felled near Winchester Ohio. Authorities believe the fish was dropped there by an eagle or other bird of prey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Ohio
Unusual Coastal Wave Hits Baracora Cuba
An enormous wave struck Baracora Beach in Cuba and flowed 400 feet inland destroying about 200 huts and houses. No lives were lost as residents fled to nearby hills. The wave was not tidal or earthquake caused, but linked to a north wind blowing for three days.
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Baracora
Cuba
Cure for Consumption Offered by Doctor Slocum
A letter to the editor promotes a cure for consumption claiming thousands cured by timely use. Dr T A Slocum offers to send two free bottles to readers with their express and F O addresses. The notice mentions Magel’s Emulsion and an Indian word quote from Louis Magazine.
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T. A. Slocum
M. C
Pearl St
N.Y
Hiawatha
Minnehaha
Louis Magazine
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Ures
William K. Vanderbilt
Wwe
Frederick W. Vanderbilt
Sateen
Hamilton McK. Twombly
Hermit People
Chesebrough
Dederick
P. K. Dederick & CO
Albany
N. Y
Shih & Wesson
Npon
Smith & Wesson Arms
Smith & Wesson
Springfield
Mass
RA Ett & CO
Portland
Maine
Mage
United States
Canada
J. A. Magee & CO
Lawrence
Dovale-Baneetlep
Guy
Mark
Charles A. Vogeler CO
Latimore
Charles A. VE Voge EK
Kidder's Pastilles
Oneeaeelestown
Potter, Cheyenne Co
Neb
C, Anderson, Potter, Neb
Bryant's Business College
Buffalo, N.Y
H. RE. Volk Co
John St
E., Ross & CO
Toledo, O
Torain
P.O
G. Root
Northern Pacific
LOW Price Railroad
Minnesota
North Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Chas
B. Lamborn
Bradfield Regu Lator CO
Atlanta
Maidonly
the Chemical Co
Cincinnati , Ohio
G. H. Ingraham
Amsterdam
D. R. Dyche & CO
Lil
Curtis Publishing CO
Philadelphia
Magel
Hood
W. B. BeamMisa
Spring Street
New York City
C. 1
Hood & CO
Apothecaries
Lowell
John W. Morris
U.8
Pension Bureau
Atty At Law
Washington, Ly D. C
Successf
Hayfever
Catarr
Ely
Ely Babos
Warren St., N. Y
Swift
S. 8.S
Julia Dewitt
16Th St
St. Louis
Oll
Ofula
E. V. Delk
Will’s Point
Texas
A. Dearmond
Cleveland, Tenn
THE
Swift Specific CO
Chimney Corner
Chimney C
OBNER
Dearborn St
Onber
Gt Dutch
Gee
John A. Salzer
la Crosse
Wis
Postales
Boney Advanced
Centennial Manufacturing
Cincinnati
M. W. Dunhaw
Oaklawn Farm
Barrie
Larry
Allegheny
Scott
Centre St
Co. T. Churchill
Brewster’s
I. Brewster Mfz. Co
Holly
Mich
D. VO. Gallear & CO
Franklin Street
Wisconsin
Theo. Doosstoievsky
Cramer, Aikens & Cramer
Milwaukee
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