Hampstead Esquire Controversy Over Tramway Title
A Hampstead dispute over a tramway extension sparks debate about who may be called esquire. Local tradesmen listed as esquires provoke working-class outrage, with letters in papers arguing the title’s ambiguity and convenience if universally allowed. The debate echoes broader questions of social status and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampstead
Esquire
Esquires
United Kingdom
Offene
St. James’ Gazelle
Cure Reported For Captain Howes By St Jacobs Oil
An aged maritime note from Boston mentions Captain F M Howes of the steamer William Crine of the Merchants and Miners Transportation Line between Boston and Baltimore suffering rheumatism from exposure in service. He reportedly found relief using St Jacobs Oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Howes
William Crine
Merchants’ & Miners
Boston
Baltimore
St. Jacobs Oil
Boston Globe
Stingy Michigan grocer surprises shopper with cranberry bargain
A Detroit Free Press tale portrays Tuers a small town grocer known for tight prices. A female passerby asks if cranberries are fresh and the exchange turns into a wry pricing moment. He offers a cent per berry, with a bonus to please customers while denying profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuers
Michigin
Detroit Free Press
Health, Strength and Vigor Promoted in Quack Claims
An advertisement extols Dr. Guysett's Yellow Dock as a health renewer blood purifier and strengthener. It invites readers to try the remedy and asserts unmatched results. The notice also hints at seasonal predictions noting ground coconut shells with black pepper suggest a mild season.
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery touted as bronchitis cure
An advertisement claims Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery cures obstinate bronchitis coughs colds and incipient consumption and outperforms cod liver oil as a tonic and nutritive. It invites readers to send two stamps for a pamphlet and lists Buffalo New York as the medical association address. The piece also notes a money lender who never neglects business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Worp’s Disensary Medical Association
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
P.h.fitzgerald
U.S
Indianapolis
Ind
Burpock Loop Bitters Ad and Lawyer Confidence Note
An 19th century advertisement urges readers to recommend Burpock Loop Bitters for bodily illness including indigestion biliousness constipation and kidney and liver disorders priced at 1 dollar. The piece adds a casual remark that lawyers are sharp for filing their answers.
Female Complaints and Health Remedies Across Letters
A letters page highlights remedies for female illnesses and general health. Notes praise for Favorite Prescription from Dr Pierce patients, claims of long lasting relief after six years of suffering, plus a railroad engineer reporting diabetes improvement after Kidney-Wort. The tone mixes personal endorsements with brief other quips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Racaps
McBrides
Mich
Splendid Remedy for Lung Diseases Endorsed by Dr Newton
Dr Robt Newton former president of Eclectic College NY and ex Cincinnati physician cites Dr WM Hall’s Balsam as a sovereign lung disease remedy. He asserts it cures Consumption and suits pectoral complaints, with many patients now living testifying to its effectiveness. Also mentions Dr Benson's Celery and Chamomile Pills as valuable for nervous headaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. Newton
Eclectic College
City of New York
Cincinnati
Ohio
WM. Hall
Strange reminiscence of kidney disease saved by cure
Dr J M Porter of Baltimore recounts his 1879 health collapse in New Orleans and St Paul from a kidney disorder later identified as Bright’s disease. After futile treatment and a life-threatening decline, a pamphlet led to water analysis showing kidney debris. Warner’s Safe Kidney and Liver Cure preserved his life and restored health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore American
Messrs
New Orleans
St. Paul
Minn
Europe
Philadelphia
Bright
Warner
H. H. Warner & Co
Rochester
N. Y
J- M. Porter
M. D
Baltimore
Saratoga Street
A Nice Little Boy Joke From Texas Siftings
An Austin mother scolds her son Jimmy for being noisy during tea with guests. He retorts that her actions happen only when company is present and there is not enough canned peaches to go around.
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Austin
Jimmy
Texas Siftings
Kidney relief praised by elderly user in 19th century notice
A 72 year old man claims Hop Bitters revived his kidney health and blood, calling him “a boy again” and urging others to try it. The ad copy cites a Sunday Mercury testimonial and a Philadelphia peddler anecdote referenced by the Philadelphia News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday Mercury
Badly Bitten by Horse In Buffalo man heals fast
Peter Kieffer was badly bitten at the corner of Clintom and Bennett Streets in Buffalo. He used Thomas' Electric Oil which relieved the pain at once and the wound healed in four days. A New Haven Register quip remarks on freckles and kissing. Wells' RoOUGH ON Corns advertises 15¢ cure for corns warts bunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Kieffer
Clintom and
Bennett Streets
Buffalo
Diverse Patent Medicine Tips and Ads From 19th Century Press
A collage of ad blurbs and quotations promoting tonics, dyes, salves, and health devices. Mentions Lydia E. Pinkham's Compound, Dr. Dye's Electro-Voltaic Belts, Redding's Russia Salve, Hale's Honey, Pike's toothache drops, Wise's Axle Grease, and Brown's Bronchial Troches among others.
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Tue VorTai Bett Co
Marshall, Mich
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Ethel
George
Grace
N. C. Picayune
Philadelphia News
New Haven Register
Boston Commercial Bulletin
World’s Dispensary Medice' Association
Buffalo, N. Y
Papa
New York
WN. Y. Sun
Lydia E. Pinkham
WheEn Fogg
Boston Transcript
Benson
Ida C. Young
Hamilton, I
Redding
Russia
Lyon
Hale
Pike
Wist
R. K. Helphenstine
Washington, D.C
Wise
Isaac Thompson
Yor
Butler—Creamery
Burley
East Liberty
Niki Timoke
Omnes
Pound
Ry H
Shumway
Rockford
Ill
Cleveland
Kendall & CO
Ontario Street
Enclan
New York City
COLE
Gole
Brother
Pella
Iowa
Kentucky Home
Rosa Lee
Lilly Dale
Gounod
Govnop
Batrr
Gill
Lyon & Healy
Chicago
Olivier Ditson & CO
THE
Melbourne
Hiram Host
East Wilton
Hardihare
Btna
Hampon Oil Rerivene Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Soo
Bard Bros
Amon HS Ca
H Bbard Bros
W.Y. Singer
Ask G. Payne & Co
Thirday
H.A
Wisconsin Central
Charles L. Colby
Land Commiss
Milwaukee,wis
WisConsn
H. E. Gelston & CO
Ungton
D. G
Thomas Ree
Pensions
Deworgst
Illustrated Monthly
Jennings Demorest
East 14Th Street
Oldiers
DE Bert Lon
Arve Jding
Ae Law
Corcoral Bid
Wineahame D.C
Nes
Frazer
P. O
T. A. Slocum
Pearl
Aultman & Taylor
Mansfield
Valentine Bros
Janesville, Wis
A. W. Hamiltton’& Co
Ann Arbor
Dr. Chase
Watson
Best Commercial College
Circularfree
Bayliks
Dubuque, In
Burnham
State Street
J. A. Bronson
Detroit
Cio
P. W.ziggler & Co
National PusLisuine Co
True & Co
Augusta
Dr. Kruse
Arsenal St
St. Louis
Stinson & Co
Portland
Ustratea
Ets
J. Dietz
Reaping
Addi
H.tallett &Co
Book Co
Beckman St
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