Restraints of Ceremony and Social Form
A discussion on social ceremony argues it prevents greater mischief and maintains modest respect among friends and strangers. The piece notes nostalgia for natural ease while warning against abandoning formal manners, citing incidents from a New Orleans funeral carriage to a New York railroad superstition about a white cat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Brown
Heavior
Peike Ap
New Yorker
New Orleans
N. O. Picayune
New York Central
N. Y. Graphic
High Opinion of St Jacobs Oil Cited for Rheumatism
Captain John J. Dawson of the British Army residing on Love Street between Mandeville and Spain proclaims he used St Jacobs Oil with the greatest possible advantage when afflicted with rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Dawson
Love Street
Mandeville
Spain
St. Jacobs
New Orleans
Overcoat Delays and Style Quirks in 19th Century Tales
A comic tale recounts Jim Callender seeking a new overcoat from Mose Schaumburg. The garment fits poorly due to rushed tailoring while Jim nitpicks the style. A stray joke about goats and fashion ends with Jim buying the coat on the spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Callender
Mose Schaumburg
Mose
Jim
Callender
Don’t Know Half Their Value and Cures by Hop Bitters
A reader claims Hop Bitters cured ague biliousness and kidney complaint in self and two children. Doctors and neighbors doubted, but a half bottle saved them. The note ends with a jab about a Pawnee chief and his seventeen wives, noting the wig warmth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y
Speckled Moon
Proof Positive Cures Pain and Coughs Promises Relief
An advert claims Tuomas' Echotric Or provides instant relief for rheumatic and neuralgic pain. A testimonial from C. B. McDonald of Plantersville Alabama credits Dr Benson's Skin Cure for a skin disease. Also promotes Hig Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar and Pike's toothache drops curing coughs bronchitis and toothache in one minute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale
Pike
Cire that Cold and Lungs Disease Warns of Neglect
A historic ad warns that cold neglect leads to consumption and premature death. Dr Williams’s lactone liniment promises quicker cures for colds and coughs, claiming near magical effects in some cases. It also advertises Wise’s Axle Grease for elevators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonei
Wm. Hatt
Golden Medical Discovery touted for consumption cure
An advertisement extols Worthy’s World’s Dispensary claim for the Golden Medical Discovery as a potent alterative that can cure consumption in early stages. It promotes a pamphlet series and urges readers to order by stamps from Buffalo, NY, noting other assorted patent medicine pitches and household tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menrean Association
Buffalo, N.Y
Latest Paris fashion and health cures advertised
An array of period advertisements extol fashion trends and remedies for female ailments. Claims tout artificial appliances for beauty, Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, and Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as curatives, plus a New Hampshire testimonial for Kidney-Wort. Also mentions para rubber pricing at $1.10 cash.
Pleasing Prescriptions Promised for Health and Wealth
Workingmen urged to economize by using Dr Pierce's Pleasant Purga tive Pellets and Golden Medical Discovery. The ads claim cleansing of blood and system prevents fevers and cures humors. Also notes plasterer at work on ceiling to imply skilled tradesmen understand their craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
A Delicious Banquet and Digestive Aid Ad
A vintage advertisement touts Burpock BLoop Birrests as a positive cure for stomach disorders after a delicious banquet. It promises relief from dyspepsia indigestion and constipation and lists a price of 1 dollar.
Frazer Axle Grease Claims Superior Reliability
The advertisement touts Frazer axle grease as the only reliable choice for carriages, warning against poor products and promising lasting satisfaction. It also endorses Brown's Bronchial Troches for throat ailments and recommends Wise's Axle Grease as a superior alternative.
Causes for Apprehension and Sudden Illness Fears
A physician warns that unseen virulent disorders can begin with vague pains fatigue or sudden health dips. The piece emphasizes dread of unknown diseases and the difficulty of early detection, noting how some illnesses show few early signs yet worsen quickly.
Mysterious Acute Nephritis and a Cure Warners Safe Kidney
Dr C Anderson of Cincinnati recounts a long case of acute nephritis in a young fireman cured by Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure. He describes symptoms, potential links to Bright's disease, and urges openness to proprietary medicines despite physician prejudice. The note appears in a Cincinnati charity board publication with editorials on medical practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Warner
C. Anderson
M. D
Voltaic Belt Co Trial Offers Health Revival
The Voltaic Bell Co of Marshall Michigan will send Dr Dye's Celebrated Electro Voltaic Belts and Electric Appliances on a thirty day trial to men of all ages afflicted with nervous debility lost vitality and related troubles promising restoration of health and vigor with no risk given the thirty day trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tue Voltaic Bell Co
Marshall, Mich
Difference in denture upkeep and boot aids advertised
An odd comparative ad promotes Wise's Axle Grease as non gumbing while a man with no teeth gums it. It also touts Lyon's Heel Stiffeners for keeping boots straight and advertises Spring Tobacco from shoe and hardware dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuart
Wise
Lyon
Shoe
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J. J. Johnson
Richmond
Ind
Daniel O'Connell
London Society
Continent
N. C. Picayune
Mornerr SwAaNn
Mone
Lydia E. Pinkham
New Hampshire
Lie
Covaus Axp Corps
New York
Chicago
Beeyes
Inferior
Goth Choice Dairy
Associated Charities OF Cincinnati
Board OF Directors
Joseph Aub
Julius Reis
Jwsus Balke
H. A. Smith
M. F. Force
H. Miller
George Hunert
Chas. W. Wendte
Fred Lunkenheimer
Daniel Wolf
J. B. Wilson
Etourn Street
O. Anderson
Cincinnati, CO
MARET _CARDENERS
J.B
Ds. J. Stephens
Lebanon
Ohio
Lynn, Mass
Tae
Western, Avenue
Lynn
Mass
Pinkham
Lydia FE
DR. Sanford
Duane Street
N.Y
ALL Druggis
Aerys
Lockport
Toledo
Erérant
DE Thomas Eclectric
Richardson & Co
Burlington Vt
Charles L. Colby
Milwauke Tin
Wisconsin Central R. B
Chrolithion Waterpréet
Mal Cardio
Wbury Port
Dyer
L.a.lsml
Jer
Incinnati
Dearborn Duster CO
Canal St
J. i Pned & C
Dey St
Agen
E. Roth & Bro
New Ox
Lyfidhe
K.T
E. H. Steele
Ons. Minn
U G E Enterprise Carriage Co
Cin’ti
Aulzman & Taylor CO
Mansfeld, O
INGOO
Newburyport
Aiivess
A. Bronson
Detroit
Mick
Ladness Winder & Co
Box
Tigrgeys
Ational Publishing Co
Tly
True & Go
Augusta
C.d.d
B.u.strehl
Wabashaw
Stinson & Co
Portland
Yaled
American School, D ‘Hy
Madison, Wis
J. Dietz
Nat'l Bookto
Beekman St
Alidr’s Hallett &Co
Porthand
ALN. K
Delano & CO
Fargronr
Innnagsoti TY Oe
F. Pond
Aurora
Kane Co
Ill
P. O
R. T. A. Slocum
Pearl St
Rxouanae Kaeseaee
W.m.mahin
Lock Box
Wichita
Kas
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