Record of Lost Steam Vessels on the Atlantic Since 1841
A historical roll from Harper’s Weekly lists numerous steamship wrecks and disappearances in the Atlantic from 1841 onward. It notes ships like City of Glasgow, President, Austria, Schiller, Borussia, and Montana, with hundreds of lives lost across multiple incidents.
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Atlantic
Atlantic Ocean
Harper’s Weekly
President
Nova Great Britain
Yucatan
Forth
Helena Sloman
St. George
Armatton
Humboldt
Nova Scotia
Georgia
Bohemian
City of New York
Jura
Mersey
Town
Cherbourg
Glasgow
Scotland
Hibernia
United Kingdom
Newfoundlam
Boston
Cambria
Arone
Sable Island
Pomerania
English
Irish
Zanzibar
New York
City of Vera Cruz
Florida
Anglia
Leon
Montgomeryshire
Moses
Cornwall
Edam
Lepanto
City of Brussels
Liverpool
Cimbria
North Sea
Ludwig
Antwerp
City of Columbus
Savannah
Vineyard Sound
Daniel Steinmann
Sambro Island
State of Florida
Pomona
Midocean
Amsterdam
Netherlands Line
Allan Line
Hanoverian
Cape Race
Oregon
Conrad Line
Wire Island
Rapidan
Costa Rica
W. A. Sholton
Dover
England
Rosa Mary
Geiser
Thingyalla
Pacific
Austria
Ville du Havre
Borussia
Celtic
White Star
Miles Standish Grave Mystery Near South Duxbury
A grave in South Duxbury Mass may hold Miles Standish. A shipbuilder who died at 95 claimed his father showed the spot marked by two cornered stones. Two skeletons were found, a man and a woman, in the opened grave as investigators weigh Standish’s will and nearby remains for confirmation.
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Miles Standish
South Duxbury
Mass
Lear
Lora Standish
Mary Standish
Daugster
Cigar Dealer Posts Have You Had Any Experience
Youthful applicant expresses interest while a dealer discusses pricing. The exchange notes a method to separate good cigars from bad by the box’s pictured charity, with the "wast" cigars in boxes bearing the prettiest pictures. The dialogue is sourced from New York Weekly.
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New York Weekly
United States Senate Mention Goes Maratic in Gazette
The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette states all references to the United States Senate will be written in Maratic acid, a linguistic note reflecting a quirky editorial policy.
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Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
United States Senate
Oil City
Blizgard
Offer of $5,000 for proving testimonials false
A 1888 advertisement by H. H. Warner & Co. promises $5,000 to anyone proving a published testimonial false. The notice prints several testimonials about Warner's Safe Cure and Safe Rheumatic Cure from users in Iowa City, Camp Verde, Burrano, Newark, and Mandeville, noting the honesty of all claims and inviting skeptics to contact the testimonial authors.
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H. H. Warner & Co
Warner's
Safe Cure
Warner’s
Messrs. H. H. Warner & Co
Rochester
N. Y
Iowa
Warner
DoLly Mason
Myrtle Ave
Burrano
N.Y
Trainer
P. B. McMullen
Newark
Bright
The American People Forty Years from Now
A discussion of 1880 census details with native versus foreign born counts and a projection of U S population to 1890 64 million and beyond. It notes white and colored population totals and male female ratios and speculates on future population growth and global standing.
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United States
Willie Sprague and His Father In Rhode Island Wealth
A New York Journal item notes Willie Sprague visiting his father the ex Governor of Rhode Island at Canonchet. The ex Governor and his wife renew their lavish lifestyle. Willie’s family ties are mixed with his wife’s divorce and subsequent remarriage to Canonchet’s farm manager. His daughters in New York keep distance.
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Willie Sprague
Rhode Island
Canonchet
Willie
New York
Journal
Stomach Bitters Cited Against Malaria and Ailments
The article extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy against malaria and recurring chills and fever. It claims the tonic can eradicate lingering malarial symptoms, prevent attacks from atmospheric poison, and treat stomach liver and bowels disorders as well as rheumatism constipation and kidney issues.
Georgia Lady Loses Teeth in Comic Misunderstanding
A visitor in Americus wears false teeth. A 5-year-old boy, seeing the teeth removed, runs to his mother in fear and reports that Miss Mary pulled out a handful of teeth and tore skin, insisting she cannot chew and will starve without her eggs.
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Americus
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Internal Cure
Catarrh is described as a blood or constitutional disease needing internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure combines tonics and blood purifiers to act on the mucus surface and blood, claimed as a regular prescription from a top physician. Testimonials are offered free. sold by druggists for 75 cents.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Papps
Toledo
Ohio
Mailon
D. C. Gallear & Co
Franklin Street
Chicago
Preacher Delivers Farewell Sermon to Growing Congregation
The pastor announced his farewell sermon next Sunday and was surprised by a large turnout. The piece notes his past habit of composing verse and sonnets for his love, and now he writes her back to fund new spring bonnets.
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Brerurex
Rheumatic Syrup Restores Man Paralyzed by Rheumatism
In Jackson Michigan a man named C D Deny describes severe rheumatic paralysis from a morphine treatment after a broken bottle injury. After using Rheumatic Syrup for six weeks he walks with a cane and often without it. his recovery is praised by Frank L. Smith ex-legislator and Hard House proprietor.
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Jackson, Mich
Rheumatic Syrup Co
C. D. Deny
C. D. Denie
Frank L. Smith
Hard House
Jackson
Mich
Love's Young Dream. Bad at school sent to sit with girls
A short exchange from New York Weekly shows a girl sent to sit with the girls after being deemed bad by a teacher. The boy protests his punishment and jokes about being worse next time.
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New York Week'y
Lane's Family Mercine advertised with free trial offer
An 100 ladies and 100 men are urged to call daily on any druggist for a free trial package of Lane's Family Mercine, a remedy by Dr. Silas Lane for blood, liver, and kidney diseases. The ad claims effects on constipation and complexion and notes a 50 cent large size. Also includes a couple of quoted lines from Puck humor.
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Lane
Silas Lane
Rocky Mountains
Positive Cure for Consumption Offered by T A Slocum
A letter to the editor from T A Slocum M C of 181 Pearl St New York claims a instant cure for consumption and promises two free bottles to readers who mail express and P Q addresses, inviting correspondence for distribution.
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Connah Eitan
T. A. Slocum
M. C
Pearl St
N. Y
Digestive discomfort and fear of death described
A fragment notes the sensation of extreme stomach distress as if dying. The line conveys a dramatic metaphor for illness without providing context or additional facts.
Oregon Immigrant Board Ad Promises Abundant Crops
An Oregon advertisement touts the state as a paradise for farmers with a mild climate and abundant crops. It invites readers to obtain full information by contacting the Oregon Immigration Board in Portland, Oregon.
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Oregon
Oregon Immigration Board
Portland
Not So Very Different
A traveling man asks about Smith and his brother on a train. They are in Kansas. Bill Smith writes fairy stories for an Eastern magazine while Jim edits a real estate paper. Merchant Traveler.
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Smith
Kansas
Bill Smith
Jim
Merchant Traveler
Mrs Van Doremi Purchases Sapphires For 12000
The letter quotes Mrs. Van Doremi buying sapphires on exhibition at Stiffanny's for 12000 dollars. The husband reacts with comic despair, noting his blue mood upon hearing of the purchase and praising the stones' rich blue color. The exchange appears in Jewelers' Weekly.
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George
At the Optician's
A humorous exchange ends with the optician quipping that when eyesight fails the customer will need to buy a poodle. The cartoon caption reflects a lighthearted take on vision aids and aging.
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Optician
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Austria-Hungary
Great Britain
Italy
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Knight of the Razor
Skeffington
General Washington
Puck
Hood
C. I. Hood & Co
Lowell, Mass
Chicago Scale Co
Eliteity Co
Pullman
Wwanteg
Laren
Cass Syton
REE. Am. Farm Scale Co
Kidder's Pastilles
Eoeneeren, Mass
Secret Service
Atamps Grannan Detective Bureau Co
Arcade
Cincinnati
B. F. Johnson & CO
Main St
Richmond
M. B
B.F.J.& Co
Brapfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Swift
Au Sable, Mich
Ann Dothwell
Iz Swift
Drawer 3
Atlanta, Ga
Scott
Cuas-Avoceler Co-Barro
F. A
Caislorse
Warriwe
Gaton
Caton
Sca.ee Co
Para
Ita
John L. Thompson, Sons & CO
Troy, N
Sc. E.T. Hazeltine
Warren, Pa
H. G. Root
Me A
F.C. Austin Mfg. C. Carpenter
Carroll Ave
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
P. St. Eustis
C. B
Q. KR. R
Brewster's
Brewster Mf. Co
Holly, Mich
Shihe Wesson
Smith & Wesson Arms
Smith & Wesson
Springfield
Maas
MOODY
Moody & CO
Cincinnati, O
C.N. Y
G.h.ingraham
M. D
D. R. Dyche & CO
Wiles
el Beas
A.J Tower
Simmons St
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