The Magnitude of India in Fortnightly View
The Fortnightly Review portrays India as a vast continent rivaling Europe in size and diversity. It estimates hundreds of millions of people, numerous armies, and economies capable of supporting dynasties, with figures on soldiers, peasants, and rulers illustrating a powerful, self sufficient subcontinent. It notes India’s extensive industries and the potential of leaders like Jute Pershad who fed and transported armies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Europe
Vistula
United States
Spain
Punjab
Scinde
Turkey
Gibbon
Roman Empire
England
Landwehr
Asia
William
Glastonbury
Barings and Bleichroders
Jute Pershad
No Meat Amid Warm Weather Trickster Tale
A North Sidney tramp asks for food at a kitchen door. The woman tows a running joke about having no meat left as the man leaves, claiming he has been plentifully supplied with no meat today. The exchange ends with a dog chasing the rogue away.
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North Sidney
Detroit Free Press
Don’t Crowd the Mourners in Odds and Ends of Escapes
A Mexican prison escape tale follows with beans used to choose execution, one jostle prompting the remark Go slow dont crowd the mourners. The piece notes English noble titles trace to 1066 and an estimate of 50 000 Americans visiting Europe this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mier
Mexico
Rancho Salado
Log Cabin Logic and the Regulator of Health
The piece extols brawn and brain as driving forces of progress and warns that without regularity and health a person falters. It likens the body to a machine needing proper regulation, praising Warner's Log Cabin sarsaparilla as a blood purifier to maintain vigor and prevent failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tite's
Warner
Safe Care Fame
Sarsaparilla
Principle of It Sparks Neighbor Case at Central Station
A man declares he has been slandered and abused by a neighbor and seeks the principle of the thing. He is advised to obtain a police court warrant to start the process, then arrest the man for trial and seek a verdict, possibly facing jury disagreement or an acquittal. The man considers whether the principle justifies the trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
Naval Balloon Experiments Reported by French Navy
Successful shipboard captive balloon tests in the French navy reached 1300 feet. Observations covered ships and military works, photographic views were captured, and continuous communications were maintained with the ship and shore stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansaw Traveler
Hostetter's Bitters Promoted For Bilious Attacks And Liver Health
The article extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a key remedy for acute bilious attacks and liver balance. It advises milk and lime water, thin gruel, gradual resumption of solids, and avoiding fatty foods. It warns blue pill as unsafe with nausea or vomiting and notes benefits for malaria related liver trouble, rheumatism, kidney issues, dyspepsia, nervousness, and debility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostetter
Striking It Rich and A Patchwork Ad Carousel
A fragmented excerpt shows conversations about sudden wealth and writing a book, followed by an advertisement for Kemp’s Balsam and a claim about Moxie’s beverage benefits. The passages mix dialogue on luck with promotional pitches and a snippety remark about upper crust society and a boarding-house keeper.
Advertising Offer for Checkers or Lamp Shade Collectibles
Unique ad offers a checker board with checkers or a lamp shade for seven two cent stamps. Send to James Barker at Wisconsin Central Milwaukee for a copy of an inter esting card titled The Great Political Situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Barker
Wisconsin Central
Milwaukee
Wis
Cancer Cure Claim at Aurora Hospital
Dr. F. L. Pond reports many cancer cures at the Aurora Illinois cancer hospital and urges immediate treatment. For details address Dr. Pond Aurora NL Frvz dollars can be saved yearly in boots and shoes by Lyon's Heel Stiffeners costing 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Pond
Aurora
Ill
Lyon
The Curious Mistakes of the Small Boy
A schoolmaster asks for sentences with new words. One pupil writes I dozen know my lesson. In another task the word hominy yields Hominy marbles have you a question.
Endorsement of Allcock Porous Plasters by Ex-Sheriff
A letter from L. T. Harrington ex-sheriff of Chautauqua County New York dated December 2 1885 extols Allcock Porous Plasters for broad usefulness and rapid relief from rheumatism backache bronchitis and other pains. A Detroit parent tale about a child named Mary from the Detroit Free Press is also noted.
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Chautauqua County
New York
Mayville
N. Y
Allcocck
L. T. Harrington
Detroit
Mary
Detroit Free Press
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William Fitz- Osborne
Earl of
Hereford
William I
Stone
Upson
Downes
Pich
Binghamton
Moxie
Hood
Lowell
Mass
C.I. Hood & CO
Apothecaries
Mags
Thay-Fey
Ely
LY Bros
Warren St
E. T. Hazeltine
Warren
Osgood
Osgood & Thompson
Binghamton, N. Y
Nouthern Pacific Low Price Railroad
Minnesota
North Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Chas. B. Lambory
Scott
Centre St
Chicago
C. T. Churchill
Gripe M. Zack
C. E. Croewell
Chandlerville
Jacobs
J. Ashurst
Mt. Carmel
St. Jacobse Oil
J. P. Warner
Charles A. Vogeler
Sampile
Charles A. Vogeler CO
Baltimore
Gsrus
Bartlett
Boulder
Cole
J. H. Johnston Gun Co
Pittsburg
aDvenTisans
Brewster Safety Rein-Holder Co
Holly, Mich
Bryant's Business College
Buffalo, N.Y
Glek Co
Halsted St
A. W. McCormick & Son
Washington, D.C
Cincinnati
Kidder
Brriestown
Maas
Address Business and Phonographic College
Sterling
Grannan Detective Bureau Co
Arcade
Cincinnat
Morey Mfc.co
Waukesha
U.S. Standard
Jones
Rineh
John P. Lovell Arms CO
Manul’rs
Boston
Mase
UNTON
Franklin St
Zvans Chemical Co
T_ Ohio
Mart
O.N.Y
G. H. Ingraham
M. D
Amsterdam
D. R. Dyche & CO
Lil
Druggista
Brightine
Bright
Lindley & CO
LaSalle St
U.S
Hibbard
EoMonn Patmen
Summit St
Rochester
F. Knner
Wolcott
Watson Moor Wolcott
Truk & Co
Augusta
Maine
Attern
Toledo
O. MM. W
Brilliant
America
M. W. Dunham
Wayne
Illinois
Sweary
Jane
Lake Street
Rox
Eilert
SIGE
Emment Proprietary Co
Arena
Mich
Babe
Weill
Joan Muellerweiss
Jackbon, Mich
Suicees
Pterekeenes
Fism
A. J. Tower
Simmons St
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