Odd Eighteenth Century AnnuitySticks Found in Lombard Street Box
A wooden box in Martyn's Bank Lombard Street yielded exchequer annuity tally sticks dating 1705 to 1713, with names like Moreau. Each stick records a ninety two year annuity used by government and holder, split between Exchequer and the holder. The total value is £440, last touched circa 1753, preserved as relics of the eighteenth century.
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Marttr’s Bank
Lombard Street
Gary
Moreau
Nate
Amall
Martin's Bank
Whitechapel
London
The Decimal and Duodecimal Weights Debate in Congress
An old New York Commercial Advertiser excerpt argues against adopting the metric system. It favors the duodecimal approach for weights and measures, praising twelve-based division for retail trade, money, and daily business.
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House
Ebay
France
Germany
Paris
Spencer
New York Commercial Advertiser
No Worth in Prayer, Says President on Temptation
The president quoted a cashier who resisted stealing funds, confessing he wrestled with the temptation all night after being tempted to take them. The chief director recalls having detectives posted at doors, windows, and roof while the man prayed, per the Atlanta Constitution.
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Atlanta. Constitution
World horse markets and breeding trends in 1900s
A detailed survey notes Britain India Australia Canada Austria Hungary Belgium France Germany Japan Russia Sweden Argentina and other nations housing vast horse populations. It observes Russia’s low quality ponies, Asian and American stock, and predicts Russia’s future breeding could shift European markets. It highlights U S surplus of good horses, rising European demand for heavy draft and cavalry types, and export values rising from 1896 to 1900 with about 118 dollars per horse.
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Great Britain
India
Australia
Canada
Austria
Hungary
Belgium
France
Germany
Japan
Russia
Sweden
Argentine
Europe
Areantine
United States
Coffee and soda biscuits shape Havana diet revealed
A Philadelphia traveler returning from Cuba notes two striking items in Havana: the potent coffee and the widespread use of American soda biscuits. He recalls adjusting to the strong brew and observes that locals often combine coffee with biscuits, with Havana consuming more biscuits than any major American city, while Key West follows.
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Cuba
Tavana
Havana
Key West
Chicago
Tournal
Autocratic Master of My House Sparks Quarrel
In a heated exchange Mr Meekton asserts control at home while another voice demands respect. Four doctors recently attended Mrs Mallie Moore of this town as she battled nervous strain and kidney disease. Dodd's Kidney Pills are claimed to have offered a remarkable cure after medical professionals had given up.
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Danth
Aldrich
Mallie Moore
Dodd
Tegan
Alpine Guide Cross In Mourning Mystery
Narration recalls a cross on the mountain marking where guide Peter fell and died, sparking a plea to aid his widow and children. The dialogue notes a second cross for travelers on the opposite side, underscoring recurring tragedy among those who climb the slope.
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Placo
Peter
Grain-O cereal drink adapts to coffee substitute
Try Grain-O ask your grocer to show you Grain-O the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. Children may drink it without injury as well as adults. All who try it like it. Grain-O has the rich seal brown color of mocha or java but is made from pure grains and gentle on the stomach. 15c and 25c per package. Sold by all grocers.
Lucky Man
A witty exchange from Brooklyn Life humorously notes luck as a gentlemanly trait, describing a man so dignified that even those beneath him in service yield to his influence. The quip plays on social hierarchy and the notion of luck shaping reputation.
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Brooklyn
Piles Cure Booklets and Summer Resort Travel Ads
Sample treatment and cure booklets for piles offered free to four cents to Maimpa Rea Broa and Co Minneapolis. An orchestra of up to twenty pieces can mimic concert effects. Yellowstone Park excursions by A Lycan Co Cinnabar Mont. Debtors warned jail not preferred. a shady family tree noted.
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Red Cross
Maimpa
Rea Broa. & Co
Minneapolis
Minn
Yellowstone National Park
A. Lycan Co
Cinnabar, Mont
Immortal Hater Inn at Hawes Inn Inspires Literary Echoes
The Hawes Inn is immortalized in two romances as Sta venson’s Kilnaped introduces the sea’s salt air to midthirties hero. David Balfour from Chambers Journal’s Covenant meets Alan Breek in a lively scene, while Best’s learned hero awaits the ebb tide to crow in the parlor.
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Hawes Inn
Best
Dreese
Stavenson
David Balfour
Alan Breek
Chambers’ Journal
The Care of Infants in Smart Bet Opinion
A quote highlights a mother's exclusive role in weighing and caring for her baby. The text notes she cannot be away from home for more than two hours, implying strong parental attachment and daily caregiving routines. The exchange reflects social attitudes toward infant care and maternal involvement.
Unclear exchange hints at wardrobe mishap in Tribune excerpt
A garbled Chicago Tribune clipping shows Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson discussing a dress detail with phrases like Avery walat and gore, suggesting a wardrobe issue and miscommunication in a social scene.
Hans Catarroh Oure Tao constitutional cure price 75e
A brief notice lists Hans Catarroh Oure Tao offering a constitutional cure at a price of 75 euros. No further context or details provided.
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Hans Catarroh
Frank and Free Interview Sparks Paper Request
The Chicago Times Herald reports a humorous exchange where a rookie reporter asks what someone would do with fifty dollars a minute. The leading citizen jokingly answers by requesting a marked copy of the newspaper featuring the interview.
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Ree Porter
Chicago Times Herald
Western Canada's December Weather and New Lands View
Two Minnesota delegates report warm December in Calgary and rich grazing land in Alberta, Yorkton district in Assiniboia with wheat yields of 25 bushels and oats 60 bushels. They praise fertile tracts, ample water, and promising opportunities in Assiniboia and Saskatchewan for settlers, inviting Canadian government agents to advertise new districts.
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Thomas Regan
Alberta
Yorkton
Assiniboia
Saskatchewan
Woman seeks help for sex disease via Mrs Pinkham letters
A patient hides details of a female medical complaint and the doctor cannot diagnose. The article promotes Mrs. Pinkham of Lynn Mass and reports confidential letters from women benefiting from her remedies, noting patient consent for publication to aid others.
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Comessing
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Ohio
Iowa
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St. Paul
Weekly
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Clitman
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Boston
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God
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Western Canada
Minnesota
Ceam
Ella Rice
Chelsea, Wis
Drax Maa
Prixnan
Lydia B. Kinkham
Mas
Exua Brox
Chelsea
Wis
National City Bank
Lupia E. Pinknan
DR. D
Phelps Brown
Inst Thompson
Nature
Anse of
Atchinon Globe
Newell
Ares
Jones St
Sioux City
Tewe
Gear
Imo Ray
Msatsins
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