End of the Century Reflections on Liberty and Progress
A reflective essay surveys the nineteenth century’s trajectory in Europe and America. It assesses political shifts from Napoleon to nation-states, advances in science and industry, abolition of slavery, education, medicine, and print, and the moral progress and hazards shaping humanity as the century closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
George Washington
Europe
Napoleon
Hobenlinden
France
Copenhagen
Amiens
Washington
Metternich
Nesselrode
Talleyrand
Castlereagh
Italy
Garibaldi
Cavour
Victor Emanuel
Austria
Bismarck
German Empire
Cape Colony
England
British Empire
Norway
Sweden
Finland
Russia
Germany
Switzerland
Holland
Spain
Poland
Greece
Servia
Bulgaria
Roumania
Haood
New York
Rio Janeiro
Cape Town
Bombay
Melbourne
Hong Kong
Philadelphia
Davy
Tropics
India
American Chemical Association
Lincoln
Alexander
South Africa
Denmark
Cuba
America
Indiana
Red Cross Service
Frederic Harrison
Tennyson
Zangwill
Odds and guesses on a tense session at Congress
The piece surveys legislative mood about the ship subsidy bill and potential extra sessions. It notes British protests over subsidies, a wary public, and the political maneuvering around tariff and war tax measures. It mentions McKinley's veto hints and River and Harbor funding pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Congress
Clubbing list offers Tribune readers new paper combos
The Tribune extends discounted renewal and new subscription offers with partner papers including Fairfield Tribune Homestead and St. Louis Semi Weekly Republic Cincinnati Enquirer Des Moines Weekly Lawrence. The offer promises savings on any other paper or publication as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apna
Tribune
Fairfield Tribune
Homestead
St. Louis
Republic
Des Moines
Cincinnati Enquirer
THE
Electric Bitters Sold In Idaville For 50c Remedy
J A Gardner of Idaville Indiana praises Electric Bitters for restoring strength and appetite after stomach liver and kidney trouble and general decline. The ad declares the tonic will revive energy and health with a money back guarantee at Geo D Clarke's Drug Store, every bottle 50 cents.
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J. A. Gardner
Idaville
Ind
Geo. D. Clarke’s
Farmers urged to read Western Trail quarterly
Advertisement notes the Western Trail published quarterly by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway. It offers one year free subscription and directs readers to send a letter or postal card to John Sebastian G P A Chicago.
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Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
John Sebastian
Chicago
Bucklen Salve Cures Long Running Leg Sore
Thackerville man paid doctors over 300 dollars in two years for a leg sore. A single box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured it, avoiding amputation. Guaranteed cure for piles offered at 25 cents a box by Geo. D. Clarke, druggist.
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B. D. Blanton
Thackerville
Tex
Bucklen
Geo. D. Clarke
THE
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Credit Check Swindle Exploits New York Shoppers
A New York Sun report describes a small store operating a credit check scam against women. The firm, selling ill fitting silk and cotton shirt waists, issued credit checks for $1 to $10 while promising replenishment that never came. As losses mounted the store became insolvent and customers sought refunds or replacements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Sun
Grocer's Tale of Deaf Customer and Cranky Visitor
A grocer recalls yelling at a deaf customer and later angering Mr. Oldboy, a cranky veteran. He admits his voice remains loud after the deaf customer leaves, and notes humor in yelling at blind people and foreigners while whispering around the sick. The anecdote appears in the Indianapolis Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toalute
Mr. Black
Indianapolis Sentinel
The Dignited Frogs of Korea
An amusing Baltimore Sun note contrasts Korea frogs which walk in orderly steps with American frogs that hop. The piece humorously observes their quiet travel to the journey’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
America
Baltimore Sun
Hastings Battle Losses Reported At One In Thousand
At the 1060 Hastings encounter the combatants used swords and battle axes. Five hundred were fatally wounded in the engagement, equating to one in every thousand soldiers.
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Hastings
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P. KE. Borseyn
Fairfield Post Office
Napoleon Bonaparte
Pauli
Dreyse
Mr. Bryan
Texas
Mr. Alger
Quay
Pennsylvania
Senate
Hail Caine
China
Amos Cummings
Amos
Mr. McKinley
Teddy
Colorado Mountains
Military Academy
West Point
War Department
Fred Grant
Fred Ha
Buaa
West Indies
Administration
Blair
New Hampshire
Little Billy” Chandler
Chandler
Ely
Warren Street
New, York
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