Inauguration of the New Town of Ayr Massachusetts
The Legislature creates a town named Ayr after Dr T. C. Avery. President Prescott introduces the physician who explains Ayr’s historical roots, Burns’s poetry, and the need for portable medicines. Avery extols educational and public health benefits, urging growth, schools, and continued medical outreach from Lowell to Groton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groton Junction
Dt. CO. Avery
Prescott
Ayer
Scotland
Trish Sea
Clyde
Ayry
Lowell
Ayr
Robert Bruce
Oliver Cromwell
Burns
Benny Doon
John Anderson
My Jo John
Ayrshire
John of
Atlantic
Pampas
South America
Oery
New England
Lawrence
Boutwell
Groton
Lowell Mass
Currier
Insulating Lightning Rods Negates Safety Claims
Letter from Casdi Haskins, Supt of Copper Scroll Lightning Rod Co, written in Chicago on October 12 1870 to Q Taylor secretary, argues insulation of lightning rods is impossible and dangerous. He claims atmospheric electricity is too intense to be contained by any insulator and recommends large size, best conductor, and constant grounding via water or damp earth to safely conduct the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Q. Taylor
Copper Scroll Lightning Rod Co
Freeport
Ill
Faraday
Cas, di, Haskins
Henry
Smithsonian Institute
Hying
Lovering
Harvard University
Nianlbal and sf Joseph Railroad Advertisement Notice
Short line railroad promotion from Quincy Illinois to Kansas, urging travelers to use this route as cheaper shorter and passing through a lively country. Advertises superior service over other Missouri lines and claims frequent usage by gamblers and travelers as justification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Nanas Uy
Iiny Gunignais
Missouri
W. K
Ilinois
Kansas
Carson
Kansas Pacific Railway
Fuebio
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Golden City
Central City
Georgetown
Baxter Springs
Texas
Hannibal
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Denver
Cheyenne
Omaha
Union Pacific Railroad
Vale Lake
Sacramento
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Hannibal and St. Joseph
George H, Nettleton
Real Estate Sales in The Past Month Reported
Real estate sales for the past month are listed with numerous parcels and buyers. Transactions include properties in Freeport Lancaster West Point Erin and Rock Grove with prices ranging from 450 to 10 800 dollars. Taylor and Aspinwall announce themselves as abstract book specialists offering title abstracts, deeds, mortgages, wills, and land office services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Moulton
Samuel Helter
Erin
Wascher
Caroline Heel
Knowlton
Yd al
Freeport
Conrad Meinerti
Fred Melourt
Rock Grove
Conrad Meinert
Jonn D
Lereh
H. M. Neiman
Winslow
Jacob Wingert
John
Wingert
West Point
John Wiessen
Onsemer Knecht
John Spaltz
John Thomas
Sbacrea
Lancaster
Ransom Bailey
Et al
Charles Gosaman
Eling Perkins
Benjamin Goddard
Clark
Robert A. Schofield
Edward WW. Foy
Winneshetk
Chas
G. Miller
Carl G. Boehme
Lyons
James Benson
Jacob Inkhert
John Woebelman
Taylor & Aspinwall
Literary Notices for March and April Magazines
Farevery Saturday and Sharper's Weekly for March 25 praised for illustrations. March issues of Old and New and other titles include The United States of Europe and A Country Girl at the Opera. Roberts Bros. Boston publishes Box Woods Household Magazine. An April issue is unusually interesting. Address 5. 8, Weov, Newburg, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farevery
Sharper's Weekly
United States
Roberts Bros
Boston
Box Woods
Weov
Newburg
New York
Slarper's Bazar Highlights Travel, School Reform
The issue features Fashion Reports and Humor pages plus a continuation of Hannah and a Manners on the Road piece. Gail Hamilton contributes a notable article criticizing school system abuses, urging parental reader engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slarper's Bazar
Hannah
Gail Hamilton
Nacre Harper's April catalog previews resumed serials
The April Mercury lists multiple ongoing serials and features including The Pitcairn Islanders The Bowery on Saturday Night and Along the Florida Reef. Readers are told those serials will resume in the next issue after a small current interruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nacre Harper's
Anteros
Anne Furness
Phrenological Journal April issue highlights portraits and essays
The Phrenological Journal for April presents portraits of Nilsson Demorest Burden Needham Delavan and others and features essays on Italians in New York Tree Planting in America and Alfred the Great along with notices on Slavery without a master and poet Alice Cary. It notes a price of 30 cents per issue or 3 dollars per year and lists Wells at 389 Broadway New York for subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. D. Bowling
M. D
Alice Cary
Wells
Broadway
N.Y
Melectic
Robert Browning
Sumelas
Franc-Tireurs
William Morris
Alfred de Musset
Patty
Gambetta
The
Eclectic
E. H. Pelton
Fulton Street
New York
Ladies Friend periodicals and premium engraving offer
The March and April numbers of the Lady's Friend are described as superb with fine steel plates especially At the Mill, strong colored fashion plates, and excellent literary content. The prospectus for 1871 promised a brilliant corps of contributors, with a single copy and the Premium Engraving offered for $2.50, by Deavon & Peterson at 319 Walnut Street, Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deavon & Peterson
Walnut Street
Philadelphia
Galaxy April issue highlights and literary notes
The Galaxy for April features Justin McCarthy on Lady Judith and Victor Emmanuel, DeForeau’s Overland, Mrs Edward Ought we to Visit her, and a charming See at Gettysburg by General Imboden. Captain Halls Arctic Expedition and a polar discussion by Prof Maurry appear. Mark Twain retires from the toemeranda. Donn Platt to head humorous department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justin McCarthy
Judith
DeForeau
Edward
Gettysburg
J. D. Imboden
Halls
Hh. Maurry
Victor Emmanuel
Edward Crapsey
New York
Lusa
Nuremberg
Mark Twain
Donn Platt
Demorest's Monthly Magazine April issue highlights fashion and essays
Demorest's Monthly Magazine for April offers spring fashions and literary articles with home matters guidance. Jennie June contributes pieces on marriage questions, while premiums for a $3 subscription are marketed as valuable. Printed by W Jennings Demorest at 28 Droudwiy, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fey Demorest
Jennie June
Marrige
Demorest
Jennings Demorest
Droudwiy, N.Y
New Sericnems Monthly April issue review
The April New Sericnems Monthly highlights Mr Crapsey on The Anthracite Problem tracing coal strike causes and remedies. Dr Holland discusses Topics of the Time and Morality. Widespread coverage includes San Domingo, Life in the Caribbean, antique silver discovery, and a crucial Children who Work exposé by Julia A Holines of the Bureau of Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sericnems
Crapsey
Pennsylvania
Holland
San Domingo
Carmbal Islands
Dia
Europe
Mra. Juiia A. Jlolines
Hureyu of Education
Alexandre Dutuas
Mer
John Bigerow
CienMeman
Hang Anderson
W.C. Wilkinson
Favorite youth periodical pages and noted stories
The March issue highlights Father Michels WAM with another chapter, Carroll recounts Mrs A Young Shepherd, and the French Revolution tale continues. What that Coat Cost promises a thrilling read by Miss Darling, author of Bate at home and Terma. Published by Horace Briller in Boston.
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Poole
Father Michel
Carroll
Misa Darling
Bate
Horace BR
Ptller
Boston
Mass
Peter Henderson Spring Catalogue 1871 Plants
Peter Henderson announces a 1871 spring catalogue featuring bedding plants geraniums verbenas and caladiums with colored plates. The advertiser notes high quality healthy stock and generous terms including 15 cents each or 36 per dozen for caladiums and invites orders from Rockford and others. No. 67 Nassau street New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Henderson
Rockford
Nassau Street
New York
Aldine April issue praised for typography and content
The Aldine for April delivers sharp typography and varied plates including portraits of Schiller Twain and a Russian peasant girl plus a full page Helgoland scene. It features literary pieces by Tiffany Allen and Spottord, aims to widen representation, and offers a $2 subscription with club discounts. A club forms at Emmert Burrell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friedrich von Schiller
Martmann
Samuel L. Clemens
Mark Twain
Helgoland
Morgenstern
Francis Tiffany
France
Wm. F. Alen
Harriet Prescott Spottord
James Sutton & Co
Liberty Street
New York
Femmert & Burrell's
Also Mentioned on This Page
Yer, Mass
Pacific and Atlantic Telegraph Company
Nianlbal & Sf, Joseph Railroad
Literary Notices
Japan
Watson
Old Colony Nurseries
Plymouth
Née. Littel
L&th
Cornhill Magazine
Frazer
Ireland
Quarterly Review
Francis Galton
Kh. W
Maciillan
Platt Deutsch
Fritg Reuter
Living Age
John Halifax
George MacDonald
Litten & Gay
Green
Travior
Colorado
Hannibal & ST. Joseph
Quincy
Bt. Joseph
Missias
Joseph
Atchison
Missouri River
Fort Scotland Gulf
Leavenworth, Lawrence
Galveston
Kansas City Union Depot
Missouri, Kansas
Indiana Territory
Hannibal, Mo
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Great Central
Lake Street
Burlington, Council Bluffs
Omaha Line
Pullman Palace
Council Blutts
Dburiington
Keokuk
Quincy, St. Joseph, Leavenworth and
Pacific Night Express
Topeka
Atchixon
Weston
Leavenworth
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Company
Clark St
Great Central Depot
Robert Harris
Samuel Powell
A. Parker
Pass
W. Fe
Tamobiing
W. H. Tamblin
Eleroy
Tambling
I. M. Clayton, A. F. Broan, Dan'l Adaxson
Charter Perpetua
Harmers
Insurance Compan OF
Illinois
John 8
James M. Smith
Buena Viale
Wilcoxons
Fariners Insurance
LEMON
Farmers Insurance Companyfficers
John EH. Addams
Walter P. Hun
William Young
Ti Ft
Sere
R.M. Buckman
T. D
Ladies Repository
Osseege
Hitchcock & Walden
Cincinnati, Ohio
Fis
Price
Frank Leslie
Pearl Street
Appletons’ Journal
Morton Mouse
Annia Thomas
Lacordatte
Malcolm Macuen
Hellprin
Nation
Mount Cenng
W. Dodge
Godeys Ladies
Toby
Peterson
Robin
Frank Joe Benedics
Daisy Ventnor
Che Keening Belle
Mrs. Anne, Stephens, Vermis
Chaarlies
J. Peterson
Philadalphia
Lightning Rod CO
Grice
Northwest
Sunderland
O, Taylor
F. Aspinwall
Geo Cooper Seno “Ning Rop Bre Feportil Vpn
City of
John 5. Dewitt
Wan Man
Banker Bros. & Greene
Gen. Manoel
Insurance Exchange
IL la Salle Staie
Ion
EU Cra
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