Marvels of Palm and Perfumery and Cancer Cure Elixirs
An 19th century advertisement bundle touts Palm and Mace perfume as a delightful hair brightener and handkerchief fragrance, with Wright & Co. selling it per bottle by express. It also promotes Schenck’s Mandrake Pills and Pulmonic Syrup as a triplet for consumption, claiming cleansing of liver and stomach and appetite restoration to build health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
TW. Wright & CO
Liberty Street
New York
McTience
Schenck
W. Ca, Mio. Lyr
Oliver Crook & CO
Burnhams & van Sehaack
Chicago
John D. Park and
Iyis
Squire & Co
Cincinnatti
Ohio
R Burnhams & van Schaack
Chicapa
John K. Park
Sineinnyt
Ohis
Gen'l
Broadway
JAS. Hutchinson& CO
Broaday
A Parrot Learns the Voice of a Revolution
In 1847 Rome a shoemaker’s parrot named Jack-a-fine bird grows bold with politics. He mimics cries from the Forum, learns from the crowd, and after witnessing Pope Pius IX’s rise and fall, finally shouts Viva la Republica as the city roars for national defense. The cobbler then joins the National Guard, vindicating the bird’s newfound patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forum
Rome
Sauk
Jaccheroni
Birdboni
Italy
Jack
Padrone
Etnos Miramur
Illis
Chataubriand
Gioberti
Sanscrit
Plinius
Tiberius
Castor
Germanicus
Drusus
Romanus
Appian
National Guard
Parrot and Cobbler End Rome Revolt Tale Ends
An old tale unfolds as a parrot named Jack in Rome refuses to echo pro Vatican calls. The shoemaker and authorities clash, Jack proclaims Viva la Republica then Viva Pio Nono, and dies. The piece shifts to praise for advertising’s value in Providence and across cities, noting its global rise and profit.
Advertising Revolutionizes Wealth Across the Nation
A historic reflection traces how advertising grew from a mere local page to a powerful economic force. It recalls Townsend, a physician, who bankrupted himself to flood the country with his wares and Sarsaparilla ads, and Bonner, who paid $1,500 for space in a Weekly Tribune. The piece ends with a burst of four notes and cannon shots in the Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend
Ife
Sarsaparilla
Tribune
Weekly Tribune
Bonner
Moncey
Estate of Levi Bilis Administrator Notice
Executor notice for Levi Bilis estate of Stephenson county Illinois deceased. Peck, administrator, will appear before Stephenson County Court at Freeport on the third Monday of March to settle claims. Creditors asked to present claims and debtors to pay promptly. Dated January 28, 1867.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi
Levi Bilis
Stephenson
Stephenson County
Freeport
Peck
Diehols
Stephen County
Chancery
Margaret A. Cooper
Chalkley
Wt. Cooper
Ann Thompson
Jonathan i
Thompson Mary G. Alexander
William Alexander
Robert 8. Thomson
Poinpiainanie
Susan Thompson
Willie
Anna Fee Longevr
Seph Thompson
Joseph Thompson
Joseph Thomson
Joseph ‘Thompson
Court House
I. P. Hodges
Bailey & Brawley
Holbclurn
Sali
Mallinois
Lycurgus Edgerton
William H. Dunning
Bilas I. Clark
Township
Illinois
Silas D. Clark
W. W. Robey, Sherif
Stephenson Co
Ilinois
Said
John Barfoot
William Simmons
State of Illinois
State OF
Stephen- Rn-Son County
Joseph Louchhelm
Platniif
Henry Hess
Lippman Ness
Wodges
Taylor
QTATE
Stephenson Ko County
Sad
Abraham Levi
Samuel Dettelbach
Henry 5
Louchheim
Levi Dettlebach & Loucheim
Henry Wess
Lippman Hess
H. & L. Hess
Preeport
Sai Plaintin
Buinty
Hodges
Tayton
William Plummer
Freaport
Beene County
Brunes
Wellington
Cox
Reeport
Stehenson County
Ingsauid County
Township Twenty-Six
Ith P. AL
Llewand
Ordway
Ywilws
Edward P. Barton
Franklin J. Mallory
Hershell
Mallory
Aris
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OsraIn
Brown
J. D. Diffenbaughe
Stephenson Streets
Whelesale
Stephen
Son County
Vreeport
Bulkley & Cucles
Jacob Oyler
Caroline Oyler
J. A. Chain
Wells
Olidinot
Mazziani
Garibaldi
la Repubblica
Castle San Angelo
Jack T
Psittacidae
Cobbler
Pio Nono
la Republica
Caro Coco
Maccheroni
Shter Pris
Spaulding
Bonner’s
Drake’s Plantation Bitters
Providenhes
Springfield
Milwaukee
Buffalo
Providence
France
Bangor Times
Oloy1
E. ¢. Dwight & Co
Lad
E. G. Dwight & Co
Stephenson-St
ANI
Jewelers’ Association
Hoop Skirt Manufactory
Mechanic Street
Hloward
T. S. Ryan
Thos, S. Ryan
Wimess
Alne
Guardian
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