Bankrupt Law Debate Repeal or Improvement
The piece argues against a quick repeal of the Bankrupt law and for refining the existing system. It cites past laws from 1816 and later and warns that economic downturns make a uniform, workable bankruptcy framework essential, urging careful amendment over abolition. It notes broad support for keeping a workable law and questions claims of universal repeal demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Congress
House of Representatives
Times
Clergyman Quiet Amid Jest at Hotel Table
A traveling German priest visits a bustling hotel frequented by wags. Clerks tease him with wit, but he eats in silence. A diner, frustrated by his patience, finally asks if he has heard the jests. The priest replies in mild humor, claiming his role as chaplain of a lunatic asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Krove
Tilton
The Celibacy of Women and Sex Ratio Concerns
A discussion argues that life conditions hit men harder than women, and that a surplus of women in civilized societies leads to enforced celibacy among unattractive men. It cites birth ratios, emigration effects, and social morals, noting male promiscuity as a key factor and predicting future pressures on men to marry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
America
United States
Massachusetts
Greg
Worth Reading and the Seeds of Truth Across Voices
A compendium of quotes on prose versus poetry, life’s aim, and moral states. Notable lines from Bancroft, Coleridge, Longfellow, Beecher, and others discuss truth, purpose, happiness, suffering, conscience, and resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gough
Beecher
Norwood
The Loss of the Virginias
The Virgin ius sinks off Cape Fear after leaky condition and failed attempts to reach New York. Ossipee rescues crew. Virginius sinks at 4 PM after navy orders and pursuit by Grant for revenue law violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ni Y. Times
Virginius
Cape Fear
United States
Ossipeerg
David C. Woodrow
New York
Ossipee
Charleston
Smithville
Nagg
Osgipee
United States Revenue
Grant
United States Marshal
Bliss
Arthur
Blake
A Shark Jaws and the Edge of Modern Weapons
A discussion on the shark’s jaws as a formidable weapon with natural teeth and powerful bite compares to future invented “steam shears.” It notes how outer rows of teeth function, the resilience of jaws, and the dramatic strength implied by captive demonstrations. The piece also reflects on beauty in behavior and greatness of mind, citing Arthur Helps. A county superintendent fires at a persistent book agent, injuring only a cheek and a small metal fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Arthur Helpa
G OttatptEe Castoria Claims Safe, Effective
Castoria is marketed as the only safe article guaranteed to assimilate food regulate bowels cure wind colic and promote natural sleep. It contains no minerals morphine or alcohol and is pleasant to take. Children cry less and mothers may rest. Hamiltons Buchu and Dandelion are touted to aid kidney and liver scavenging. Available from Swarts & Stocking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis & Perkins
Vermifuge Comfits Cure Worms in Stomachs
Children look pale and sick from worms in the stomach. Brown's Vermifuge Comfits destroy worms without injury to the child, being white and free from coloring or injurious ingredients. Curtis & Brown, No. 215 Fulton Street, New York, sell by druggists and chemists for twenty five cents a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Curtis & Brown
Fulton Street
New York
Eialyr
Premium for 174 subscribers of The Aldine 1874
The Aldine offers each subscriber a pair of chromes by Thomas Moran reproduction from thirty plates each. The oil paintings depict The Fast in the White Mountains New Hampshire and The West Cliffs of Green River Wyoming Territory. Moran calls the gift a bold yet happy idea and testifies to its success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
America
National Academy
Aldine
The
Thomas Moran
Colorado
Congress
West
White Mountains
New Hampshire
Green River
Wyoming Territory
Moran
Newark
N. J
Messrs
James Sutton & Co
Thos. Moran
Also Mentioned on This Page
Onida
Coleridge
Renan
Longfellow
A. Alexander
Jobbertson
David Copperfield
Rev
Be, H. Gillett
Robertson
Centaur Liniment
J. B. Rose & Co
Broadway
Hamilton
Swarts & Stocking
Express
Jerome B. Hudson & Co
Cor
Greenwich and
Wortianit
Vigor
Chicago
Fuller & Fuller
Lord, Smith & Co
van Schaack
Stevenson & Reid
Tolman & King
Burnham & Son
Hurlburt & Edsall
Ins
BU Dennison
Soldiby
Sparks Randal
Freeport
Stephenson &T
Court House
ART Department
James Sutton & Co., Publishers
Maiden Lane
Mail Register
Chen
C.& NW
W.U.R
Monroe
Wis
Cedarville
Orangeville
Queco
Shuey’s
Elizabeth
Watterman’s Mills
Yellow Creek
Loran
Kent
Plum River
Yankee Hollow
Stockton
Ward's Grove
Derinda
Buena Vista
Aes
River Creek
Depar
Smith D.ateiys,p.m
Chicago and
Bridge Streets
Mir
A. B. Land
Mount Joy
Penn Cam
ERSTE
Freepor
Islits
Middleditch
Pottg
Upper & Lower Stephenson
General Agents
London
Deal A&re
North Westey
Railway
Chica
Detroit
Cleveland
Buffalo
Suspense Bridge
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Washington
Philadelphia
Boston
New England
Canadas
Cincinnati
Louisville
St. Louis
Orleans
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Sa] Lake
San Francisco
Western Territories
Westinghouse
Chicago & North-Western Railwa
Y. Hughitt
W.H. Stennet
Pase
Tale Farm
Silver Creek
Stephenson Ciud
Home Farm
State Road
Aso
Homer Farm
Apa
Elisha Freeman
Silver Creek, Jl
Cis
Patel
Deance
Conrad Meyers
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!