Revolutionary Mecklenburg Declares Independence at Charlotte
A New York Post correspondent writes of Charlotte North Carolina a colonial stronghold that influenced the Mecklenburg declaration of independence. The piece notes the hornets nest riflemen and a hero farmer who struck Cornwallis with a musket ball. It cites historians and cites the old Cornwallis headquarters at Trade and Tryon streets likely to be replaced.
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Atlantic
Blue Ridge
North Carolina
Charlotte
N. C
New York Post
Mecklenburg County
New York
New Orleans
Charleston
Savannah
Louisville
Bancroft
Jam
Court of St. James
Rtevie
Philadelphia
Miller
First Presbyterian Church
Thomas Jefferson
Franklin
Lexington and
Concord
Cornwallis
William Rchardson Davie
Catawba
Trade
Tryon
Great Generals Seen In Plain Citizens' Clothes
The piece argues famous leaders like George Washington Bismarck the prince of Wales and McClellan and Hancock blend into ordinary crowds in everyday dress. A New York Five Points scene shows McClellan and Hancock mistaken by crowds, challenging their heroic images and illustrating how appearances affect perception.
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George Washington
Mount Vernon
Alexandria
Virginia
Dutchy
Bismarck
Prince of Wales
Italy
Russia
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Wah Lung
New York
Five Points
McClellan
Hancock
Mac
Army of the Potomac
Bowery
Little Mac
General McClellan
Astor House
Revised telephone opens the conversation with "Shelloa"
The Current notes a novelty in communication as a revised telephone greets the caller with the exclamation "Shelloa" signaling a playful, modern mode of interaction. The item reflects contemporary tech-flavored chatter and media whimsy.
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Sheolloa
Physicians blind to Bright's disease in aging ex-President Arthur drama
The piece attacks doctors for misdiagnosing Bright's disease in Arthur and others, blaming malaria as a false label, and argues for Warner's safe cure. It asserts kidney and liver disease as major death causes, notes suffering and mismanagement, and promotes Brown's Bronchial Trocess as a trusted remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Frelinghuysen
Arthur
Bright
Florida
Old Point Comfort
Atlantic
Europe
Kright
Warner
Morley’s T X 8S Ague Tonic and Female Regulator Endorsement
An 1883 Curxa Springs notice details orders for Morley’s T X 8S Ague Tonic from Morley Bros of Austin and a testimonial from J M West Co Thomsey Ga. Dr J Braprieto and WM Barton endorse Bradfield Regulator Co and offer health treatise by mail, noting long use and physician approval.
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Curxa Springs
Texas
Morley Bros
Austin
Waco
Morley
J. M. West & Co
Thomsey
J. Braprieto
WM. Barton
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
Morley Brothers Blackberry Balsam Praised in 1883 Letter
A grateful Mesquite mother from October 29 1883 reports Morley Bros Blackberry Balsam cured her baby of summer complaint and teething after doctors failed. She praises the remedy and endorses it to other mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesquite
Exas
Morley Bros
Austin
Texas
Morley
J.D. Browder
Messrs. Browder & Paschal
Wells Health Renewer and Eye Water Patent Potions
An 19th century advertisement touts Wells Health Renewer for heart pains palpitations dropsical swellings dizziness indigestion headaches and sleeplessness. Dr Isaac Thompson's Eye Water is recommended for sore eyes and is sold by druggists for 25 cents. Rough on Rats claims to clear rats mice roaches flies ants bedbugs and more, sold by druggists.
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Isaac Thompson
Isc. Druggiste
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Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Brown
London
Mel. T. McCarthy
Richland Center
Wis
Mark
Patna
Charles A. Voueler Company
Solw
Raltivoen
Marrtowd
Ts, A
N.S Rraves
Marion
Mass
R. M. Detzert
Reynolds
Ind
Brown Chemical € CO
Baltimore, MD
Aultman&Taylor Co
Mansfield
Anorist
B. Collins
LaPorte
da. J. Steruzns
Lebanon
Ohio
Rochester
Hop Bitters
J_ J. Berk
Ife
C. D. Warner
Spanish Medicine CO
Fort Davis
M. A. Dallas
Mississippi
Middle Georgia
Broprc P Reeviator Co
N.Y
American Rural Home
Glover of
Rural Home Co., , Limited
Ter, N.Y
Fisy
Alorus Free Tower
Man and
Beast
Hagan’s
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