Neapolitan Noble Matteo Schilizzi Aids Cholera Victims
Matteo Schilizzi the wealthy English-born Neapolitan Jew gained fame amid the cholera crisis. He funded beds for the infirm, provided food and money, and directed nearly three thousand workers from an iron factory to make hospital beds. After recovering from illness, he visited Monte Vergine, donated lavishly, and vowed conversion to Catholicism if the Madonna cured him.
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Matteo Schilizzi
Naples
New York Sun
Cardinal Sanfelice
Italy
Pendino
Sperinto
Porto
Sanfelice
Napes
Nola
Monte Vergine
Rome
Toledo
Portici
Anne
Nola Road
Madonna
Largo del Vasto
Chiaia
Garibaldi
Sig
Mat
Elor
Longone Sala
Sig. Schilitz
The Young Neapolitan Millionaire Barber and His Charities
In Naples Matteo Schilizzi rises from obscure service to own a prime barber shop in Piazza San Ferdinando after saving a boy from his master. He pays ten years of rent, furnishes the shop, and attracts elite clients while running a charitable office and employing detectives to verify and distribute aid.
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Sig. Schilizzi
Longone
Matteo Schilizzi
Schilizzi
Piazza
San Ferdinando
Naples
Shanghai magistrate assaults British vice consul in court
A Shanghai mixed court scene May 29 ended with Magistrate Huang striking British vice consul Mr. Giles after dismissing three men charged with loitering. The incident, witnessed by Superintendent McEuen, led to detaining the prisoners and calls for the magistrate’s removal by British authorities.
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London and
China Telegraph
China
Shanghai
Cory
Huang
Giles
Mr. Giles
McEuen
Stranded Stranger Buys Pears Plums and a Cocoanut
A middle aged man in Detroit visits Central Market buys a dozen pears then plums and half a watermelon. After a short rest he seeks a doctor claiming cholera morbus and asks the price of treatment. He plans to save seventy five cents and asks to hold a coconut.
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Detroit Free Press
Curious Alabama hospitality change and patent cure endorsements
An Alabama traveler recounts a stern host near Selma who warms to him after receiving a sample of Warner's safe cure, then reappears cheerful six weeks later. The piece blends comic anecdote with ads for patent medicines, corn remedies, and Ely's Cream Balm, featuring testimonials from W. P. Searcy and Rev. H. A. Smith, with later quips on corn cures and wheat as a flowering plant.
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Alabama
Dar
Selma
Ala
Warner
Covert & Cheever
Ely
H. A. Smith
Clinton, Wis
Pike's Toothace Drops Cures Win Minute
An item from the White Hall Times notes a quick win for Pike’s Toothace with a one minute result. The column also references a German Vorn Remover for corns and bunions and includes a quip about sorrow and the devil.
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White Hall
Illustrated Home promoter seeks Texas agents
The Illustrated Home offers a yearly subscription at $2, cheaper than New York weeklies. It promises premiums or high commissions, with earnings for girls and boys. Advertises Abilene publisher C. E. Gilbert and urges Texans to join, noting bold notes of interest.
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New York
Texas
C. E. Gilbert
Abilene
Financial Committee
Texas Benevolent Association
Regulator advertisement plus health confections
A mixed set of testimonials and product pitches from early 20th century ads. Mrs W E Stebrins praises Female Regulator for uterine health and urges others to try it. Also promoted are Cod Liver Oil by Caswell Hazard Osier and Juniper Tar Soap claims.
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Rview, Molntogn Co
J. Brapinglp
W. E. Stebrins
BRavrie_y RecuLator Co
Atlanta, Ga
CasweLt
CaswaLt, Azakpd &Co
New Lok
Marietta
Dr. J. Bradfield
Rev. H. B. Johnson
A Wonderful Run Morley’s T X S Tonic Claims Rapid Cures
Morley’s T X S Ague Tonic gains attention for chill sufferers with touted rapid and permanent cures. The remedy promises stomach cleansing, kidney and liver arousal, and improved bowel action without quinine or mercury.
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Morley
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