The Universal Language Volapuk Explained in 19th Century
A historical overview outlines Volapuk as a planned international language created by Johann Martin Schleyer. It details its Roman based alphabet, simple declensions, one conjugation, noun and verb forms, and sample grammar with examples like Lof to love. The piece cites Max Muller praising the system and notes growing adoption, periodicals, and anticipated widespread scientific and literary use.
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Chicago
Leibnitz
Labbe
Kircher
Royal Society
John Wilkins
London
Max Muller
Schleyer
Volapuk
Language lessons and odd dental tales from Hartford Times
An article recounts a phonetic English teaching effort in Chicago with claims of reducing political and religious antagonism. It then presents a dental office vignette about early painless extraction experiments, including a faulty galvanic method and a humorous patient reaction. It concludes with Freemasonry notes on a French Grand Orient dispute and a Treasury report showing October circulation and cash increases led by silver certificates and gold bullion.
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Leetos
Chicago
Henry Cohn
Ef, Steiger & Co
New York
Hartford Times
Freemasonry
Grand Orient Lodge
France
God
M. Littre
Grand Architect of the Universe
Grand Orient Lodge of
Germany
Italy
Great Britaan
Spain
United States
St. Louis
Treasury Department
Treasury
U.S
Ancient Indian Deed Linked to Detroit Land Grant
Public Librarian Bain holds an original 1780 deed by six Pottawatomie chiefs granting land to the Baby family along the Detroit River. The French document, signed by the chiefs and witnessed by Williams, bears General De Peyster's endorsement. Found at the Baby homestead, it will be framed and shown in the Canadian Institute library.
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Bain
Baby
Detroit River
City of
Detroit
Williams
de Peyster
Humber
The
Canadian Institute
Coachmen to Fit the Livery Aged Colonel Loses Livery Suit
In Westminster County Court Colonel Mercier sued a dyers firm for two livery overcoats shrunk in dyeing. He admitted changing footmen to fit the coats but argued the coats shrank six inches. Judge Bayley ruled for the dyers, awarding coats to the defendants.
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Westminister County Court
Mercier
Treatments and tonics from the era of patent medicines
The notice compiles testimonials and ads for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Dr J H MacLean products and malaria cures. It references Graham Paper Co travel agent F H Goodrich and L Harry of Sweet Home Mo endorsing remedies. It mentions copper outcrop near Stanford Vermont and a Mayo or Countess of Kingston rent reduction.
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F. H. Goodrich
St. Louis
Graham Paper Co
Chamberlain
J. F. Fezer
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Advertises Cures
The best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores letter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It positively cures piles or no payment required. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by J. F. Fezer.
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J. F. Fezer
Dr McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm Hailed For Vitality
The ad notes that many laboring men feel worn out as years pass due to inaction of the kidneys or liver. It claims Dr J H McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm can restore vigor and strength of maturity when taken during such times.
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J. H. McLean
Distant Lady Smells Cloves in Rover Breath
A New Haven News line notes a distant young woman who remains far despite sensing cloves in the scent of her roving breath, a remark on distance and perception.
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New Haven
Absolute Cure Abietine Ointment and Ely's Cream Balm Ad
An advertisement promotes Abietine Ointment in two ounce tins as a cure for old sores burns wounds chapped hands and skin eruptions and claims it cures piles. Ely's Cream Balm is praised for nasal catarrh relief and dryness. Testimonials cite A G Chase and Mary Thompson praising its effects.
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W. Bb. Mason
Ely
A. G. Chase
M. D
Milwood
Kansas
Reef
Mary
Thompson
Cerro Gordo
III
Dr J H McLean's Balm Promotes Kidney Health
An old newspaper ad touts Dr J H McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm as a genial stimulant and unfailing remedy for kidney and bladder troubles and accompanying despondency.
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J. H. McLean
All Sorts of Poison and Testimonials for Swift's Specific
A series of endorsements from advertising readers across the United States claim Swift's Specific cured inflammatory rheumatism and other skin blood diseases. Included are Rail executives, editors, and workers attesting to relief, plus a note about a free treatise on blood and skin diseases from Swift Specific Co of Atlanta.
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W. F. Daley
Brooklyn Elevated Railroad
Sidney Herbert
Southern Cultivator
Citie Farmer
Atlanta, Ga
Swift
Michael Long, Jr
Strobridge Lithographic Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
Jin Amanda Ingle
Gastonia
N. C
Tue Swirt Specific Co
Atlanta
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Teething Cure Ad
Advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething infants claiming instant relief from crying and pain. It asserts cures dysentery diarrhea wind colic and inflammation and promises energy to the system. The product is sold by druggists worldwide at 25 cents per bottle.
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Winslow
United States
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Charles
Evelyn
Santa Abie
California
Pacific Coast
W. B. Mason
Stanford
Vermont
Mitchellstown
J.H. MacLean
Bucklen
Phan
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WIRED
Santa Alie
Alifornia
Easy
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Abietine Medical Company
Oroville
Cal
Santa Arie
Greeley, Colo
J.J. Riethmann,e Co., Wholesale Agts
Denver, Colo
Castoria
Maple Street
Greeley
Colo
D.M. Ferry &Go
D. M. Ferry,& Co
Illustrated
Deseripive
Prtead
D.M. Ferry &Co
Mich
Montgomery Ward & CO
Michigan Avenue
E. Brooks
Greenlee & C9
Denver, Colorado
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Greeley Commandery No.1
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Creston
H. T. Wrar
Roy Mansfield
Garden City
Order of the Eastern Star
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Knights of Pythite
H. P.heath
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Forest City Lodge
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D.N. Exuiort
Grant
M. Nixon
Fuller
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Paine
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Poudre Valley Lodge
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M. P. Henderson
Weld
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Taylor
Carver
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Sec'y
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F. P. Frost
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Haaren
Greeley Association of Stationary Engineers
C. L. Jones
Pres’t
Poudre Valley Hook and Ledder Co
Boomer
Wn. J. Comebes
Greeley Steamer Co. No
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Foreman
S. G. Futter
Greeley Public Library
Hayfever
Ven
USA
ELY Bros
Greenwich St
Bankers
City and Farm Loans
Curtis St
Denver, Coro
Hla. Ancuer
M.D
Oxford St
Brooklyn
N. Y
Tax Contact Company
Fulton Street, N. Y
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