Lafayette Statue Project Draws on French and American Masters
Washington's Lafayette statue debate centers on designs from Mercie and Falguiere with Bartholdi models also in play. The commission weighs marble pedestals, bronze figures, and a $45 000 payment plan amid talk of four French officers to be honored.
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Washington
Lafayette
Washington City
Congress
Forty-eighth Congress
Senate Library Committee
Capitol
Augustus St. Gandens
Century Magazine
D. C
Nicholas Longworth
Cincinnati
Longworth
Mead
Bartholdi
New York Harbor
Augustus St. Gaudens
Mercie
Falguiere
St. Gaudens
Corcoran Art Gallery
M. Bartholdi
France
America
Larkin G. Mead
Counts de Grasse
de Rochambeau
United States
MM. Mercic
Paris
McLane
M. Mercie
Count d’Estaing
Rhode Island
Savannah
Count d’Rochambeau
Yorktown
Count de Grasse
Baron de Viomenil
Rochambeau
Charles Lameth
Vicomte de Noailles
Marechal de Camp
Armand
Marquis de la Rouerie
Continental Army
Count de Vergennes
Louis XVI
MM. Falguiere
Daniel C. French
Europe
Lafayette Square
White House
Andrew Jackson
Pennsylvania Avenue
George Washington
Clark Mills
Jackson
Gen. McPherson
Gen. Thomas
McPherson
Gen. Scott
Scott
Farragut
Dupont
Capital
Marshall
Story
Thomas J. Topp
Bogus Arms Allegedly Flourish in New York Heraldry Scene
A New York Sun report investigates a basement Hall of Records offering heraldic services and argues most coats of arms worn in America are not legitimately earned. Expert Edward Vermont estimates fewer than five percent of coach-panel arms are genuine, many inherited or believed falsely.
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Europe
New York College of Heraldry
Holland
Amsterdam
van Horne
Astor
America
New York
Edward Vermont
America Heraldica
Vermont
Knickerbocker
New York Sun
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve sale and kidney remedy ad
An ailing ad features Bucklen’s Arnica Salve claimed for cuts bruises ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee and price of 25 cents per box sold by J F Fezer. It also promotes Dr J H McLean’s Liver and Kidney Balm as a cure for tired sedentary workers whose ailments stem from kidney or liver inaction promising renewed vigor.
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J. H. McLean
Absolute Cure Abietine Ointment Advertises Skin Relief
An advertisement touts the Original Abietine Ointment in large two ounce tins claiming it cures old sores burns wounds chapped hands and skin eruptions and will positively cure piles. Sold by W. & Mason at 25 cents per box or 30 cents by mail.
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W. &. Mason
Remedy for kidney and bladder troubles in old newspaper ad
A genial stimulant and tonic cures kidney and bladder troubles, presenting Dr. J. H. McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm as an unfailing remedy. The tone mirrors a period medical advertisement promising relief and vitality.
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J. H. McLean
Distinguished Clergyman Praises Swift's Specific Remedy
Rev. I M Pickens of Greenville, president of the Methodist Protestant Church of South Carolina, testifies that after two years of neuralgic rheumatism and erysipelas, Swift's Specific restored his health. He reports weight gain, regained strength, and occasional hand stiffness, and recommends the product to friends. He invites readers to write the Swift Superi Co. in Atlanta for a free treatise.
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I. M. Pickens
Methodist Protestant Church of South Carolina
Greenville
Swift
Swirt Spweri Co
Atlanta
Taylor's Baking Powder Refund Offer
A historic ad proclaims a 25 cent refund for each can of Taylor's Baking Powder that fails to perform its duty. The label shows two crossed teaspoons and TRADE MARK. The notice frames a consumer protection promise tied to product effectiveness.
Taylor's Baking Powder Purchases 100 Cases of Rattled Map
A curious note reports an order of 100 cases of Taylor's Baking Powder tied to a rattled map last month. The advertisement promises quality and a price of 25 cents per one pound can.
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Taylor
Dr J H McLean Remedies Promoted in Ad Copy
An advertisement touts Dr J H McLean's Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier as gallant in fighting disease and claims malaria dangers can be averted with periodic use of Dr J H McLean's Chills and Fever Cure priced at 50 cents.
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J. H. McLean
Prominent Patent Medicines Offered For Consumption and Cures
A period advertisement extols California’s Santa Abie as a curative for consumption and nasal catarrh. It promotes Dr. J H McLean's Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier as the strongest remedy for weakness, with W B Mason selling California Catarrh Cure at one dollar or three for two fifty.
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California
Santa Abie
W. B. Mason
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J. F. Fezer
Santa Arif
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Kanes
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Abietine Medical Company
Oroville
Cal
Santa Arie
Greeley
Colo
J. J. Riethmannte Co., Wholesales Agts
Denver, Colo
H.C. Watson & CO
Gale, Lee & Wilson
W. A. Nichols
Castoria
Miss
Montgomery Ward & CO
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
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MM. Ferry & Coy
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Last Seas
Carden
Fielder Flower
Adam
M. Ferry 4Co
Detroit
Mich
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Cole
Greenlee & C9
Colorado
E. Brooks
Lawrence S
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Wriday
J. F. Ganniaurs
W. J. A. Woovnury
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K. H. Anworr
J. A. Wooprury
Recorder
Garden City
Order of the Eastern Star
Greeley Lodge
Koghta of Pythias
Rask Manoes Co
Forest City
U,w. Maets
A. P. Arrresnover
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Grant
G. A
M.J. Hoganty
F Puter
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U.S. Grant Woman's Relief Corps No. 16
Sanat A. Hooartz
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Poudre Valley Lodge No. 12
Turaday
C. A. Besyerr
E. J. Canven
Weld
Heaves
Freto
Greeley Canton
Tarcon
Carver
Greeley Couner
Chosen Friends
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F. P. Frear
Sec’y
B. D. Harris
Greeley Association of Stationary Engineers
C. L Jones
Pres’t, E.B
Sanborn Sec’y
Poudre Valley Hook and Ladder Co
W. M. Boewer
Foreman
Wm. J. Cattps
Aoty
Greeley Steamer Co. No
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G.fulzer
Greeley Public Library
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USA
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Greenwich St
Bankers
City and Farm Loans
Curtis Sr
Denver, Cos
H. A. Ancutt
M. D
Oxford St
Brooklyn
N. Y
Tax Centaur Company
Fulton Street, N. Y
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