Ocean travel in 1886 and the era of the steamers
Frank George Carpenter details 1880s transatlantic travel from aboard a Cunard liner, comparing seven and ten day steamers, coal costs, and the rise of sea tramps, noting steerage profits, passenger business, and British rail monopolies shaping global travel and finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
North German
Lloyd
Bremen
Red Star
White Star
Inman
Cunard
Alexander Farlinger
Thomas Stevens
Canada Pacific Railroad
England
New York
Farlinger
Stevens
Vanderbilt
Canadas
Queenstown
Liverpool
Alaska
Europe
Castle Garden
Arizona
Oregon
Umbria
Servia
City
Rome
Aurania
Etruria
Great Britain
United States
Germany
France
Norway
Sweden
Italy
Spain
Holland
Russia
Atlantic
Ocean
John Ball
Uncle Sam
Washington
Lincoln
Garfield
London
George Wash- Hog
Roads
Baltimore and, Ohio
Baird & McNally’s
Harpers’ Magazine
Sal Muscatelle In America European Journey
An advertisement describes crystallized salts from grapes and fruit as a portable pure form marketed in America as a grand remedy for impure blood liver and bowel regulation. It promotes the product as a natural promoter of health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
New Medical Salves Named in Allied Science Claim
Erinent physicians declare a new era in medicine as the achievement provides blood with its natural salines lost or eliminated daily, signaling a breakthrough in treating deficiencies and sustaining vital fluids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erinent
Allied Science of Medicine
Sal Muscatelle Cure All Ailments from Liver to Fevers
An ad touts Sal Muscatelle as Nature’s own product. It claims to prevent and cure functional liver derangements, malarial remnants, and the effects of bad air and impure water. It is described as a powerful blood oxidizer and remedy for headaches biliousness nervousness and digestive indiscipline. Prepared by a company not named in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Midland Railway of England
America
Dublin
John Bull
Brother Jonathan
Jonathan
Frank George Carpenter
Nature
Beware of imitations and genuine blue wrappers
In London England a notice warns buyers to seek the genuine blue wrappers. A General American Manager in New York requests clients to mention the paper. A separate line from Greeley Colorado advertises a druggist consultation tied to cattle disease discussions held in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Anovitch
New York City
Chicago
Interest in Viewing Before Purchasing Elsewhere
A reader notes it is in their interest to view items prior to buying at other locations to ensure satisfaction and avoid later issues. They emphasize due diligence and firsthand inspection before completing a purchase.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ocean Travel
Iman
Crry
RicuMonn
Atlantic Ocean
Belfast
Produce Exchange of
Supreme Court
Connecticut
Savannah
City of Richmond
Shangleur
Georgia
Congo Valley
Cleveland
Artail
Canada
Persa
Providence
Frank S. Martin
Sat
Muscarelle Co
Dioc. Beg Zig
Greeley, Colo
D Cisot
Portland
Maine
King People
Quanery
HaAtier 400K Co
Hagerstown
George W. Harris
J. K. Thompson
East Greeley
G. Cook
Woodbury’s
W. A. Miner’s
Riverside
M. Ravn
Denver, Colo
Medley & Beals
Skinner Block
Corner 16Th and
Lawrence St
Denver
16Th St
Pleasant and Central
P. R. Fawcett
Lawrence
Weatherhead
Larimer
r /ALKER
Brown & Mey Ring
Sar Holladay St
Elgan & Owen
16Th Street
Larimer St
Ks. E. M
Mteuaer
Colorado Hot Air Furnace Works
15Th Street
W. L. Clayton
Stewart
Mason
Greeley
Colorado
Madison
Wisconsin
Charles
OP Vis
Bale
Hore, MD
Exo
Giar
Remi
Anes
Ana
Ida
Ben
Greenlee & CQ
Denver,Colorado
Ong
Elor
Betes
E. Brooks
H. A. Amomen
M.D
Oxford ,T
Brooklyn
N.Y
Ai Davini
Taw Cxyrayn Company
Burton Street
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