Homes of Statesmen and Their Country Seats Across America
A special report surveys residences of leading senators and politicians. It catalogs Senator Sherman’s Mansfield Ohio estate, Senator Edmunds’s Burlington Vermont home, Senator Wilson’s Fairfield Iowa house, Judge Kelley’s Philadelphia “The Elms,” Sam Randall’s Berwyn farmhouse, Senator Vance’s Gombroon estate near North Carolina, Senator Payne’s Cleveland mansion, Senator Ingalls’s Atchison Kansas residence, Garland’s Gar land Hill cabin near Little Rock, Senator Gorman’s Maryland farm, Governor Curtin’s Bellfont home, and Secretary Endicott and Senator Evarts’s Washington dwellings, noting views, lawns, libraries, and personal habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stanford
Scott
Sherman
Mansfield
Ohio
John Sherman
Lake Champlain
Adirondack Mountains
Senator Edmunds
Edmunds
Senator Wilson
Fairfield
Iowa
Jersey
W. D. Kelley
Homstead
Philadelphia
Elms
Kelley
Lincoln
Congressional Record
Congress
Judge Kelley
Sam Randall
Berwyn
Randall
Senator Vance
Gombroon
de Quincy
Blue Ridge Mountains
North Carolina
Senator Payne
Euclid Avenue
Cleveland
Senator Ingalls
Atchison, Kan
S Am
Atchison
Ingalls
Hominy Hill
Garland
Little Rock
Ark
Senator Gorman
Maryland
Governor Curtin
Bellfont
Czar
Russia
Prince Gortschakoff
Curtin
Bonnat
State Department
Endicott
Minister Pendleton
Salem
Essex Street
Monroe
Senator Evarts
Windsor
Detroit
Pontiac
Frank George Carpenter
Remarkable Cure Tale In A Water Pan Underbed
Special correspondence from New York reports a tale of a pan of fresh water set under a bed to stop night sweats from consumption. A sister observed the cure while the patient slept, with changes in the water correlating to sweating and recovery. The account suggests a folk remedy amid a broader claim that medicine must shift toward mind and thought rather than stomach remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Res
South Carolina Clay-Eaters and a Centenarian Oddity
A peculiar centenarian described as a clay-eater appears in South Carolina lore. The correspondent notes experiments with kaolin diet by North Carolina sand-hillers near Columbia, detailing perceived longevity, digestion, and mild appetite effects. The piece blends curious observations with unrelated odds and ends from various sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Columbia
North Carolina
Bucklen arnica salve advertised by local sellers
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve offered as a universal remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and other skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Sold by J F Fezer and Camp Nusbaum contractors in Greeley Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
J. F. Fezer
Clingman
Clingman Tobacco Cure CO
Durham
N. C
Public confession of adultery by Mormon leader John Q. Cannon leads to dismissal
John Q. Cannon, son of George Q. Cannon, admitted adultery and was expelled by Mormon authorities. Observers speculate the move aimed to dodge possible U S legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Q. Cannon
George Q. Cannon
United States
Keynote to Health Dr Bo Sanko Cough and Lung Syrup
An ad promotes Dr Bo Sanko cough and lung syrup as the best cure for coughs colds chest pains bronchitis and primary consumption. One dose relieves many cases price 50 cents or 1.00 samples offered free Sold by Flower and Petrikin. A girl and her mother visit a new house remarking about the bald headed walls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosanko
Flower & Petrikin
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for Teething Children
Advice to mothers urges buying Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething infants. Claims include immediate relief, cures for dysentery and diarrhea, stomach regulation, wind colic relief, gum softening, reduced inflammation, and overall energy. Described as prescription of a renowned female nurse and physician. sold by druggists worldwide. Price % cents per bottle.
Joux Callibuan Emerges as Pressed Brick Specialist
Joux Callibuan, a contractor and bricklayer, earns recognition for pressed brick specialty work.
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Joux Callibuan
Theoretical and Practical and Analytical Arts and Manufactures
The work presents a theoretical and practical history of eminence in arts and manufactures illustrated in two volumes. Each volume contains 25 steel plate engravings and numerous wood cuts. Imperial 8vo. Prices: extra cloth $15.00 library sheep $18.00 half morocco $20.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morocco
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vance
the Elms
Homing Hill
Palmer
Lewiston (Me
Saul
David
Indianapolis
Walworth
Lyons Republican
Chicago
Chicago Living Church
General Miles
Fort Bowie
Geronimo
Natchez
Captain Lawton
Camp & Nusbaum
Greeley, Colo
Servia
Bernardino Biondelli
Charles
Ial
Bali VO
Ofurely
Bots
LER CO
Baltimore, MD
Jacobs
ERMAN
ISTS
Charles 4. Vouklen CO
Baltimore
Clincman
J. J. Reithman & CV
Denver, Colorado
Tandard
Worcester
Worcester’s Dictionary
Lippincott
J. Thomas
M. D
Imperial
Chamber's Encyclopedia
Reader’s Reference Library
Roger
Soule
Encyclopedia of Chemistry
J. B. Lippencots Company
Market St
USA
EL Bros
Owego
Gy Mare Joyce
Maple Street
Greeley
Colo
Foundry & Machine Co
Larimer Street
Denver
CcOoLo
Er Bros
Ana
Vata
Warner Bros
Warner Bros, Emieag
Castoria
Aner
Missouri Steam
John R. Dodge, Jr
Lst
Montana
Mok
St. Joseph
Ill
G. Jaques
Ignace
Furmer Twowas
Tom
A. W. Morrison
Longview
Tex
Cssoret
Central Medical and Surgicalstitute
St. Louis
Montgomery Ward & CO
Wabash Avenue
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