Croakers in Quincy Warn of Economic Deterioration
A fragment from Quincy notes travelers referencing Ben Franklin about local croakers who spread pessimism. The tale centers on Samuel Mickle, Philadelphia, and a printing business teased as a doomed venture by a grim stranger who predicts depreciation and ruin. The piece contrasts crooked warnings with stubborn public resolve.
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Quincy
Argo
Ben. Franklin
Philadelphia
Samuel Mickle
An English Woman Traveling On a Short Sea Trip
The article contrasts English and American women aboard a steamship noting an Englishwoman settles in with home comforts, bathes, and maintains dress while traveling. It argues English women exhibit self assurance and ease, with kindness and hospitality, without seeking display.
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Chicago
New York
Tom
President Hayes Letter Requests and Misplaced Inquiries
A Washington Car graphic notes the public flood of letters to President Hayes about every issue. A Northern New York citizen asks for totals on spirits and tobacco, poverty and morality, land openness, and even who might succeed him, prompting the president to forward the questions to the Treasury for statistics and possible replies.
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Washington Car
Europe
United States
Indiana
Washington
White House
New York
Treasury Department
Treasury
Philadelphia Heads Morocco Trade for United States Firms
Philadelphia leads in Morocco trade with 145 firms handling about 4 million dollars annually. A health tip notes mustard plaster at the base of the neck can relieve headaches and, at times, cure them.
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Philadelphia
United States
Miner returns wealthy after eight years in California
Elias Rydhell left Five Points eight years ago to seek fortune in the Pacific mining fields. He returns rich only to learn his brother in law has married the woman he planned as his wife. She offers to desert her husband, and the Californian goes back to the gold fields with his sister in law who leaves two children behind.
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Elias Rydhell
Five Points
Ohio
Pacific
Baltimore Social Tragedy Ends in Suicide
2011 Fanny Fuld, once famed as a Baltimore beauty, married Eli Elias, a wealthy merchant. After revealing love for another man, she and her husband separated. despondent, she penned pleading letters before she died by her own hand, ending a high society romance.
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Fanny Fuld
Baltimore
Eli Elias
Dr Crumpton's Strawberry Balsam and Other Patented Remedies
A collage of patent medicine claims including Dr Crumpton's Strawberry Balsam for stomach and bowel irritation, Sarsaparilla extracts for blood purification, Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry for consumption, Malt Ditters as nourishing medicine, and Kings New Discovery for coughs and consumption. Also advertisements for a skin salve, cheap hackfare critique, and poultry offerings.
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Crumpton
Lydl
Wistar
White Bronze Monuments Arrive at Bainbridge
Colliver and Darnall of Bainbridge Indiana offer marble or stone alternatives for monuments and statuaries, stating that white bronze options will not be used. The firm emphasizes durable materials and custom designs for memorials.
Things Will Go on Just the Sam
A Burlington Hawkeye piece urges a son to work hard in any role from ditch digging to editing a newspaper. It argues industry prevents idle living, warns against overwork, and praises the value of daily labor for a healthier, happier life and meaningful contribution.
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Warner
Pormerly Saig
Warners
Jill Mettleine
Warner & Co
Rochester
N. Y. CT
Son
Becaus
West Hill
Chicago
Sheriff's
Soanso
Gabriel
Macauley’s Annihilator Hoax Sparks Stage and Street Talk
The Virginia City Chronicle recalls actor Macauley displaying a fake annihilator on a train to amaze Pat Holland of Pioche. Holland, famed for his gun, laments learning it is a mock weapon. The piece ends with commentary on discarding commercial tour events to cut costs and boost fair competition.
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Macauley
Pioche
Pat Holland
Tam
New York
Pat
Soakspeare’s Advice on Speech and Style
The passage counsels prudence in entering quarrels and speaking to others. It warns to listen more than speak, value appraisal yet reserve judgment, dress modestly, avoid borrowing or lending, and remain true to oneself to avoid falsehood.
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Carter
T Eure Carter Medic
L Co. Erie
Ron
G. A. Mariner
Lawreence & Martin
Madison Street
Leibig
Germany
France
England
Leibig Medicine Co
Dearborn St
Ephraim Brown
Lowell
Mass
Doran
Sakrord
Lange
Oregon
Add Co. A. Cook & CO
U.S
Canadas
Detroit Post
Hayes
New York Independent
Wm. Johnstons & Co
Jefferson Avenue
Detroit Free Press
San Francisco
Taylor Street
Bucklew
Jerome Allen
London
Paris
Hall
L. H
Dr. Kings
Dr. King
Jer E Allen Greencastle
Phillip Albaugh
Hathaway Block
Statuay
Colliver & Darnall
Bainbridge, Ind
Putsam
And
Fendricks Counties
Green House
Vine and
Walnut Streets
John Wilson
Eionest ‘Trade
Philander Wiley
Real Estate, Loan and Insurance
Marion
Monroe
Clinton
Madison Tps
Plainfield
Parke County
Clay County
Greencastle
Traders
Phoenix
Hartford
Newins & Newpent
Landes’ Drug Store
East Washington Street
G. W. Bence
When’' Clothing
Resisence
Mulholn
EVANS
DE Vore
Physicians
Orfice
Taylor’s
Donnahue &Lewis
Landes Drug Store
Washington St
Ind
H. H. Mathias
Eastside Square
Hays’ Store
J. R. Miller
T. T. Moore
Minster & Moore
Bayne’s
James J. Sauinng
Wilis G. Neve
Smiley & Neff
Albin’s Black
South Side Public Square
Oysteane Press
Orial
Cincinnati
Brype Foundey Co
C. Wells
Breas
Burlington
Virginia City Chronicle
Dry Goods
Springfield
Trummers
Soakspeare
Lancaster
Messender OF
Parker
Besnerr Jones
St. Brie
J * Carter Medicine Co
Trio
Mai Lewis
Lewis
Porner
Annoyans
G.T. Lewis & Menziesi
Adele Aia
National Publish
Clare
South Hero
Nelson
St. Albans
Hogaron
Berkehire
Mull Prep
Drugzieta
Price, Wells, Richardson & CO
Prope
Burlington, Vt
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