Marquis del Grillo’s Jest Sparks Rome Justice Reforms
A London era portrait of the Marquis del Grillo husband of actress Adelaide Mistort reveals a witty, provocative Roman figure. He tests judiciary corruption with playful, pointed stunts from bribing a neighbor to claim his estate, to theatrically challenging reception guards, earning Pius IX’s attention and shaping civic discussions.
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Marquis del Grillo
Adelaide Mistort
Rich
Thei
Rome
Pius IX
St. Peter's
Marquis del Grila
Pontil
Pius EX
Jesson
Toseine
Bolenthy
Linus
Ainson
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Says No Opium
An ad proclaims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy contains no opium or harmful drugs and is safe for children. It highlights a 30 year reputation as effective for colds croup and whooping cough and notes it is pleasant to take available at Batterton's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batterton
The Wailing Woman La Ligrona in Night Streets
The tale describes La Ligrona a feared wailing woman who haunts San Sebastian city streets at night. A dangerous figure whose gaze or spoken word brings death and terror to any who address her, with eerie sightings and a legend of deadly consequences.
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la Ligrona
Vaca de Lambre
San Sebastian
Tye
Covcn
Arcus
Cosme Union
Saito del Sevin
Theaven
Mobey
Senor
Powndays
Thomas A. Janvier
Llarper's
Web of the Spider
Beebe notes spiders as versatile subjects for study and outlines their eight legs, silk production, web uses, and adaptations. He describes cobwebs as snares, levered by the spider’s center to capture prey, and mentions silk for gliding larvae, aquatic spiders, and the bird’s nest construction aided by cobwebs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sirona Gnome
C. William Beebe
New York Post
Water Cure for Constipation and Tall Tales
A brief medical note recommends half a pint of hot water before breakfast to keep bowels regular and warns against harsh laxatives. It also mentions Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets as a mild purgative. The text then recounts tall height anecdotes about King James I, Charles Munster, and a Dutch giant seen in Pepys diary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Batterton’s
James I
Charles Munster
London
Pepys
Charing Cross
Cream of Our Family Spark Leads to Whipping Demand
A neighbor accuses the youngest son of harming cats and stealing apples, calling him a scamp. The parent defends the boy, calling him the cream of the family, prompting the neighbor to demand corporal punishment. Souvenir wares from Spohn's are advertised.
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Chicago News
Dr King’s New Life Pills touted as bowel regulator
An alarmist claim warns neglect of bowels and liver leads to chronic constipation. The ad promotes Dr. King’s New Life Pills as the best gentle regulator of stomach and bowels. Sold by J. H. Hatterton at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
J. H. Hatterton
When Not to Kick A Guide From Chicago News
A humorous list notes misfortunes to avoid in life including bad shaves poor health debts and bad meals. It suggests mortality poverty neighborly mood and meals are quick to expose flaws while downplaying how long troubles last. The tone echoes urban humor about daily mishaps and relationships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cited For Wound Healing
Charles Oswald of Rensselaersville New York says Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured Seth Burch of a severe neck sore. The advertisement claims the salve prevents blood poisoning and heals cuts burns and wounds. Batterton’s drug store sells the product.
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Charles Oswald
Rensselaersville
N. Y
Seth
Burch
Batterton
Remarkable Bulls and the Myth of the Red Cape in Spanish Arenas
An excerpt from Nineteenth Century explores bull behavior and bullfighter dangers in Spain. It notes massed bulls become calm, the ritual kneeling before saints, and practices from amateur events to professional fights. Bulls are described as red-driven, merciless, and capable of brutal reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Kidney Cure testimonial from James Donahue in Connecticut
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut reports failing kidneys improved after Foley's Kidney Cure. After two bottles he improved, five bottles cured him and he passed a life insurance medical. Foley's Kidney Cure claims to cure backache and all kidney and bladder troubles. J H Batterton. mol
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James Donahue
New Britain
Conn
Foley
J. H. Batterton
Passwords At Banks Reveal Secret Of Reading Depositors
A Kansas City Star item tells how banks issue passwords to illiterate depositors who cannot read or write. A nervous elderly woman struggles to recall her password and finally whispers Abraham Lincoln to receive her withdrawal. The note ends noting gifts of fine pianos and organs from J. S. Throp's.
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Troney
Nervo Worning
Ngo
Abraham Linkin
Kansas City Star
Petition for Free Gravel Road in Decatur County Indiana
Petitioners led by John Kelsey seek board action to improve a township highway in Fugit township by grading draining and paving with stone or macadam. The request asks for a 30 foot wide road with sub grade 18 feet and a 12 inch center macadam depth, connected to existing free macadam roads, to be built without an election.
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John Kelsey
the Auditor
Decatur County
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Fugit
State of
Decatur
County of
Fugi
Fupit Township
Kingston and Memorial Church Road
Said Township
Spence
Said
Clarksburg and
Morgan Pike
Memorial Church Pike
General Assembly
el Thane
Johnsons Case in Decatur Circuit Court Moves Forward
Notice in Decatur Circuit Court Indiana lists Carl A Johnson and Robert A Johnson among respondents in a civil action. Non residents are advised of proceedings in Decatur County.
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State of Indiana
County of
Decatur
Carl A.johnson Et al
Peter Benz
Indiana
Robert A. Johnson
John T. Points
Minnie Points Burton
Charles W. Burton
Alvin Points Beard
Arthur Beard
William T Points
Hattie Points
Eugene Points
Stella Points
Daniel Points
Lutee Points
David Points
Decatur Circuit Court
Greensburg
Ares Myron C. Jenkins
Goddard & Craig
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Caesar
Maggie Ar Domo
New York Times
Santa Claus
Mendenhall
West Side Square
City of
Mexico
Web OF the Spider
Spohn’s
J. S. Throp’s
Ersigr
Sahl Uwe, Oo. Morgan
Ben Rusche
C.M. Beall
Geo. Taurplee
D. M. Blackmore
John Butler
Luther Donnell
J.C. Robison
Jonn Jackson B
Kramer Jonn Barks
Lewis George Brickler
John H. Rosenbe
Jotn
Wanstrath J. Showalter
August Thi
Henry Schweeme
Bernard Tiaeseer
Henry H Rayer
Jacob Saver
Thomas H. Strue
Henry Haskamyp
Jos
Berkemeil
Walter Conrad Hittle
Antheony Nien M. Maser
Bernard Menkh
Josepo Erustes Innit Plae
George Hlumphtz Beow
Nowh C. Vunarsdall
George FP
Rogers Joseph Carter John Osborn Do. Burns CB
Harrell Ak
John Kelsay
Fugit Township
John Handiges
Martin Bruner
John Hellhoob
Hellmich
Henry
Justes
Weistach
Ben Menkhaus
John Weisbach
Charles Werring
Joseph F. Ortmann
Jott
Humphrey
Bartlow
Thomas Jesse G. Humphrey Marshall
Ray Louis Erustes
Casper
Menkhaus
Barney Dwenger
HA. Hellinied
Albert Walke
Ees Muckerheide
Henry Sthoetiner
Ee Hard Kneeven
Davishin
Hugh Wickens
Frank E. Ryan
LUNDS
Robert A. Johnson Et al
Fuley
J. B. Kirkpatrick
Ohio Street
Indianapolis
Robert J. Russell
W. Q. Elder
East Side Square
Ind
John E. Osborn
Wickens & Osborn
Cowder Lock
Greensburg, Ind
J. F. Goddard
J. W. Crs Goddard & Craig
Attorneys AT Law
Little Block
Square
Samuel Kennedy
Franklin Street
Shelbyville
B. F. Bennett
T. E. Davidson
Bennett & Davidson
Woodfill’s Block
George W. Bruce
D. A. Myers
Washington St
Insurance
White Block
North Side Square
J. KL
Frank Hamilton
Ewing & Hamilton
Freeman Block
India
R. P. Hamilton
O&e
Mailand Express
St. Louis Express
Chicago Mail
Knickerbocker
White City
St. Louis Mail
Chicago Express
Columbus
Cw.& M
Greensbureg
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