Vast New York Estate and Global Trade Data
The report outlines Astor estate holdings near New York with about 700 houses on forty acres valued around 1.9 million. It notes perfumery trade volumes in Britain and India, US Treasury figures for national bank circulation, and cotton exports this spring. Passenger arrivals at New York port and Castle Garden provide nationality and destination breakdowns for early 1875.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astor
New York
British
India
Europe
England
United States
Lacondamine
Andes
Quito
Humboldt
Boussingault
Orton
Reius and
Stubel
Castle Garden
German Empire
Ireland
France
Italy
Scotland
Austis, WiHrem
Switzerlan
Austria
Holland
Denmark
Sweden
Belgium
Spain
Canada
New Brunswick
China
West Indies
Norway
Isle of Man
South America
Central America
Mexico
Portugal
Greece
Asia
Africa
Nova Scotia
Castle" Garden
Middle States
Japan
The Duration of Life and Mortality Trends
An article summarizing findings from the Deutsche Versicherungs Zeitung on life expectancy across eras. It notes upper-class lifespans rising from about 30 to 60 years, Geneva averages from 21 to 40 years, and later shifts toward longer life spans with many living to 70. It discusses tontines, government finance, and mortality patterns under favorable conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Geneva
Pitt
Hop-Picking Umbrella Loan Tells Royal Tale
A Newark correspondent reports two visitors from Edinburgh sought shelter from rain near Eastwell estate and borrowed an old hop picking umbrella from a benevolent cottage owner. They promised return, then visited Eastwell. The umbrella was returned with the Duchess of Edinburgh’s compliments, a sovereign and a round of goodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Edinburgh
Edstwell
Eastwell
Duchess of Edinburgh
Duchess quoted on best umbrella in music world
Fragmentary text cites a Duchess and a quoted claim about the best umbrella and a Mason & Hamlin Organ company, with a remark that a renowned musician agrees no other cabinet or parlor organ equals it. The passage appears as a garbled historical excerpt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason & Hamlin
Remarkable Book by Barnum Nets Vast Public Interest
The 800 page Autobiography by P. T. Barnum, published by Burr Co. Hartford, sold 90,000 copies at three dollars and a half. Barnum later republished, with an Appendix, and within show tents sold copies at cost to spread his travels. The book featured his life, tricks, and the art of money getting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Barnum
Burr:&Co
Ti Hartford’Conn
Baroum
Horace Greeley
Hasrow
Buf- Salo
The People's Medical Advisor book offer headline
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's The People's Medical Advisor at one dollar and fifty cents, claiming it as a low-cost, self cure guide with extensive illustrations and sections on biology and hygiene. It contrasts midland distributors' profits with direct mail delivery from Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KR. V. Pierce
Counscloria
Board of Physicians and Sar
Buffalo
N. Y
Tate
Davis Pain Killer Gains Public Notice Across Town
The article extols a Pain Killer as a universal remedy, claiming decades of use for external and internal ailments. It notes initial limited sale in a few shops and asserts widespread distribution now with the world as its patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Johnsons Anodne Lintment Inventor Highlighted
Dn A Jonason credited as inventor of Johnsons Anodne Lintment. Article praises his success in curing rouchitis throat and lung diseases, forecasting broad fame for Johnsons name alongside historical figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Jonason
Johnson
Family duties and new sewing machines offered by Chicago firm
An advertisement extols a family oriented machine that can handle all household work and be delivered free to any railroad station via the Brater street branch in Chicago. It also markets medical belts, pills, and various remedies, with claims of easy cures and free catalogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hersaristic Wexrepres
Disill
Dr. J. Vauxen
an.Brrrene
Wilson
Ecwin
Manufactirig Io Osb
Brater Street
Chicago
Guex Fiona
Waukegan
Bright
Weewe Weruatca
Aina New
Ke Sath & Wesson
Seall
Upton City
Ind
Ureen St
Garbled Sears Ad Claims Instructive Subtext
Fragmentary ad style notice mentions agents and goods including lumber and cheese with scattered names and locations such as Boston Cleveland and Michigan. It hints at production and pricing but remains largely incomprehensible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chang Chong Acta
Chang Chang
Boston
Andres Perner
ENC
H. G. Bulkley
Cleveland
Sooadrat Doncan
Mitten Buchanan
Mich
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Kenenis
Volta’y Zee
Volta Belt Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
Pomeroy’s
Broadway, N.Y
Prossixo
Northwesteen
Bonnerr's
J.H. Bufford's Sons
Peters Bermpe
F.W
BURWOOD @CO
D& Con
Marlon
Black Hill Seat Nets
Gandanged Bilsh
Ubneh
G House
Yana Leon
Beaton
Miers
AGI
Mall
Agenta
Nearone Souk Worth & CO
Bt. Louis, Mo
Richmond
Vigorine
Jersey City
N. J
Moore
oPatent Medicina
Dangonruit & Bristol
Peae Brice Vest Company
America
Lear
York
Peoria
Erie Ale
Larga Cormissions
la Salle St
Troom
Papi
Masse
Worshiens
JAS E Morrie Iknecesor
Beet Agri American Farm Journal
JONES
Toledo
Mercia
Bala
Itarning
Tree Mae Guid IV CO Fisheos
Cincinnat
the Orate Tits
Sen
Hale
Drokers
ELAstro _T BUSS
Porteck
Pree
Po Vo
Ama Fer
Ufoney & Syeur
Cule, Redeti md Othera Itis
Dunham & Sons
East 4Th Street
Winslow Ds Co
Urokers
Porsland
Stone de Grocers
Opringwhild
Dyapeptics
Gantz & CO
Duang &T
Counall Hiufts
Towa
FaSaern
Tillaohe
My Ee
Snaréhabia
Seneca County
N.Y
Fes
Ortamen Ang Banytary
Yavainsy
Pore Bros
J. Estey’ & CO
Brattleboro, VT
Bermox
Michigan
Jackson, Lanting & Sagitaw Railroad
Addreaa Barnes
O. Land Commisaianuer
Aichigan
Ike
Eribeskiapor
Wien
Arash Ofi
Persia
Uae
Tina
Simone
Ne . Dodge
M. D
Johnson Clark & CO
U.S.A
Ohmicago
Ill
Pew
Christian
Samu
N. York
F.C. Baipastan
Bareay Bt
Aln
Ron St
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