Fragments of Vanity and Wit From Long Ago
A collage of quips and anecdotes from 19th century newspapers showing how jokes, social scenes, and oddities circulated. Includes lines about a Michigan girl, a funeral joke, parrot court, hats, marriage, Christmas travel, and a London Punch jab on royal travel.
Proposed Marseilles to Rhone Canal Plan Draws Attention
French officials discuss a new canal along the Mediterranean coast from Marseilles to the Rhone mouth to link to Lyons and Paris. Estimated cost about 40 million francs, promising cheaper inland navigation from the Mediterranean to the English Channel. Mention of theatre notices and Harper's Magazine aside.
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North Sea
Baltic
France
Mediterranean
Marseilles
Rhone
Lyons
Paris
Rouen
Havre
General Council
Department of the Bouches du Rhone
Louis Combet
Kietiterranean
English Channel
Frightful Gruelty of a Humane Lady Colonel Yorger
The wife, wrapped in a sealskin sacque, urges a walk despite the frigid air. Her husband shivers as she refuses to retreat and insists on passing the Peterby mansion to glare at the Petersbys. News notes farmers busy and commerce quiet.
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Yorger
Peterbys
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Kest
Byomeneo
Pacific Cossta
Pointy
Wes
Rock Island
Chicago
Joliet
Ottawa
la Balle
Peoria
Genaseo
Molino
Ilinoia
Iowa
Maine
Des Moines
Ands
J Rein Harlan
Guthrie Centre
Council Blutts
Gallatin Preptan
Cameron
Kansas City
Missouri
Leavenworth
Pis
Kansas
Albert Lea
Union
Assenger
Missouri River
Ificent Pullman
Ween
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Minneso
Rateri
Dak
Newport News
Richmond
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Lafayet
Council Bluffs
Minneplls
St Paul
United States
Canada
R. R. Cable
AF & AM Henaryloge
Marshall Lodge
Newa Oom
Ei Warde Street
Postcoom
Our Lady of Perpetual
Gerillion Choo House
HC Koch
Miscellaneous items from late 19th century notices
A collection of brief, disjointed tidbits covers gas prices in London and Brussels, whale skeleton finds in California, carp applications, a sayings column, canal histories, Tiny the tiny dog, a Boston Quakers note, faith cures, and a mock court quip from the Washington Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiny
Archibald Machune
England
Ueadteal Journal
Amd
Boston
Chicago Journal
Mary Dyer
Charles IT O
King
Endicott
Massachusetts
Boston Globe
Supreme Court
Justice Moller
Inige Waite
Washington Republican
Tremendous Commercial Importance of the South Peninsula
The article argues South America is vast and underpopulated with growing European interest. It notes Brazil and the Argentine Confederation have strong trade prospects, mentions beef trade potential, and compares regional sizes to Europe Britain and the United States. It laments U S neglect and urges cultivating ties with the south.
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Europe
South Amerea
Chile
Brazil
South America
United States
Empire
Australia
England
Argentine
Russia
Bolivia
Venezuela
New
Grenada
Peru
Scotland
Ecuador
Paraguay
Great Britain
Uruguay
Chut
Patagonia
Terra del Fuego
Dutch Guiana
India
Ua —Denorest
Cure for Piles Promises Immediate Relief and Cure
Bosanko's Pile Remedy is advertised as directly addressing the affected parts to absorb tumors, relieve itching, and provide a permanent cure. The price is 50 cents, with delivery through Dr Bosanko Medicine Co in Piano, Ohio, and widespread patent notices listed from various towns and manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosanko
Bosanko Mencine Co
Kinnear Mod Physician Opens New Brick Building
AOH Kinnear Mod physician opens new brick building above street level for day and night medical response. The facility offers professional service upstairs and will respond to calls at any hour.
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OH Kinnear Mod
Ron
Willis M
Whitefield Curaora
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London
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Clara
Harper's Ratar
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American Journal of Infanity
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Coast Survey
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Spruce Street
Paps
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Erie Canal
Tonawanda
Peter Cuming
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de Witt Clinton
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