Vast 19th Century Curiosities and Global Observations
A sweeping collection notes Victoria’s vast sovereignty, Niagara Falls power, a New York merchant’s duty saving via worsted thread, and the Fuerst Bismarck voyage with a baby’s birth raising passenger numbers. It covers savings bank deposits, western tourism, Ex-Queen Isabella, Indian soap scarcity, New York magnates musical talents, Scotland’s population surge, Parsis’ scholarly links, and a strength study of 50 participants with varied results.
Tariff debates and sugar policy stir 1891 views
Norfolk Neb July 8 1891 editorial discusses tariff revisions defending protective policy while noting sugar relief and cheaper manufactured goods. It contrasts seaport and inland interests and cites tax relief post McKinley bill. Also includes a local home remedy notice from Rochester NY offering free consumption cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Old England
Phyascisao
Banda
East India
Rochester, N Yaly
When the Light Goes Ont Tho Your Lamp
Fragmentary verse urging action while light endures to push through and fulfill duties. It warns against hesitation and complacency, calling on the reader to seize the moment and support work and loved ones before opportunity fades.
The New Cattle Disease Investigation Expands Statewide
The state livestock commission widens inquiry into a new cattle disease spreading across counties. Initial findings suggest severe digestive inflammation from a plant or fungus in pastures, with no direct animal-to-animal contagion. The board will issue a formal report after post mortem exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Livestock Commission
Madison County
Enab
State Board of Livestock Commissioners
Burril
Champaign
Lawrence County
Thompson charges against Jacksonville insane asylum authorities
John A Thompson of Ohio alleges abuse and neglect at the Jacksonville asylum. He says his brother William Thompson, a well to do farmer, was unjustly confined and worked hard while deemed sane. Thompson cites a four year gap since the physician last examined him and claims poor treatment under county authority. The report notes William’s physical condition and long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A Thompson
Ohio
William Thompson
Hancock County
Jacksonville
John A. Thompson
Jacksonvile
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Wolff & Rakdolpr
Philadelphia
Richard Mellow
Fifth Street
City Hall
Starkey & Palen
Dra Starkey & Alon
Dors, Starkry & Palen
San Francisco
William Niblock, Jr
Henry
Sans Iy
Box
A. Meir & Son
Henry, Illinois
GoLp Coinn
S. Thompson & Sons
Lacon, Ill
Che Henry
Grerce E Burt
Victoria
Niagara Alls
New York
Iastern
Newark Commercial Bulletin
Colorado
Yosemite Valley
Rockies
Pacific
Isaperta
Spain
Eugenie
Isabella
Fresh Air Fund
India
J . Rockefeller
Wow Astor
R. P Flower
Andrew Carnegie
J. H. Starn
Russell Sage
Scotland
Ireland
Progracnses
Columbia College
America
Lanman
Harvard
Bombay
Pera
Cumbera
Asia
Brent Norfolk
Neb
Alek
Harry
Chester
Inter Ocean
Geo LH Tuavern
Bourbon
Ind
Shiloh
Sinton
Dyarersia
Hyer
Staluh
Powell
Vye
Madison Square
Ella Wheeler Walcox
Mary Kyle Dallas
Evrent
F. Marion Crawford
Nathan C Parshal
Nan Mucket
Mra M Lazier
The
Soros
Mia Croly
Our Little World
Iso
Intellectua
Nod Art
American Publibing Company
Hood & CO
Apothecaries
Lowell
Masa
Rebecca Wilkinson
Brownsvalley Ind
Powell Druggists
Henry MM
J Kogsliel
Dhal
Keawige
Kruse
Harau
Dee
Leonie
Mith
M. Duguan
Yaster Koenig
Fort Wayne
Koenio Med. CO
Chicago
Gillett’s
Ross
South Adams ST
Peoria
Ill
Nerugua
N. Clark Street
Court House
Lidica
Rod Compagnion
Union League
Nenlor
Baker Chain & Wagon Ron Mfg, CO
Altogheny
Tutecctgie Mosara, Vyer& Bono
Home Office
H Trent
J. A. McCgill
Panorama Place
Druccists
Alonzo G. Fishem
Waoltesade
Wuebington
Florida
Neryius
Hem
Anti 2Ors Throat CO
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!