Washingtons false teeth and the portrait differences
The piece discusses Washingtons dentures, noting their rough construction and discomfort, and contrasts Stuart portraits with a medallion showing a different mouth. It explains how badly fitting teeth affect facial expression and mentions the Baltimore Dental College displaying the dentures at the Centennial Exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tink
Ongv
Washington
Stuart
G. B. McClellan
Iwan
Waslington
Baltimore Dental College
Philadelphia
Reneue
Observer
The Farmers of China in Fortune’s Eye
The excerpt describes Chinese farmers as industrious, with small farms and generous family structures. It notes liberty for women, hospitable behavior toward strangers, and a lively interior market with fish, pork, vegetables, mushrooms, frogs, and other goods. It highlights social contrasts and enduring curiosity about foreign visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Fortune
London
Fortune
East India Company
Celestial Empire
Socigly
China
Hamgly
Hix-busines
Weighed in the Balance and Found Wanting
A young applicant for an editor position is subjected to absurd questions and mock examination. The interviewer mocks his ignorance with impossible puzzles, and the hopeful leaves in embarrassment after failing the test. Franklin (Ky.) Patriot notes the episode as a cautionary tale of hiring tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire
Franklin
Ratriot
The Rattlesnake as American Emblem in 1776 Chronicle
The London Morning Chronicle of July 25 1776 describes the rattlesnake as Americas emblem with thirteen rattles and a motto Do not tread on me. It discusses heraldic symbolism claiming wisdom magnanimity and virtue in the snake while noting its venom and warning display as defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Morning Chronicle
The Serpent as a Symbol in Early American Lore
A fragmentary excerpt describes the snake as solitary and dangerous yet fascinating, noting its deadly venom and defensive habits. It compares a symbolic “first American” emblem to America and mentions thirteen rattles and a blue tongue, with remarks on public prejudice against the snake and a changed device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Cor. Potter's Historical Monthly
Brain Soothe Through Digestive Health Remedy
The brain is the governing center of the nervous system and its health ties to digestion. Hystetter's Stomach Bitters calm the brain by correcting digestive and bilious imbalances, easing irritation of the stomach brain nerve, and promoting sound sleep, clear mind, and freedom from biliousness.
Dr Pierce’s Medical System Highlighted by Buffalo Specialist
The Tuledo Blade summarizes Dr R V Pierce of Buffalo N Y delivering an in depth expose on his medical system focusing on chronic diseases and gut health. It notes his book The People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser with nine hundred illustrated pages and urges readers to consider his treatments. The article endorses his medicines and promotes Schenck’s Mandrake Pills and Procter & Gamble’s Original Mottled German Soap as endorsed cures and home care aids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Pierce
Schenck
Procter & Gamble
United States
Large Furniture Trade in Chicago At Holton and Hildreth
Holton and Hildreth at 225 and 227 State Street, Chicago, claim the city’s largest furniture trade driven by good goods and low prices. Prossixa's White Wine Vinegar is sold by grocers nationwide. Hofmann's Hop Pills are touted as a reliable cure for chills and fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holton & Hildreth
State Street
Chicago
Prossixa
United States
Hofmann
Agents Wanted for Postpaid Cards Ad
Classified notice seeking agents for postpaid cards offering salary or commission. Mentions J B Massey Co in St Louis and Rule & Co in Augusta. Includes address and incentive amounts, with scattered garbled text about commissions and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atray
Joseph Jonze
Cod Wney
Aston
New Baeines
J.B. Massey.& Co
Sh Louis, Mo
Acdremt Rule & CO
Augusta
Sfe
Jay Meiconson
Detroit
Mich
Ree
Anirkorrento Wood-Carving Co
Washington St
Chicago
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Padj
the Farmers of China
Tvelve
Adam
Ankara
Tok Constains
THE
Railroad Gazette
Jackann Street
Romimaster
the Railroad Gazette
Jackson Street
Chicas
G. Ty
Michigan Avenue
Afayathome
Sampica
Goa
Portland
Benolomen
Pattie
Herero CO
Cincinnati
Nlo
BO Shrennin
Accentatamp
J. Minkler’ & CO
Nassau
N. Y
Suibeons Sreiedee Bate Tai
Mall
G. W. Lake
New York
Orp
India
Aucasan Coprind & Ponomatr Vatwhiea Co
Thos, Jefferson
Union Book Concern
CarcaGo, Ill
Eur
Pulmers
Carlton
Wrashington-at
Chicare
Ftinaly
Wolvave Matylen
Aponty
A.H Fuller & Co
Brockton, Mass
Cakey
P.O. Vickery & CO
Aucuata
Maine
National Copying Co
W. Madlaon
Taravens
Seman Wen'y’a Co
Ohio
Jascen
Dona
Eliza
Witene
Lolmené
Reddit
Flef ON & CO
Luatrate Sronter
Tivkn Banners
Rewulin
Igs Krummocks
C. Pmorkepat
Arcuta
Portant
Wairat
Tar Buddy Free
Weary
Board Ofgriculture
Denny
Mobo Wainvestsaate Bt
Lou
Eiedda
Ando
King & Savage
Bate Gt
Chapman
Atom
Ita
Mirkpatrick
Bayetey
Evershady
W. Ziegles & CO
Clark &J. Chicago
SUN
Sane P Pnier
Ely
Khan Mil Company
Cineinmatl
Lung
Rudd
Rees
U.S
National Pusctaudsg
Vanbuskirk
Qureshitos “Sanchists
Vibrators
Raddia
Woodeury
Nichols, Shepard & Co
Battle Creek
Wien
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