Centennial Exposition opens amid grand plans and wary finance
The Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia marks five years of work toward a national display of progress and art. Officials outline funding from state Philadelphia and federal sources, with totals reaching over five million dollars and a large balance required from admissions. Public access and rail connections risk crowding and financial strain, while organizers emphasize broad access and nationwide prestige.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Congress
J. R. Hawley
Centennial Board of Finance
Jandey
Tay
Treasur
E. D. Gillespie
Rheonaglyan
United States Commission
Board of Finance
Vienna
London
Paris
Vipapa
Chicago Tribune
Nose dispute sparks court clash over tame mischief
A crowded courtroom hears Auguste Skake argue with neighbors after a noisy incident involving climbing over a fence and hair pulling with a pale neighbor. The exchange centers on a nose and a fence line as the judge cautions about disturbances and legality.
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Auguste Skake
Sweet-Scented Garden Notes and Household Tips
Agricultural and domestic hints cover flowers such as Sweet Violet and Tea Rose, plus window decoration ideas with tissue and Swiss floret patterns. Also shared are horn remedy, ham and chicken pie recipe, asparagus bed culture, and notes on collodion coatings and seed corn selection after strong railway earnings data.
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Christian Anson
W H Noble
Gardener's Monthly
Togs Week
Spring brings farmers new duties as seed time arrives with soil preparation, manure, fences, drains, and planting. Plan work, avoid hurry, and pace teams to prevent wear. Timely garden tasks and sheep care impact summer yields and corn field success.
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Ohio
Geome
Shattered constitutions rebuilt by Hostetter's Bitters
The ad touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a wholesome invigora nt for rebuilding shattered constitutions. It claims the tonic strengthens the digestive system, improves digestion and evacuation, and provides security against malarial disease after prolonged strain from busy life, work, and sedentary habits.
Catarrh Remedies and Medical Claims From 19th Century Advertisements
The fragment lists symptoms of catarrh including headache, nasal obstruction, throat discharge, eye irritation, and altered voice. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s Nasal Douche and Golden Medical Discovery as treatments, and cites Dr. Saice or Sae’s Catarrh Remedy as curative. Includes notes on flour sales to Cork, Ireland and Procter & Gamble soap branding and Horton & Hinpe rty furniture ads.
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Cary
Pierce
Sa¢e
Mandrake Pills Promoted for Bilious Attacks and Sickness
An advertisement touts Schenck's Mandrake Pills as a cure for headaches indigestion and feverish skin warning that neglecting bowel health leads to bilious attacks. It claims rapid relief within hours and advises travelers to carry pills. Also mentions Hormann's Hop Pills and Prussing's White Wine Vinegar sales.
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Schenck
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Detroit
Atul
California
Cork
Ireland
Procter Gambles
Procter & Gamble
Horton & Hinprety
State Street
Chicago
Ilver
Columbus
America
IIL
Saus
Witte the Ray
Load Gazette
Ad Laon Street
Hieacn
Olars
Wark
Forrale
PRATT
Jabkeon-at
Bareegaea
the Railroad Gazette
Hormann
Gem Manning Coq
St. Looks
Icc
L.jonxe
Con Nuseu N
J. Gareeeee
PETC
Bakeres Goanowon
Nea
St Homa
Oulfitan
Rome
AR Teahouse
Brinson & Gos
Portland
N.Y Aue
PST
Reliabi
Lucemnente
Taderg
Clear
Yy’ Tobacco CO
Renwick Street
New York
Scribersin
Hee
Lunton
Ubsy Tha
Addrey
Tallman's
Drug & Fancy
Amon
Pal Ress
Sontto
Cincinnati
Arlton
Washington
Ben
Lou St Tylen
Dite
Tan
Aj, Fuller & Co
Brockton
Dfasa
Lerch
Orrrit
Addrees
Vickery & CO
Aucunta
Baine
Tee Sultcher
Jaunders Street
Hie
Ataple
Picasca
Hout Wkella
Vesey Ft. N
P.O
Ag'ts
Bend
Ring Co
W. Madison St
Brigham Young
Eliza
Duatin
Young
Metropolitan and American District Telegraph Cos
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Janesville
Wis
G. F. Fostel, Son & CO
NEW York Sun
Bector
SUN
New York City
Bilevenors
Oyepepsia
Pi Eley Lindder
Kid Solans
Medicing
Richardsome& Tullieme
Madame Foy
WOY & Harmon
New Haven, Conn
Henry
Henny
Ma2
Wainy Street
Loute
King & & Savage
Onice
National Publishing Co
Liniment
Matt
FR. Blome
Iaa
Heettic
Sanford
Vibrator
Cheparde
Nichols, Shepard & Co
Battle Creek
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