Fragmented 19th Century miscellany spans wealth to cholera
A mosaic of notes covers a New York social scene with a diamond display, an influential Minnesota senator's wife adopting orphans, flora, canal progress, and global topics from Panama to cholera outbreaks. It mentions Rome, Australia, and U S fiscal totals, plus fashion, sponge medicine, pine forests, and economic dispatches.
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Saratoga
Sabin
Subih
Minnesota
Queensland
Briarwood
Laghorn
Rome
New York
Queenstown
Pasuint Canal
Saya
Conmereni Gagella
Wies
Strange World Notes From The Era Of Oddities
Long list of curious claims and observations across science, society, and travel. From Vanderbilt finances and a New York telephones discovery to opium use in Norwich and opium poppy cultivation in Mercad County. Mentions West Point cadets learning swimming and rescue. Reports on weather, city lighting costs in London, and bizarre cultural notes from India to Zulus in South Africa.
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Coquille River
Oregon
Tower City
C. T
West Point
Norwich
Sirah O. Jewett
Boston
Binnota Howard
Mercad County
California
London
M. Munts
India
South African
Berlin
Providenes
Aagar
Father and son clash over wealth and ambition in overheard tale
An elderly father reproaches his son for squandering potential and wealth while the son argues education can produce a wiser fool. The two discuss money, status, and the hope of correcting past errors as tensions surface during a prolonged exchange about money and pride.
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Allen
Blackman
Lalerun
Horesa
Piaa
Tangedtor Sea
Cortina RY
Mona
Evan
Warraneeele
Lienallon
Cache
Pullette
Lexington
Florence
Flores
Armitrone de Aeton
Hon
Jollen
Harson
Owith
Cnttle
Rant
Mask
Lewis
Lenk
Horne
Powith
Tiller
Heyelenaller
Horsea
Moon
Aloelider
McOimber
Hornes
Morgan
Pettysville
Macon
Fox
Pettyaritie
McClaren
Horkes
Shuuanler
Neel
Andrew
Lane Rock
f—Horeus
Lind Bock
Tor
Peete
Chive
Netas
Ted
Pearson
Jim
Ping Chy
Parker
Horee
C Koon
Ahutilder
Repton
W—feihes
Aloulder
File
Cattin
Horan
Siatie
Boru
J. Bo —Tabees
Bayer
Horus
Shelton
Wade Henry
Hlorsse Beamind
Ebarie
Basin Fork
Horess
Domestic tips from the Chainders' Journal
Practical household advice on preserving furnishings and foods. The article covers pest control with Laurel oil and pepper, preserving lemons, testing nutmeg quality, keeping soups and potatoes fresh, selecting flour, avoiding breakage of glassware, renovating fabric, removing stains, cleaning varnished surfaces, and care for brushes.
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Rencomtees
Ollers
Ena
Chainders’ Journal
Gleanings From a Winding News Column
A collage of paraphrased tidbits from various fields with scattered names and places. Notes on trains costs, London fashion, a horse speed, U.S. statistics, Paris pavements, a 160 year old man, Parliament debates, industrial practices, labor slogans, poverty causes, cholera cures, and regional anecdotes. The piece reads as a hodgepodge of short items and curious facts.
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United Stats
Paris
Gorman
John Lowery
Luger Count
Pennsylvania
Imperial Parliament
Scotland
Charleston News
Oarter
Sullivan's Island
Scl
Latins teacher Marechesi on making prime opera divas
In a Philadelphia Times communication Mme Marechesi known privately as la Marquise de la Rotum de One tron e discusses how long training and a strong constitution shape successful singers. She notes Americans rush training, seeking quick results, while discipline and mental stamina are essential. Nevada Mareches says a fear of overexertion hinders progress amid demanding practice.
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Philadelphia
Mile
Nevada Mareches
Warner's Log Cabin remedies promoted in 19th century health piece
An article extols Warner's Log Cabin remedies as a natural cure series rooted in traditional herbal preparations. It cites the influence of early American settlers, praises the combined formula, and urges readers to ask pharmacists for the new products, while warning against inferior substitutes.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes
Warner
Scott
Large Ribbon Bargain Post Due to Manufacturer Collapse
A reader offers a bulk sale of extra fine ribbons in various widths and shades for bonnets, neckwear, trimming, and dresses. Priced at 25 cents per piece with stamps, the offer promises double the amount of any other fine in America if ten newly married ladies provide names and addresses and mention the paper. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Packages include dress and bonnet ribbons from London Ribbon Agency, Juneau, N id.
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Indy
America
P.O
Loxpon Ripnow Agency
Junaey Croy
Nid
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General Gordon
San Francisco
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Boston Medieal and Surgical Journal
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Southern Pacific Co
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Lowe
Portland - P.M
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Agricul Diario
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la Grande
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Joseph Crank
Firth
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Orecon Rarway and Navigation CO
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Gone
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Murray
Pice Ku Prttigniaes
Aildrave
Invalida’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
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Dr. Pierce
Perry
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World's Dispensary Medical Association
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