Every Wise Woman Buildeth Her House
Rev Dr Talmage argues women should not depend on men but build self support. He cites war deaths and alcohol to justify independence and lists practical occupations for women from stenography to medicine and teaching, urging early training and self reliance. He warns against unwise marriages and calls for daughters to pursue skilled, indispensable work.
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Saul
Sodom
Sheridan
Priscilla Wakefield
Ida Lewis
Jrace Darling
Livermore
Hallowell
Willard
Lathrop
America
Virginia Penny
Acd
Brooklyn
New York
Atlantic Ocean
Christ
Women in the workforce and faith in justice
The text urges fair pay for women, arguing women may earn 10 to 20 percent more in certain jobs due to refined skills. It cites historical female pioneers and saints, encourages perseverance, and invokes divine support, ending with assurances that the struggle will soon end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siekis
America
Mary Lyon
Mount Holyoake Female Seminary
Adelaide Newton
Fidelia Fisk
Dorothea Dix
Caroline Herschel
Maria Takrzewska
Perlin Hospital
Helen Chalmers
Edinburgh
Christ
Bethany
John
Lord of Hosts
Allhenyven
De Cammack and Miss Bricbrac in a Mount Desert Summer
A playful exchange between De Cammack and Miss Bricbrac recalls a Mount Desert summer, with misremembered years and witty banter. The scene ends as De Cammack asks for a card amid light, humorous tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Cammack
Miss Bricbrac
Mount Desert
de C
Miss B
de Cam
Deepest American Coal Mine In Pottsville
The deepest coal mine in America lies in Pottsville Pennsylvania. The shaft reaches 1578 feet and from the bottom a third of a mile down 200 cars each four tons are lifted daily. Hoisting uses a six ton weight and takes just over a minute per car. Mine hoisting and men’s descent are law regulated with a ten man limit per platform under heavy fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Pottsville
Penn
Window Glass Glazed Paper Rendered Transparent
A description claims a paper window made from cotton or linen pulp can be transformed into a transparent sheet through camphor alcohol treatment. The sheet, molded and cut, becomes tough, fully transparent and dyeable with many aniline colors, rivaling glass in vividness.
Pure Consolation and a Child's View on Death
A short excerpt reflects a child’s early encounter with death as two relatives discuss a pet kitten. The dialogue shows confusion about heaven and dying, capturing early grief and consolation through innocent doubt and reassurance. The piece highlights how children process loss and the limits of their understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankie
Heben
Origin of John Bull name and early uses
The John Bull name first appears in Arbuthnot's History of John Bull. Arbuthnot mocks France as a Baboon and the Dutch as a Frog. George Coleman the Younger wrote John Bull a comedy in 1805. The John Bull Tory newspaper, ridiculed by Theodore Hook, began in 1820.
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John Bull
Arbuthnot
Dean Swift
Lewis Baboon
Nicholas Frog
George Coleman
Theohn Bull
Theodore Hook
Physician Endorses Meat Breakfast Over Oatmeal
A doctor says oatmeal has little nutritive value and that its cream is the main benefit. He recommends a breakfast of steak or chops with coffee hot rolls and eggs.
Spring Tonic Testimonial Praises B B B
A simple testimonial claims a tonic called Spring Tonic from B B B will knock out malaria and restore appetite, reflecting broad endoresement.
Splendid Spring Tonic from Arlington Ad
A June 30 1887 note from Arlington Georgia touts B B B as the best blood medicine for malarial blood poison. The writer claims it benefits in spring and year round as a tonic and blood purifier.
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Arlington
Blood Baim Catarrh Snuff Endorsed by Kentucky Seller
Capw Kentucky July 6 1887 a customer report praises Blood Balm Catarrh Snuff noting it gives better satisfaction than any medicine sold. The dealer reports selling 10 dozen in ten weeks and promises remittance if the snuff fails to satisfy.
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Capw, Ky
It Removed the Pimples
Rocap Moustatrn Tex March 20 1887 A lady friend troubled with bumps and pimples on face and neck used cosmetics with temporary relief. An internal preparation Botanic Blood Balm diminished almost all pimples after three bottles. Skin soft smooth and health improved. Mrs S M Witson declines.
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Rocap
Ex Confederate Monument Planned for Oakwoods Cemetery
The Chicago Ex Confederate Association unveils a unique pyramid memorial for Confederate soldiers buried in Oakwoods. A 40 foot high granite base and a 30 thousand dollar pyramid will include fourteen state slabs with inscriptions, funded by state contributions and the War Department approved cornerstone to be laid near Thanksgiving.
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Oakwoods Cemetery
Chicago
Virginia
Arizona
ex-Confederate Association of Chicago
Ex- Confederate Association of Chicago
Camp Douglas
War Department
Washington
Forty Five Years Ago The U S Had No Postage Stamps
A collage of curious facts and anecdotes from the era, noting Mrs. Holloway Evans bearing five children in a year, a man finding a petrified orange, a patriarch with thirty six offspring, tarred cattle in Nevada, Adelina Patti’s dew catching basin, and other oddities from China to California. Contains diverse items from royal jubilees to silk origins and a Cincinnati police note.
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United States
Holloway Evans
Marion County
D. C
Andrew Sisson
Swan Creek
Petersburg
Nevada
Adelina Patti
Queen Victoria
Primrose League
Jewellers’ Weekly
China
Danbury
North Carolina
Huang-ti
Hickogabalus
Memory of Early Days and Painful Remedies
A nostalgic vent recounts childhood medicines painful to swallow Epsoms blue pills and caster oil contrasted with Dr Pierces Pleasant Purgative Pellets praised as mild sugar coated and easy to take. It notes liquor sales in the House restaurant Washington DC violate a joint rule under penalty of forfeiture of privilege.
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Washington, D. C
Liver Health and Cleansing in Period Medical Tone
The liver is described as the main spring of the body, whose impurities in blood cause many diseases. Consumption, kidney and skin diseases, headaches, heart disease, and dropsy are linked to a torpid liver. Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is promoted as restoring liver function to prevent and cure these ailments.
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Pierce
Changes of Plumage in Winter
The Boston Journal notes winter changes in bird plumage as each species adapts. Snow bunting gains light dustings of snow while the ptarmigan shifts to white to blend with its snowy highland habitat. The bird inhabits mountains beyond Arctic ranges in other countries.
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Boston
Ptarmigan
The Mud Store Humble Scheme Shocks Western Town
A Western town storefront marketed cheap goods smeared with mud as damaged stock to force quick sales. The ploy drew crowds seeking bargains until Sayers’ scheme collapsed, much to the relief of honest merchants.
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Sayers
Note Reveals Theft in Savages Lecture Tale
In Sir John Lubbock's London talk on Savages and Their Manners he recalls a native sent with a note and four loaves. He eats one loaf, then discovers the note exposing the theft. On a second trip with four loaves he sits on the note while devouring another loaf.
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John Lubbock
London
South America
Temperance Society of Japan Publishes The Temperance
A Japanese temperance association pledges abstinence from all intoxicants and issues a publication titled The Temperance to promote its cause and unity among drinkers and supporters worldwide.
Hood's Household Calendar IS88 Feature Promises Beauty
Hood's Household Calendar IS88 leads with a hand cut illustration of a young girl wearing a blue bonnet. The calendar includes color printed flesh tones and a color pad with a monthly design and condensed information. Copies are available at drug stores or by sending six cents to C I Hood & Co Lowell Mass.
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Hood
C, I. Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
Positive remedy for consumption offered by T A Slocum M D
A Reader’s note claims a universal cure for consumption through a remedy by T A Slocum M D. He promises to mail two free bottles to readers who provide their express and postal addresses, citing thousands of cured cases.
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Tvo
P.O
T. A. Slocum
M. D
Pearl St
N.Y
Consumption Cured by Cod Liver Oil Emulsion Claim
Dr J B Comps of Owensville Ohio reports four hereditary lung disease patients improved after SCOTT'S EMULSION of Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites. They began with cough chest pain and rapid breathing. all gained 11 to 28 pounds and no longer need medicines.
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J. 8
Owensville
Ohio
Scott
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Broadway
Journal of Education
Dr. Sage
Thera
Japan
Socety
Temperance
Wells, Richardson &C
Burlington, VT
Ely’s
Ely Bros
Greenwich St. NY
N. A. Stanley
Canastota
Rel Aan Beast
Micer
Wells, Richardson & CO
Wmhence Notaams
Leonard Street
paAegEs OU
Maric
Wien
Jon Dentros
Charles A, Vogeler CO
Baltimore
Hid
Pepa
Suracven Cosmowan Ean Dawes
Osgood
PHGE
Ae Philadeephia
Badiaase College
Palla
Colaington
J. C. Sead
Brewster Safety Hein Holder Co
Holly
Mick
Chas
Cooke
Washin
Reading
Penna
Retern Mall
MOODY &@ OOD
Chcianati
Percit
Desters
A. W. McCormick & Son
Cinen Ny LU
Aerbrand
Piage
HER Brand CO
Frame
Blair
Main St
Butalo
W.l.douglas
W. L. Douglas
W.L. Douglas
W. LL. Douglas
Brocktin
Komical Konversation
Fortune
Morris
Howard Fublishing Co
Wallingto
Tee Ae Hohe Iavantal
Solan
Ole Ielees
TOWER
J. Tower
Simmons St
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