Boy prodigies and feats of youth in literature and science
A survey of remarkable boys from Handel and Mozart to Zerah Colburn and George Bidder, noting their precocious talents in music and calculation. It mentions Chatterton and Malkin as prodigies, and highlights William King West Betty, “the young Roscius,” who aged 15 earned substantial wealth, in a reflective piece from James Payn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handel
Mozart
London
Church of the Orphane
Vienna
Zerah Colburn
George Bidder
Stock Exchange
Chatterton
Thomas Malkin
Raphael
Allestone
William King West Betty
Roscius
James Payn
A Minneapolis Miracle of a Cripple Healed by Pills
A Minneapolis man once doomed by physicians and friends to die credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with a miracle. He details a two year ordeal after a fall, miscarriage of nourishment, and relentless pain, then rapid recovery after taking the pills. His daughter Mrs N White also reports relief from uterine trouble, while a local pharmacist confirms wide use and sale. The pills are sold for 50 cents a box or six for 2.50, and are promoted as a blood builder and nerve restorer addressing rheumatism neuralgia paralysis and other ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. White
3D St
N. E
White
Shediac
New Brunswick
Minneapolis
le Moniteur Acadien
Williams
Tom
N. White
Four Big Successes Warned by Various Advertisers
A collection of health ads claims Dr King's New Discovery cured consumption and colds, with two women cited as examples from Junction City and San Francisco. Other items tout Chambeli ns Cough Remedy for preventing croup, Pope’s Simple Meals menu, and quick cures for rheumatism and heart disease from multiple druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phebe Thomas
Junction City
Dr. King
Thos. Eggers
Florida Street
San Francisco
Dr King
Tom E. Hildebrand
Indiana
Wm. I. Moore’s
Homer City
Milt G. Miller
Blairsville
Burgundy
Leo
New York World
Also Mentioned on This Page
Blackwood’s Magazine
J.B. White
The
Minneapolis Journal
Herrick Bros. Druggiats
Hetrick Bros
Miles
Miles’ Pain Pille
Dougherty Bros
M. G. Miller
W. I. Moore
R. N. Parks
Marion Center
Herrick Bro’s
Droggista
Biber & Easton
Market St
Pittsburg
Wheeler
Wotana, Pa
America
Uf Asous
People’s Store
Scotland
Campbell & Smith
Fifth Ave
Liberty Street
Tittsburgh, PA
Fac
Armers’ Uarters
Mack & Ray
Proprietors of the
J. B. Hinds
Philadelphia
Church Street
New York Weekly Tribune
United States
Indiana Progress
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