The Marking of Man and Other Oddities
A collage of oddities from the era notes a philosophical meditation on humanity and progress, a second story goods dealer boasting a notable stock of handkerchiefs in Philadelphia, and a life expectancy update. It also mentions three living U.S. senators from 1848 and a royal collection book bound in gold with diamond clasp in the Tower of London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Tanson
Philadelphia
United States Senate
James W. Bradbury
Maine
Felch
Michigan
George W. Jones
Iowa
Servel
Tower of Loucon
Simple facial care tips from a vintage home guide
The article describes facial skin remedies using benzoin in rose water, oatmeal bags with soap and ovis root for soft velvety skin, and cautions about applying sweet oil after injuries. It also notes believed dietary influences on skin health, praising fresh vegetables like lettuce and watercress, asparagus, and a French dressing with olive oil for nourishment.
Dear Dear Oddities and Culinary Notes from the Era
A collage of quips on romance alimony and voting remarks, plus curios about Rothschild gifts and autographs. The piece touches on a gossip tone about a winter fashion “slay belle,” a Viennese restaurateur wife collecting autographs, and several recipe tips for eggs and braising old turkey with salt pork and herbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providense Ournal
Horaevar
Somerville Journal
Duke Ernest of
Schleswig- Holstein
Luncheon Menu Features Bouillon Beef Tongue and Sardines
The menu describes serving bouillon in cups as a first course followed by thin slices of cold roast beef or tongue with brown ash potatoes. A sardine dish with lemon, chopped celery with mayonnaise, and a fruit dessert complete the meal. Coffee chocolate tea accompany it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bouillon
Do Women Drench From Clothes
Philadelphia Times surveys why women wear fine clothing and how admiration affects perception. It weighs whether dress choices reflect inner taste or external appeal and notes men notice a good fit and overall effect more than fabric specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Simple Kitchen Soap as Hair Wash Advocated
A Buffalo News note favors common hard kitchen soap for oily hair. It urges making strong suds, rubbing quickly through the hair, then rinsing, followed by normal scented soaps. A tested English maid uses soap suds with glycerine and egg white. The piece argues against costly hair products and mentions lemon pulp to curb hair loss.
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Benafita
Buffalo News
Sago Pudding and Fruit Pudding from Practical Cookbooks
A collection of home recipes describes sago pudding soaked in warm water with apples and baked until tender, fruit pudding with sugar butter eggs sour milk and flour steamed two hours, and cranberry blancmange made by cooking berries with water sugar and cornstarch then molding and serving with cream.
Pithy Quotes and Home Bath Remedies Echo 19th Century Style
The passage curates aphorisms by Lord Chesterfield Rochefoucauld and Don Pratt on envy enemies and friendship. It includes a note on neuralgia relief using horseradish poultice and advice on washing and bath rituals emphasizing warmth and weekly cleansing benefits.
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Lord Chesterfield
Rochefoucauld
Donn Pratt
A. Bronson Alcott
Sun Still Publishes Ten Words Free in Classifieds
The Sun continues a brief service publishing ten word notices for Wanted Rooms or Help Wanted sections, offering free listings for three days. The compact format includes categories such as Bedroom, Female Help, and Situations Wanted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sun
Chilly World News Mix of Quirks and Crises
Reports of famine in Norway and Sweden and a cholera scare in Tinburg mingle with capers like a Kalamazoo sect and a funny shoe breaker in Pittsburgh. A Mexican raid clashes with U.S. marshals in Zapata county while panicked politicians face Panama ties and a Samoa king’s washing.
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Norway
Sweden
Kalamazoo
Mich
Chicago Pork Packers
French Chamber of Deputies
Young J. H. Wade
Cleveland
Gee. Buchanan
Tennessee
Col. H. Clay King
Pearl Dutrow
McArthur
Tinburg
M. Ds Freyeinet
Tus
United States
U.S
Zapata County
Texas
Panama
London
France
England
America
Carl Bullock
New Haven
Ionn
Moberly
Warrenton
Rubrer
Wonpay Market Review Shows Steady Prices Across Provisions
Prices for meats and canned goods hold steady at Wonpay market on December 26. Fresh pork, lard, and bacon command steady bids while canned fruits and dairy see narrow gains and mixed supplies. traders note varied scales for hams, beef, and seafood as outlets adjust to demand.
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California
Morgan & Gray
Indiana
Uise
Columbia River
Laon
Sacremento
Lée
Florida
Polk
Standard
Star
Pochet Bose
O&m
Timothy
der By
Fency
New York
Americas
Limburg
Lion
Cordoba
Benner
Gates
Java
Indianapolta to Chicago Daily Vestibuled Train Details
Fragmentary OCR describes Pullman vestibuled parlor dining cars on a daily service with schedules near Chicago. Mentions Union Station area and ticket offices at Illinois Street and Union Station.
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WRIP
Baltimoe
Walters
Ceresapelee
Evansville
ST. Aguis
POELS
Mississippi
Ohio Southern
Erora
Decatur
ST. Louis
Alton & Terre
Havre
Toledo
Columbus
Roingian Ali
Toledo& Oig
Fegria & Western
Wabash
Big 4
East Washington Street
Jackson Blace
Massachusetts Avenue
Union
M. Bronson
Indianapolta
Pullman
Chicago
Chicago Hightx
Debegton
Polhuen Yeribolat Sisegors
Chicago Staaest
Union Station
Soria Illinois Street
Union State
Inferiible Hernia Core Co Circular Information
Inferiible Hernia Core Co under direction of T M Colyer with 18 years of experience offers office hours 8 to 12 and 2 to 6 7 to ?. Rooms 9 and 10 Fair Block opposite Union Depot Indianapolis. Write for circulars and further details.
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T. M. Colyer
Union A
Indianapolis
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