Baron Ward of Parma Rise from Stable Boy to Prime Minister
The article recounts Baron Ward's improbable ascent in Parma from stable boy to prime minister under Duke of Lucca. It highlights his integrity, practical ability, and trusted counsel, his rise through posts, and the dukes granting of armorial bearings. Ward’s influence, banishment after the duke’s death, and his death in 1869 at age 49 are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron Ward
Parma
Inck
Gesert
Ward
Duke of
Wardmora
Velet de Chambre
Lucca
Dake Bazan
Tos Wrison
Duk
Savoy
France
Rose of
Lily of
Bourbon
Joan Balle
Burke
Charles Tif
Ehas
New York Ewe
Literary News and Personal Notes From 19th Century Boston
The piece notes Jules Verne as a prolific author and mentions Donald G. Mitchell aka Ig Marvel nearly dying in a New Haven runaway incident. It records Oliver Wendell Holmes receiving birthday telegrams with a quip about paying 90 cents, and James Russell Lowell postponing his University of Pennsylvania lectures due to doctors orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jules Verne
Donald G. Mitchell
Marvel
New Haven
Thoraday
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Autocrat
James Russell Lowell
University of Pennsylvania
Fragmented dialogue in a tense theater scene
A father teases his daughter about practicing music while a latecomer complains of the curtain call. The excerpt shifts to a stereotyping jab about a Boston Massachusette woman and a plea for bread, hinting at a broader social issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Ahe
Massachusette
Was
A Far Reaching Gallery of Courtroom Tales Cited
A chaotic reel of divorce suits and breaches of promise, with Ada Freeman and Mia Castell Brypdyne among the women gaining custody or identity changes. A whisky heiress saga reveals guardians rejecting European suitors and the quest for age, wealth, and beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Gazette
Boston
Lima
Alevaland
Harrison Iisg
Pole
Mia
Castell Brypdyne
Kate Castleton
Fikay Wera
Gozen
Creelty
Nana
Ada Freeman
Pertour
Rmoen of
Titis
Italy
France
England
Germany
Guardian
Odd Almanac Notes From A Curious Era
A jumble of dated proverbs and odd facts spans topics from London housing growth to Maine glass scarcity in 1746. Mentions a Cincinnati factory cheese, verbatim quips on flattery and aging oaks, and quirky home remedies. Includes Amanin Lapeer Michigan with a pet otter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Maine
Cincinnati
Amanin Lapeer
Mich
Otter
Curious Parisian Work to Wealth Tale
Ben Builer once earned thirty sen on a day by chair making. His annual income now reportedly reaches $200,000. The New York Herald office keeps Bennetts desk opened and dusted every morning. Edison, despite being busy, finds midday time for billiards with Mrs. Edison and a nap after lunch. Sherman travels New York mostly by streetcar, with his daughters often by his side, and the elderly warrior remains spry stepping on and off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Builer
New York Herald Office
Truthful claims mix in patent medicine sales pitch
The passage critiques patent medicines and doctors, arguing many cures are unproven and money motivated. It notes the World’s Dispensary Medical Association from Buffalo, NY, and its products Doctor Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Favorite Prescription Pleasant Pellets and Dr Sage’s Catarrh Remedy. It ends with a money-back guarantee if the remedies don’t perform as claimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo
N. Y
Doctor Pierce
Dr. Sage
Animals and Bears and Elephants in Odd Situations
A Pacific Coast note recounts Charley Jones riding near Harney County Oregon when a bear attacked. Jones was dragged from his horse and could not fire as the bear mauled him, then he crawled to a mine a mile and a half away. Also described are elephants in Philadelphia gardens chewing improvised hoses for cleaning cages, leading to mischief with rubber hose tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Charley Jones
Ettamina
Harneycoun
Oxegon
Dia Hores
Jones
Janes
Philadelphia Zoological Gardens
Blood Purifier and Skin Remedy Ad
An 19th century ad touts Bludbiider as a vegetarian blood purifier for skin and blood diseases and Cole's Carbolicalva as an external tonic. It claims cures for serous eruptions, eczema, pimples, rheumatism, and mercurial poisoning, with prices listed as $1 and six for 95 cents. Prepared by D. W. Cole & Co. Black River Falls Wisconsin. sold by druggists and dealers in medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
D. W. Cole & Co
Black River Falls
Wis
City Clerk Notice on Alley Vacation Proceedings in Indianapolis
City Clerk announces hearings on December 5 1890 by commissioners to appraise damages and benefits from vacating the alley between Lincoln Avenue and Seventh Street to relocate the alley from Broadway to the first alley west. Common Council seeks to vacate as petitioned. city seal and clerk KB Swift date November 11 1890.
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Exdianapolis
Crmus Smith
Mary F
Elijab W. Halford
Marion
Indiana
Indianapolis
County of
B. M. Aradley
James Renihan
John &. Fitler
Civil Circuit Court
Marion County
General Assembly
State of
City Hall
Lincoln Avenue
Seventh Street
Broadway Street
City of Indianapolis
Common Council
City of
KB. Swift
Seek and Ye Shall Find Madison Inn Ad 1800
An 1800 Madison Inn advertisement touts Chinese remedy firm GUN WA CHINESE SERB REWHDY CO. at 25 West Washington St Indianapolis. The testimonial claims cure for neuraglia and general weakness after using the advertised remedies. Parlor hours are listed with privacy assurances and mail correspondence welcomed for distant patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison, Inn
Rewhdy CO
Washington St
Jodianapolis
Ind
Siak
Neuraisia
Train Schedule Listing for Sunday November 23 1890
Train times published for Pravelan region show schedule on Sunday November 23 1890. Services include departure from Canizel Stang and arrival at Talon Bietion in South Hinis Birest with standard Highland line timings.
Fragmented Rail Schedule Fragments From Old timetables
Fragmented OCR notes show train movements from Indianapolis to Baltimore Washington and New York with times across multiple lines. Mentions of HAM ROCCO and Grazing notes reference stations and routes, including Ferre Haute and Greensburg with ticketing references and a passenger agent.
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Rie Srg
Ley
Tor
Ham Rocco
Hoats
Ferre Haute Ana
Perio Enia
Borres Sud
Ninemotion Analy
H. B. Dering
Ganszal
Desirable goods to be shown Monday morning in city
The notice invites the public to see a selection of highly desirable goods unveiled Monday morning. It promises that the offers presented will exceed what is advertised and urges visitors to inspect in person to grasp the full extent.
Newmarkete style garments and furs advertised in bulk sale
The ad lists a wide range of clothing items and furs at discounted prices. Items include jackets trimmed with astrakan wool, capes, seals, and novelty pieces. Prices span from a few dollars to around eighty dollars, with many items described as reduced from higher figures.
Hosiery and children's wool stockings sale listing
A shop advertises ladies wool cashmere hosiery at 35 cents per pair with three for a dollar, and 145 dozen ribbed all wool hosiery. Also offered are children’s all wool ribbed stockings, sold in dozen lots at 25 cents, with various cashmere options priced between 452 and 52.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allies
Avery Wharf
Ladies' Underwear and Combos in Special Prices
A sale note lists 100 dozen ladies' undergarments including all wool waste and drawers heavy ribbed, formerly 1.25, now special values. Also offered are ladies' combination suits at 2.00 to 4.60, all-wool long sleeved vests and similar items priced between 1.85 and 3.50, with assorted sizes and finishes.
House Furnishings and Antiques Adverts Include Lamp and Dinnerware
An assortment of home goods including an oxidized banquet lamp at 3.83 and a Fing Piano Lamp at 3.96. Also offered are complete dinner sets, porcelain ware, dented pieces, and various china music and milk items. Rogers’ quadruples and triple silver-plated ware are advertised, with both hollow and flat forms available.
Dress Goods Closeout Offers Wide Wool Fabrics
Receipts show 25 pieces of 26 inch Wool Plaids, 252 Fancy Wool Strings priced at 6 cents per yard, 18 cents closeouts for 21 inch Jameztina Wool Sultings, 60 pieces Blanket Plaids at 2 32 cents, two cases Elegant French Serges 40 inches wide at 500. Pattern Suits offered at half price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Just
Dast
Men's Furnishings Lot Listings From Vintage Sale
Mixed hose and half hose lots with sizes 7s and Ls plus English strips and French cotton Rose goods. Includes several large size and white items, fashionable night shirts, and misc. pieces. prices 15c to 50c per item, with regular 25c standards referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sik Brosads
Millinery Sale Cuts Prices Across Bonnets and Trims
A Monday sale offers 25 to 60 percent reductions on bonnets and trimmed hats. Colored French finished wool felts drop to 47 cents, ladies trims to 84 cents, and children's Tam O'Shantere to 1.25. Feather boas in evening tints priced at 2.96, with velvet roses at 69 cents per bunch.
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Hhoer
Facra
Bludbiider
Delsarte Corset
Dressmaehrs' Bazaar
Washington-at
Tailor-ayadea
Avery
Elv’s
Iro
Wyorke
Frances Clayton
Mator Express
W. Washington Street
Indianapolis, Ind
Pravelan's
Regiseed
Asloa Station
Sylvanea Lier
North
Reece
Baltimore
Washington
Kinsdalphin
New York
Columbus
Richmond
Chicago
Leulaville
Ami
Axrive
Louisville
Esavetor Columbus
Arzive
Oslumbua
Lesve
Vintvennes
Gatva
Aya
Arcive
Vincennes
Osirey
Giliy Othe
Bunda
Wrmansis Wate
Serortret
LOGIS
Whss
Edith
Sime Case
Glevrland
Arriva
Ghiwago & Cincinnati
Arm
Ghiorgo & Gysoinrati
Pry Pedihia
WRST
Ploria
Louis Divisio
Fullman’s Vestial Service
Natlhamueto NA
Dayton RA
Our City
Peace One
Wlinds Street
Kenaven
Union Station
Tede
Detroit
Cincinnati Limited
Cincinnati Vestibule
Toledo
Dally Dally
Astrachan
Austissiae Woel
Glard Hesver
Bolelub
Ndianapolis Brewing CO
G. F. Schmidt
P. Lieber Brewing Co
C. Maus Brewery
Franklin Building
Corner Circle and
Market Streets
Inc
H. T. Conde Implemant Co
W. Weeington
Rusk
Enight & Conly
Noble & Go
Lolleva
L. Elder
Washington-st
Court Hiouse
Jenna
Parroti-Taggart Branch
S. Saxing CO
Wright
New
Nerve Bean CO
Ruokato
N.Y
Browning & Son
E. Wash
Elcoholis
Prade
Baniny
Erie Medical CO
Pantzer
Bates Mouse Pharmacy
M. D
Virginis Ave
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