War costs and risks argued against conflict with England
The essay warns against war by citing historic death tolls and costs from Crimea to 1870s conflicts. It argues war with England would not be quick or cheap, estimates tens of millions in losses, and asserts the Monroe doctrine protects the United States from European clashes, predicting England would yield rather than fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
France
Prussia
England
Crimea
Botanic Blood Balm Promoted For Wide Range of Ailments
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a universal cure for rheumatism catarrh pimples blotches and all diseases from impure blood. It claims thousands of cures and urges trial at one dollar per large bottle with druggists selling it and a notice to see another advertisement.
Lee Enjoys Humorous Tale From Confederate Reunion
Gen Lee, speaking at a Confederate reunion in Craig county, listened to an old colored veteran named Sam tell a wartime joke. Sam claimed Chickamauga was the best time because he ran first, and he knew the safest place by skipping to where the generals were. Lee laughed heartily at the exchange.
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Lee
Charlottesville
Chronicle
Craig County
Sam
Dhe
Gen. Lee
Darkey
Doctor Kings New Discovery Endorsed by Minister
Rev. J Gunderman of Diamandale Mich reports his wife recovered marvelously from pneumonia and La Grippe after taking Kings New Discovery. He recalls long coughing fits that threatened her life and credits the remedy with rapid, highly satisfactory results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gunderman
Diamandale
Mich
Dr. Kings
Baptist Church
Rivers Junction
Pnemonia
la Grippe
Kings
Flirtation Advice and Fragrance Notes
A moral discussion warns against flirting and urges openness between the sexes. An aside promotes Chamberlains Pain Balm for chest pain and cold relief, and briefly catalogs fragrant plant parts and essential scents such as neroli petit grain and portugal orange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W L. Carmichael
Portugal
Governess to King of Spain To Be Paid 3650 A Year
The English governess appointed to teach the king of Spain will receive a salary of 3650 dollars annually. The eclipse expedition at Amherst College led by Prof David P Todd will observe in Gezo Japan in 1896. Crime is more common in single life than married with 83 per 100000 vs 11. London limits housing fronts and population by law. Prince Bismarck received about 218000 postal cards for his eightieth birthday weighing 1820 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Amherst College
David P. Todd
Gezo
Japan
Prince Bismarck
Patience and charity over ceremony in old moral reflection
A reflective statement argues happiness is personal fault, patience heals wounds gradually, and loving kindness surpasses laws with charities greater than ceremonies, urging strength of virtue over ritual.
Chamberlain’s Eye and Skin Ointment Ad
Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment claims unmatched for eczema tetter salt rheum scald head sore nipples chapped hands itching piles burns frost bites chronic sore eyes and granulated lids. For sale by druggists at 25 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Dr Cady's Condition Powders for Horses Sale
Horse owners urged to use Dr Cady's Condition Powders to tone the system aid digestion cure loss of appetite relieve constipation correct kidney benders and destroy worms giving new life to old or overworked horses. 25 cents per package available from druggists.
Montgomery Ward Promotes Self as Middle Man
An advertising card from Montgomery Ward & Co. invites customers to act as their own middle man, promoting the idea of taking control in shopping. The note lists the store address at 11-116 Michigan Ave Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Ward & CO
All the People
Michigan Ave
Chicago
Pretties
The Little Ones Lemonade Cure All for Children
An advertisement touts a lemony tonic for babies and young children claiming to cure colic and bowel trouble, aid digestion, and promote sleep. Sold by druggists in a large bottle with 108 doses for one dollar, manufactured only by a unnamed producer.
Free Cut This Out Coupon For 25 Useful Household Articles
A promotional notice offers 25 useful household items free to anyone who cuts out the coupon and sends it with a 2 cent stamp plus the name and address of a prospective agent. The address given is New York Trust Combination at 588 and 540 Fast 116th Street, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tramp’s Plea Moves Woman to Spare a Dollar
A wandering man begged for a dollar at a house. Tears in his eyes and wringing hands led the lady to refuse, but fear of his dire plan prompted her to give the money. He then replied that he would have to “work, work” if he did not receive it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selsou
Charity Suffereth Long and Restorative Nervine Testimony
Mrs Laura C Phoenix praises Dr Miles Restorative Nervine in a letter dated June 6 1894 from Milwaukee Wisconsin. She recounts illness in 1893 1894 due to la grippe and sleeplessness and credits two bottles with improved health and ongoing use as nerve support. The letter notes price 1.50 per bottle and availability through Dr Miles Medical Co stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles’ Nervine
la Grippe
Miles
Milwaukee
Wis
Laura C. Phoenix
Dr. Miles Medical Co
EL and
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Dr. Hathawaye CO
Broad St
Atlanta
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West 28 Street
Wilbur R. Smith
Lexington, KY
U.S
On, D
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Brown
Ofze
Lea
Eautifil Weorta
Cc. O
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Fred Miller
Irving, Ill
W. L. Carmichael
Jackson
Georgia
J. C. Blasingame
Bloodworth Shoe Co
Whitehall St
Stewar
Cole & Callaway
Whitehell Street
Soldier’s
Swan, GA
Georgia Southern & Florida Railway
Tifton
Tifton & Northeastern
Swan
Fitzgerald
Indianapolis
Detroit
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Nashville
St. Louis
Great Fruit Belt
A. MacDonald
W.L. Glessner
Macon
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