Odd Miscellany and Ventures From a Distant Era
A mosaic column reports odd items from far places and times. Notes on nuts, inventions, and trees in California and England. Biographical sketches include actors, writers, and a yacht of varied careers. Terms touch on poetry, a signet ring, a minister’s son, a seized will, and a proposed polar expedition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
England
Indianapolia
Cour d'Alene
Texerration
Rel Cloud
Vistoriga Sardou
Frege
Lip
G. K. Ryckman
Brockton
Han
Halfuy
Cain
Bhuksponre
Uyon Tho
Wutoy
Stratford
Frank. de Witt Talmage
Brooklyn
Petershire
Reopened 440 Foot Ship Idea Spurred By Iron Ship Safety
An 1840s address at the Drn cat Stool Institute in Pittsburg discusses constructing a 440 foot long iron and steel ship to resist shell damage. The speaker argues wooden hulls are obsolete, predicting vast shifts toward armored merchant vessels, faster speeds, and safer convoy routes despite engineering hurdles like docking and port access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Passanger Stowni- Aliipys
Ike Salle
Algo
Frouvaina
Hutlilloy
Lesy
Aiii
Tilo
Aida
Taneoli
Wwe
Anil
Munprys
Ruil
Lewik
Leni
Wille
Putin
Parker
Ad- Ama
Lincoln Case Recounts Waterwheel Trial in 1818
John Brink recalls a Chicago matter from 1818 involving Parker and Host over a waterwheel right. Abraham Lincoln appeared for the defense as Judge Hammond presided. The trial drew the jury for thirteen days with demonstrations and dramatic testimony, highlighting Lincoln's legal skill and the era's legal theatrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Parker Aml
Ades
Lutterfield
Phvintif
Abrahn Lincoln
John Brink
Crystal Lake
Efehinel
Brink
Supreme Court
Abraham Linesla
Deammond
United States District Cent
Linscoll
Adame
Behl
Tlie
Alm
Lincoln
Congressional Debate on Journal Approval Grips Senate
The Fifty-first Congress faces a heated session as Democrats push to block proceedings with objections to the journal and previous questions on readings. Senate and House debate rules, adjournments, and potential changes to journal approval process dominate January proceedings in Washington, with strong focus on the election law and territorial issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washrvaros
D. C
Abe
Senate
Ulanit
Milly
Fiiiny
Vanilixorox
Dan
Afr
Blaad
Akor
Ar. Milly
Terns Rining
McKinley
la Lark
Chis
Ker
Joven
Milig Rapllut
Tealtor toUlsulf
von Wen
Howe
Wabwiserox
Gorman
Norton
Godsion
Guealian
Steolf
Lonema
Maina
Oregon
Sanntor Delp
Clint
Dragox
Doe Lone
Ainea
Benatoy George
Seyiog
Dolph
He Anton
Geagan
Montana
Weil Neon
Mancroft
George
Iuaty
Aldrich
Zeon
Harris
Lta
District of Columbia
Thadius
Hemphill
South Carolina
Negro
Goarga
Tisharinon
Eunosses
Niyspesel
Mokinloy W
Alithiah
Benatur
Hig
Howr
Arkuuens
Orate
Appakor
Miraiseippi
Maibo
NeMillin
Tyonessee
McCannnon
Me'amas
Maryland
Georgs
Rasumie Tha
Mauser
Hwa
United States
McKinney
Hinko Gerbuin
Bowater George
Noord
Arkarsad
Wpenkor
Aldriel Moen
Motors
Pattian
Mtchern
Senater Morgan
Hiselaln
Springer, Blut
Acm
Bpan
Aldzioh
Vic
Qasuet
Altorthe
Chai
Benatar Ransom
Yale
Tali
Oor
Sauniar Hunt Caey
Duntal
Nn Alljoure
Bom
Khe Questlos Tomortoyy
Hove Wantisaros
Fap Fm
Nad Ob
Joutaul
Yestenlay
Appuarud
Paulkner
Tia
Congress
Bhi
Benator
Sean
Morrill
Ater Aldrich
Heels
Sunator Aldrich
Aldeleh
Nypentad
Fenntora
Harrie
Cockroll
Fragmented 19th century ad dense with oblique references
A garbled OCR style passage mixes conversations about trade unions and social expectations with testimonials and doctors ads. It mentions Good News items, marriage, and social pressures while weaving in product names such as Castoria and various patent remedies. The text reads like a collage of advertisement blurbs and clipped dialogue with stray names and places.
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Ad from Buffalo NY
An early 20th century advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a world famous remedy for weaknesses in women. It claims satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded and offers a 160 page book on women’s diseases sent for ten cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
World’s Diapensary Medical Association
Main Street
Bullalo
N.Y
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Auloe
Juliulpore
India
United
Hans
Shins
Barouni
Charles Dukeham
Society d'Etudes Socialeu Et Politiques
Brusola
Moland
Ditho
Aborais
Department of Justice of
Catala
Thitta
North Pole
Prospesia Urath
Antarctic
Alaska
Praspa
New York
Novalzo
Frorusa
Charles & Vogolen
Droncat Stool Institute
Pitsburg
Steathaniel Barnaby
America
Ganvinen
Gongress
Morrill Salicia
Messrs
Urowvenor
Olio
Honaare
Aud Conan
Ilinois
Apaku
Ganstone
Committee On Eulux
Caras
Cornell Longe
Cedam
Ravina
Ta, Jan
S.— Lela
Nttean
Atudenta
Cornell College
Malin Varnon
Grand Tanayp
Neb
Durgwun, Hall & Co
Doorbigar
Wil
New Onurans
Hennessey
BurrAto
Harnellville
Certainty
Calia
William Simpson
New York City
Pankinsating
W. Way
Charles Meavenger
Tucker Cality
Mantua
Mourgna
Burini
Mires
la Doubhal
Vandan
Philade
Astle Press
Yan Ge
Devonton
Count Noutgins
Lion
Montglas
Abel Tie Jailor
Montgias
New York Weekly
Foirandrod
Lonter
Governeas
Cross
Wure
Frinderike
Gutman Lanjinige
Trey
Gomrt
Dr. Mercer
Discovery
Roxy
Saxe
Frank
Anay
Samblolvia
Rene
Wigury
de Tan
Menor FJ
Cheney Co—Geaithaiay
Nave Bon
Calaer
Calaerhs
Moe
EY & Co
Toledo
Drogstere
Eood
Suring
AL Wilihe
Tony Raranparina
Guneron Co
le Hood
Sérpet Ar Emith
Henevolant Association
Imo
Help al! Brotherhood
Fair Wage Society
Marcyl
Jl. Nortolly & Bro
St. Balthmore
Nkown
Chriaton Worl
London
Khure
Cuba
Munselt
Soman
Anougl
Benurtas
Naby
Caatoria
Castoria
Benten Uni
Ravox
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Louisville
Shiloh
Avery Rome
Canada
Sitloh
Swift
Bwitt
Granoe Sruwanr
Bholby
Ohio
Bywitt Hpecific Co
Atlanta
EWN
EnuLisn
RED Cross
Pius EN
Ren Asher Nates
Aia
Warren
Adiaine
W. L. Douglas
Paris
W. Baker
Cocos
Sireogubenlog
Baer
Dorchester
Musa
Moody & 69
Ee Anati Og
Mallee IL
Esteveesan
Vasbilie Camphorpe
Henge Eco Y
Tesharway
Rowklend
Emory Mind Wangerioe
Spss
EA Eons
Tago
Sioux Ovey Pautrimi Co
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