New Physiognomy and Man Mysteries in 19th Century Catalog
A publisher offers a catalog of works on phrenology physiognomy science and family health. Titles include New Physiognomy by S R Wents Man in Genesis and in Geology by J P Tompa Wedlocks by S R Wells How to Read Character Education The Moral Philosophy and Mental Science volumes by Combe and Weaver and many practical guides. Listings include prices and shipping from 389 Broadway New York with agent inquiry.
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S.R. Wents
Price
Joseph P. Tompa
D.D
S. R. Wells
Maslin
J. G.spurzheim
M. D
Joel Shew
M. D. Maslin
Jonathan Pereira
Charles A. Lee
M.D
George Combe
Muslin
Edingburg
Anthropological Society
Rev.g. Weaver
Andrew Combe
Benny
Anna Chambers Ketchum
Enoch Arden
Esop
Pope
J.G. Spurzheim
M D. Maslin
P.O
Broadway
New York
Court House steps noted for improving town looks
Local remarks list a mix of city notes including political outlooks, fare reductions to Indianapolis, business activity, civic questions, and odd incidents. References to the Grand Jury, new building work using Joliet Stone, and a drunken man’s possessions appear amid general town chatter.
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New Court House
Indianapolis
Pattison’s
Ger
Circus Company
Hoopers
Joliet
Indiana and Nearby News Notes
Reports from Winamac to Indianapolis cover jail funding street railroads new brick residence foundation in Mr C Rayls and editor bust at Marion Monitor. Other items mention court term begins May 22 at the Supreme Court grand temple meeting New Albany and more local developments.
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Winamac
South Bend
C. Rayls
Marion Monitor
M. C. Hunter
Congress
Richmond
Indianapolis
Supreme Court
Women’s Suffrage Convention Set for Richmond
A Women’s Suffrage Convention will meet in Richmond on the 18th with Conklin of the Register urged to attend. Also note, the Grand Army of the Republic designates May 30 as a day to strew flowers on soldiers’ graves.
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Richmond
Conklin
The
Register
Peru Sentinel
Bey
Grand Army of the Republic
Presbyterian Sermon by Ohio Minister at Wilson's Hall
Rev. Mr. Pearis of Ohio will preach for the Presbyterian Church at Wilson's Hall next Sunday morning and evening at the usual hours.
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Thomas Williams
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Pearis
Ohio
Wilson’s Hall
George Longfellow Refits Little House at Indianapolis
George Longfellow has refitted the Little House at Indianapolis and it is now a good place to stop. George is a good landlord.
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George Longfellow
Indianapolis
George
Detected Vandals Target Farm North of City
Detectives sought after vandals who destroyed about one hundred fruit trees and vines on Peter Hersieb’s farm half a mile south of town. A $500 reward was offered through the Kokomo Tribune for the apprehension and conviction of the culprits. Additional incident reports described a grocery shutter bore attempt and local gossip about haircuts.
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Peter Hersieb
Mr. H
Kokomo Tribune
Sycamore
Miss Mason's Concert Draws City Crowd at Armstrong Hall
Miss Mason, longtime city music teacher, was praised for her conduct and teaching as residents gathered to show appreciation before she leaves the profession. The Wednesday night program featured strong class singing, piano performances, and appearances by Miss Conwell of Indianapolis and local singers. A girl in boy’s attire singing Captain Jinks was identified as Hon. Tom Stilwell’s daughter. The event was declared a grand success.
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Armstrong’s Hall
Charley Buck
Know Thyself At The Mendenhall Picture Gallery
A Kokomo notice promotes the Mendenhall Picture Gallery as the place to see a true self portrait in the city. The ad highlights the gallery as the only in Kokomo offering this experience.
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Mendenhall
Kokomo
Radical Democrat arrives next week in county paper tone
The note praises the papers owner while criticizing the editor and party politics. It describes a new publication named the Radical Democrat and comments on the editor’s abilities and the likely reception by the Democratic mass, concluding with a wary wish for success in all but politics.
McFarland trial ends in acquittal amid alleged insanity pleas
The McFarland murder case concludes with a verdict of acquittal despite public belief of a cold blooded assassination. The ruling is criticized as justice influenced by money and manipulated by insanity defenses. Noblesville Register columnist Sar Conklin notes a new hat contrasting the earlier one.
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McFarland
Conklin
Noblesville Register
Woodbine Twineth
Robbery Suspect Josh Munden Arrested in Indianapolis
Josh Munden, once prominent in Lipton County, was arrested in Indianapolis on Tuesday on robbery charges. He is described as an longtime offender and is noted to vote the Democratic ticket.
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Pee Josh
Munden
Lipton County
Indianapolis
Josh
Two Boxers Mace and Allen Fight Ten Rounds Near New Orleans
Mace defeated Allen after a brutal ten-round bout near New Orleans last Tuesday. Both fighters exchanged heavy blows with no early stoppage before the final decision awarded Mace the victory.
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Mace
Allen
New Orleans
Jerome Doctor Advised on Positive In City
Dr. J. A. Klis of Jerome will learn of an opportunity in this city by calling on the Posvottive outreach.
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Dr. J. A. Klis
Jerome
Austria appoints ministers and local clothing stock advert
Rep Hert Von Pertino Herr Haltzelthan and Herr Widman are named Ministers of Agriculture Finance and National defence in Austria's Professional Cabinet. Krauss Rosenthal stocks a large ready made clothing assortment in the city offering cheap goods or wool exchanges at the Big 14 sign on the east side of the public square.
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Hert von Pertino
Herr Haltzelthan
Herr Widman
Austria
Krauss& Rosenthal
Biaggi Completes Rossini Memoir With Clever Wit
A memoir by AB Signor A Biaggi on Rossini runs 500 pages. Coste and Teague offer ample dry goods to supply Howard County with items in their line. Wool trade accepted for goods. Mr. Horn of Cincinnati joins as a top tailor with the firm.
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Signor
A. Biaggi
Rossini
Coste & Teague
Howard County
Mr. Horn
Cincinnati
Dry Goods Sale at Davis & Co in South Square
The firm advertises a large stock of dry goods in the South side public square with wool accepted in trade. A note mentions Bishop Potter confirming twenty-five at St. Phillip's colored Church, New York, and Simon Stern confirming five times that many with new clothes. Visit No 8 east side public square for ready-made clothing.
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Siam
Somdeth Phra - Paramendz - Maha - Chualon- Kom
Davis & Co
South Side Public Square
Bishop Potter
St. Phillip’s Colored Church
New York
Simon Stern
East Side Public Square
Gambler on Mississippi Steamboat Owes an Explanation
A gambler aboard a Mississippi steamboat declares to the gentlemen that he owes them an explanation after being found with two aces in his coat sleeves. The scene shifts to J. M. Leeds for groceries where a large stock is kept and sold cheap as Jay always meets customers with a suzie.
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J. M. Leeds
Jay
Susie
Books on Paris and Disease Cure Offerings
A medical quack ad claims Dr Sage Catarrh Remedy cures catarrh and ships for sixty cents from Buffalo. A book notice reviews James D McCabe Jr’s Paris travelogue with 150 engravings, praising its vivid city portraits and moderation, sold by subscription through National Publishing Co Cincinnati.
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Dr. Sage
R. V. Pierce
M. D
Buffalo
Paris
James D. McCabe, Jr
National Publishing Co
Cincinnati
Palais Royal
Jardin Mabille
France
Dore
de Bar
Therond
Sweet Potato Plants Delivery Near the Square
Wemplin and Brown report large quality sweet potato plants ready for delivery in city gardens. Available in large or small quantities at a location a half mile from the Square. The Zionsville News asserts neutrality in all things and jokes about biased moderation. Retor NepD notes J. M. Leeds’s return from a tour of Texas and the southwestern states with a positive outlook on the trip.
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Wemplin & Brown
J. M. Leeds
Texas
Dixie
Thanking Tribune for Newspaper Help in Time of Need
The writer expresses gratitude for the Tribune office aiding with press work after a break in their own press. They acknowledge the proprietors’ assistance and pledge to remember the favors shown during a difficult period.
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Thanxs
Tribune
Tom Coblentz A Local Grocer Of Notable Market Standing
The article profiles Tom Coblentz who opened a west side grocery, built a strong local trade with low profits, moved to a Clinton House block room, and surpassed others in sales last year. It praises his fairness, hands on management, and hints at his strong income license showing high performance.
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Clinton House
Tom
Billy Chapman’s Ice Cream Stirs Kiastand Public Square
Billy Chapman serves splendid ice cream at Kiastand north east corner public square. A former soldier in poor health, he seeks an honorable living and appeals for liberal patronage from an appreciative public.
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Billy Chapman
Kiastand
Chapman
Posthumous Eugene Sue Novel Planned in Paris
Advertisement notes a posthumous Eugene Sue novel slated for publication in Paris and promotes Dryden & Co for garden hoes and hardware supplies. The item blends literary news with a shop feature, highlighting cheap stove trimmings and other goods.
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Eugene Sue
Paris
Dryden & Co's
Market Report Kokomo Wheat Prices
Kokomo market note reports wheat prices for red and white varieties with a quoted price of 8d 90. The brief lists current trading levels as of Thursday at 11 o'clock a.m. in the local market.
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Kokomo
Beauty Promises From Hagan Magnolia Balm Ad
An 19th century style advertisement extols Hagan’s Magnolia Balm and Lyon’s Kathairon as cosmetic necessities. It claims the balm makes thirty year olds look twenty, keeps hair in place, promotes growth, prevents graying, and cures dandruff. It also touts Magnolia Balm as a remedy for sadness pimples ring marks moth patches and related cosmetic concerns.
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Hagan
Lyon
Two Questions for the Public to Decide
We cite Weir Roosevelt of New York City noting that a single thread and ordinary spool make the Wilcox Gibb stitch convenient and durable. The public should decide if two threads and complex machinery are truly needed for domestic sewing.
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Weir Roosevelt
New York City
Wilcox & Gibbs
Humble caution on quack cures and promised cures
The passage ridicules sensational claims of cures for consumption and longevity. It mocks Dr Wonderful and other fakers claiming immortality or perfect health, urging readers to distrust such reckless promises rather than seeking miracle remedies.
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ewLook
Dr. Wonderful
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Jim Davis
Langley
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Daniel Bright
Kansas
Sedgwick County
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Rochester
Union
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That City
County
Logansport
Young Men’s Christian Association
Dave Robinson
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Rogues
Defenbaugh & Redman's Grocery
Miss Mason
Radical Democrat
Doty
Universal Clothes
Rowell
Rev
L. Scott
M. EB. Church
Wm. M. F. Rownd
Infant Department of
St. Catharine's Nursery
N. T. City
E. D. van Slyck
Eng
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Hamilton
N. Y
Zionsville News
Tom. Coblentz
Market Report
Lapres Desine
Rosenthaal
Lowes
Call
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State OF
Indiana
Jonathan ‘Covall
Sarah Powell
Court of Common Pleas
Winslow
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