Warships and the fright over summer boarders in New England
A muddled 19th century reflection discusses fear of Spanish naval threats, Yankee bravado, and tourism, mentioning ships like the San Poenessco and the Prairie, along with local cottage keepers and summer boarders. It blends anecdotes of naval scares with notes on rail and freight networks and a John Daniels passenger promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chriscolumbus
Bank of
Oree
Las Chevas
New England
Portlaond
Larderer
Eruleet
Gunore
Buland
Farmers ° Tunnel Company
Chicago
New York Central
Adi
Modack Mountains
Ddzeas
Ty George H. Daniels
Grand Centon
New York
Portuguese Armada Rumor Reaches Bay
A North American snippet reports a flag lieutenant warning of another Spanish fleet approaching. Dewey replies that they must go out to meet them, noting limited room at the bottom of the bay for more ships. The exchange captures tension and readiness during a naval standoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
The Climate of Cuba and A Bitter Cure
Frequent rains in Cuba bring malarial fevers, a common ailment also found in parts of the United States. The text touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for malarial troubles as well as dyspepsia and constipation. It then shifts to unrelated quotes about borrowing and a broken wheel, not clearly connected to the main topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
United States
Beauty Cure Ad Promises Clean Skin for Ten Cents
A garbled old ad touts Cancarets as a universal beauty aid to “clean skin” by cleansing the liver and body. It claims improvements in blotches and blackheads and promises satisfaction, listing druggists and a ten cent price, despite severely corrupted text and odd phrases.
Weet Brand Promises Relief From Excessive Perspiration
A compact 19th century style notice touts Weet as a safe cooling remedy after excessive perspiration. It markets a six year track record and offers mail order from Albuquerque New Mexico. Also included are assorted product pitches for Piso’s Cure and No-To-Do, with generic health claims and testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Ap
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Elisa
Open Letters Praise Lydia Pinkham Medicine in Iowa Letter
Open letters from Jexxie F Garax of Denmark Iowa and Hanny Hanor of Riverside Jaws describe relief from long term female health issues after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Garax reports relief from backache headaches and dizziness during her period cycle. Hanor recounts two years of womb and ovarian inflammation with heart trouble and exhaustion becoming better after two bottles and regaining walking strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jexxie F. Garax
Denmark
Iowa
Mra Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Hanny Hanor
Riverside
Jaws
A Traveller's Testimony On Constipation Relief
A traveller describes railway travel causing constipation and headaches. J J Comverse of St Louis cites Dr Ayer's Pills as preventing constipation during journeys and headaches. Rev Francis B Harlowe of Atlanta also reports relief after using the remedy. The piece promotes Dr J C Ayer Co curebook and promises Cure for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Usi
Ayer
J. J. Convexsu
St. Louis
Francis B. Harlowe
Atlanta
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MR. Long
Weyler
Ler
Mexico
Ois
Havana
Manila
Amore and Ohio Railroad
Piso
J. Se
Eral Bn Soret
Scorf
Surney Remety Co Cateage
Detroit Journal
Jennie E Green
Mra
Harry Hardy
J. J. Comverse
Denver Directory
Colorado
Fred Mueller
Larimer St
Denver
Procter
Arapahoe Street
J. Durbin Surgical and Dental Supply Company
Co. Street
St James Hotel
Denver, Col
Oxford
Kappler & Morse
16Th and Blake Sts
Inter- ‘Ocean Hotel
Seto * Ner Day
Geo. N. Stell
Ward Auction Co
Arapahoe St
Tenver School OF Mines
Assay Stanton
Princpal
Venta’ Iexvawan
E. E. Burlinganme
Matter Express
Lawrence St
Deaver
Colo
Chubinger 2 Bros
Curiaco
BosTon
C. S. Crane, G. P
T. A
Supolio
THE
Hendrie & Bolthoff Manufacturing and Supply Company
Wazee Streets
Denver, Colo
Fes
Pension Bickford
Washington, D. C
N. H. WothCorps
O'Farrell
New York Avenue
Washington, D.C
I. Il. Grees
Denver and
Greeley
Platie Land CO
Smith
Davis
Price
P.M. Davis Iron Works
Pant
DeLavel
Reid
Littleton Creamery CO
Blake St
Ivy
Schilling
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