Ambition and common sense in Lycurgus Standoff tale
A rustic fielding of Lycurgus Standoff urges balance between ambition and practicality. The speaker warns that chasing fame without prudence leads to debt and ruin, citing Brutus, Socrates, and Marc Antony as cautionary examples. The message praises using ambition to serve common sense and personal integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner
Standoff
Cassius
Brotus
de Legisladur
de Tex’ Congress
Brutus
Sisero
Marc-Antony
Socrates
Lycurgus
Kentry
Washington
Jandford
de Seckretary
Old Man Seeks Help From Boss Asks About George Washington
A feeble old man from Virginia pleads for assistance at dawn, claiming he never saw George Washington and is near nine decades old. The tale unfolds as he explains aging, pride, and the desire for kindness from a sympathetic employer. An aside notes that on average £1,500 thimbles are swallowed by American babies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
New York
Darkay
George Washington
Tneber
Virginia
George Wasiington
Amer
Rew
Voman
Chad
Lusbridge
Mind in Medicine on Thought Power and Morals
A Victorian essay argues mind over body, urging physicians to moral character and compassion. It contrasts belief in disease with imagination and cites Bryant Emerson and Dana on enduring health. Also notes Turin exhibit and Messina bridge plans, and Coxwell on possible Atlantic balloon crossing with cautious, well-funded effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br. G. A. Hartol
Ike
Jesus
King
Bryant
Paul
Dana
Emerson
Bat
Turin
Novara & Pino Railway
Straits of Messina
Cap del Pezzo
Granzieri
Mississippi
St. Louis
Wessina
Atlantic
Coxwell
The Chinese Haby First Shave and Market Tales
A fragment describes a Chinese infancy rite and a banquet for a newborn as a bank start for its future. It shifts to tobacco cures and a Washington market scene where prominent figures shop, noting how some elites visit the market while others rely on stewards. The piece contrasts personal and public appetites with market dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Washington Cor. Times-Star
Washington
Garfield
The Biggest Boy at New York Beachshow
The Chicago Herald notes the largest dog exhibited at the New York beachshow is an eight-foot Saint Bernard owned by G. Gildersleeve. The canine stands two inches high and measures seven feet two inches from nose to tail, surpassing Jos Emrod's famed dog in size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Herald
New York
Bernard
G. Gildersleeve
Jos Emrod
New England
Demorest
W. Jennings Demorest
Revered General Lee captivates troops at crucial moments
The Washington National Republican recalls Gen Robert E Lee as a revered leader admired from his command at Appomattox to Anietem and Spotsylvania. Soldiers crowded the roads in silent tribute, Lee risking himself to rally regiments, sharing scarce rations, visiting the wounded, and shaping the Confederate resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington National Republican
Gen
Lee
Appomattox Court House
Gen. Lee
Burnside
A. P. Hill
Marper
Holcombe Legion
Jines
Gordon
Tventure
Johnson
Jichurgard
Jackson
Pepper as a touchment and varieties of pepper
The article explains pepper varieties white and black come from the same plant. black pepper is the skin, white results from removing the cuticle. It notes origins in the East and West Indies, Indonesian cultivation, and that ground pepper is often adulterated with P. I. and DP. D. pepper dust. It mentions long pepper used mainly in cattle remedies and jokes about ferry whittling and Darwin cartoons, plus a brief testimonial line about Electric Bitters claiming cures for various ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
West Indies
Jumatra
Java
Indian Archipelago
Manta of Americais
He Fda Ee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dane
Croffut
Iamet Charles A. Dana
Mr. Dana
Mexico
South Africa
Madison Avenue
Central Park
Long Island
San Francisco Chronicle
Lenmaih
Sndp
Nob-Hill
Seaborn
Australia
Orie
Tosbacco
Lingman
North Carolina
Wales
Prines
Englang
Lancaster
Mai Mallen
Papa
Mre
Tite
Altoona
Adolphus
Ksck
Darwin
Carper’s
Mr. Darwin
Warkable
Ecovery
Idea
V. Willing
Manchester
Mich
Lititz
T. W. Atkins
Girard
Kansas
William J. Hamilton
Rornosen
Young, Keiper,&o
Young & Keiper
Tholesale
China Glass
Asp
Queensware
N. Third Street
Philadelphia
Fea
Santa Glade
Appel’s
Tutivs
Santa Aus
Mats Street
Locher
Charles A. Lgocher
East King Sunset
Lancast
Bhn
Rothsville Cornet
Swan Hotel Hall
Rotesville, FA
United States
Letars
Pilgrims’ Progress
The
Made
BLADE
Yoleda
Lhs Ranst
Prine
Dunn &7C
C. Ishars
Broadway
Hays
Canada
England
France
Germany
Informa
Tion
Munn Is & Co
Heinard Oya
Ofan sZt
Bote Publications
Annex FH. Miksch
Cust
Cook Stores
Howse
N.C. _ FRY
Proteishad Tsg
A.B. Adams
Jhre Rohrer
Rohrer
Centre Square
West King ST
Cooper House i
Wb Anyle
Eschbach's
Lititz PA
Bergeddail
Horace L
Nchbagh
Michael Roth
Ton Sorial
the Sturde Wane
Litits
JustAsrs Nen
Mins
A.W. Weikels
North Queen Street
Gall
Gee
Whired
Anna Weber
A. W. Weikel
Colo
N. Queen St
Reading Rail Road
Fenier York
Allentown
and Brook
Reading
Pottsville
Leary Philadelphia
L.cap
Bound Brook
T.omidnight
Harrisburg
Tamaqua
Williamsport
Lesvisbury
Sunbury
Pantsyile
J.E. Wootten
C. G. Hancvck
Geneneral
Agel
Columbia
Lrave Nowrewann
AM. P.M. BM
King Bley i
Chtckies
Marietta Junction
Freee Delle
M. P.M
Mu Reruius
Osce
Ladd
Mariella
Ema Jolumbia
Lalneaser
Suartyville
Leavy
Branon & Lancaster Joint Line Railroad
Athward
Lebanon
Torn Wail Manhein
Lans
Ee Manheim Limeaster
King St
Lane
Folan
AM Wilson
R. IM Davano
Burge ExTz
P & WR RR
Euday
Florida
Malacca
Bdomiarger
Ireerenges
T. Prank Evans
Attie
Jemuel Red
Milwas
Sainvel
George Dar
Balubeidge
Palvis Stailer
Saloa Giay Bliss Faetuliy
Drainord
Gil Pny
Albordery
Dantel Leopold, Hul. Trout
Penn Square
Lancaster, PA
NEW Haven Coach Works
New Haven
Teve
Stade
Pergona
Nsue
Amer & Brunner
Prinn
Penn, Lancaster CO
LJ. Ibach
Railroad Restaurant
Lititz FA
L. F. Hacker
Warwick House
R, KR
Joe
Carpenter
Continental Hotel
Columbia House
E. A. Hutton
North Broad Street
Masonic Temple
Academy of Fine Arts and Public Buildings
Ferma
Ally
Sturgis
Edw
L. 8. Ewing
Chestnut Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!