Traveling beggars fund by state pride in a Pullman car
A crowd aboard the eastbound Overland in Council Bluffs volunteers contributions from many states to aid a stranger appealing for help. The scene moves from a Florida man to Wisconsinites and Californians, each adding money in a quick, comic chorus before the train departs. Capt. Bellair’s census tale follows, with domestic misunderstandings and a comic tour of a menagerie as townsfolk recall a man named John.
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Council Bluffs
Carling
South
Florida
Wisconsin
New York
Massachusetts
Boston
Keystone State
Illinois
St. Louis
Chicago
Utah
Wyoming
Comstock
Sunset
Manu
J. O. Bellair
Detroit News
Seventh Ward
Bellair
John
Be orderly and educated for a productive life
A speaker argues for neat habit and order as foundations of success. He urges boys toward targeted education, warns against overgeneral schooling, and stresses the value of restraint, recreation, and proper work. He cites health, career prospects, and the benefits of rain as practical, life shaping truths.
Steam Power and Labor Equivalence in U S Factories
The 1880 census shows steam power in U S factories at 2 183 488 horsepower and water power at 1 225 379, totaling 3 508 867. Equal to six men per horsepower, this equals 20 453 202 workers, with steam alone supporting 13 100 928 laborers. Of 50 million people, about 35 percent can work, or roughly 17.6 million, yet steam drives the engines far beyond this labor pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Free Pardon Granted to Man Condemned for Murder
The Crown has given a free pardon to William Siddle after a jury verdict condemned him for murder in Durham. Lowson, who admitted guilt, testified that Siddle was innocent, and an independent Home Office inquiry supported this. Lowson had claimed another man shared guilt, but that man was acquitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown of England
William Siddle
Lowson
Durham
Siddle
Home Secretary
Loss of Life in Arctic Exploits Compared to Gloucester Fishermen
The article contrasts Arctic exploration deaths with Gloucester Massachusetts fishermen losses on the Banks. It notes Gloucester’s wartime death toll was higher at times, but the current season surpasses all prior figures with 254 men dead since August 1, reflecting a grim fishing season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Mass
Yar Sporrup Garp Beerun
Canada
Mionda
West Indies
Missouri
Virginia
Agriculture notes on bedding cows and hogs on farms
Practical farming tips cover using sawdust as bedding to improve cleanliness and absorption, benefits of fine manure, and winter cutting of bedding material. Also discussed are hog fattening timing, snow plows for rural paths, proper barn warmth, water needs for poultry, linseed oil for horses, corn selection, gypsum for apple blossoms, and electric lighting as a cheaper city alternative.
Domestic cuisine and household tips from an old issue
This excerpt blends recipes and product notices. It includes steaming fish with potatoes and crackers, a brained fish cake, legions of liver relief through Kidney Wort, dress dye ads, cultural quips from Irving and Goldsmith, croquettes with chicken and sweetbread, butter coloring for dairy, and a sewing pattern tip for rug borders.
Rough on Corns and Pineapple Desserts in 19th Century Cookery
A fragmented compiled page describes rough on corns remedies and a series of dessert recipes. It includes pineapple prepared finely for ice cream, a pineapple pudding style bake with butter and eggs, orange and lemon flavored fillings, crusted apple treats, an oatmeal gruel and sponge cake, and banana fried batter with milk and eggs. Entities include Pineapple, oranges, apples, eggs, sugar, butter, milk, lemon, flour, and gelatine.
Silly Train Fare and Quack Remedies Parade
In a humorous vignette a New York banker tries to pay a train conductor, sparking a chuckle about haste and honesty as the scene shifts to hotel ads and oddball medical cures. The page also jumbles coroner jokes, sham tonics, jokes about manners, and a string of patter from various quack advertisements and urban anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A Remarkable 19th Century Stage Ride and Dinner Talk
In a South Carolina to Georgia stage journey from Savannah to Augusta a five passenger extra leads to a lively chat among John Forsyth, John Branch, George McDuritis and Dr. Grant. The silent stranger is revealed as Washington Irving, provoking lively introductions and a memorable ride.
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Wishington
Grant
Enfield
Connecticut
South Carolina
Savannah
Augusta
John Forsyth
Georgia
John Branch
George McDurtis
Dr. Grant
Washington
Irving
Aubor
Washington Irving
Tar and Green Sand Mixture Improves Castings
A new casting method cuts coal dust and charcoal use by about eighty percent by replacing them with a tar to green sand mix. One part tar to twenty parts green sand yields smooth bright castings, reduces sticking and blisters, and aids large castings by absorbing humidity.
Advertising Cheats Hop Bitters Merit Plain Terms
The text criticizes advertising tricks in articles and promotes Hop Bitters. It claims to avoid sales pitches, urges honest promotion, and questions the rise of proprietary remedies. It notes a large sale of Renepy and claims Hop Bitters prove value after one trial, touting the hop plant's virtue.
Did She Die Yes No Contested Recovery Mentioned
A fragmentary excerpt notes a prolonged illness with lingering suffering and ineffective doctors. The text references Atop Bitters as a suggested remedy and expresses relief that the medicine relieved the case, implying a death or recovery outcome.
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Bitters
A Daughter's Misery and Hop Bitters Revival
A consumer notice recounts a family’s seven year battle with kidney and liver troubles and nervous debility. After using Hop Bitters, a simple remedy, the daughter and father report restored health and relief from chronic illness. The ad warns against counterfeit products with green labels and misleading names.
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Burlington
Fiurn
Julial
Carstess Boy
Agriculture
Essex
Berkshire
Alan A. Campbell Sainton
British Museum
J. H. Goldsmith
Walnut Grovestock Farm
N. Y
St. Jacob’s
St Droguiste
Wels
Richardson & Co
Thomas Morgan
Wells, Richardgan & Co
Lurlington, Vi
New York City
Bagcage
Texas
Jake Daniels
Jake
Scovill
Ely
Mra
J. M. Smith
Owego, N
Jones
Smith
Brown
Piso
Montreal
Portrexess
Wisconsin Dairymen’s Association
Kurse
Iliseagses
Piladelpha
Ludee
Cortland
Mensman
Castell, Hazard & Co
Proprietora
Henry Ward Beecher
Acta
Droggis
Dermrronaron
Germany
Six
Cove
Warduen
Fremont
Neb
ST. Berna
St. Bernard
Moroey Street
Freeman
Blake
Kaliseher
Briggs
Berlin
Maria
Serng Well
Wyasupguoers
Utica
N.Y
Fulton
Lydia
Pinkhar
Tigald
Touengeforay
Matellon
Haley
Brighi
Nevers
Wmech
Howell
Thode
Lindsey
R. ‘. Sellers & CO
Prop’s
Pittsburg
Jel Ork
Ota i
Ana Raven
Mase
Fk Whiting
Enna Jf
Cementna
Vilentine
Jane
Foleun Susthens
College Wom
Jersey
Atestin
H. Coleman
al Jorthington & CO
Tartiands Couns
Hucca
City Supper Suspender Co
Claplawat
Miike
Linumenk Pris
R. Radway
Arelief
Vos
Radway
Rapway
Radway & UO
Warren, Cor
Church St
Rapwar
HapwAy
With Ronunbros
Ayenpest
Rook Ang
2 &Co
Philidalphia, Pa
Thomas P. Shanson
Ton O.watent
Waite
Euvealeers’ Guide
Asbin
T. Felix Gouraud
Sayre
Eupetine Oor Luke
T.govraud
Bond St
Aif Stl
Bincy
Hou
U. 8
Canadas
Bur
Otty
Ry HW
Macy
Rich
Bichey’s
Cough Dyrup
Ald
Cole
Marwalons
Scott
Insana Poesons
Eline
Feds
Abe Ig
Sree
Mftee
Smith, Kina &Ue
Gta Phila Pa
Grittenton
Lptzaes Spectelc
A Bowen
Luda & UO
Girard 3H
Ladelphia
Blaine
Logan
Ape 45
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