Deaths of English monarchs and their unusual end
A compendium lists how English kings and queens died, from William the Conqueror’s fat and drink to George IV’s gluttony and drunkenness. It cites various causes including violence, illness, poison, heartbreak, and natural sickness with period tone and colorful attributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William the Conqueror
William Rufus
Henry I
Henry II
Richard Coeur de Lion
John
Hellebore
Henry III
Edward I
Edward II
Richard II
George IV
Henry IV
Enry V
Henry VI
Edward V
Richard III
Richard
Henry VII
Henry VIII
Aydward VI
Mary
Bess
Essex
James I
Charles I
William the III
Anne
George I
George II
George III
Profitable Patients and Hop Bitters Healing Claim
An 19th century Cincinnati Star advertisement extols Hop Bitters as a cure for mysterious afflictions, claiming patients rapidly improve from the first dose and regain health and strength, urging sufferers to obtain the remedy promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Star
The Mother Rules the World Sayings on Mothers
A reflective piece on a mother’s influence shaping her children’s morals and manners. It argues that a refined, loving mother who embodies kindness guides sons and daughters toward gentler, more disciplined behavior. The message: today’s mother governs tomorrow’s world through example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asl
Kinney-Wort Promises Quick Health Renewal
An exchange-voiced note extols Kinney-Wort as a celebrated remedy to revitalize worn out voters and readers, claiming it tones and renovates the liver kidneys and bowels whether used dry or liquid. The item promotes the product as a solution for torpidity and general malaise.
Day's Kidney Pad and Denny's Cough Balsam Ad
Mrs. R C Robins reports years of kidney distress eased by Day's Kidney Pad after four weeks with pain relief and a sense of cure. The ad also touts Denny's Cough Balsam as a 20 year proven remedy priced at 25 cents per bottle. Neighbor 312 S H Irvin claims his wife cured of a 30 year cough by an Only Lung Pad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Robins
S. H. Irvin
Ute Creek
Colfex County
New Mexico
Lydia E. Pinkham
Western Avenue
Lynn
Mass
Mra
Henry CU. Firth
Madison
Ind
Parrot Request Ends With Duck Surprise in Odd Trade
A woman sought to buy a Frenchman Napoleon's prized talking parrot. He refused, offering eggs for ten dollars. The eggs hatched into ducks, prompting the lady to sue for deception. Napoleon claimed the parrot laid rose eggs but could not vouch for its morality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
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Death of Kings and Queens of
England
Karsner
Ole Tilton
Pitteburg
Jarmers and Armers’ Sons
J. C. McLurdy & CO
American Newspaper Directory
Twelth
Europe
America
J. B. Burr & CO
Hartford
Chicago
Ills
Mason
Hamlin
Mason & Hamlin Organ Cor
Tremont al
Boston
East Lith At
Union Square
New York
Wabash Avenue
John Wehrle
Frank Wearle
Wehrle& Brother
Sucessors
W. F. Bruning
West Main Cross
Madison, MD
GEO RE Pow Et & Leer Emelanerty Cespaper Advertisiureau
Sprace St
WT. Friedley
Madison, Ind
Aeels
Owella
Richardson
Surlingtor
the Herald
Masonic Temple
John C. Roberts
Roberts
Grocers
East Main Cross
H. Hallett
Rtland
Maine
T. Branham
Main Cross Street
Beoksway
H. B. Mabrey
Democratic Newpaper
Qld
Main Street
Main Cros
Third Streets
L. & M. Kronenberger
AMD
Lawronn
The
Herald
Indiana
Lydia E. Pinkhants
Frank Leslie
Addres Frank Leslie Publishing CO
Dey Street
Gagroe Stinbon & OO
Portland
Belfont
Alling & Lodge
C. C. Cornett’s
East Main Cross St. Madison, Ind
Thomas A. Orr
Arthur Car
Madison Herald
Bill Heads
Henry C. Firth
East Main Cross St
Craig & Bro
Gavitt's
Madwon, Ind
J. Mo
J. Balleosd
Jeffersonville
Nadison & Indisasyels Railroad
North
A. Mail
North Vernon
Columbus
Indianapolis
South Aves
ST. Louis
West
Kenaga
Texas
Cincinnati
Leesville
Hare
Tndianapolis
Pept
K. P. Gahr
F.& M. Inc. Co
Secom Street
Mulberry
H. R. Dering
Louisville, Ks
E. W. McKenna
U.S. Mail
United States
Louisville
Williams & Barton
Agena
Louis A. Sherley
Pike
Thomas Sherlock
Carrollton
Louisville Packet
Maggie Harper
B. Humphrey
J. M. Grurxer
Williams, Breton & CO
Daily Maila
Ohio
Hameguls
J. BR. B
Aurora
Rising Sun
Patriot
Vevay
Ghent
Warsaw
Hanover
Lexington
Milton
Tri-Weekly
NAILE
Stony Point
Mud Lick
Bryantsburg
Rexville
St. Magdalena
New Marion
Titusville
Canaan
Haney’s
Barboureville
Versailles
Manville
Moorefield
Home
Craig
Long Run
Veray
Kent, Graham, Volga and
Creeewell
M. C. Garber
Poatmseter
F. Harper
Northwest Corner
Main and Main Cross St
Helman
Humphrey
Bartlett & Mason's
J. E.C
Central Hotel
Meat Central Location
Jonx Kraut, Pmerenre
W. W. Clough & Co
Merchant Tailors
Geo. Kahle
Ghardadwarecec
Hinds
Siv
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