War songs and western tales on a crowded New York night
The piece blends a British war ode praising national strength with a long comic travelogue about a Western man seeking lodging in New York. It follows a narrator who recounts failed hotel encounters in Bowery streets, notices a basement hotel with grim beds, and ends with a tribute to Henry Clay by Thomas Marshall praising enduring fame over marble monuments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Rockies
New York
Yuba Dam
Omaha
Far West
Windsor
Sam
Bowery
Third Avenue
Chatham-street
Feller
Chatham Street
Pard
City Hall
Tom. Marshall
Henry Uray
Henry Clay
Thos. F. Marshall
Carrzra
Angelo
Wit and Wisdom From Oddities and Observations
A collage of quips on law, wit, travel, and society from a late nineteenth century column. Notable items include a Pittsburg arrest for kicking a boy, remarks on wine and English sparrows, the Eddystone Lighthouse, and the claim that the telephone was foreshadowed by Hooke and Wheatstone.
Diary excerpts on jury service riots and women's rights debate
A Punch passage presents a diary style critique of civic duty and gender roles. It covers jury service riots and a woman's claim of citizenship duties amid militia talk, plus social observations and quips on law and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie
Laconics and Moral Parables From Various Voices
A collection of aphorisms and jokes on reform, crime, temper, sleep, marriage, debt, honesty, and wisdom. Observations include a West African proverb on crime, a cobbler’s joke about arguments, tropical skein on mosquitos, and notes on reading behavior and prudence in finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Africa
1863 Poem Corrected Publication Note
A poem from 1863 is presented with a note that many papers printed the wrong version. The annexed text claims to provide the accurate rendering, contrasting it with earlier incorrect publications.
I Stand With My Faith and Fervent Oath
The speaker proclaims a personal creed praising God and humanity, rejecting rank and oppression, cherishing family and friendship, and seeking divine guidance. He vows honesty, generosity, and love, while acknowledging contradictions in life and seeking forgiveness for the written lie. He prays for divine aid to endure life and death with hope.
A Scotsman Remembers Songs of Scotland Far Away
The speaker lies on a foreign shore hearing birdsong that recalls Anid Langsyne and distant memories. He recalls a singing mother at his knee performing Scots ballads like Auld Lang Syne and My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean, stirred by nostalgia and longing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stolia
Langsyne
Robin Grav
Myrtle Graves
Scotia
Silent Evening Reflections On Love And Eyes
A narrator recalls a quiet moment with a loved one as ships lie at peace offshore. The dialogue hints at memory and longing with vivid descriptions of brown gray and blue eyes and a single black eye described with solemn meaning.
Dr Bull’s Baby Syrup Promises Relief for Infant Troubles
Advert says Mortners weary mothers receive rest as Dr Bull's Baby Syrup relieves a crying baby. Price five cents? The line notes the product cost 25 cents and targets mothers seeking lullaby relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mortners
Woman in Love Detects Partner’s Quiet Betrayal
A woman discovers her beloved slipping peanuts into another girl’s pocket, revealing an emotional rift. The moment exposes longing, jealousy, and the fragility of intimate trust in a small-circle romance.
A Wandering Bard in Free Press Captures Sad Prisoner
In a Free Press piece, Truman harmony hosts a fragile prisoner who sobs over lost loved ones and thoughts of death. He shares verses from a handwritten poem titled SAM SAD THOTS as a coping gesture, then is escorted out after requesting to avoid disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Saratoga
Windward
South Side
Hawkeye
Truman Harmony
Hall’s Hair Renewer Endorsed by Local Paper
The Pan Handle News endorses Hall's Hair Renewer calling it a trustworthy remedy for gray or thinning hair. It notes many in the community regained attractive hair and pride, urging readers to try the product for renewed confidence and esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Pan-Handle News
Wellsburg
W. Va
Little boy finds shirt too large and too small
A six year old is dressed in a garment far too large after being in an undershirt that was too small. He shrugs, walks about, and declares I do feel awful lonesome in this shirt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyle
Bonnie Bessie Lee
Doctor Plans Telephonic Reach to Patients
A Utics physician moves to deliver care by telephone from his office to patient homes as part of an ongoing effort to ease access to medical services. The shift reflects growing use of remote communication in routine care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utics
Turbulent Naval Moves Spark Shifting Alliances
Report notes fluid postwar alignments with claims that Russia may seize the Turkish navy on one day and target England on another. The piece characterizes the strategy as a revolving navy tactic aimed at forcing rapid shifts in maritime power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Cure that Cough with Shilohs Consumption Cure
Cure that cough with Shilohs Consumption Cure praised as curing consumption and effective for coughs bronchitis whooping cough asthma and throat and lung diseases. Two doses relieve croup in children and a refund offered if claims fail. Sold by Henry C. Firth Madison Ind. and other dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Firth
Madison, Ind
Dyspepsia Cure Promoted With Household Remedy
An early 20th century adv promotes SHILOMUS SYSTEM VITALIZER for dyspepsia constipation and yellow skin with promises of a cure and priced at 10 cents or 75 cents. Henry C. Firth Madison Ind. and other dealers offer the remedy and Welly' Persian Perfume Hackme Tack also advertised by Firth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Firth
Madison Ind
Honor in His Own Land Celebrates Dr. Pierce and His Work
The work by Comley lauds Dr. R. V. Pierce as a benefactor to humanity. It notes his wealth used to build public institutions and his status as a respected figure in New York State. Pierce’s career includes election as a senator and acclaim for his Household Remedies, Golden Medical Discovery, and Favorite Prescription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comley
New York State
R. V. Pierce
Pierce
Empire State
Great Speech Pricelist Entry
A terse note lists pricing terms for a service described as Great Speech. The entry states amounts such as 350, 2.00, 7, 0 and 20 with no clear context or unit details.
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Britains
Britain
France
St. John’s
Russia
Curtius
London Review
Scratcher
WIT and Wisdon
Paris
Pittsburg
London
Vinnie Ream
David Davis
Cardiff
Detroit
Michigan
Mississippi
Secretary of State
Judge Peck
Wyoming
Bella Horrida Bella
Darda Nells
Sofia
Salonica
Galli Polly
Bess Arabia
Sue Ez
Dobkins
Gail Hamilton
Nebraska Prairies
California
Beecher
Eddystone
British Channel
W. H. Preece
Royal Institution
Hooke
Wheatstone
John
Lord Erskine
Balfour
Erskine
Laconics
Fivery
Tropics
Mr. Darwin
Dog
Whiteball Times
N. Y
Theodore Tilton
Hamilton Corbett
D. Tarke Washington Custis
Darling
Free Press
Iris Ifonor
Voorhees
Democras
Sentinel Company
Indianapolis
Ind
Firemen & Mechanics
A. B. Smith
Phillips
OB. Craig
SLM
Strader
John Niklaua
CL Priederdorff
Ifenry Dietz
Mostrader
Prest
R. P. Gane
See’v
Jay
Laitplejoun
Apt
C. A. Stainton
Wm, Stapp
Reehning
Stapp
Gal Spanton
Firsteslies Prag
Child
J. McKay
Prophiet
Dim Ter Pire
AM. Novelty CO
W. Main Cross St
Cr Uta
Tosmaneo
Aed
Camor
Chicago
Bing
John Braun
Wall Square
Main Cross
Western
Henry Niesse
West and
Ohio Streets
Continental Hotel
Main Street
Madison
Indiana
George BH. Summidt
Prop R
Tell House
J. Mayer
Obiesne Modherry Streets
Stouimbont Beatin
SEA Diso ™ M
Pnidtaina
Miss Clik Main Cross
Medborrs
West St
Tory Madison
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