Montpelier Home of President Madison in Virginia
Special letter recalls Montpelier and nearby Monticello as seen from Orange County Virginia. It describes the Madison estate, its ancient trees and ice house, the overseer tale over iced treats, and the family burying ground where James Madison rests. It also recounts Dolley Madison’s rise from Quaker girl to White House hostess and their Washington years.
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Madison
United States
Orange County
Virginia
Montebello
Zachary Taylor
Ash Lawn
Monroe
James Madison
Montpelier
Monticello
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Monticelier
Orange Court House
Blue Ridge Mountains
President Hayes
Madisin
Josep
Hake
Maillson
Washington
Fiuily
E.wort
Macdiaon
Wisons County
Montselior
Nintor Mailison
Philadelphia
Todd
Dushin
Brillancy
Mardison
Harewood
West Virginia
George Steptoe Washington
George Washington
Dolly Payne
Dolly Madison
John Todd
Society of Friends
Lfe
Jeferson
White House
Washington Irving
Narragansett Park
Providence
R. I
Mosquitoes and malaria debated in scientific notes
The piece surveys whether malarial fever is caused by mosquitoes or their bites, noting Italian researchers arguing the insect as a transmitter. It discusses the idea that mosquito blood meals could carry malarial germs and mentions travels and measures to prevent bites as related observations. It also covers electric carriages, chlorine production, bed clothing fasteners, and other science items from the era.
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Pennsylvania
London
England
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Chicago
Union
New York City
Venus
Percival Lowell
Flagstaff
Boston Scientific Society
Moon
Jinea
Mare
Lament on deceit in church finances at Smyrna convention
Diocesan Bishop Coleman denounces covetous and deceitful behavior among laity, urging fair giving to parish primary work. The speech warns of subterfuge and lying used to dodge rightful contributions, contrasting past generosity with current frugal misrules.
Advertisements and testimonials from old newspapers
A collage of ad copy and quotes including Hal's Catarrh Core claims, a warning from Florence Lynott, drug ads for Laxative Bromo Quinine and Piso's Cure, and social blurbs. It also notes a Washington Star remark about a loud suit, a Casearets bowel guidance line, and a denial from Job Ingersoll's daughter.
Ledger of health and a tonic from Dr. Pierce
A health ledger metaphor touts Dr. Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery as the profitable entry to balance the body s wellness. It claims the tonic strengthens digestion and liver function, boosts blood formation, and provides lasting vitality rather than fleeting energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Sumical Institute
Buffalo
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Old Montpelier
President Madison
ARS Madison
Batellen
London Chronicle
Pittsburg
Hood
Lam
East Leroy
Uch
Hal
Australasian
Hubert Lynott
Florence Emilia Lynott
Washington Star
Anns
IFC. C.C
Job Ingersoll