Strathmore Shipwreck Survivors on Desolate Crozet Island
An 1875 Strathmore voyage ended in wreck near the Crozet Islands. Fifty sailed of which forty-nine perished. the few survivors endured nearly 100 days on a barren rock before a New Bedford ship, the Young Phoenix, rescued them. The captain of the Strathmore perished in the wreck.
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Strathmore
Strathmorecy
London
New Zealand
Lloyd’s Forstest
Parage
Cape
Southern Ocean
Crozet Islands
Marion Rocks
Goodrich
Crozeta
Mare
Ainy
Sena
Molanka
Phoenix
New Bedford
Deave
Centennial Exhibition invites donations of antique newspapers
Philadelphia’s Centennial Newspaper Exhibition seeks ancient journals and curiosities for display. Collectors are urged to consign time worn publications to the Ledger Building, promising careful handling and eventual return or transfer to a society or museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Ledger
South Sixth Street
Fractional Currency Losses Insufficient Notes Cited
Historical financial report assesses the outstandings of fractional currency as of April 1 totaling 22 million dollars with as much as 12 to 14 million believed lost or destroyed. It cites low renewals on first three series since July 1874 and compares July 1874 to March 1876 renewals, noting large totals presumed to remain in existence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naese
Louis
Ards
Bristol
Ciibs
CANNO
Boston
Pottencill &Co
America
Noverty Patyrixo Co
Ashland
Chicago
Price
Relic Snuff-Box From Washington Coffin Pieces
A snuff-box reportedly crafted from a piece of George Washington’s coffin is in the possession of Mrs. Harriet Johnson at Elmwood Hagford. Elijah Burritt and Elihu Burritt explain the relic’s origin from Mount Vernon and urge donation to a historical institution to preserve its historic value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Boston
George Feeges
Elmwood
Ne&r
Hagford
Harriet
B. Johnson
H. Burritt
E. P. Hill
Elijah H. Burritt
Elihu Burritt
Mrs. Johnson
Elijah Hinsdale Burritt
Gen. Washington
Elijah
Mount Vernon
New Britain
Dr. Dick
Scotland
Treatment of Croup by Inhaled Pure Glycerine
German physician Dr Stehverger recommends glycerine inhalations to treat croup using atomizing devices. Early, frequent use improves coughing and helps children sleep. pure glycerine can be used undiluted, otherwise dilute with water. Inhalations repeat every 30 to 90 minutes for about 15 minutes per session. Also notes Caswell Hazard juniper tar soap for skin care and cautions against imitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stehverger
Caarrip
Caswell, Hazard & Co
New York
Heiress of 200000 Draws Eastern Lawyer to Leavenworth
A Mary land uncle leaves 200000 to his adopted heiress Miss Foster, formerly of Cincinnati, now in Leavenworth as she prepares to claim the fortune. An Eastern attorney has arrived with the will and papers, while local excitement grows on Seventh and Seneca streets. Also promotional copy for Dr Pierce’s Pellets appears amid the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth Times
Wm. Foster
Maryland
Foster
Frank Foster
Cincinnati
Kenny
Seventh
Seneca Streets
Thomas Patterson
Don
Rocky Mountains
Leavenworth
Miss Foster
Dr. Pierce
Parvo
Ina A. Tavern
Baconeburz
Ohio
Os Lyon & Macoxper
Vermillion
D. J
Map and Dakota Pocket Map Offer From Bismarck Tribune
Fragmentary ad copy promotes a Dakota and Black Hills pocket map and a Custer chrome. It mentions mailing to readers, a six month period, and a one dollar price. Also references Cragin & Co and various promotional lines from a Southern Hotel in St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismtarck Tribune
Black Hills
Custer
Dakota
A. Lounsberry
Bismarck
D. T
Doctor Foote Remote Care Advised For Chronic Ailments
In remote communities the sick face two options family doctors or patent medicines. Readers are urged to write to Dr E B Foote at 120 Penns Avenue New York for free consultations via postage stamp. Foote, author of Plain Home Talk and Medical Common Sense, treats distant patients and tailor-fits remedies after full inquiry. also VEGETINE promotion claims spring and summer disease prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Foorx
Peanges Avenue
N.Y
Science
Germany
Great Britain
Liberia
Chinese Empire
West Indies
Chatham Street
Dr. Foote
Com
Schenck’s Remedies Promoted for Lung Diseases
Dr Schenck’s Standard Remedies advertise Pulmonic Syrup Weed Tonic and Mandrake Pills as cure-alls for lung disease. The ad claims quick relief if lungs are not destroyed, outlines liver and stomach cleansing, and invites consultations at Philadelphia office each Monday. Drugs are sold nationwide via druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenck
J. A. Beuasok
Philadelphia
Demenck
Enck
Cohennks
Aene Elphia
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The
Cragin & Co
Philoctet
Dobbina
Southern Hotel
St. Louis
Anneliza Young
Werten St St
Mass
Brigham Young
Macriege
LifsMd & Co
Red
B. Wilford
Toledo
Ceimaeaie Bomsthing
St Dowla
Ulm
York
Breer
Carrie
Sveenanetares
Csmkuen
Wesecaee
Witte
Celt A. Evreses
Orrin
Cawtenee
Vssevees
Seaton
Ciswaesan
Sean Pree
Eeennee Oate
BanLey
Wisconsin
Cramer, Aikens & Crai
Liniment
Aesop
R. W. Reed
John Kenny
Curran & Co
John D. Park & Sons
Cincinnatii
Richardson & Co
Lord, Smith & Co
G. C. Goodwin & Co
French
Richardso
Ethridge
Tuller & CO
Rome
Edger
West
Omcaso
Portasle
de Priestit
Ape Ader Turners
Cock Aera
Superior
Geoulne Putels
von Schellers
Bend
Pamphict
Strand Mill Company
Linetheend
de Guion
Liverpool
Queenstown
United States Mail
North River
Wyoming
Mevada
Montana
Idaho
Cramer & CO
Bankers
East Water Street
Milwaukee
Wis
General Western Managers
Cheap & Buiraels
Ginerey
Crabhans CO
Pee
Ceame
Mokens
Cramer
East Water St
Omer
Rattiennies Newspaper Union
Madame Foy
Ant Re Rallery
TOW & Garnon
New Haven
PF. Vincent
C. F.W
SenJaq
Ladica
Stam Ismerman Tel
Obertin
Broadway
B.D. Fleton
E. U. Fletcher
Zwaan
Sarsaparilian
Tis
Radway
Akster
Gandor
Renera
Wakness
Paige Fev
DR. Rad Yay
Maine
Vrugo
SEY Neue Aa
Albren Domestic SerWone
Rai
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