Worth Knowing Cures and Remedies in Early Advertisements
A fragmented 19th century notice discusses Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and other cures, praising its efficacy with testimonials. It also advertises Eletric Bitters for kidney complaints, Beeklon’s Arnica Salve, and Ketlogg’s Catum as remedies. includes names like F G Seaman & Co and Mrs Chesley Peterman, promoting products and a reminiscence tone.
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My. W. A
Merchent
Lake City
Fin
Hartemay
Toslerp
Dr. King
King
F.G. Seaman & Co
Florida Exposition Opens in Jacksonville Picture of the Baildinge
The Florida sub-tropical exhibit in Jacksonville aims to show the state’s varied products beyond oranges. The main building covers one acre with a tower observatory, an art gallery, and county pavilions in rustic palmetto thatch. Seminole camp displays the tribe and Everglades life, with the exhibition running until May 1.
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Lorida
Jacksonville
Peninsular
Florida
Atlanta Constitution
Jacksonvile
Threes Mills
Uno River
Growinguburb
Aista
Ita Syrieee
Mornda
Aghuly
Osceola
Indian Territory
Everglades
Features of Persian Serfdom And Its Decline
The piece outlines persian serfdom as peasant obligations tied to villages or estates, often owned by wealthy elites or royal factions. Peasants cannot relocate without permission, travel freely, or sever ties to their lands, with gradual decline suggested as inevitable over years.
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Persia
United States
Wen of Weath
Eren
Medal for Pitman Honoring Phonography Inventor
New York shorthand writers have minted a gold medal for Isaac Pitman the inventor of phonography to mark the 1837 publication of his first book on the subject The Bath England born man about 75 years old rose from clerk to author of many works including The Stenographic Manual and The Teacher Pitman’s ideas appear to have parallels in Rev Phineas Bailey’s Vermont book on sound writing Shorthand work commands solid pay with top reporters earning large sums while long speeches are less often fully reported now
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New York
Isaac Pitman
Bath
Englam
Pitman
Phineas Bailey
Vermont
Bailey
Titman
Jimiley
England
American
Congressional Committees
Roger Mills Texas Chairman of Ways and Means
Roger Q Mills a Democrat from Texas is chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. The longtime congressman, born in Kentucky, rose through Corsicana law practice to lead as tariff debates loom, praised for candor and forceful leadership.
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Roger Q. Mills
Texas
Milla
Todi County
Talestine
Tex
State of Texas
Mills
Corvicana
Qoger Q. Mills
Ilo
Carliste
Carlisle
William R. Morrison
Stata
The Enduring Discipline Behind Rachel’s Great Acting
Admirers note that true talent comes from relentless study and practice. The account details how Rachel trained with a master and friend Samson, enduring long hours, tears, and careful refinement to perfect pivotal scenes, proving genius is earned through disciplined effort.
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Rachel
Samson
Wininy
Phodre
Personal Bravery Aante Tigers and Crocodile Peril
The account describes fearless men facing extreme dangers in India and Burma. An English hunter survives a crocodile ambush after a leopard and tiger exploits, while Major Curtiss recalls a night with a venomous serpent near his chest. The narrator notes the lasting nerve damage these events caused, illustrating the limits of courage under sudden, lethal threats.
Harper's Magazine advertising notice 1888
Harper's Magazine announces its 1888 issues and subscription options. It highlights content from William Dean Howells, Charles Dudley Warner, and other contributors, with notes on international pieces and illustrated stories. Subscriptions, pricing, bindings, and mailing details are provided for readers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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Warper
Scotland
Norway
Soitperland
Algiers
William Black
Flenry Taine
Lefoa
Hoeven
Amalie River
Mian Woulian
Gaorea Walinin Outi
William Dean Howells
Charles Dudley Warner
Harper's Weekly 1888 notice about subscriptions and policies
An 1888 Harper's Weekly notice describes the magazine as a leading illustrated weekly, praising its diverse content and serials. It details subscription terms, volume handling, pricing, binding, and remittance methods, noting no reprinting without authorisation and listing address instructions.
Harper's Bazaar subscription and binding offers
Announcement outlines Harper's Bazaar offerings including illustrated content and fashion plates. Details cover subscription terms, start dates, and mailing options for United States Canada and Mexico. Includes pricing for bound volumes cloth bindings and cases with postpaid delivery and payment instructions.
Harper's Young People Illustrated feature highlights
The piece touts Harper's Young People as a premier weekly for youths offering serials, short stories, scientific articles, travel sketches, biographical notes, and athletic topics. It emphasizes high editorial standards, numerous illustrators, and occasional parental and teacher supplements in forthcoming volumes.
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Harper's
Itu
Specimen notice for payment terms from 1837 Harper & Summers
Specimen copy sent on receipt of two cent stamp. Payment $2.00 for one year subscription began November 1, 1837. Post office order and entering details requested. Harper & Summers cited.
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Harpere Mignsinog
Alphabetico
Analytical
Aod
Jane
Shance
Trine
Newapapera
Marper & Brothers
Hound
Wirper
Hugh
Heateloth
Egereen Eran
Exome
Rewbi
Elias
Mather & Arintberr
Port Office
Uirper & Strothera
Ofize Speer
Egies Harper & Suamres
Century Magazine announces November 187 issue features war writings
The Century Magazine's November 187 issue outlines major war era content including Kennan's life study of a Russian exile, battle spy fiction, and a Grand Steetey of the War. It lists supplementary papers, travel notes, and a varied array of literary pieces by editors and artists, with plans for future installments and a note on publication by The Century Co in New York.
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Kensnan
Puircipal
Origens
Rycen
Theoans
Patra
Lione
Phatoerny
M- Ga
FR Leston
Pavela
Charlo DeKvenape
Wiledgs
Mon von Renprelaer
Dr. Burkley
New-York
St Nicholas for Young Folk review and lineup
A dense intro praising St Nicholas as a premier juvenile periodical. It lists authors and contributors such as Arsane Lonafelow Themin Woghes Georg Moonald Bret Earth Bryard T ste FP and W Maugeion, detailing serialized stories, poems, and features. It notes the magazine’s appeal to youth and hints at upcoming November issue contents.
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Stneo
I Ka
Lalke—tan
Nicholee
Toihinga
Athines
Lenin Times
Scvtrman
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Phaon Chesley Peterman
Clay Co Town
Sam
Elerigic Bitiere
F. G. Seaman & Co
Dengaviere
Becklon
Keaman & Co
Bitou Goertte
Alesse
Miles
Mario
Mesia Publications
Jinxs L. Mapriott
Cuirage, DL
Manuer
Pinin
Manny
Wurth
Ulster
Shyker
McCann
Randall
Boston
Sud Tau
Reigel
A.d. Woite
Warren New York
Red Remedy Co
Lincoln
Neb
Farrand, Williams & Co
Detroit
Uasse Bootages
Rochester, N
Arbuckles
Cotfre Sa
Soma
South
Roger Q Mills
Rangers
Aante
Eneia
Rangoon
Thad
Sauth
Ieacer
Curtiss
Ong
Major
Tonel
Clay
Levon
Wes Ducing
India
Pound
Party
A & Moses
Church
Harper’s Magazine
Harper's Manaziner
Harper's Week
Harper's Bazar
Harper's AT
Peopl
Canada
Harper & Brothers
Harper's Weekly
Harper
Ameryca
Ita
Afropt Politins
Surat
Harper's Periodicals
Bliaton
Ailreds
Worper
Hterardre
Geace Betranos
Nestern -Bert
Aline
Gociul Efiquetre Ives
Hmarperh
Ter
Arder
ABA
Harper's Mag Tarper
Arkper
United Sates
Mexico
Harper's Young People Illustrated
Ovary Family
Brooklyn
Pionin
Ingras
Terete Ebrlallan
the Century Magazine
Irene
Almour
Anely Rama
ST. Nicholas
Youn Fon
Herrier Trescets
Awetin B. Burr
Pravece Csartenar Bisjur
Murriet Unton
Mary Other
Aston
Jozeph
Bent Kebine
Alice
Mei
Young Baienett
Chicago
CIT &O
Brewster Emi
Furuscure
Dewand
Dole
Marchants
Weents
Phos
Tata Ie Deus Bagaee
Ead
Gil
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