Oyster lore and a grand dinner of shells
A March tale on oysters noting epicures vary in capacity and recounting a European diva who ordered a hundred oysters, then scattered them from a window after misjudging American portions. The piece chronicles oyster fame from ancient Rome to Voltaire, Pope, Swift, and other luminaries, framing oysters as a long celebrated delicacy.
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New York
Sergius Orata
Vitellius
Callisthenes
Olynthus
Caligula
Seneca
Cicero
Rome
London
Cervantes
Spain
Louis IX
France
Sorbonne
Louis
Napoleon
Rousseau
Marshal Turgot
Paris
Encyclopedists
Helvetius
Diderot
Raynal
Voltaire
Alexander Pope
Dean Swift
Thompson
Peculiarly French Ball Scene Described By Observer
An observer notes recurring French ball motifs with youthful, bright eyed women and pale, delicate men. He describes the women aged under thirty with red cheeks and lively energy, followed by callow blond suitors who pride themselves on their partners. The scene features about five to eight hundred slim, well-dressed men who dominate the ardent dancing and excitement of the events.
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New York
Col
San Francisco
Argonaut
Victorian praise and public notices mingle in fragmentary ad text
The snippet blends praise of police service with references to Albert medal honors and rate campaigns in England. It mentions a Metropolitan Hotel in Omaha offering two dollar per day stays, and odd product pitches including Wellness and baked milk for Invalids, all in a collage of historical ad language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
England
Lady Bransey’s
Metropolitan
Omaha
The Two Deacons in a Bitter World
Two deacons, Goodman and Betterman, exchange grim reflections on life. Goodman unlocks a corner cabinet and measures sugar and liquor, noting sorrow in the world. The dialogue ends with a shared sense that joy is scarce and life requires bearing hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deacon Goodman
Deacon Betterman
Philadelphia
Boston Woman Leads In Low-Cut Corsage Fashion
A Boston woman sparked society chatter by leading in a daring low-cut corsage while Puritan matrons might shudder at such display. The piece notes Boston’s fashion trend toward revealing necklines surpassing even national norms and mentions guests’ attention to waistlines as trains drag.
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Boston
Boston Letter
Notable Advertisements and a Texas Dental Lawsuit
A collection of old ads tout Diamond Dyes and Brown's Broxelliar Troques with pricing and sample offers. The page also notes a Galveston dentist being sued for 320000 in damages by a Black plaintiff over his wife’s death under chloroform.
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Galveston
Texas
Butter Color Praise From Dairymen and Rail Earnings Rise
Messrs Wells Richardson and Co receive praise for Improved Butter Color with universal customer satisfaction. Dairymen note it does not rancid and boosts prices. Separately, New South Wales railways report earnings up by 1,062,821 last year.
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Messrs. Wells
Dizziness relief and cod liver oil advert claims
An antique patent medicine notice touts Allen's Iron Fonts Aldters with Dr. J Allen signature and promises dizziness relief. It mentions cattle ranching plans in Alabama and Indian territory and promotes Caswell, Hazellman and Co cod liver oil as pure and superior.
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Allen
J. Allen
St. Paul
Minn
Alabama
Indian Territory
Texas
Caswiir, Hazzann & Co
New York
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Blood Purification and Healing
The advertisement argues Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies impure blood and treats scrofula and related ailments. It claims relief from dyspepsia biliousness and headaches, with testimonials from C E Lovzor of Lowell Massachusetts and DianeNnce Joneson of Erle Pennsylvania noting past sores and recovery after using the remedy.
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Hood
C.E. Lovzvor
Lowell
Mass
DianeNnce Joneson
Erle
Penn
E.R. NewLane
Indianapoli
Ind
J. W. Arnott
Manchester
N. H
Patient describes life-threatening trouble after meals
A narrator recalls severe postnatal distress after eating any food, claiming the episode nearly endangered life. The account emphasizes recurring reactions following meals and intense digestion-related symptoms.
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Warner
B. F. Larrabee, Esq
Chester Square
Bright
Providence
G. W. Fulton
Fulton
Portland, Me
R. T. Jacob
Westport
N. Eng
N. A. Ply Plympton
B. i
Panpelen
Worester
Roth
New York State
J. B. Desmoulin
Morgan Street
St. Louis
Chicago
Chas. E. Stephens
Uisvill
N . E. Ste
New
Detroit
Andrew J. Graham
P. E
Grand Island
Neb
Milwaukee
S. F. Hess
Rochester
N. Y
Minnesota
G. W. Hamilton
Milton, Santa Rosa Co
Florida
Pennsylvania
Bal. W.W
Cleveland
Joseph Jacques, Esq
St. Albans
Cincinnati
B. J. Worrell
Ellaville
Fla
Drew
Drewer
Ohio
Mas
S. A. Clark
East G
Granby
Conn
Robert Graham
Peon Street
Brooklyn
Lee
P Clans
Arner
Canada
James Erwin
Eaton
Kansas City
S.A. Johnston
Lockington
N. B. Smiley
Bradford
James M. Davis
South Pearl Street
Albery
Agger Iron Co
Pacific Coast
R. A
Lorillard
St. Josep
Valentine Bree
Jancavilla
South America
Josefa T. Inmas
United States
J. M. Shaffer
Madison, Win
Zoston
Wella, Rubhardson & Co
Burlington, VI
Mexico
Rev
Henry Ward Leecher
Globe
Mr. Gladstone
Athens
Greece
Naples
York City
Grand Union A
Estaurant
Grand Unionotel
Jersey City
Makar
Vienna
North Adams
Springfield
Ely
Ely Run
Hayfever
Druggerste
ELY Bros. Druzgiss
Owego
Isaac Thompson
Oun
L. Thompsons
Soxs & Co
Troy
N. Ol Tobe
Jc. Up
SPE Maha
Peparest
J.B. French & CO
New Orleans
French & Co
Expresa
P.O
T. A. Slocum
Pearl S
FUN Craeds
H House
Jonathan
Boekusn St
L. Bhith & CG
CARRS
Omata
Jostru ScHoen
Peoria
Allen Sutra
Stamford
M. Beeps
Marbie Head
Masa
Bootheb
Geo
Kendall
Allston
Weston
Columbus Advocate
Edditor
TaLexei
Barnabee
Howard M. Bow
Moerry
Wade Whipple
Nurnery
Weil
The
Bert
Kame Ay la Pirt
E.A. Emerson
Swaine
Fir Choral Societies
Ares Herbert
Elsa
Goets
Eugene Tanger
Christoforusl
Rheinberger
Trowbridge & Cobb
Lyon & Healy
Oliver Ditson & CO
Lydia E. Pinkham
Dora
Lyon
Nguiry
Druggista
Henderson
Agar
Tomer
Lew
Gur Doo
Yandote St
Seer al -Ulat Wa
EE. Thane CO
Columbus
Clemmer
Marien Hwarilant
Werriet-Beecher
Auih
Ehip
Chow
Rockford
Snow &Co
Yalesville
de. J. Stervens
Lebacon
Clhood & Co
Apothecaries
C.L Hood & Co., Apothecaries
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