Greatest American Philanthropist and Hidden Turmoil
The article profiles major 19th century benefactors like Stephen Girard John Jacob Astor and WW Corcoran detailing large wills funding libraries colleges and museums. It argues riches bring not happiness as Corcoran endures begging letters and constant public requests eroding peace of mind and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philadelphia
Timon
Congressional
Stephen Girard
Barton
Girard
John Jacob Astor
Fits Green Halleck
Key
George Peabody
London
Baltimore
Harvard College
Mary
Evra B. Corneil
Té Corneil University
Cornell University
Jay Conke
Geeabody
W. W. Corcoran
Iim
Corcoran
Louise
Columbia University
Keig
Taft
Bebvich
Fragmentary personal note with conflicted voice
A garbled passage hints at a frustrated speaker accusing a woman of deception and emotional choking. The text is incomplete, with many misspellings and unclear references, making full interpretation difficult.
Steamboat Exchange Turns on Angry Remark
A fragment recalls a steamboat incident where a passenger bristled at a joking remark. The man asks, Did you make faces at me, madam? She replies with sharp defiance, calling herself a horse t woman and scolding him not to address her in a demeaning way.
A Glorious Old Republic Ward Meeting Irony
In Detroit the crowd at a ward meeting sees a voter edge toward the door while a speaker extols liberty and warning of ruin. The dialogue riffs on cod fish breakfast, patriotism, and fears of despotism as a delinquent jokes about keeping order and the republic squeezing through knot holes. Colored belles refuse to wear bango, insisting on honesty over deception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Hena
Gloriougold Republic
A Californian Beauty Captures London Society
A London correspondent notes Minnie Thornburg Cropper, a San Francisco native dubbed Lady Cropper, has become a social sensation in London. Born in Marysville to a wealthy family, she traveled Europe for training, then married Lord Cropper in Grace Church, San Francisco. Her height, beauty, and refined dress mark her as a leading figure in aristocratic circles, drawing praise alongside Langtry and others.
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Ofifo
Foracy Bly
Mra. West
Franciaca Chronicle
Citec
Parliament
Regent Park
Botanical Gardens
Gent Street
Piccadilly
England
America
London
Boston Herald
Kensington
Langtry
Ornwilis West
Wheeler
Mrs. Cropper
Miss Thornburg
San Francisco
Miranda
Sarah Bernhardt
Minnie Thornburg Cropper
Marysville
Europe
Harrison Street
First
Second Streets
Grace Church
Minnie
Lord Cropper
Thornburg
Cropper
Showes
Kip
Loyd
Lady Cropper
Hady
William Thornburg
Contra Costa County
Shell Mound Park
Europa
Suoh
New Star
Ohio
Incoherent onion advice praised as cure all claims
A garbled note touts onions as a cure for many ailments and suggests their use against digestive and kidney issues. It mentions medical men and a supposed “greatest” Wort, with unclear references to diseases like fever piles and gout.
Golden Medical Discoveries and Patent Remedies Galore
A fragmented 19th century drug advertisement page touts Golden Medical Discovery and related tonics, exposing claims of curing fevers and skin infections, purifying blood, and boosting lungs. It promotes Pierce’s Pills, Uncle Sam’s Nerve and Bone Liniment, Daylight Liver Pills, and Teething Syrup for children, plus various patent remedies and electrical treatments, with testimonies from Chicago readers and providers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocurenopay
Pisree
London
United States
Carlig
Pierce
Drugaista
Chicago
Tam
James P. McGrath
Wigit Street
Dr. Paque
Ian
Beast
Sam
All Druggista
McIntosh Electric Belt and Battery Co
Jackson St
Samy
Touther
Eiler
Uncle Sam
Hilert
Lyons
Shoe
Indian Pile Ointment touted as sure cure claims
An advert promises Dr Williams Indian Pile Ointment as a universal cure for piles and related conditions with immediate relief after application. It cites testimonials from J M Cottinberry and notes sale by pharmacists and agents in Cleveland and Chicago. Also includes unrelated mixed promotional notices and grocery prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Dy. Williams
Pettin
J. M. Cottinberry
Cleveland
Komry & Davies
Prop’s
Morrison, Plummer & Co
Chicago
Surgical Institute
Kansas City
la Relungn
Devon Graya
Will Phaly'siy
Hebda Anu Kivece
Petes
Fittest Subjects For Fever Malarial Pests and Remedies
The text extols Trostettera Stomach Bliters as protective against malaria, boosting stamina and stabilizing the digestive system. It claims wide efficacy in malarious regions, both home and abroad, and asserts superiority over tonic competitors. It also mentions Julia Ward Howe at Saratoga and a man’s kidney pain relief from Hunt’s Remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Mexico
Julia Ward Howe
Saratoga
Julia
Albert G. Mann
Cottage Home
Aave
Hunt
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WANG
Banke
Hsea
BTL
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Holt
Rium
Crete
Neb
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Carita
Aoan
Espeut
B. J
Goorran
Bend
Ais Wharon & Cole
Fratts
Prodnea
Freeboy
Commission Wiereiarnis
Dualla
Cel
Tro
Lars
California
Dausielacz
Werdeazanican
Bnich
Atkinson's
Omphi
Douglas
Thirteenth
J.B. Frenow’ & Co
Omaha
HUNTS
WMEF
Clarke
Providence
K. I
Wilf
Alldowlers
Husking G Factory
Second St. D
Thos
J. Bryant
John B Ail Clevars
Bilades
Ita
Dolly
Henka Aminokley
Qtuase
MW Iweir
Chicago Ledger
Wedi
Catania
Timoto
Ap Mitoll
Hixoklry
Canal St
Apts
Seo Gampalen
RiVeet
Vnihonaicoss Pub
Guv
Rey
F. Hackrneinr
de Harter
Mr. Jwo
G. Wellborn
Keysport, Jr
Dr. Harter
Tae Speci
Yourassoon
Little York
Aes Cata
Malin Street
St. Fouiglane
St. Charten Rock Road
St Lanier
Agua
Aitte Gist
Agne
Harler
Agus Specyte
Lew Celat
Te Hay Kidney Pad CO
Toledo
MILO B._STEVENS & GO
Garreare
Iseline
Anita
Blewth
Jane Wuliding
Ohi
Metropolitan Black
Abstract Building
Biich
Herman's
Luisi
Londo England
Qoonwan
Neherasisn
Axon
Bur Gi Cp
Havat
I & Healy
Mann Monroe St
Wiesel
Puvel Lisars
Peneh
Tibet
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