Decline of Amerjean Shipping Observed in New York
In a correspondence from New York the author notes a population rise and shifting shipping power toward Manhattan's lower districts. He reflects on the Brooklyn Navy Yard and aging wooden frigates, the East River Bridge project, and the impact on dock properties and trade, with observations of the Navy and city landmarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Manhattan
California
China
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Board of Survey
Brooklyn
Farragut
New Orleans
West Gulf
Colorado
Europe
Edwin Stewart
Jonn Kelly
Navy Yue
Stewart
Navy Department
Tran
Navy Yard
Fulton
East River
City Hall Park
Fat
North River
Thair City
G. Mubris
Notes on Island to Central Park and Object of the Obelisk
A travel sketch describes trips from New York to Coney Island and Brooklyn via Iron Pier route, noting fares, beaches, hotels, and sights such as Gillmore’s Band, Lilian Band, a 300 foot observatory, and amusements near the beach. The author warns of malaria risk on lingered stays and praises a day visit with sea views and Bay steamer rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park
Constitution
Cony Island
Jersey
Brooklyn
Greenwood
Gillmore’s
Manhattan
Lilian
Brighton
Tom Thumb
Thomas Marthe
Gillisple
Rescued Patient Praises Hall’s Balsam for the Lungs
A patient recovering from violent lung bleeding and consumption reports dramatic improvement after using Dr Hall’s Balsam for the Lungs. He credits the remedy with restored appetite, feathering spirits, and near cessation of coughing, claiming it cured his illness and ready to return to work.
Wild Camels Roam Arizona Deserts After Abandoned Venture
The piece recalls camel importations to Arizona to haul burdens across the Colorado Desert. The venture failed and the animals were left to roam, thriving in the wild. Reports mention droves along the Salt River and the Gila River where people may catch and own camels.
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Arizona
Colorado Desert
Salt River
Gilg
Baltimore Sun
Great Chicago Labratories Electric Bitters Adv
The Labratories in Chicago markets Electric Bitters as a successful remedy, selling widely at fifty cents and claiming strong merit. Ex Senator Merriman of North Carolina reportedly spoke at a prohibitory meeting in Reidsville saying he never drank liquor yet notes it meddling with his family and causing harm in Raleigh bars.
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Chicago
Merriman
North Carolina
Reidsville
Raleigh
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Cough Relief No Cost Trial
Stop That Gough. If you suffer with a cough or throat condition use Dr King’s New Discovery. It claims to be a sure cure for throat and lung ailments with over one million bottles used. Available from Richards & Lohrbeck’s. The assassin Gusteau is kept under guard at the district jail in Washington and is despondent.
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Couchlin
Somerville
Halls Balsam
Gough
Dr. King
Richards & Lohrbeck’s
Ditrict
Washington
Miron
Wieneed
Northwestern University President Elect Evans City
Dr Joseph Corainge of Cambridge Mass has accepted the presidency of the Northwestern University at Evansville Ill, after being recently elected. The notice also mentions a patent cure for nervous debility offered at $1.00 by Richards & Solibock in Moline.
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Weis
Righards & Solirbeck
Moline
Joseph ‘Corainge
Camoe Mass
Nnversity
Evanson, Ill
New Edition of Purgatory Talk Sparks Debates in Lime Kiln Club
Chairman of the Lime Kiln Club reads from a revised edition denying moral loosening and insisting the ten commandments and honest debt payments stay intact. He finds no change lowers standards though slang and dialect color the address and warn against misleading whites about revisions.
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Detroit
Dia Club
Hell
Peter
Paul
Moses
Rough on Rats patent worm killer ad
A vintage ad notes Rough On Rats as a rodent and insect killer sold by Depot Richards & Sohrbeck in Moline. It promotes clearing out rats mice roaches bed bugs and even tires with 15 cent boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richards & Sohrbeck
Moline
Transportation of Corpses Under Health Board Rules
Rauch issues strict guidelines for transporting bodies of the dead in Illinois. From November 15 to March 15, transport is unrestricted except for diphtheria scarlet fever typhus or typhoid cases. Diphtheria scarlet fever typhus typhoid cases require wrapping in disinfectant cloth coffin and a certified transportation permit.
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Ohn Ji
Rauch
State Board of Health
Avery
Oard of Health
Ilinois
Doubtful Cure Ad Lures Readers With Free Press Claim
A Detroit Free Press reader letter touts a two dollar cure for a wife’s long illness sounding like humbug. In Swedish royal news Mme Goldschmidt known as Jenny Lind is said to receive the King of Sweden's Seraphim order. The king allegedly presented a crown topped diamond medal to the singer.
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H. W
Detroit
Mich
Free Press
Itfis
Mme Goldschmidt
Jenny Lind
Sweden
Great Skin Cure Claims For Cuticura Remedies
A brief newspaper item touts Curicura Remedies as a permanent cure for itching and scaly scalp and skin conditions. It cites Geo W Brown of Providence and A Raymond auditor among others who report ringworm and eczema cured after use, with testimonials from Drake agent for Harper & Brothers and F W J Jackson in Michigan.
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N A. Raymond
F.W.J
R.R. Jackson
Mich
Ouricura
Boston doctor proclaims cure of twelve year eczema case
Hon Wm Taylor of Boston Massachusetts is permanently cured of a persistent eczema affecting the face and scalp after twelve years of unsuccessful treatment by leading Boston physicians and European authorities.
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Wm. Taylor
Boston
Mape
Cure claims for hair loss products advertised in Boston notices
A fragmented advertisement from Boston promotes Cuticura remedies for alopecia and scalp conditions. It cites cures for a Cincinnati boy and a Philadelphia man, endorses internal Resolvent and external soaps, and lists prices and a Boston depot.
Remedy Kid Wort Praised By Cerro Gordo Gentleman
A prominent Cerro Gordo county man writes that Kid-Wort is the best remedy for a serious disease complication. He notes its action on the liver kidneys and bowels and claims its curative power comes from the thousands of carts it performs. Both liquid and dry forms are said to be effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cerro Gordo County
Iowa
Journal and Courier
Former Michigan Governor Bagley Seriously Ill in San Francisco
Intelligence from Detroit reports ex Governor Bagley of Michigan is gravely ill in San Francisco. Officials fear he may not recover after traveling to the Pacific Coast months ago seeking benefit for his health.
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Detroit
Bagley
Michigan
San Francisco
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Gillespie
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Brooklon
Coasters’ Harbor
Rnade Island
Histone
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Mr. Parnell
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Ireland
America
VLG Morris
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Girdner
Chas
Etemey Ey Pye Te Leyes
Ticara
Gure
Geo. W. Brown
Marshall St
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Eat Drake
Harper & Brothroll
Frank A Bean
Thomas Lee
Frankford Ave
Philadelhis
Weeks & Potter
Masa
Collins
Potter
Mass
E. H. Hazen, M. D
Forrest
Cor. Brady
Davenport
M. Infirmary
West Davenport
Pr. Joy
Banda
D A.joy
Emm
University of Michigan
Taventer
Celluls
Evy Glasses
United States
St. Louis
Moline Wagon Co
Illinois
Moline Plow CO
Ill
Moline Plow Company
Moline Iron Works
Williams, White & Company
DuFour & Co
BRUSH
M.C. Bullock
Ili
Mia
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