Milk Sickness Debate in Mount Carmel Letters
A long discussion on milk sickness argues for a malaria based theory tied to seasonal and environmental factors. The writer cites Dr. Kane and Dr. La Roche, contrasts vegetable and arsenial theories, and urges examination of climate, air, and water as disease causes with attention to cattle and human cases.
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Locke
Cincinnati
Liebig
West
Nenron
Dr. Kane
Dr. la Roche
Drake
Mississippi Valley
Everglades
Lagunes
Louisiana
Cartwright
Lernean
Lucy
Ercules
Hydra
Kolans
Ray
Medicus
The Scalpel and Scandals Scene in A Dr Dix Publication
A mid 19th century harsh screed from Dr Dix's Scalpel attacks tobacco users and drinkers with graphic threats and mock medical remedies, followed by a comic exchange about fashion. The piece closes with a California minister's daughters Bertha and Amy dying within days of each other and a poignant farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Dix
New York
Bisckwell’s Island
Barre
Veronica
Crystal Palace
Tovuening
California
Bertha
Amy
Terrible Railroad Accident Overflows Du Page River
Terrible incident on the Chicago and Rock Island line as the Du Page River floods and submerges a train bridge. A freight train carrying locomotives, tenders, seven cars and horses plunges into the river. three horses and possibly crew are reported lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
du Page
Chicago
Rocklelard Ronda
How Great Men Abuse Each Other in a 1856 Correspondence
A harsh exchange between General Winfield Scott and Secretary Jefferson Davis is cited, with a sample letter denouncing the other's malice. The piece also recounts a Ban ker anecdote of a pious Indian in Yarmouth who kills a viper in a dramatic woods confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Davie
Congress
War Department
Jefferson Davis
Wineinig Scott
Yarmouth
Banker
Massachusette
Lengh
Fashionable Philadelphia Ball Astonishes Guests
A Thursday evening ball hosted by a leading Philadelphia fashion icon drew guests from New York, Baltimore, and Boston. The hostess wore a dress valued at about 35,000 dollars with jewels adding to a total ensemble near 50,000 dollars, while the lavish event showcased extravagant costumes and surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
New York
Baltimore
Boston
Roman Farmers and Savings Echo in 19th Century Letters
In Rome the republic’s farmers thrived with nobles tilling lands and women aiming for virtuous homemaking. A moral savings plan argues frugality as a shared blessing, while critics denounce banking systems and政治 corruption. Reports of severe cold death tolls arise from Nebraska tents along the Fikboro river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Republlic
Republic
Nebraska
Fikboro River
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Mount Carmel Register
Bowers
Goforth's Building
Main
Mount Carmel
Webster
Renson
Nimoat
Porter
Bridgeport
Conn
Joseph Fletcher
C. H. Hill
Garth
Mothor
Willie
Willieleigh
Sein
Heaven
Babe
Earth
Joliet
Matteson
Shawrtetown
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