Pennsylvanian Nobility Nicholas Widdle Biddle’s Early Life
Nicholas Widdle Biddle, born January 8, 1786 in Philadelphia, is traced to English ancestors who arrived with William Penn. His father Charles Biddle served as Revolutionary patron and Pennsylvania Vice President during Franklin’s era. his uncle Capt Nicholas Biddle was a Revolution naval hero. Another uncle fought in the French War and sat in the 1774 Congress. Nicholas entered an academy in Philadelphia and advanced rapidly to the University of Pennsylvania class of 1799, potentially graduating at thirteen.
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Nicholas Biddle
Nicholas
University of Pennsylvania
Marmola Prescription Tablets Advertisement and Murky Biography
An old ad promotes Marmola Prescription Tablets as a weight loss aid with a claim of steady, easy results without dieting or exercise. The text also shifts to a lengthy biographical fragment about Blart and a series of historical notes on Biddle, Monroe, and Dante, detailing education, law practice, and involvement with periodicals and exploration narratives.
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Marmola Co
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Detroit
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Memoir Sketch of Captain Lewis Subsumed in Biddle Legacy
This biographical fragment outlines Captain Lewis’s introductory memoir and details Charles Biddle’s political and financial career, noting his influence in Maryland and Pennsylvania educational reform, his role in rechartering the United States Bank, and his pivotal position during the Bank War. It cites his presidency of the bank from 1823, Monroe's appointment, and his later public contributions, ending with his death in 1884 and mention of his son Charles John Biddle.
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England
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St Jacobs Oil Promises Chest Cold Relief
A wartime era ad touts St Jacobs Oil as quick chest cold relief and sore throat soothing. It claims gentle rubbing eases backache lumbago and congestion, promising harmless, non burning action with a 35 cent bottle and 65 years of recommendation.
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Notable Early American Figures in Brief Biographies
Fragmented obituary notes highlight several 19th century figures: Rev Bird Wilson born 1777 son of James Wilson, Civil War colonel later congressman and editor of the Philadelphia Age. John Digler born 1804 Perry County governor of California. a Pennsylvania governor brother Winina died 1871. William Andrews Claris born Connellsville listed as U S Senator from Montana and Grand Master of Free Masons in Butte, Montana.
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Pennsylvania
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Liberty Grange installs officers in a ceremony
Liberty Grange held an installation Tuesday evening with Fomona Master Kyle assisted by Sisters Thelma Brown Sara Russell and Mary Hunt. Newly installed officers include Master S Lloyd Kildyn Overseer Charles BR Patton Lector Mrs Halen Cameron Steward S Dean Jr Asat Steward Charles A Jane Chaplain W Francis McCracken Treasurer Nerissa Drake Gate Keeper R Jasper Drake Ceres Mrs Mary Baker Pomona Mrs Martha Russell Flora Mrs May Pfeiffer Lady Assistant Steward Eva Wimner Secretary Catherine Russell. The Finance Committee met at Catherine Russell’s home to audit the books. Present were W Z McCracken IF FL Forbes Clarence Boyle Mrs R J Drake and visitors Mr and Mrs J D Baker and R J Drake. After the meeting refreshments were served by Mrs Russell and daughter Sara.
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Keep Your Kidneys Active With Inta Water And Pills
An old ad promotes flushing kidneys with Inta water and four ounces of rad Sally, plus Jad Salts as a cheap remedy. It advises drinking before breakfast to relieve sluggish kidneys and urges yearly medical checks.
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Prisoners fed at city jail on meal tickets in shift
Prisoners at the city jail receive meals three times daily during confinement. A local habitue delivers meals at times, while the cost of feeding inmates is small compared with fines and costs collected annually. Meal tickets are sold and punched as meals are taken, with ticket durations varying from days to weeks.
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Thousands Of Women Benefit From Easily Absorbed Iron
A two week course of the newer form of iron, sold as Nuxated Iron, is promoted to restore energy and vigor for women. The ad claims dramatically improved strength, reduced fatigue, and better health, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Local druggists list the product with a satisfaction guarantee.
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Westchester
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Prize winner quits lawsuit by giving wife funds
Neighbors recount how George Elwell who won 20000 in a national naming contest faced charges of neglecting his four children. He reportedly handed his wife about 400 and was discharged in court. His sudden fortune triggered a lifestyle change.
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Lavoptik Eye Wash Promises Relief for Red Eyes
Lavoptik eye wash advertised as soothing for red or sore eyes. Promo copy claims quick relief with a free sample cup and mentions a local drug company, New Castle or related supplier, within a dated period. The fragmentary ad touts witch hazel and common eye-care wording from a pharmacy page.
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