The Proposed Annexation of Cuba Through History
A concise review tracing American interest in Cuba from 1821 Florida purchase through repeated offers to buy the island. It covers Adams and Clay diplomacy, Polk’s $100 million offer, Lopez expeditions, the Ostend manifesto, and later senatorial debates, noting U S neutrality and mediation efforts during Cuban revolts.
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Cuba
Florida
Spain
United States
Gulf of Mexico
John Quincy Adams
Clay
Adams
Polk
Madrid
Lopez
Messrs. Buchanan
Mason
Soule
London
Paris
Ostend
United States Senate
Slidell
Inter Ocean
The Temper of Torrance in an Age of Tolerance
In this essay from Boston, Currier argues that modern seekers of truth should demand proof yet remain open to revision. He contrasts past dogmatism with today’s cautious inquiry, citing science’s past incredulities and urging intelligent people to stay receptive to new truths and phrasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Boston
Currier
Fascination of the Peanut in a Train Car
A veteran train boy instructs a new recruit to offer passengers peanuts. After the initial refusal, the trainee distributes peanuts to all and learns a lesson in human nature, noting people will eat free samples and be drawn in by flavor.
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New York Sun
Young Chicago trader seeks mortgage to marry Kate
A Chicago Produce Exchange member courting Kate, daughter of an Indianapolis citizen, asked for a two day interview with her father to discuss a $50,000 first mortgage on unencumbered real estate, amid a $25,000 dowry. He has not married Kate yet.
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Chicago Produce Exchange
Indianapolis
Kate
Abc
Wall Street News
Sized Up
A brief quip from Puck notes that a woman speaks much she should not say and a man says much that should be said, both with limited truth. The remark frames gendered honesty as a playful exchange rather than a decisive statement.
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Puck
Women doctors prove prejudice fading and Athlophoros advertised
The piece notes increasing numbers of women physicians in the United States with high earnings and established medical colleges. It features endorsements from Addie M. Barnes of Danville and Chicago figures praising Athlophoros as a cure for rheumatism, with buy direct offers from AtruLo puonros Co. in New York.
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United States
Illinois
Addie M. Barnes
Danville
Lafayette
Ind
Thad
Pr. Buchtel
E. K. Mercer
Princeton
TIL) Tribune
Athlophoros
John A H. Hutsel
West Side Pavilion
West
Indiana Street
Chicago
St. Joseph's Hospital
AtruLopuonros Co
Will Street
New York
Honest Living Versus Dishonesty and Shoe Care Tips
The excerpt contrasts honesty with dishonesty as a virtue and policy, citing June Lafagan on honesty and a Chicago Ledger piece. It also offers practical footwear advice on button hooks, lacing tightness, mildew removal, shoe fit, moisture damage, hemorrhoid— I mean hartshorn care, rubber rubbers whitening, and general shoe maintenance practices.
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June Lafagan
Chicago Ledger
We Could Not Think of It Weighing at the Store
A Pittsburgh Chronicle humorous item recalls a Wylie avenue girl pleading for a weigh from her steady, but George declines saying he likes her too well to weigh her. The exchange plays on a pun about weighing and affection.
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George
Wylie Avenue
Sue
Pittsburgh Chronicle
Grand Union Hotel Adverts in New York City
Notice invites travelers leaving or entering New York City to save baggage and expressage and to stop at the Grand Union Hotel opposite Grand Central Depot. The hotel has 615 rooms, cost about one million dollars to fit, charges start at $1 per day, and offers European plan, elevator, and an on site restaurant. Horse cars, stages, and elevated railroad reach all depots. Families can live better for less money at this first class hotel.
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New York City
Grand Union Hotel
Grand Central Depot
Fresh air cures and warns against indoor dangers
A fragment on health urges outdoor exercise for ministers and professionals, praising fresh air, sun, and activity over bedridden cures. It extols Stomach Bitters, cautions against unventilated rooms, and cites testimonials for various tonics and remedies. Endorses Dr. Sage’s Catarrh Remedy and Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup. mocks myths and superstitions in a collage of medicinal ads.
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School Journal
Warner
Holy Land
C. D. Warner
Chicago
Ill
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for consumption
An 19th century ad style notice touts Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for consumption in early lung disease. It claims the medicine cleanses the blood, heals lung ulcers, and rebuilds the system, urging faithful use and citing other remedies for coughs, catarrh, and lung issues. It mentions Walker’s Vinegar Bitters and Ely’s Cream Balm as cures and lists various testimonials and price points.
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Peter W. Schmidt
Pete
Hunreds
Golden Seal Bittern Company
Holland City
Mich
Pierce
A. P. Lacey
Washington, D.C
Kansas
NEAL
ALL Word
Reece
Greenwood County
Dietenteus
Cleveland
BA. McDonald Drug Co
Washington Bt
N.Y
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Hostetter
Joel Chandler Harris
Gogglesop
Sece Turnbull
Miss Latelaite
Miss Pepper
Philadelphia Press
Dr. Sage
Ayer
Buckingham
D. H. Barnaby
Owego
DN. WM. Halls Balsam
Taylor
Mary Kraen
Larrabee Street
Lyon
Piso
SoLomon
Walker
Tuerri
Dr. Bigelow
Ely
Ely Bros
Wego
Perry Davis
J. K. Cooley
Montrose
Caswell, Hazard & Co
Albert A. Larkman
ALLEN
Lung Barsam
Wr. A. Nichols
Evers Bros
Independence
Lowa
I. W. Vaitman
Dayton
Iriga
Hops
Robert Turner
Flat Rock
Gale
Hops & Walt Bitters CO
Dero
Wrex
JOHN_H. WOODBURY
Kst
Albany
Ohio
Loomis & Nyman
Tifpin
GHIO
Spencer’s Alligator Press
Carenlars
Aductress
J. A. Spencer
Dwight
Semerwin Varre
A. Perry
France
James Perry
Riverview Stock Farm
Wilmington
C. RR
Vidacular AZ
Kensington
Hartford, Gonn
Uci
J.N. Harris & CO
China
Prop'rs
Cincinnati
Sam Jones
Frost & Hatch M’f'g Co
America
New Orleans
Royal Society of England
Lsno
Galbraith Bros
Janesville
Wis
T. Felix Gouraud
L. A. Sayre
U. S
Canadas
Europe
N. H. Green & Sons
HH. H. Green & Sons
M. Ca
Jones Avenue
Atlanta
Isaac Thompson
John L. Thompson, Sons & Mo
Troy
N. 1
Hatine
H. G. Root
Pearl &T
Uring
Cir
Theo
WING
Plainfield, Conn
BND
Moody
Bugdy
and J
Liniment
Gen's Agency
Hudson ™ Street
Galestile
Jerrill # Co
Ward Oe CO
Louisiana, Mo
C. & Cen
GNU
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