Explosive Compounds and the Dynamite Inventions
A historical overview of explosive chemistry tracing nitro glycerine, its dangers, and the evolution of dynamite. It describes nitro glycerine production, Nobel's innovations, early mixtures, and the development of gelatin and gelignite, with notes on explosive power, stability, and the use of fulminates to trigger detonation. It also mentions the nephew John Q. Jones and Chemical Bank valuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nobel
Oberlobe
Hanover
Paris
Kieselauhr
Chen
Tripoli
Prof
Abel
Solid Bank Stock Surge From Old Chemical Venture
A New York letter notes Chemical Bank shares at 1780, the highest for any bank. Originator John Mason built the venture after a failed chemical scheme that cost 100000, later turning to banking. Despite modest initial capital, a 4000000 surplus now funds 25 percent quarterly dividends. Mason’s dry goods career gave way to banking success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Mason
Mason
Jeft
Monotony of City Life and The Call of Country Living
A Ruskinesque meditation contrasts urban monotony with rural vigor and seasonal labor. It laments city life’s lack of nature and meaningful work while praising the moral and physical benefits of agricultural living, where seed-time, harvest, and winter shape character and purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Heaven
Ruskin
Nail Care and Hygiene Advice from Hall's Journal
The article offers practical tips on fingernail maintenance including trimming once a week with margins for dirt, avoiding close cuts to prevent pain, and using blunt tools to loosen skin. It cautions against scraping with metal, emphasizes washing hands, and suggests behavioral methods to curb biting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Learth
Paralyzed the Court in Jersey City Court
In Judge Peloucet s New Jersey court Counselor Daly asks to discharge a tramp on grounds of mental incapacity The judge doubts the claim and jokes about the prisoner s ability to estimate whisky intake The prisoner is discharged and Daly is warned against further actions The clipping ends with a testimonial for Dr Bulls Cough Syrup from Epw W Clayton of Waverly Md
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly
Peloucet
New Jersey
Day
Jersey City
Court of Justice
Epw. W. Clayton
Waverly, Md
Wyoming Women Vote Observations by Mrs Galbraith
A Thayer County Nebraska Journal clipping reports Mrs Galbraith of Laramie Territory describing Wyoming suffrage. She notes women gained political equality without asking, voting orderly with polite crowds, juries including women, and mothers voting with childcare arrangements. Also mentions carriages to polls and courtesy from ranchers and cowboys. The letter ends with thanks for medical remedies to her daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebron
Thayer County
Nebraska
Galbraith
BR. Galbraith
Laramid
Wyoming Territory
Wyoming
Man Leaves Large Arkansas House for Secluded Life
A traveler questions a man in a woods cabin who says he abandoned a grand Little Rock home to live alone. He reveals he once lived in society, but grew tired of company and debt not owed, later admitting he was in prison. The piece contrasts this with Dr. Pierces Dwelllets, praised for restoring bowel health naturally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iim
Arkansas
Societea
Little Rock
Sensitivity and tragedy in a Quebec boy tale
A grim anecdote describes Ferdinau Pitcher, ten, who hanged himself after his mother asked him to set the supper table. The tale links harsh parental phrases to a young reader of sensational tales, while a patent medicine ad touts Golpen Mexican Discovery as a remedy for consumption and chest ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Ferdinau Pitcher
Ferdy
Countefeiter
Fordy
A Pretty Picture and a Looming Question of Worth
A Poomerang report depicts a lush scene with two trees a hammock and a lovely subject as a magnet of power. The writer muses whether such a picture can endure through time versus future partners and changing temptations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiven
Poomerang
Bill Nye
Wicked for Clergymen: Testimony on Hop Bitters
A clergyman in Washington DC denounces public testimonials by clergy for quack remedies yet praises Hop Bitters as a meritorious family remedy. He states physicians trust it daily and vows to keep using it, asserting no equal for home use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
New York Baptist Weekly
Early Central Railroad Ticket Unearthed In St. Louis Relic
Mr M M Buck railway supply dealer in St Louis owns an old time worn ticket from the New York Central, one of the first issued by the pioneer Eastern railroad. The yellow paper document bears the ticket agent’s personal signature and is a vivid link to early railway history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Buck
St. Louis
New York Central
Pioneer Eastern Railroad
Water Rheumatism Cure and Miscellaneous Notes
Items include a testimonial for St Jacobs Oil curing rheumatism from J K Rratrox and George Drake of Indianapolis, statistics on farm sizes in England Wales and Scotland, Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound claims, a definition of ADIPOCERE, a note on D O Judd's cure by St Jacobs Oil, native bitumen and decomposition products, and a claim about drying potatoes in Rochester New York with a steam box to preserve starch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Drake
Oak Street
Indianapolis
Ind
St. Jacobs Oil
N. Y
Spirit of the Times
Honyoka
Mass
D. O. Judd
U. S
Bridgeport, Ct
Standard
Promises and patent medicines clutter a midwest ad page
A noisy health and patent medicine advertisement fills the page with dubious claims. It touts products from Bed-tings to Dr Wincoez Teething Syrup and Eilert’s Day light Liver Pills, praising cures for fevers, indigestion, and rheumatism while urging mothers to buy. Ends with Uncle Sam's Nerve and Bone Liniment and Frazer axle grease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wincoez
Blood Purifier and Pain Panacea Advertisement
An old advertisement extols Scoville’s Sarsa Parilla and Stillingia Blood and Liver Syrup as a cure for derangements from impure blood and a host of ailments including syphilitic disorders nervous debility malaria and liver kidney and stomach diseases. Baker’s Pain Panacea and Dr Rog Worms Worm Syrup are also pitched as remedies.
Cured of Drinking by Hop Bitters, Says Chicago Official
A Chicago official from the Times claims Hop Bitters cured a young man of a severe liquor thirst that ruined his ability to work. The tonic eliminated the craving, steadied the nerves, and the man has stayed sober for over two years. The official cites others also cured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minko
I. R
Chicago
Us—Times
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Q. Jones
Chemical Bank
Jones
Uy Ae
Pierce
Golpen Mepican
Syracuse
Auburn
Ware Ia
KR. Srratrox
England
Wales
Scotland
Lydia E. Pinkham
Rochester
Warner’s
Hanran
Moines
Suway Western Farm Jounal
Caswell, Hazard & Co
All Draggisix
Igko
Eilert
Uncle Sam
Gardeth and Family
Sheehy & Co
Barclay
DY Bulls
Suserers
Schinel
D. Vewson
Tim
St. Facobs Gil
Jacob Orn
Edgar T. Paige
Chicopee Falls
Springfield
Albert Guenther
Wilt
ST. Jacobs Owl
F. Brehm
Erie,Pa
Trur & Co
Augusta
H. HaLierr & Co
Portland
Great West
Pittaborch
Stinsos & Co
Valentine Bros
Janeaville
Wis
National Popriscone Co
Best Commercial College
C.baytits
Dubuque, la
YRAR
Outfit Tres
A. Vickery
Aucuata
Eample Fea
Bronson
Detroit
Mich
Kidders Pastilles
Fi Heap E
Manhattan
N.Y
Garfield
Co. Conwell
Girona Stinson & Co
Maine
Ainwater
S.amoe
Prengie d& Son
14Th St
National Publishing Co
Guilean
Outfit
Speak
Hubbard Bros
Printers Componcion Capeus
Francis "Si
Poe
F. Gleason & CO
Summer Street
Boston
I. & Johnson& CO
Uinger, He
James D. McCantyas
United States
H.N. Sevick
Canal St
Acodrak
P.J
Hop Bitters Mr. Co
Toronto
Ont
Eugena B. Stork
Junction City
Kansas
Saga
Sidney Wort
John Arnall
Washington
Ohio
MM. B. Goodwin
Chardon
Richardson & Co
Prop’s
Cwill
Aurlangton
J. Gonzales
Bozton
Macs
D.S.P. Mathews & Co
Avenue
C.N. Y
J.P. Watson
Christian Church
Troy
Vim
Ncine Co., AQ
North Main Street
All Druggiate
D. Lanoele
Jeter
Woerter
Albhard, Bacager
Astor House
New York City
Europe
America
Colgate &Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!