Destruction of Railroads Advice from Civil War Era
A Century Magazine excerpt presents a detailed wartime guide to destroying railroad tracks. It outlines a three thousand man detachment, breakfast provisions, and step by step methods to reverse ties and rails, heat and burn ties, and twist rails with Poe’s hooks to prevent restoration. The piece reflects on the moral issues and the necessity of such tactics during Sherman's march through the Carolinas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slocum
Sherman
Carolinas
Columbia
Poe
Century Magazine
Biloxi as a 19th Century Winter Health Stop
The Mississippi coast retreat at Biloxi sits on sand hills between the bay and pine woods. Major Vogue extols its windward healing for invalids with incipient threats, drawing visitors from the South and North. An old-fashioned inn houses consumptive and asthmatic travelers who fish daily and return coughing yet jovial, while a Creole family runs the lively establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biloxi
Harrison County
Gulf of Mexico
Chicago
Northwest
Desolate Gulf Resort with Abandoned Hotels
In a creole scene a party of invalids returns to a cheerful parlor after supper while the greasy yard along the bay displays empty piers and deserted hotels. Majors recount Ssiloxi as a summer resort drawing large New Orleans fishing parties, now quiet and peopled by silent cats.
A Hero and a Coward in a Moral Lesson
A snowball accident near the old academy exposes cowardice and honor among boys. Professor questions the room, Reade remains silent while six is named, praise is offered for honesty, and Reade later confesses his part in the act. The tale highlights virtue and conscience in schoolyard justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Academy
Reade
What Not to Say in Plain Language Tips
A New York Mail and Express style guide excerpt clarifies common misuse words. It contrasts stopping with staying, right away with immediately, some with about, storms with rains or snows, nice with pretty, try and come with try to come, posted with informed, guess with think, party with person, and funny with odd or strange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aas
New York Mail and Express
The Parson's Triumph Sermon Repetition Controversy
A clergyman defends repeating the same sermon, claiming justification by the barren Jesuits. The bishop, rector, and wardens convene at the palace to discuss the issue, but wardens cannot recall the sermon text, leaving the question unresolved.
Verdi Quietly Relaxes at Montcalceri Home
Visiting at his Mont calceri residence, the famed composer Verdi surveyed two large rooms packed with hand organs that incessantly played tunes from La Traviata, Rigoletto, Il Trovatore, and other operas. He said the noise annoyed him and he hired time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montcalceri
Verdi
England Insults and The Rooting Out of Prejudice
A traveler mocks English beauty, while an American recalls early lessons from his mother about patriotism and hostility to Britons. The piece argues prejudices formed in childhood persist but can be challenged, citing clergy and doctors joining in common remedies and signaling intolerance waning in learned professions. The essay ends noting unity among medical men and ministers as evidence of progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susquehanna Valley
England
Dr. Robson
London
J. Gunn
Medical College of New York
Warner
Rankin
United States Senate
Kendrick
Rochester University
Blackbeard the Pirate and His Fearsome Legend
A condensed portrait from Harper's traces Blackbeard from Bristol to the Atlantic raids. Benjamin Hornigold promotes him from privateer to pirate, with a fearsome look created by hair, matches under the hat, and pistols at the ready. The tale ends with his boast about a hidden treasure known only to him and the devil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Teach
Bristol
East Indies
Benjamin Hornigold
Blackbeard
Teach
America
Devil
Harper's
Weight of Machinery and German Steam Engine Advances
A paper to an English engineering society notes propelling machinery weight per indicated horsepower across applications from mercantile marine to locomotives and torpedo boats. It describes German steam engine improvements removing dead centers via a sliding block with diagonal slot and concave edges, plus spring arms for expansion. ends with a moral line on atonement and kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercantile Marine
Polyphemus
Germany
Living Electric Battery Experiment With a Fish
A Pittsburg Timex report describes Dr Walsh lighting a living torpedo with a chain of eight people standing on insulating bases and touching water basins to complete an electrical circuit. The fish emitted shocks similar to a Leyden jar, with stronger effects when conductors were used, and weaker results with nonconducting rods or wax coverings. A Boston physician reportedly was floored by a distant shock from a fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Walsh
Boston
A Kind Voice and the Power of Gentle Speech
A reflective note on kindness and tone. The excerpt argues a kind voice and soft touch in actions, learned in youth and maintained daily, as essential to harmony at home and in life. It warns that sharp tones cause lasting grief and compares a kind word to light, urging steady practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flihw Burritt
An Able Protector for Health and Vitality
A collection of old ads extolling bitters and tonics as superior protectors against fever, dyspepsia, and debility. Claims include liver and kidney stimulation, renewed vigor, and prevention of chronic illness, with testimonials about relief from chest troubles and coughs. Also promotes remedies for coughs, catarrh, and throat diseases using patent pills and emulsions.
Pellets and Travel Car Services Highlight Local Column
An odd mix of cures and travel notes appears with Mrs Peters health woes cured by Dr Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets, a book mention, then a train car announcement for Allman sleeper and chair cars between Chicago Indianapolis and connections to Louisville and Cincinnati. Travel details include departure times and depot notes. FE McCormick, General Passenger Agent, Motion Route Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Mrs. Peters
Allman
Cutcago
Indianapolis
Chicago
Indianapolis Union Depot
Louisville
Cincinnati
Pullman Company
FE. O. McCormick
Wisconsin Central Line Gains Popularity As Fast Trains Shine
The Wisconsin Central Line is described as a new factor in Northwest rail systems with near perfect service. Trains run solid between Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Minneapolis with Pullman dining cars and excellent passenger accommodations. The line also offers solid sleepers between Chicago Ashland Duluth and mining regions of Northern Wisconsin and Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Pullman
Ashland
Duluth
Wisconsin
Michigan
Illustrated Family Weekly grows and reaches 400000 homes
Haas Seguin increased in size making it the cheapest Illustrated Family Weekly. The publishers announce a new calendar with added attractions for the year. Send $1.75 now to cover The Companion to January 1889 and receive the Double Thanksgiving and Christmas Numbers and other weekly issues to January 1st free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haas Seguin
Positive remedy for consumption offered by A Slocum
The writer claims a cure for consumption and offers two free bottles to readers who mail their address. He signs as A Slocum M C of 151 Pearl St New York. An advertisement for Lyon's Heel Stiffeners costs 25 cents and promises annual savings on boots and shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. O
A. Slocum
M. C
Pearl St
N.Y
Lyon
B.S. Latpenpach & Co
Newark
Soper
Sopeh. Music CO
New York
R. Baird
Milania
Hox
Ray
St. N.Y
H.G. Root
Neuralgia relief claims from St Jacobs Oil cases
The article cites several patient letters from Washington, St Louis, York, and Pottstown describing rapid neuralgia relief after using St Jacobs Oil. Patients report face and neck pain diminishing within minutes or after a few applications, with many claiming permanent improvement and no recurrences. The notes emphasize consistent results across multiple individuals and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma K. Sheed
Maryland Avenue
Washington, D. C
St. Jacobs
Eleventh Street
8. W
R. G. Troll
St. Louis
BE. W. Spangler
York, Pa
Chas. W. Law, Jr
Pottstown
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Lowell
Pierce
Burlington Free Press
Loslonw Commercial
Scott
Vivase
Scot
H. S&s Connect, M. D
Manchester
Hood
Murs
A. Cunningstam
Providence
K. J. Hood
C.I. Hood & CO
Apothecaries
Mass
Pettit
Wention
Fred
Brewster Safety Rein Holder Co
Holly
Mick
Jay Bronson
Detroit
Wrex
Apvedugga
Lebanon
Ohio
Moorty
Moody & CO
Wail
Potas
Bryant
Bustakes College
Buffalo
Hayfever
Ely
V. Kidder
Smmmer
WAL F. Kidder & CO
John St
Sey
Washington
PAPCR
Alu
P.O. Vickery
Augusta
Penman
U. Sensions
Fitzgerald & Powell
Ind
R.S.& Alp
Lacey
Washington, DC
MILG
B. Stevens&co
Metropol’n Bik
Cam
Mi 0Ntana
C.hl Wallbren
Gen. Pass
Agt
St. Paul, Minn
Minnesota
Minnesota Oil
Union
He. Warren
Gem Pass
Minn
Montana
Ota
H.warren
Gen. Pass. Agt
Gee
R. W. Lanesi & Co
State Street
Wizard Oil Company
GNU
FIA
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