War's awful front. deadliness of modern arms to rise
A New York rumor column cites Prof Emile de Laveleye predicting an unprecedented slaughter in a forthcoming European war. It notes rifle and magazine gun advances by Germany France Austria Hungary Italy and Turkey, with artillery fire sweeping advancing troops and high casualty expectations across varied combat zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emile de ‘Laveleye
Laveleye
Germany
Austro-Hungary
Italy
Thursia
Die Nation
Hugo Hintze
New York
Sus
Makeshow and Domnoth exchange garments for charity
Mrs Makeshow and Mrs Domnoth discuss charity for Mrs Black, who has four children, as garments are donated, praised as nearly new though unwanted. The Times notes Pittsburg iron mills roll tron thin, needing 12,000 sheets to inch thickness, and that light passes a sheet as through greased tissue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Parrots Kill the Sheep in Australian Pastures
A 19th century account links parrots to sheep deaths in New South Wales. Parrots fed on mutton scraps from slaughtered sheep at night, targeting fat around the kidneys. Attacks began within a month of parrots sampling meat, causing sores and fatalities. birds now operate only at night as efforts to exterminate them continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
New South Wales
Thomas W. Knox
Glens
A Vine of the Dead in Athens Cemetery
In Athens cemetery a prominent family’s tomb reveals a white vine creeping over coffins. The vine forms an urn shaped coil and the family initial, then shatters into fragments as the minister prays ashes to ashes dust to dust. The spectral scene links past and present in a dramatic, mysterious tableau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Angustia Chronicle
Baltimore's Bonaparte Portraits a Napoleon Echo in Bonaparte Kin
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes Charles Joseph Bonaparte of Baltimore as a near likeness to Napoleon Bonaparte. It highlights his lineage from Jerome Bonaparte and Elizabeth Patterson and his prominent, active role as a wealthy, hardworking Baltimore lawyer, Republican politician, and influential figure in city and state affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Charles Joseph Bonaparte
Baltimore
Bonaparte
Jerome Bonaparte
Elizabeth Patterson
Mme. Patterson-Bonaparte
Jerome
Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte
Daniel Webster
Washington
Newport
New York
Boston
Waterloo
St. Helena
Mr. Bonaparte
Baltimore Bonaparte
Philadelphia Inquirer
No Sailor Dog Returns Home After Salt Voyage
An old Maine tale recalls Captain Norton’s dog that grew sea sick and vanished at sea. The animal reappeared at his home in Cushing fourteen days after landing at Wilmington, leaving experts to speculate how it crossed back. The piece also notes Kossuth teaching English in Turin for decades as old age claims the limelight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomaston
Maine
Norton
Cushing
Wilmington
N. C
Observing Profession and Farmhouse Lockups
A tramp in New York offers a blunt, practical guide to common safe spots in an average farmhouse. He explains where farmers keep small cash, watches, jewelry, papers, and keys, claiming burglars often know these habits and can locate valuables without disturbing much.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Perfectly Fiendish Imps and a Stomach Bitters Cure
A vintage advertorial touts Hos tetter's Stomach Bitters as a universal remedy. It claims to banish three plaguelike afflictions dyspepsia constipation and liver complaint then purge them. The copy asserts wide medical sanction and notes the product also prevents and treats chills fever rheumatism nervous and kidney troubles.
Cheap Lodgings Attract Crime In Cities
The article argues that cheap lodging houses in large cities foster crime by sheltering thieves and criminals. It highlights how vulnerable youths who seek affordable beds are drawn into criminal circles, often becoming thieves or murderers, with hundreds of such cases annually.
Rheumatic Syrup Co. touted as cure in 1889 notice
To Those Interested. HAs vines, Mich., April 22, 1989, Rheumatic Syrup Co., Jackson, Mich. Geas-This is to certify that I had been troubled with rheumatism for twelve years and confined to my bed three to six months at a time. After trying several physicians with no relief, I used Hibbard's rheumatic Syrup and found relief. I consider myself cured and recommend the medicine. Signed Mus. H. J. Kenrrenp. Druggist Frep L, Hratu certifies the statement.
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Hood
Eugene H. Dixuy
Rossville
Staten Igland, N.Y
Vines
Mich
Jackson
Geas
Erutones
Hibbard
Mus
H. J. Kenrrenp
Frep L
Hratu
Sidney Herbert
Swift
Ripney Herbert
Atlanta
Real Helpmeet and Catarrh Cure Mentioned in News Bits
In a chatty note, a wife called a husband a true helpmeet while a friend jokes about dependence. An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure by Cheney Co of Toledo as a constitutional remedy with a 100 dollar dare to cure, while a theater scene in Philadelphia features Prince Hal and Falstaff with a pistol gag during curtain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F, Jr
Cheney & CO
U. S
Prince Hal
Prince—Ott
Gain Flesh and Strength with Scott's Emulsion
A historical clipping notes Scott's Emulsion praised for building flesh and strength after meals. It cites Dr. Thomas Prim of Alabama claiming a child gained four pounds in a month. The column also includes jokes and brief notes about domestic scenes and local curiosities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Thos. Prim
Pass of Camp-Meeting John Allen and Morrill Tale
A Lewiston Journal anecdote recalls Governor Anson P. Morrill outwitting Camp-Meeting John Allen over a railroad pass. Allen refused to preach Universalist doctrine, then received a fake pass stamped Camp-Meeting John on account of universal salvation. Morrill teases Allen about his mission to save all souls, and foresees his success.
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Anson P. Morrill
John Allen
Lewiston Journal
Morrill
Merrill
Maine Central Railroad
Allen
John
House of God
Beauty and health myths in a women’s tonic ad
An early ad extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Dr. Pierce's Pellets as cures for headaches constipation and indigestion. It links female beauty to health and warns of disorders weakening youth with frosts that nip flowers. The piece urges fortification against ailments to preserve beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
Wes York
A Matter of labels
A rustic philosopher notes that human nature stays constant despite shifting appearances and generations. He likens changing labels on soap to people, arguing the essence remains the same even as society rebrands its virtues and roles.
Radway's Ready Relief ends lasting pain test of time
The article touts Radway's Ready Relief as a durable remedy for external pain including sprains bruises backache and headaches. It then cites Prof Seeley on South Africa droughts linking desertification to timber destruction and warning of future United States impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Padway
Radway
United States
South Africa
Prof
Seeley
Egypt
Mesopotamia
India
Our Youths COMPANION Subscriptions Offer Clarified
An advertisement promotes Our Youths COMPANION offering a year’s subscription for $1.75 with free access until January and then through January 1801. It touts fine paper, illustrated supplements, and double holiday numbers while Boston based The Youran's COMPANION is listed as the publisher. A shop humor excerpt about umbrellas recovered while you wait appears in context.
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Youran's Companion
Boston
Mass
Baslen Herald
G.& C. Merriam & CO
Puors
Springfield
Quirk New Jersey Justice and a Wolf Masked Bite Trial
A quirky legal note reports John Wolf who placed a stuffed wolf at his door to symbolize his name. A dog allegedly bit the man, and the justice orders the dog’s owner to pay 25 dollars in damages. The item sits among a list of patent medicine claims and local quips.
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New Jersey
Justice of the Peace
John Wolf
Women Write Freely Anonymously Says Milwaukee Journal
A fragment outlines opinions on anonymous female writing and advertising pitches about Dornin Dobbinas Electric Soap, washday labor saving, and various ads from Peck's Sun and Oregon immigration board appeals. The text mentions Piso's Cure for consumption as an advertised remedy.
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Makeshow
Adway
Kossuth
Beng Fen
Turin
West Street
Stowaway
Lassiety
Simpkins
Detroit
Somerville Journal
Morther
Ella
Elia
Boston Herald
Bowen
Ill
Bart Monse
Atlal
Brown
Bireas
Braggs
Terre Haute
Chinanean
Tanketioa Athenalitiaiane Ao
Kemp's Balsam
Milwaukee Journal
Peck
Oregon
Oregon Immigration Board
Portland
Amoririca
Coody Co
Omabs
Neb
Actretsaees
J. le Stephens
Lebanon
Valentine Dros
Janesville
Wis
Bryant’s Business College
Buffalo
N.Y
Kidder
Caplio
aDvEntiseus
Gelay
Joseph At , Merter
Washington, D. C
Montested
J. Tower
Jones
Binghamton
Binghemton
Popham
Puree LD
Swoxer
M. D. Fritstown
T. Popham
Pxilape Peis
PEW
Terns
Crell Service Gazette
James Epps & CO
Homopathic Chemista
London
England
Webster
Wistanr ‘T
Lord
Amos Lord
Drawer
Chicago
Duran_ yLTOG
the Chemical Co. Cinginnat Fr
CN. U
G. Wlingraham
M. D
Amsterdam
N. Y
D. R. Dyche &Co
Droggista
Sis Jacobs Oil
Pilot Knob
St. Jacobs Oil
Henry P. Travers
Drvanists Exp
Charles A. Vogeler CO
Taft
Rochester
Caplen
Morey Meg. CO
Waukesha
Warrixe
Idvertinezs
Vanita
Elterot
Prairie Company
Atlants, Ga
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