Fourth of July Protest on Kids Right to Fireworks
A satirical piece argues that children’s Fourth of July freedoms include firecrackers and circus visits, criticizing limits and celebrating youth governance. It juxtaposes revolutionary history with modern whimsy, citing Boston, Philadelphia, and notable figures to lampoon restraint. Also mentions color change in plants and birds from nutrient effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor King
Philadelphia
King
Ayor
Boston
Warren
Bunker Hill
Washington
Valley Forge
Monmouth
Marion
Lafayette
R. J. Buriette
Profitable Vacation Tale From The Smok er
A dry goods clerk recounts a holiday spent traveling through family connections and hotels, funded by relatives and a servant girl, ending with him returning home financially ahead. The tale, told in a humorous tone, contrasts the clever scam with a wary friend who spent his last dollar at Saratoga, prompting reflections on future schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Elevated Railroad Journal
Changing Flower Color Through Tannin and Iron Effects
The text explains that plant tannin drives pigment variation and that iron salts darken colors, yielding hues from pale rose to black. It cites hortensias and dahlias as examples, noting soil iron treatments and light or location changes can alter color, reflecting practical notes from gardeners.
Inmate receives £250000 windfall from Chancery funds
A Portsmouth Union inmate reportedly gains an immense fortune from a buried Chancery fund. The Telegraph notes the surprise and questions where he will live and how he may repay the country that housed him. The piece likens the moment to Mark Twain’s Nevada mine riches and imagines the pauper’s ecstatic reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Court of Chancery
Royal Courts of Justice
Mark Twain
Nevada
New York
Paris
London
Berkeley
Belgrave Square
London Telegraph
Tarantulas and their varieties described
The article explains the European tarantula Lycosa tarantula named for Taranto Italy, its size coloring and nonweb hunting habits. It notes a larger Southern US variety Lycosa Carolinensis with distinct coloring and back carrying young, plus Mygale species misnamed as tarantulas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mygale
Dnier Ocean
The Bibliophile and the Rarity Craze
The piece contrasts true bibliophiles who read with collectors who hoard rare volumes. It notes that uncut Elzevirs like the Pastissier Francais command fierce interest, limiting access to other libraries. A London Times quote cites the craze’s growth and difficulty of adding rarities. It also mentions Dr. C. Graham of Louisville, age 99, who once hunted Indians with Daniel Boone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renouard
Charles Nodier
van Eyck
Paris
Beckford
London Times
C. Graham
Louisville
Daniel Boone
Fire in the Blood and a Cure Promised by Warner
A discussion likens rheumatic disease to a mine fire and argues that poisonous acids in blood fuel pain. It credits Warner's Safe Rheumatic Cure, endorsed by Dr. Robert A. Gunn, with extinguishing the fire by blocking kidneys and liver, claiming a 95 percent cure rate and urging readers to trust the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Warner
H. H. Warner & Co
Rochester
Robert A. Gunn
United States Medical College
New York
Watering Plants Requires Practical Judgment
The piece argues against fixed watering schedules and urges measuring soil dryness to decide when to water. It likens rigid instructions to quack medical advice, noting that soil moisture depends on dryness, heat, atmosphere, and other conditions. Judgment from practice provides accurate timing.
Nephew cured by St Jacobs Oil in inflam rheumatism
A Chronicle reporter quotes Alfred J. Papin of St. Louis as saying his nephew suffered the most obstinate inflammatory rheumatism until St Jacobs Oil was used. He reports it cured him and praises it as the greatest cure for pains in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Chronicle
Alfred J. Papin
St. Jacobs
Jeremish Wright
Marlon County
Ee Va
Sheir
Allen
Bright
Mark
Ivory of remedies and notices in mixed ad filler
A collage of advertisements and brief notices touts Brown's Iron Hitters for neuralgia and hysteria, Samaritan Nervine cures epilepsy, Hood's Sarsaparilla, and Ely's Cream Balm testimonials. It also promotes Gault House Chicago lodging, Carboline hair remedy, White Wine of Tar Syrup, and Wells' Roach on Corns with various household fixes and medical claims.
Victor Hugo on plants and confinement in Paris
Fragmented excerpt discusses Victor Hugo arguing with his son in law over a hanging garden ships wild flowers grasses and shrubs from mountains and forests to Paris. It also promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla and various remedies for dyspepsia including Brown's Iron Bitters and Warner's White Wine of Tar with scattered humorous asides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haronp Flynn
New York
Hood
L. E. Howard
Temple
N. H. Bheun
L. J. Clement
Merchant
Warner
N.H
Victor Hugo
Paris
Also Mentioned on This Page
Russ
Popular Science Morthly
Lapies
Brown
Wen
New Orleans Picayune
Farmington, Ill
M. T. Gamble
Boston Star
Ag Hood
Carl Pretzel
Orlena Marshall
Granby, O
Boston Post
Gault House
Chicago
Clinton and
Madison Streets
Union Depot
H. W. Hoy
Ely
Geough
Jupson
Hartford
Conn
W. B. Squires
Worthington, Ind
Croup
Fiso
Buona-Pama
Lyon
Wells
Humors
Raares
Sreewado
Portand, Alaine
Ravuc
Arzenei Bt
St.Louis
Big PA
Terma Tree
Taylor Bros. & Co
Cleveland
Ubbio
Druggitt
Vse
H. Hallett & Co
Portland
Ladies
Psi Teh Wae
Tux & Co
Augusta
Maine
Valentini
Janesville, Wis
Fall Decription
Moody’s
Moody 4 CO
Clocimat
Jay Bronson
Derorr
Micu
P. O. Box G. G
LEE Copying CO
Reading, Pa
C.O.D
E. Burnham
State Street
Sovereign
Kan- Rabin
So’s
Outfit
Conuzn & Newman Pun. Co
Oldest
Beat Commercial College
Circularfree
C. Bayz
Dubuque, Ia
Father
Undertaker
Weekly
Fort Strevenson
Dakota
Royv
James McCarty
Aman
Rouen
MensmMan
Caswell, Hazard & Co
Druggista
J. P. Gacer
Ft. Wayne
Railway
Reading
Mich
Charles A. Vogeler
Esmarita Ervine
ST. Vitus
Dr. &. A. Richmond Med. Co
Props
St. Hh. Mo
Ail Druggista
USA
ELY Brothers
Crugeists
Owero
N.Y
Thia
Hop Plaster Company
Mass
Hawley
W. PF. Fitzgerald
F Street
Washington, D. C
REED
Ss Temple
Babe & W
P.O. Bor
Washington, D.C
Twombly Knitting Miachine Co
Tremont Street
Maiu
Greason & Co
Summer St
Meredith
Cincinnati
Wm. C. Drs
Bow Grees
Bert A. Graber & Co
Plesale Druggiats
Zanesville
Ohio
Matthias Freeman
Nurels
Stenobody
Psalms
API & Nettleton, & Oo
Til
Draco
Z. F
Ike Nover
Price
Avid C. Cook
Adams Street
Fort Wayne
Ind
Chamber of 35
Broadway, Commerce
Grain & Provision Brokers
Milwaukee
Hobt, Lindblom & CO
J.B Gantner Army
Navy
Advailure
Seks Granpete. Y
Murray Hibe Pug. Co
N.Y. City
N. Y
C.N.Y
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!