Charms and folklore to battle nightmare legends
The article surveys historic remedies and beliefs against nightmares. It cites coal rakes, coral beads, flints, shoes placed toe up, mistletoe, crosses of arms and legs, thunder-stones, and German lore. It notes saints invoked in satirical plays and describes perceived progression of the nightmare from feet to chest.
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West Riding Court
Bredford
Aubrey
Lancashire
Herrick
Germany
Cartwright
Saint Francis
Saint Benedict
Robin
Harper’s Weekly
Move Church Hour to 11 A M Says Boston Gazette
The Boston Saturday Evening Gazette argues for shifting church services from 10 30 to 11 A M. It notes people arrive late and prefer the later hour in England and American cities while Boston clings to 10 30. It cites breakfast and chores as reasons for a later start and urges pastors to concede the half hour.
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England
American
Boston
Boston Saturday Evening Gazette
St Jacobs Oil Linked to Cures and City Population Notes
A Gardiner Maine reporter cites a testimony praising St Jacobs Oil from Robert Gould a Walker and Maxcy bookkeeper. The piece then recalls early London census counts 1631 and 1636 and projections by Sir William Betty for 1840 and beyond. It also notes Houston Post manager Gar B Johnson using the product for phthisis and similar claims from Galveston.
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Robert Gould
Walker & Maxcy
St. Jacobs
Kennebec
Gardiner
Privy Council
London
William Betty
James I
Gar B. Johnson
Houston, Texas
Post
Galveston, Texas
To Bed in Japan A Night of Fleas and Floor Mats
The piece describes sleeping on a floor mat in Japan with a head roll and a cotton quilt. Large sleeves trap fleas that bite all night, making sleep impossible as occupants pace and endure snoring neighbors. It ends with a testimonial praising Dr. Guysett's Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla for ailments.
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Japan
Duel tale at the depot echoes a vow of restraint
A Montgomery judge recalls his own dueling experience in South Carolina. He described a morning swords fight over honor, only to have the parties separate by train at the depot. The exchange highlights caution and the oddity of meeting on a passenger line.
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Montgomery
Ala
South Carolina
Montgomery Ward & CO
Wabneh Avenue
Chicago
Illinois
Amusing Court Scene and Oddities From 1882 Notices
An Austin lawyer defends a poor man in a humorous trial, while a juror-turned-client joke colors the courtroom. The column also notes British Post Office revenue, a Baptist minister praising Thomas Electric Oil, a claim on whisky production from corn, and a quip about a bell auction and a Chicago college.
Pur Nam's Paintess Conn Extractor Promises Quick Coin Cure
A dubious claim targets coin pains with Pur Nam's Paintess Conn Extractor. Advertised as widely sold by Lord, Stoutenburgh & Co. Chicago, the device is criticized in a Boston Transcript snippet for its dubious efficacy as public opinion wavers between skepticism and belief.
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Lord, Stoutenburgh & Co
Chicago
Electro Voltaic Belts and Health Tonic Trial Offer
An advertisement from The Vorratc Brat Co Marshall Michigan offers Dr Dye's Electro Voltaic Belts and Electric Appliances on a thirty day trial for men afflicted with nervous debility low vitality and similar troubles. It guarantees restoration of health and vigor with no risk during the trial period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vorratc Brat Co
Marshall, Mich
Brother Gardners Fatherly Advice
A Detroit Free Press excerpt shows President addressing Col Algernon Bixby about his lazy conduct. The Colonel deflects a complaint about a missing wood pile and food shortages while the President warns of consequences if work does not begin Monday. The meeting is reorganized with a Glee Club cue and misconduct penalties.
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Brother Gardner
Algernon Bixby
Kernel Bixby
Glee Club
Detroit Free Press
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de Jedge
Vecas Siftings
Tor
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E. F. Crane
Corry, Pa
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H. B. Bryant
Chicago Business College
Fogg
Brown
Boston Transcript
Geneva
Calisaya
Caswell, Hazard & Co
New York
Ira Mulholland
Albany, N. Y
Yale
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Colt
U.S
Borden, Belleck & Co
Arule
Lyon
Tay
Spring Tobacco
John Kuhn
Lafayette
Ind
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Dewitt
Kellinger
Seth
William CO. DranEs
Bowling Green
A. Giada & Co
Whoclesale Arngziate
Zanesvill
Eclectric
A.V. Lacey
Washington,dc
Cooper Linen- Market
David C. Cook
Adama Street
Frazer Axle
Everal
Angers
Loomis & Wyman
Tiffin
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Rena Ewan Rae Hrensen
Detroit, Mich
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P.O
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Imate Bros
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Klustadt
Aultman
Taylor CO
Manali
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Circulate & Birch & CO
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N.Y
Oxford
Illnois
Slocum
Pearl &J
B. F. Pritchard
Washington, D. G
Coburn
Newman
America
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Mane
Hayes
Mall
K Long
Cosben & Cook Publishing CO
Metropolitan Block
Chicago, Ill
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Mississippi
Arkansas
Memphis and
Little Rock
Mason & Hamlin
Wabash Ave
St. Jacobs Orn
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