Lorena the Song and the Lovers Behind It
In 1858 a popular American ballad Lorena spread from Ohio to the North and South, adored in parlors, camps, and even steamers. Rev H D L Webster wrote the poem about a romance with Ela, Bertha by name, while J P Webster set it to music, naming the title Lorena. The tale describes a young pastor and a singer torn by class, family pride, and separation, with Lorena’s memory fueling the song’s enduring pathos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ye West
Louisville
Cincinnati
Lorena
Ohio
H. D. L. Webster
Columbus Academical and Collegiate Institute
Zanesville
Racine
Wis
J. P. Webster
Bertha
Ela
Ironton
Women and Falsehood in Society
The excerpt argues women face double standards on truthfulness, noting that labeling a man a liar harms his honor while a woman being deceitful is tolerated as weakness. It claims society excuses a woman's two-faced behavior, likening it to a frayed rope expected to fail.
Glass Eyes Cost and Craft Improve with Surgery
The piece discusses glass eyes that look natural, noting prices from ten to fifteen dollars and potential higher charges by doctors. It explains advances in eye surgery allowing partial amputation and a fitted glass eye that moves more naturally, with some people having multiple eyes painted to vary pupil size.
Eyes and color at a social gathering interview
An oculist discusses eye color trends in cities. He notes New Orleans favors dark eyes while Chicago and Cincinnati show more light eyes. The remarks come from an interview about how eye color relates to social settings and fashion.
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New Orleans
Chicago
Cincinnati
Suffering to Be Beautiful. A brutal look at beauty customs
The piece contrasts brutal beauty practices worldwide with modern fashion. It recalls harsh foot binding in China, trimming children's hair and nails, shaving habits, ear and nose modifications, and other rites. It also notes Western vanity and reflects on civilized self-inflicted torments alongside a brief sidewalk altercation anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Pacific
Moscow
China
Pern
Bridal Quarrels and the Small End Egg Debate
A domestic quarrel over how to eat an egg spirals into a tale of how trifling disagreements can ruin a marriage. The narrator warns that little acts seed lasting discord, noting that first quarrels between newlyweds often begin with minor faults and grow into lasting separation.
Almost Young Again Through Hop Bitters, Providence Testimony
A Providence, Rhode Island woman over 70 shares how Hop Bitters relieved neuralgia and general debility after three months of use. She reports renewed energy and youth-like vitality, claiming no other medicine benefited her family as Hop Bitters did.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I.—Journal
Hancock chair and Independence Hall table tale
The National Museum holds two relics the Hancock chair and the Declaration table. They moved from Philadelphia to Lancaster in 1779 then Harrisburg in 1812 and returned to Independence Hall in 1867 at the Historical Society’s request. The chair links to the Continental Congress 1776 and the Constitutional Convention 1787 with Washington and Jefferson figures connected to the signings.
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Hancock
National Museum
Jefferson
Assembly
Philadelphia
Lancaster
Harrisburg
Historical Society
Independence Hall
Washington
Franklin
John Adams
Sherman
Livingston
Boy recalls goat hunt after a fight
In a rustic exchange two boys debate a mysterious ailment while the speaker admits to a recent schoolyard beating. The Jones boy’s father bought a goat, triggering a chase as goats and boys pursue one another across the cold. The speaker laments being left out in the cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Working for It and Lies in a Lively Exchange
Gallagher accuses Ragbag of deception while Ragbag presses for truth. The pair debate trust, with a tangent about selling mining stock. A moral line about valuing time leads to a plug for Dr. Cough Syrup from a druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallagher
Raghag
Ragbag
Byrup
An Esthete Gets Thrown Out On Midnight Porch
A couple on a porch declare intense love and plan marriage in florid language, but the girl's father interrupts with two kicks, sending the man into the street and ending the relationship, as reported by the Steubenville Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville Herald
Amid Factory Life Hop Bitters Endows Health
The article extols Hop Bitters as the purest remedy for factory workers confined indoors. It claims the remedy restores health by bringing sunshine and vitality, improves appetite and liver function, and costs little. It also urges readers to see another column for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Recorder
Two Things Fred Did this Afternoon at the Beach
A 5 year old boy named Fred counted his beach treasures as specimens and told his grandfather he had amused him by collecting rocks and shells. A mix of health product mentions and a remark on train gender closes the brief note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Pye
Bob
Tom Winkins
Sykes
Tom
Pcrelesnis
St. Jacobs
Father Jacobs
Chicago
James A. Conlan
Vision Catholic Library
Conlan
Union Catholic Libraty Association
Dearborn
Chicado
James A. Coonlan
Physician credits Piso's Cure for life in Cleveland
A prominent Cleveland physician declares I owe my life to Piso's Cure after bronchitis. Crum & P Bro of Cook’s Mill Illinois report Piso's Cure for Consumption sells readily and gives universal satisfaction. T Biedsoe of Francesville Indiana says Piso's Cure is giving general satisfaction and notes sales increased about one half from prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Piso
Messrs
Crum & P Bro
Cook's Mille
Ill
T. Biedsoe
Francesville
Ind
Thirty Days Trial Offers Voltaic Belts for Nervous Debility
Marshall Michigan based Voltaic Belt Co offers thirty day trial of Electro Voltaic Belts to cure nervous debility and related conditions with guaranteed restoration of vigor and no risk. Also advertised are Dr Winchells Teething Syrup for infant ailments, Caswell Hazards tonic, Filert’s Daylight Liver Pills, Carboline hair growth tonic, and Uncle Sam’s Nerve and Bone Liniment sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voltaic Belt Co
Marshall, Mich
Dra. Wixcuent
Dr. Winchell
Caswell, Hazstrd & Co
New York
Filert
Uncle Sam
The Deadly Aconite Conundrum and Odd Advertisements
A traveler recalls the aconite danger in the Himalayas as shepherds muzzle sheep to prevent grazing while danger to natives and sellers is noted. The page also promotes Dr. Pierce’s Pellets, a ruse of the era, a yardstick riddle, a Dime Series appeal from Buffalo, and a meat market quip exploiting a corpulent shopper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Himalaya
Beatty's Pianofortes Catalog Offers Wide Holiday Range
Beatty's piano offerings include square grand pianofortes, round corpem rosewood cases, uprights, and cabinet organs with prices from $125 to $1000. The catalog boasts testimonials, free illustrated holiday edition, and satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded after one year. Visit Daniel F. Beatty in Washington, New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatty
Unis Verge
Daniel F. Beatty
Wasuthcrox
New Jenssy
Henrys Carbolic Salve and Health Remedies Ad
An old advertisement touts Henrys Carbolic Salve as a universal skin cure for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum and related conditions with a 2 1 2 cent price. It also promotes Dr Green Oxygenated Bitters for indigestion malaria liver and blood disorders and DurNos Catarah Snuff for head and throat mucous membrane issues.
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Henry
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Houffenstein
New Orleana Times
Herman
Hoffenstein
Hofferstein
Pedder
Simon Krausman
Simon
Reuben
Vendey
Solomon Oppenheimer
Arkansas
Solomon
Houston
Texas
Brown
Smith
M. Pelat
Nature
Warner
Pierce
Woup
Muprean Association
Buffalo
N.Y
H. HalLert & Co
Portland, Mo
R. Fiunter
State At
True & Co
Augusta
Great West
Gun Works
Pittsburgh
Addrese Stinson & Co
Portland
Valentine Bros
Janesville
Ds. J. Stxpxens
Lebanon
Vickery, Augusta, Me
Bronson
Detroit
Mich
C. J. Lane
Jackson, Mich
Cartel DE Visite Sousnnns
W. Jackson
78Th St
Green CO
Pagkers
Volney Barker
Fore St
Acme Puzzle Co
P.O
Boston
Mass
Charles ER. Hiri
Delaware Ave
Phila
Sunarewyatches American
Amet- 104N Watch CO
Pittecrgh
R. Schiffman
St. Paul
Minn
Acents
Hubbard Bros
Cisim
Pidianapolis
Gud Prest Central Bank
Bush
Indianapolice
The
Iowa R. R. Land Co
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Tao Agneton Appliance Co
Statestreet
N.B
DR. Mott
Dybulls
National Publishing Co
Johnson & CO
Maine
Bangor
Sammy Tubbs
Kia Boourie
Boy Doctor & Aid
E. B. Foote
M. Lustrated
Omaya
Guo
Paras & Co
Third Av
Thi
Greene
National Publishing Cd
Abraham Lincoln
James A. Garfield
United States
Naw
Chcago Ledger
Sampis
UnicaGo Ledger
Chigago, Ill
Beery
Wisard
O.N.Y
LO Mters
J.P. Watson
Christian Church
Troy
Oort Corum Staert
San
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