Family doctor remedies from a curious era
An assortment of home cures is offered, including hydrous chloral and gum camphor for toothache, turpentine for wounds and croup, and a hot flat iron with vinegar for neuralgia. Diphtheria prevention via salt gargles is noted, along with Voltaire’s stomach remedy of egg yolk, potato starch jelly, and water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eprarp
Nimes
Ebrard
Lauriv Dipareeria A
Medical Society of Victoria
Australia
Day
Count Segur
Countess de Segur
Voltaire
Sir John Sinclair
Scientific American
The Old Fashioned Mother Tribute
The piece recalls an old fashioned mother with steady care and unfailing love. It praises her quiet guidance, prayers, and unselfish devotion, contrasting past and present while cherishing memories of home and childhood devotion. The memoir honors a mother whose memory remains bright despite time and distance.
Garfield’s Cheerfulness in Strain of Office
The article portrays President Garfield as unusually cheerful yet visibly worn by constant demands and unending calls for favors. It describes daily fatigue from a relentless political din and notes a library scene where he confides, I cannot endure this much longer. The narrative adds a personal glimpse into his stressed workload and endurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Memoir Note: Col Rockwell's Cheerful Spirit Recalled
The passage recalls Col. A. F. Rockwell's enduring cheerfulness amid hardship. It describes his playful humor and habit of ending heavy work with a joke about resuming business, illustrating his well known buoyant character.
The Female Burglar Sparks Gallant Dread Over Night Crime
A Peck's Sun item considers women entering burglary, noting dangers and absurdities of fighting a female thief. It jokes about corsets and liver pads preventing shots, and argues men would hesitate to confront a woman burgling a house while preserving gallantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peck
The Man With the Iron Mask Mystery Recited
A historical account traces the unknown prisoner known as the Man with the Iron Mask from 1679 through his death in 1703, detailing secret transports and a velvet mask, and notes a prevailing theory that Count Matthieu, minister to Mantua, was the captive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pignero
Isle of
Sainte Margarite
Bastile
St. Paul
Machioti
Matthiou
Charles III
Mantua
Louis XIV
Casale
Lombardy
Louis
Matthieu
France
The Five Newest States and Related Acts
A historical note lists the last five states admitted to the Union and their effective dates, with context on territories. A Bradford hotel incident details two young Canadians who attempted to blow out gas and prefer the explosion over dim light, while a remark praises returning innocents home quickly and mentions Dr. Bull's as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Bradford
A Kiss on the Sly Quote Explores Hidden Romance
A Philadelphia Times essay-sized remark argues that a kiss kept private, away from audiences, feels like an electric shock and sweet as cream. It notes public forfeited kisses spoil romance while secret ones intensify thrill, changing laughter and blushing dynamics between a couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Dr. Piercy Letter on Health Remedies at Buffalo
Dear sir I was sick six years scarcely able to walk breath short pain in chest and stomach palpitation internal fever burning sensation smothering choking sensations pain across bowels and back grew weak I used Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription lamwell Arlington Ga signed Deuitan B McMitzuan Arlington Ga
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Piercy
Buffalo
Lamwell
Deuitan B. McMitzuan
Arlington, Ga
Far and rival tobacconists vie in overbearing signage
A London tobacconist Far advertises The best tobacco by Far while a rival across the street proclaims Far better tobacco than the best tobacco by Far. The anecdote recalls a New York Mail tale of a miner who saw a show sign The largest bear in the world and, after paying, learned of lager beer across the street, demanding a refund for a larger bear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New York Mail
Far West
Unusual Cancer Cures Promoted by Buffalo Medical Association
Dispensary in Buffalo touts success treating cancers and tumours and offers pamphlets by mail. A humorous anecdote follows of a youth who mistakes a plain restaurant for a luxury venue and a waiter remarks he does not eat there. Also advertised are Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a lung remedy and a gag about a Chinese cook's mischief with a rabbit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo
N. Y
Rombsep
Helice
Advertisements and medical testimonials collide in a 19th century page
A column promotes Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure and Aunox's Luxe Barsam, with claims of remarkable cures and endorsements from unnamed physicians. The piece also cites studies on coffee digestion and乳 Lung disease remedies and features testimonials praising Piso's Cure for Consumption from Groesbeck & Wilkingon, L. E. Sandon, and L. Volkers, alongside notes about Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and other patent medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aunox
Messrs
Magnetic Insoles and Patent Medicines Ad Bundle
An OCR fragment advertises Magnetic Insoles for relief of rheumatism and sprains, and promotes Dr. Winchells Teething Syrup for infant stomach ailments. It also references Caruo-Ling petroleum extract claiming hair growth and notes a liniment sold by unspecified vendors.
Success of High Farming in Belgium
The Belgian farming system on poor soil hinges on refined plow and spade work, precise field shaping for drainage, meticulous manure use, diverse crops like colza flax tobacco hops chicory, and second crops such as turnips and carrots. Livestock feeding and minute weeding boost yields while manure deals credit terms sustain cash flow. Flemish farmers invest heavily in guano and manure, with De Laveley noting strict manure collection and conversion into phosphates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
M. de Laveley
Chicago Tribune
Lovers and Lies in Language and Love's Illusions
A reflective meditation on the allure of romance and the honesty of spoken words. The piece contrasts rosy fantasies with blunt truth, cites Claude Melnotte and Pauline, and questions sincerity in affection while urging practical care like cleaning boots before entering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Melnotte
Pauline
Thirty Days Trial Offer for Voltaic Belts in Michigan
The Voltaic Belt Co of Marshall Michigan offers Electro Voltaic Belts and other electrical devices on a thirty day trial to men afflicted with nervous debility lost vitality and similar troubles promising restoration of vigor. Address the firm for trial terms no risk involved and the thirty day trial allowed. Kilert's Day light Liver Pills are advertised as a reliable remedy for headaches constipation liver complaints and bilious derangements with claims of bile removal and stomach toning. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voltaic Belt Co
Marshall, Mich
N. B
Kilert
Jeremiah Wright
Marion County
W. Va
Allen
Wan
DiaGes
Merchant
Bowting Green
Meredith
Cincinnati
Wat. A.gragamm & Co
Zanveville
Ohio
Mathias Freeman
Guiteau
Guitean
National Publishing Co
Chicago
N.y.singer
Geo.Pas~a & Co
Third Av
Chicago, IL
Oregon
Washington Territory
Pacific Slope
Portland
Northern Pacific
Pacific
Great Columbia
Columbia River
Beatty's Pianofortes and Cabinet Organs Sale
Beatty's piano fortes offered in a holiday edition catalogue with prices from 2.75 to 297.50 and up to 1000, plus uprights 104 to 255, with testimonials and a free illustrated catalogue. Beatty's organs priced from 30 upward with free carriage and visitors welcome at Wasuineros Naw Jxpany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatty
Bdaniel F. Beatty
Wasuineros
Naw Jxpany
Blood Purifiers and Pain Panacea Ad for Health
An 19th century style advertisement touts Scovill Sarsa Parilla and Stillingia as the best blood purifier for numerous ailments from scrofula to malaria. It promotes Blood and Liver Syrup as restoring health, plus Raker's Pain Panacea for pain in man and beast and Dr Roger's Worm Syrup to destroy worms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scovill
Raker
Beast
DR. Roger
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Col
A. F. Rockwell
the Man With the Iron Mask
Gore
Conia
Dr. Bull
Kangis
West Virginia
Sored Leng
Nevada
Nebraska
Warner
Tre
California
Lydia E. Pinkham
Kipper-Worr
Winchell
Bux
Sam
Dr Bulls
Caeita
Standard American Watch Co
Pittsburgh
D& Hunter
Stata St
WEBER
Atiines
Tate B’ Cos Agua
N Revolvera
Cateio, Co
Pitieburah
Martin
Qakly
Reller
Vickery, Augusta, Me
Gents
Biperch, NavTioKal Pcblisuine Co
Jay Beonson
Detroit, Mich
Dre J. Streruwens
Lebanon
Globe Knitting Co
South St
Boston
C. J. Lane
Jackson, Mich
A.P. Lacey
Washington, D.C
Acme Puzzle Co
P.O. Box
New York
P. O. Boxmee
Mass
Charles E. Hires
Delaware Ave
Philo
Lady Washington
Beauty
Hebron
W. H. Gardner
Rogers Park
Ill
The
Chicaggo Weekly
Heratt
Frank
Samdles Floc
Osce Goef
Ocean 3
Chicago Herald
Ausnasia
Fit & Cents
Hubbard Bros
Silver
Champion Publishing ,Co
William
New York City
Engineering News
ST Freer Poe
Harper's Magazine
Century Magazine
Atlantic Monthly
H._ FROST
Tribune Building
I. S. Johnson & CO
Maron
Bangor
Stor
Benewder
Wes
E. B. Foote
Murray Hill Pub
United States
Manl'g Co
Washington, D. C
Frazer
Iowa R. R. Land Co
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
State St
A. L. Stokes
Clark St
Chicago, Ill
Eugene B. Stork
Junction City
Whasinas
John Arnall
Washington
M. M. B. Goodwin
Chardon
Laeye
Beth
Anna J. Jarrett
South Batem
John B. Lawrence
Jackson
Tenn
Michael Coto
Montgomery Center
Kidney-tVort
Richardson & Co
Prop’s
Nurlington
Martinez
Min Menny
L. Martines
Monty Pi
ONT
Tahoe
Chile
Werk
Fk Scence
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