Cattle, Colonies, and Colonial Winter Care Across Early America
The passage traces early American cattle history from Virginia to New England, noting how cattle counts grew after 1629 and the impact of pasture and famine. It describes sheep, goats, horses, and the shift from wild foraging to artificial grasses, plus regional practices such as Pennsylvanian dogwood tonics and winter housing by German settlers. It ends with a fragment about a Confederate veteran and a New York Journal relic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Massachusetts Bay
New England
Susan Constant
James River
Carolina
England
Long Island
Pennsylvania
Engraving on Wood Described by W Lewis Fraser
In St Nicholas, W Lewis Fraser explains wood engraving for books. He notes the technique prints raised lines, the painter guides shading with line width, and engraving is slow. The artist may supply a larger drawing, with a reduced copy on the block for the engraver to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Lewis Fraser
St. Nicholas
Not a Colonel Says Ex- Confederate Soldier Free Man
A private ex-Confederate, calling himself a tramp, faces a street offense charge. The judge laments mishearing the man as a colonel, then declares him free, noting he is the first Southerner encountered who is not a Colonel.
Cautionary Tales Of Fine Smiles And Traveling Scams
A French diplomat narrates two brief anecdotes about encounters with women on trains. In each, a charming smile and sharp demand lead to a quick confrontation over money or propriety. The narrator notes such cases are frequent and mocks pretentious bravado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannon Street Station
John Bullet Son
Tle
The Boy Was All Right
A Detroit Free Press item recounts a clothing dealer on Jefferson Avenue furious over a mispriced hat sale. He fires a clerk who gave change for a $10 bill, noting the error would cost him, yet the episode nets the dealer a laugh as the clerk’s mistake costs him trade dollars with holes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Avenue
Detroit Free Press
What He Lost Pension Tale From Washington Raid
A satirical tale notes pension frauds exposed during a Washington raid. A veteran claimed a loss of a leg, others said they lost head or money. one man asserted a wartime loss of $350 at poker before Fair Oaks, showing absurd claims and examiner pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Shiloh
Battle of
Fair Oaks
Drake's
Traveler's Magazine
Giddings Forms A Duel Challenge Over Abolition Remarks
The Cleveland Leader reports Joshua R. Giddings challenged a Southern Senator after fiery abolition comments. Giddings proposed a brutal duel with rawhides and bound left thumbs, but the Southerner refused, leaving the matter unresolved. The account notes Giddings was tall and muscular and would have likely defeated his opponent if the duel occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giddings
Senate
Cleveland
Sleep as antidote to overwork, says New York Graphic
True Words warns that business obsession destroys sleep, brain power, and vigor. Sleep replenishes body and mind, equaling food, and ends the mental loop that leads to madness. Sound rest sharpens planning and decisions, turning off business thoughts for a healthier profit mindset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Graphic
Lovesick Swain and a Moonlit Meeting with Felicia
A fragmentary Life. Man. advertisement recalls Carenten of Fourth Avenue New York who after eight years of rheumatism found relief with St Jacobs Oil. The scene features a lovelorn Simpson and Felicia on a moonlit piazza offering consolation and urging him inside as the chill sets in. The ad-use highlights the pain reliever and relief narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Simpson
Felicia
Miss Felicia
Mr. Simpson
Simpson
Carenten
Fourth Avenue
New York
St. Jacobs
Out of the Depths in Vermont A Remarkable Recovery
Our correspondent reports a striking Vermont incident from Sr. Alans on January 10 1884. Joseph Jacques once plagued by Brights disease with leg paralysis and swelling attributes recovery to Warner's Safe Cure after doctors failed. Vermont Central officials confirm his return to work and praise the medicine while Dr Fassett notes kidney disease and albumen. The piece frames the cure as a notable public health anecdote.
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Sr. Albans
Vermont
America
Joseph Jacques
Vermont Central Railroad
J. E. Rankin
Washington
Congregational Church
Warner
Oscar F. Fassett
United States
Jacques
Bright
John W. Hobart
Javaques
Eploves
James M. Foss
Oswego
Prince in Trouble Says Prince of Wales in Debt
A Philadelphia Call clipping jokes about the Prince of Wales seeking funds to cover debts. The Queen mocks his efforts and suggests Barnum as a potential gig with a ride on a “new white elephant” as the solution. The dialogue skewers royal finances and American reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
Queen Vic
Jersey
Prince
America
Mineral Remedies Superseded by Hostetter Stomach Bittern
Ad touts Hostetter's Stomach Bittern as superior to minerals for liver stomach and kidney disorders. Claims cure for habitual constipation dyspepsia and bowel complaints with persistent use. Suggests prevention of intermittent fevers and claims to boost physical vigor. Endings include miscellaneous social observations and a boiler shop line.
Timely Pneumonia Advice and Patent Remedies
An Albany Evening Journal excerpt warns of pneumonia season and cites kidney and liver health as key. It promotes Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy and Wells Richardson Butter Color, plus various patent medicines for liver kidney and lung disorders. Public health tips blend with advertisements from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Evening Journal
David Kennedy
Rondout
N. Y
Wells Richardson & Co
Gault House offers first class rooms at two dollars a day
An old advertisement sets the Gault House in Chicago at Clinton and Madison offering first class accommodations for two to two and a half dollars daily. It notes central location near Union Depot and elevator service, with H. W. Hoy as proprietor, and promotes other patent remedies and health products in the era’s marketing blend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gault House
Chicago
Clinton and
Madison Streets
Union Depot
H. W. Hoy
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New York Journal
Mrs. Bull
Joshua R. Giddings
Out
the Depths
P. C. Ballou
Monkton, Bays
Ady’t
Wells, Richardson & Co
Burlington, VI
Isaac Jewen
Covington, Ky
Abernethy
Wm. Hull
Mensman
Caswell, Hazard & Co
M. A. Jackson
Portsmouth
N. H
Piso
Mother Swan
Wells
Gordon & Ramssy
Sonville
BIG Pay Ed Assior Iron. & Co
Cleveland, Dino
Bend
Gooda
C.O.D
E. Burnhem
State Street
Duamese
Best
Commercial College
C. Baxiza
Dubuque, la
Ada
Esample Fred
Jay Bronson
Detroit
Mice
National Publishing Co
A Ornes
Pam Youn
Valentine Bros
Jancaville,Wis
Eer Gham
Waabingto
Charles A. Vogeler Co
Bucsesers
A. Vogeler
Baltimors
Rita
Nervin
Hieirme
Gioniqiueirioir
Berofala
U.S
Europe
U. S
ELY Brothers
Ely
Owexo
N.Y
Ita Anivk
Hop Plaster Company
Boston
Mass
Hawley
R.S
A. P. Lacey
Washington, D.C
Queen City
Queen City Suspender Co
Cincinnati
Twombly Knitting Machine Co
Tremont Street
W. Roberts
W. Ltd
Ita
J. D
T. A. Blooum
Allen
Meredith
Central
Jeremiah Wright
Marion County
W. Vi
Om. C. di
Bow Bag Green
Wa. A. Graham & Co, Wholessle Druggiss
Zanceville
Ohio
Matthiag Freeman
Ng Hops and Malt Bitters Co
Detroit, Mich
Hingham
Pat
Washington, D
EB. Lindblom &Co
N.G. Miller & CO
Broadway, Commerce
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Lindblom & CO
Gatarrh
C. K. Sykes
Thal
Jnst
N. Cautatan
BON Fon System CO
Canton
Ed Enay
Alt Droggiste
T.ha Tine
Warren, Pa
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