Giants of the Grove and the Legendary Chestnut
Tales of ancient trees span continents from Teneriffe to Smyrna and Lycia. The Dragon Tree of Orotava, once revered and shattered by storms, stands alongside vast trunks in Constantinople, Smyrna, and Normandy. The Etna Chestnut of a Hundred Horses dwarfs many feats of girth, while flowers like the tuberose bloom with perilous perfume and alluring, perilous beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teneriffe
Orotava
Guanches
Humboldt
John Herschel
Pliny
Lycia
de Candolle
Constantinople
J. Ray
Germany
Normandy
Allouville
Pouchet
Smyrna
Evelyn
Loudon
Mount Etna
Borch
Sunday in Norway on a calm ferry day
The author describes a tranquil Norwegian scene with boats on the fjord and inland lakes, noting a gathering for catechising at a bonder's house and the calm, sturdy Lutherans who welcome English visitors aboard a yacht. Norwegians are portrayed as orderly, traditional, and well behaved, with many migrating to America and the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elversdale
Bonder
Norway
France
England
Ireland
Introduction of the Tuberose Origin and spread
The tuberose, native to the East, was named Poli anthes by Linnius from Greek roots meaning town flower. Introduced to France from Persia in 1632 as a single form, double blossoms came later from Florist Secour of Reyden. It has since spread globally, though in Russia it flowers only for the sovereign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linnius
Persia
France
Reyden
Secour
Russia
Oysters and Ironies at Rev Murray's Cafe
A Montreal letter recalls visiting Rev W H H Murray at his cafe where he cooked oysters. The ex-parson boasts of revival plans, recalls paying $50 for a Lewiston lecture, and claims to be as good as any preacher while running a temperance ranch and earning money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. H. Murray
Lewiston
Mr. Murray
Montreal
Bricks in Antiquity Across Civilizations and Ages
The article surveys brick use from ancient Rome and Greece to England and the Netherlands, noting durable Roman bricks in baths, seasoned Greek practice, Dutch superiority in medieval times, and porcelain-like brick textures in China. It cites Peruvian bricks matching advanced composition as observed by a Spanish observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Titus
Caracalla
Coliseum
England
Elizabeth
Holland
New York
Asia
Tattooing and strange inventions in early reports
The article describes Yukon Indian tattooing practices using charcoal paste and thread through the skin, with blue ink on hands and wrists and faces for women. It mentions Australian rain-making balloons using dynamite, East India goat-related famines blamed on forest loss, and a Mason & Hamlin method improving upright plane string fastening for better instrument tone, from Boston journal excerpts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Alaska
Mason & Hamlin Organ and Piano Company
Boston J
Bitters and remedies touted for liver cure and malaria relief
An early health page extols Hos tetter's Stomach Litters as a liver regulator to prevent systemic disease from a disordered liver. It warns against calomel and purgatives, claiming Bitters improve bile secretion and relieve costiveness, plus rapid benefit for malaria rheumatism and kidney debility. Also includes a short anecdote about Billy Mahone and Uncle Davie, a note on Philadelphia carpet production, a call to contact Worlds Dispensary Medical Association, and a market note on butter pricing and color.
Time is Money and Remedies in Old Advertisements
An OCR snippet advertises Kidney-Wort as a universal remedy for kidney liver and bowel disorders claiming cures for constipation piles and biliousness. It touts Grand Union Hotel in New York and various services, plus assorted endorsements and product pitches from Diamond Dyes Lupia Pixkuan and more with fragmented quotes and promotional blurbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Grand Union Hotel
Grand Central Depot
Grand Union
Scavill
Prominent Patent Remedies Promote Health Claims
A crowded ad page touts Allen's Lung Balsam and Scoville's Sarca parilla plus Brown's bronchial troches and Cod Liver Oil products from Caswell, Hazard & Co. It cites Dr. Scoville, Drs. Starkey and Palen, and endorsements by professionals, alongside testimonials for Ely's Cream Balm and Juniper Tar Balsam.
Natunax Carboline Hair Restorer Promises Perfection
Natunax petroleum devoid of color and odor without distillation or acids yields Carboline. In its improved preparation it becomes a beautiful product that performs all claims of a hair restorer.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Peru
South America
Australia
New South Wales
East India
Madras Presidency
Billy Mahone
Virginia
Uncle Davie
Davie
Massa William
Philadelphia
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo
N. Y
Philadelphia Chronicle
New York Tribune
Wells, Richardson & Co
Burlington
The
Grain Report
Boston
Horsford
Alvohouss WT. Br. J. & Hollman
Pua
Tee
Joywood
Oi City
A. L. Scoville
Allen
Drs. Starkey & Palen
Girard St
Perry Mason & Co
Mass
Caswell, Hazard & Cop
Ely
C. J. Corbin
Chectout St
Field Eee
Houge
Caswaxt
Hazagp & Co
Pierce
Cail
Dr. Pierce
Bloomfield
N. J
Ds. J. Stephens
Lebanon
Ohio
L. Bingham
Washington, D. C
A. P. Lacey
Attys
Washington, D.C
VITA
Vita CO
Cliff Street
W. Osqoodey
Rochester
N.Y
R. U
Lorillard
Missouri
J. Worth
Chicago
St. Louis
He Barc ‘Ock & CO
Centerbrook
Conn
Chautat
D.lotelrop & CO
Boreusra
Red Line Poets, We
Chicago News CO
C. RR
Rockins
Man'gr
David C. Cook
Madison St
Chicaco
Godey
Udhwneuy
P.O
H.H. Philadelphia
Appison
A.J. Fuleman
la Faverre
KR. L. Jer
Buurivy H. Davis
A. J. Colbom
Eng
Somerset Merald
Alen
Astoria
Medical
Aera Resaion
Mooney
G'St
Golden Seal
Golden Seal Bitters CO
Holland City
Mich
Ems Organs
S.c
Mason & Hamlin Organ and Piano CO
Tremont St
N. York
E. 14Th St
Wabash Av
ELY Brothers
Gatarrf
Prugwiate
Owego
Price List Sent CO
P. W. Ziegler & CO
M. VW
Dunelam Wayne
du Pays Co
Ilinois
America
Societe Hippique_ Percheranne
Wdunham
Rosa Bonheur
Drusxum
R. Frtzpatrice
Malden, Maas
D. Slack
Furnichea
Valentine Bros
Janeaville
Wis
Mammoth Cipcular
Waterbury
Address
Leisure Hour Pub CO
Pacific Block
INS
Detroit, Mich
ACOYV
Angiees
T. H. Hinchman
S. Farrand
Williams
James E. Davis & CO
John J. Dodds & CO
Hazeltine
Pered L
COMAN
Strong, Cobb & CO
West & Truax
Lord, Owen & CO
van Schaack
Stevenson &Co
Chicago Drug & Chemical CO
Hamilton, Keeling & CO
G'd Rapids
Bay City, Mich
Cleveland, Ohio
Toledo, Ohio
Hops and Madethro
J. A. King & CO
Morrison, Plummer & CO
Leighton & Clarke
Omaha
Neb
Meyer Bros. & CO
Fort Wayne
Ind
Leich, Vierling & CO
Evansville
George A. Eddy
Leavenworth
Kan
Theo. Egersdorff
Noyes Bros. & Cutler
St. Paul
Minn
Wedett
Dwar
Ais OG Ivellin
Lyman Eliel Drug CO
Minneapolis
Meyer Bros, Drug CO
Kansas City
Cincinnati Farmers’ Ledger
N ” Aki
Tun Snuuimn Son
Cincinnati
A. T. Stewart
Exhibition Co
90. Forbinger
Ticke
Tuapital
Btc
Miums
Ues Ossh
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!