The Defect of Laws and the Growing Abuse of Custom
A discussion on how marriage laws vary by state and the need to protect the family as society’s foundation. It notes that marriage is a higher obligation than monetary contracts, contrasts strictness and laxity across states, and cites the inconsistent treatment of kinship restrictions and inter-state validity of marriages as reflecting broader social shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Eve
Paradise
Moses
Mount Sinai
Popular Science Monthly
Electric Light Elucidated in the Home Lighting Era
An overview of arc and incandescent lights, detailing arc lamps between carbon points, incandescent filaments heated by resistance, and the four named incandescent types Swan Maxim Bernstein Edison. It notes underground New York wiring, meters, decorative brackets, and switches enabling simple lamp operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxim
Edison
New York City
A Ridiculously Solemn Mexican Dance Night tale
In a Mexican hall at ten the crowd gathers around walls of chairs. A man monitors almonds and raisins as ladies watch then youths begin a slow waltz and present treats with solemn nods, a curious custom amid restrained merriment and quiet dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Bien Aimee
Almonds and raisins spark a festive fundraiser
The Galveston News recalls a playful contest about who would collect the most almonds and raisins, with the fruits allegedly returned to the President. Each plateful signaling a sum for the danzeuse, the event framed as a humorous, money-raising tableau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston News
Milking Capacity of Holstein Cattle as Revealed by Herd Records
The article compares native cows with Holstein and Holland varieties, estimating annual milk yields from common and premium care. It cites Holstein Herd-Book 1883 data showing cows producing 8,259 to 17,746 pounds in a year, averaging 11,676 pounds per cow per year across seventeen cows, with some individuals yielding over 14,000 pounds. It argues farmers can obtain 100,000 pounds per year from well-managed herds worth about $100, emphasizing potential profit versus common cows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lba
Lady Walworth Ie
Queen of Wayne
Princess of Wayne
Georgie
Sadie Vale
Wees Ants
Jenny Lind
Orient
Zwarte
Charles Craspo
Iowa
Nannie Spotford
Chicago Tribune
Lincoln's Little Coon Story Told By Lincoln
President Lincoln cites a circuit tale from Illinois about a boy and his coon. His mother forbids killing it, so the boy strings it along the road and laments. Lincoln says he feels the same, unable to capture or endorse a harsh outcome. The Philadelphia Record reports the anecdote.
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Lincoln
Jefferson Davis
Inllinois
Sonny
Philadelphia Record
Hood
Janxs H. Bunerss
Middleboro
Mass
James ¥. A. Prouproot
Chicago
C. L. T Hoxarson
West Warren
Reluctant Clerk Leave Request in Early Administration
Secretary Folger sought President Arthur's approval for a clerk’s leave of absence, a custom echoed during Hamilton’s tenure as Treasury Secretary. A 1790s Revenue Office letter dated April 10, 179 covered the formal objection and formal closing by Commissioner Fryon Cox to Nathan Gorham, Supervisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folger
Arthur
Alexander Hamilton
Treasury
Treasury Department
Revenue Office
Fryon Cox
Nathan Gorham
Lunatte Remark Sparks Noted Doctor’s Paradoxical Case
A renowned French doctor recalls a highly intelligent patient under constant observation. The patient, though sane and cultivated, manipulated the physician with persuasive eloquence and logic. After eight months a freedom certificate was granted, yet two days later the man killed his wife with a single stroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leserques
Lerty
Malarial victim recounts cure by Warner's Safe Cure
The Universalist pastor from Woonsocket Ohio recalls five years of malarial illness after moving from Canton New York to Florida and Ohio. He credits Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Care for a complete recovery after four weeks and three months of use.
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Tropics
Torae Eorron
Canton
St. Lawrence County
N. Y
Florida
St Johra River
Upper Sandusky
Ohio
Alihone
Sandusky
Warner
Hough Brothers
Warner & Co
Pastor Universalist Church
WoonsToce
Hunt
Lara
Where Americans Are Helpless
An essay by Henry George argues intelligence in social affairs lags behind material progress. He cites corruption scandal around the East River bridge, noting a leading Brooklyn citizen bribed Aldermen with $60,000, while praising engineering feats yet lamenting political decay and trapped ingenuity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East River Bridge
Brooklyn
New York
Great Bridge
Henry George
Dean Gaisford and the Articles of Faith
A witty exchange at Christ Church ends with the Dean urging a hesitant student to sign the Thirty Nine Articles after weighing the student’s claimed measurements. The piece recalls Gaisford’s habit of opening post in a basket, and cites cautionary notes on toxicology and misread stains. Includes brief mentions of Brown's Iron Bitters and German Hop Bitters.
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Christ Church
Déan Gaisford
Prince Talleyrand
Temple Bar
Hood s Sarsaparilla and other tonics advertised in Lowell paper
The Lowell Daily Courier touts Hood s Sarsaparilla as rapidly gaining use and beneficial effects for scrofula biliousness and general debility with testimonials from users. It also promotes German Hop Bitters, Brown s Iron Bitters, Voltaic Belt Co. electro hardware, Calis ty tonic, and other patent products with mixed claims and brief endorsements.
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Lowell Daily Courier
Hood
Hood & Co
Caswell, Hazard & Co
New York
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Lincoln’s Little Coon Story
Lunatte
Dean Gaisford
C. Hassah
Exxton, Ky
Dr E, B
Weathers
Samson
WoLresville
N. C
Brown
Carl Pretz Pretzel
Josish Pitkin
Chelsea, Vt
Tur Voltaic Belt Co
Marsh Mich
Dye
N. B
L Cragin & Co
Philo
Vratis
Ganlt House
GrrLyon
SAVE
C.1
Lowell
Musa
Ann Lacour
New Orleans
Wm. Hall
Durno
Baker
Tron & Co
Augusta
Maina
Agentsi
Swedish Mig.Co
Boxsy
Pittsburg,Pa
H. Hatcerr & Co
Portland
National Publishing Co
EBROS
Janesville
Wid
Munnar Hill
C.C.D
E. Burnham
State Street
Ci Anal
Earine CO
de Marsh
Quincy, Mich
St. Washin
Cheerie
Wee Bear School
Joseph L. Haxypen
Fourth Street
South Boston
Walworth Manufacturing Company
Cambridgeport
Hostetter
Stinson & C O. Portland
Chicago Scale CO
Farmer’s
A.wmorgan & CO
Wahanapolis
Indiana
Jones
Binghamton
Binghamton, N.Y
Herlck
Brno & Co
Dey St
Eck
Pege
Bad Boy
Belford, Clarke & CO
Chicare
Chasota
Ateam
PITTS
Woodbury
Tillwater
Stillwater
Minnesota
N.W. Mfg
CARCO
Seymour, Sabin & CO
Minns
Perry Davis
Rae
Tennyson
Dickens, Irving, Water
Scott, Koray
Jeorre Bhet
Lonegfellow
Gibbon
Macauilay
Bancroft
Froissart
Green
Grote
Arlyle
Lossing
Creasy
Schiler
Bacon
Herbert Spencer
Sulars
Frei Lon
Exper
Proctor
Huxley
Tyndall
Rawlins
Bronte
Mulock
Cooper
Kingsley
Farrar
John B
Geikie
Ritto
Conybeare
Ane Howson
Chambers
Sakespeare
Milton
Lars Rowan
Ie Arnold
Goldsmith
Mary Dal
Orem
ALDEN
Vesey St
N.Y
Hagan
Sens
Enpleston
Frusa Co
al Varmy Ant
Navy Liniment CO
Wabash Avenue
Lady Can
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