Brahman Life and Caste: Indian Women and Social Rules
Ben Perley Poore describes Brahmanical caste norms, male superiority, and widows’ harsh treatment in India. He contrasts South and North Hindu women, notes snuffing rules, pariah interactions, and rough colonial attitudes toward Sudras and Europeans. The piece paints Brahman dignity as contradictory and critical views on gender roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Graham
San Francisco Chronicle
South India
North India
India
Moon and her little children and a band of heaven
A collection of short anecdotes from a bygone era about children, moonlight wonder at the stars, a band during martial law delighting a child named Kittie, and little Maxie reflecting on divine mercy while examining her nose in a mirror.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittie
Mamma
Maxie
Phiz
Senator Foote's Wig Pranks in the Senate
John P. Hale teased Mississippi Senator Foote by presenting a lifelike wig over Foote's chair causing a scene. Hale demanded a special committee to inspect the impersonator while Foote, in mock ceremony, dramatically removed the wig and spun it onto his umbrella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Hale
Senator Foote
Mississippi
New York
Mr. Hale
Excellent Stories From Bishop Fowler Sermon
A New York Sun recounts Bishop Fowler's tale about a conference dismissing a forthcoming minister who splits hairs and wears a bald head. The story contrasts humor with a prayer meeting anecdote about Browns ville and Browns ville, noting the congregation's laughter and the old lady's faith.
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Brownsville
Bishop Yowler
New York Sun
Fencing Returns to Fashion Across The Nation
The article traces fencing’s revival after a pre Civil War surge driven by Americans abroad and military tutors. It notes postwar shifts to rifles and pistols, cites Belmont’s fatal pistol accident, and mentions Dollymount and Creedmoor matches as boosters of rifle practice, concluding with curiosity about what sparked the fencing comeback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeunesse
Young Belmont
Dollymount
Creedmoor
Two Sorts of Mind in a Clever Daughter
A father distracted by work is reminded by his young daughter that he has an office mind and another mind for home life. The girl’s witty lesson highlights balancing professional focus with family moments.
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Boston Record
Value of Limbs and Members Sets Injury Payout Scale
A mutual aid society fixed the monetary value of body parts for injured workers. The scale covers loss of eyes, limbs, hands, feet, fingers and thumbs with percentages from 4 to 100 percent. Frank L. Cox of Gouverneur claims St Jacobs Oil cured his ankle sprain and swelling.
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Workingmen’s Mutual Aid Society
Paris American Register
Frank L. Cox
Foreman Herald and Times
Gouverneur, N. Y
St. Jacobs
Newspaper proprietor dismisses aging editor for lack of articles
The proprietor tells My. Smith he will dispense with his services. The editor asks what is wrong and the proprietor cites May with no notable articles appearing. The Merchant Traveler notes the complaint as an example of neglect in journalistic effort.
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My. Smith
Merchant Traveler
Endorses St Jacobs Oil for Extensive Foray Abroad
Gen G C KnrFren of the War Department in Washington D C says after two years that Mye has not had an attack. He trusts St Jacobs Oil will reach the uttermost parts of the earth and do as much good in every house as it has in his. Tax Irish agitators may properly b attled Dyne Micks. r.
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G. C. KnrFren
War Department
Washington, D. C
St. Jacobs Oil
Itia Nerve Food Sparks Women's Rushes
Itia’s nerve food draws women’s swarm with notable zeal as merchants tout its strong effects. Physicians label it the only nerve food of real value, claiming rivals are mild stimulants that fade quickly. In thirteen months on the market it has achieved extraordinary sales, say druggists.
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Itia
Explorer Dr Guillemard Sees Giant Sea Cliffs on Marchesa Journey
In 1881 to 1884 Dr Guillemard cruised aboard the steam yacht Marchesa through Chinese Japanese and Malay waters. He highlights Formosan coast cliffs rising about 5000 feet and claims the coast from Chock-e-day to the north is the boldest and most precipitous seen, with mountains 7000 feet from the water. The China Sea Directory notes the region as the highest sea precipice in the known world.
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Guillemard
Formosan
Yosemite
Hoy
Orkneys
Penham d’Aquia
Madeira
Chock-e-day
Pal Mali
Heroes and Heroines and a Stomach Bitters Claim
A boastful testimonial extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for liver bile disorders and bilious headaches. The piece praises its blood purification, bowel regulation, and digital relief of dyspepsia and malarial symptoms, presenting the product as a peerless tonic and purifier.
Prudent Bostonian Evades Local Tax Demands
A wealthy Boston gentleman retreating to a primitive village refuses to shoulder local taxes. Assessors reveal a twelve thousand dollar levy but the resident offers to pay the entire amount himself. Rural residents escape tax, and the Boston man avoids higher costs.
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Boston
Boston Transcript
Over-Worked Women and Restorative Tonics
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as the best restorative tonic for worn-out women and general debility. It claims to cure chronic weaknesses, nervous prostration, and insomnia, and offers pills for sale with a guarantee and a health pamphlet for ten cents. Also promotes cures for urethral stricture and medical literature from Buffalo, N Y.
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Womp
S Dispensary Medicar Association
Main Street
Buffalo
N. C
the Invalide Hotel and Surgical Institute
N. Y
Br. Pierce
Bedbug notices creep into Texas paper
A杂 rough historical clipping mentions the Bedbug paper and notes a long list of patent medicines and sensational claims. It references Dr. Harter's Iron tonic and Hazard & Co. Juniper's Tar Soap, Lyon's Heel Stiffeners, Dr. Isaac Thompson Eye Water, Piso's Remedy, and Milinite explosives. It comments on dosage and medical anecdotes, ending with Dr. Foote's Health Monthly.
Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery Ad
An advertisement claims Favorite Prescription relieves nausea stomach weakness and other symptoms of a condition. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Pellets as complementary remedies with a money back guarantee. The promotion lists Buffalo New York address and offers large or six bottle quantities by mail.
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Dr. Pierce
Main Street
Buffalo
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Ben
Perley Poore
Bishop Fowler
O. H. Fowler
Brother
Heroes
Texas
Harter
Hazard, Hazard & Co
Lyon
Isaac Thompson
Drugg Isto
Cedar Rapids
Hood
Hanny G. Parr
Champaign
L Hood & CO
Lowell
Mass
U. S
Fitzgerald & Powell
Indianapolis
Ind
Sidney
Mller & CO
Chicago
Tnes
Tansill
Mason & Dixon
George H. Haynes
Winn
Maine
R. W. Tansill & CO
T. Havel Hazeltine
Warren, Pa
Brewster
C O
Holly
Mick
Stephens
Lebanon
Ohio
Ada
P. Lacey
Washington, D.C
Randolph St
England Conservatory OF Music
Aaron Stui
Fiano
Gander
Tourjel
Dir
Fra
Kae Ee Stern
Adies Harter
DR. Harter Medicine CO
ST. Louis
Kidder
Roere Serlestown
Ballard Gallery
Marlin Fire Arms Co
New Haven
Conn
A: S
Avitta
W. Va
J. Stamper
PISO
Uae
Joan &, Siaar
Millenbeck
Pierce
George Hennen
Westfield
May Gaxagson
Nunica
Ottawa Co. Mich
KE. F. Morgan
Lexington St
G. F. Straave
Crystal
Mich
Nsaby Medical Association, Ne
Es Smiths
Actin
Ian Mneys
Bright
F. S2aite & CO
Fprofrietors
Ma E Ile
B. A
iLoutes
Procter & Gamble
AL Peile Idee Ress
Wizard Oil Company
Chity
Wizlsses
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