Travel, lemons, and a new burglar alarm in America
A seasoned traveler argues Americans should explore their own nation first for climate and cures, then praises domestic waters and historic sites. The piece jokes about Dr Lemon as a universal home remedy and describes a hotel burglar alarm device that uses a wedge, wires, and battery to trigger a loud gong, with orders already placed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
New York Herald
United States
Fourth Avenue
New York Commercial Advertiser
Mysterious Timbuctoo and the long history of visitors
A sketch of Timbuctoo in the Western Sudan describing its map position north of the Niger River and a series of European visitors from 1630 to 1880. It notes Paul Timbert, Maj. Laing, Rene Caille, Dr. Barth, and Dr. Oscar Lenz, and mentions recent French gunboats reaching the town’s environs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timbuctoo
Soudan
Africa
Niger River
Paul Timbert
Maj
Laing
Tripoli
Rene Caille
Senegambia
Forbidden City
Morocco
Paris
Barth
Caille
Oscar Lenz
Nigeria
Cotton Agent’s Disobedience Nets Huge Gain
Years ago Rothschilds held much cotton in New Orleans and told their agent to sell at a target price. The agent delayed, hoping for a higher price, netting $410,000 more than if he had sold on orders. He informed his employers who declined the windfall, telling him the extra profit was his as he departs for New Orleans today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemons
Dr. Lemon
New York Herald
Dyspepsia
New Orleans
London
Ancient Cubit Lengths Across Cultures
The piece details varying cubit lengths among cultures. It explains the elbow to middle finger measure and cites Roman 18.47 inches, Greek 18.20 inches, Hebrew between 24.34 and 22.08 inches, with age and locality causing variation. Some scholars propose Noahs ark used about a three foot cubit.
Woman Builds Bluff Home With Cobblestone Mantel
A Mississippi River bluff house features a hall mantel crafted from stones donated by friends from every state. The homeowner has Alaska stone and Gulf of Mexico washed cobbles, while the house itself remains stone. She notes the cobblestone mantel will be the pride of the place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River
Union
Alaska
Gulf of Mexico
True Laxative Principle in Syrup of Figs Promoted
The true laxative principle in Syrup of Figs provides lasting benefits to the human system, while cheap plant extracts and mineral solutions are permanently injurious. Buy only the true remedy manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
A Japanese Disease and Various Health Ads Contrast
A fragment list contrasts medical notes on kakke a Japanese disease tied to rice diet with an array of 19th century remedies ads including Dr H H Green Sons Electro Soap Hall s Catarrh Cure BereHam s Pills and PixkE s Toothache Drops plus political quips and moral witticisms. The text mixes medical claims dental hygiene and political quips with promotional blurbs.
Dermatology’s Facelifts by Prof Woodbury at 42nd Street Parlor
A feature on John H. Woodbury a leading dermatologist in New York City. His No 125 West Forty-second Street parlor advertises Dermaform and facial appliances claimed to remove birthmarks and facial disfigurements without scalpels. The article touts his fame, methods, and a banker’s letter praising his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
John H. Woodbury
West Forty-second Street
New York City
Prof
Woodbury
Washington
New York
New Jersey
Prof. Woodbury
Dermatological Institute
Florida Winter Weather Doom and Doubt for Visitors
The Florida winter proved remarkably bad with scarce sunny skies and balmy air. Natives and visitors faced discouraging conditions, though some pleasant days occurred. A newspaper pleads that this exceptional winter should not deter future visits, noting no living memory of a winter like this.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Natural Stomach Hitters Boost Vitality and Health
No superhuman strength is claimed yet Hostetter's Stomach Hitters promises steadier vigor and bodily harmony. It urges reforming digestion and nervousness, aiding liver kidneys stomach and bowels. Malaria rheumatism biliousness and grippe are listed as conditions it helps. British oculists say electric light is not harmful to eyesight. Before marriage woman seeks tenderness soon satisfied with legal tender Kate Field’s Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radway
DR. Radway & CO
Warren Street
Kate Field
Washington
That Tired Feeling Ad Is a Health Cure Pitch
An advertisement argues that persistent tiredness stems from season, climate, work, or illness and urges Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy. It promises renewed appetite, energized kidneys and liver, and purified blood, noting price and availability from Hood & Co., Lowell, Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
C. L Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
The Only One Ever Printed Word Hunt Ad
A 3 inch display adpromises a weekly puzzle word unique per paper from Dr Harter Medicine Co Crescent mark on products. Readers are urged to name the word to receive BOOKS lithographs or samples. Separate ad touts Dr Kline nerve restorer claims with a free trial bottle offer and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Harter Medicine Co
Aniz Gaer
Lamar
Express
Beadfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Felix Goucraud
August Flower Earns Ailing Neighbor A Miracle Recovery
A Holt Ontario resident testifies that after enduring long illness from liver and kidney failure, neighbor Joh Gilbert was restored to perfect health following use of August Flower. The account credits the remedy with a magical, surprising improvement praised by family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joh Gilbert
John Quibell
Holt
Ont
Spring Sickness Warns of Kidneys Damage and Colds
A column warns that spring wet weather brings more colds and illnesses that harm kidneys, urging readers to use Reip's German Cough and Kidney Cure. It claims the remedy is safe, non-poisonous, and effective for excretory organ ailments, advising to obtain it from Syltivan Remedy Co. in Peoria, Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reip
SyLtvaNn Remedy Co
Peoria
Teor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pastorkornigy
Neeve
St. Vitus
Heverend
Pastor Koenig
Fort Wayne
Ind
Koenig Med. CO
Chicago, Il
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ddrese
Lipia E. Povxiam Tgp, Co
Hemordia
Hemoerdia Co
Filton St
Anabesis
New Yourk City
Country
Europe
Japan
Dr. H. H. Green & Sons
Texas
Cousins
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
BereHam
Johnson
Hatx
Pixke
Mary E. O’fallon
Piqua, O
Lange
Voltaire
Swift
Georgia
Swift Specific CO
Drawer
L. A. Sayer
Hautton
Gouraud
U. S
Canada
T. Hopkins
Grea Street
N.Y
Tait
Park Place
N. NY
Nature
P. Brown
I Grand
Jersey City
BR. H.W. Green & Sons
Atlanta, Georgia
Fred'k Dutcher Drug CO
Dutcher
St. Albans
Bell Telephone
W. W. Dudley & CO
Solicitors of Patents
Pacific Bldg
N. W
Washington, D.C
Barrlow
Vraine Car Anose
Rene Tered
Harter Medicine CO
St. Louis
Mor
Lusure Nfc. Co
Morth
Philadelphia
EWIS
Penis, Sale Weg CO
Gen. Agts
Phila
Spans Chemical CO
Aps
Minnesota
North Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Oregon
Northern Pacific
CAAS
Lambora
N.P
Patrick O'Farrell
Washington, DC
Garfield
Cuares
West Dash Brrest
New Turk City
Alice Maple
O.W. EF. Snyder
McVicker’s Theatre
Chicago
Ill
Lovell Diamond Cycles
John P. Lovell
Mfrs
Washington St
30Ston
C.n. D
Mwall
Haseltine
Warren Ye
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!