Honi Soit Qui Mat Pense as Moral Rhetoric in Speech
A New York Mirror piece argues against prudish language differences among Anglosphere cultures and defends plain speech. It criticizes misread slang and the idea that ordinary words carry hidden vile meanings, citing English and American usage and the motto honi soit qui mal y pense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macy’s
Fourteenth Street
Sixth Avenue
Bleecker and
Mercer Streets
New York
Seven Dials
London
England
America
New York Mirror
Startling medical claim on cholera morbus deaths
In Philadelphia a former coroner Dr W B Janney declared that no healthy person dies in this climate from cholera morbus. He cites coroner records to back his claim and says deaths are due to arsenic poisoning or suicide. Dr Bartholow and another physician voiced support for his theory linking such cases to poisoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Janney
Medical and Surgical Reporter
Bartholow
The
Revolter
Wanted Badly. A Texas Figaro appeal for old articles
A Texas Figaro notice seeks help locating old items and phrases from readers. It lists humorous and dated requests for articles, jokes, newspapers, and public figures, offering obligation for any reader who can locate them.
Man Plays Five Cent Piece Like A Sword For Car Fare
A humorous vignette from Puck's Annual describes a man who treats a five cent piece as a jewel for buying peanuts. He pretends discretion, glances around, and slides the coin to the vendor with exaggerated ceremony, then hurries away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tran
Widespread commotion over a doctor's kidney disease claims
The Rochester story prompts calls for verification as Dr Henson discusses Bright’s disease and kidney treatment. Dr Henson and Mr Warner insist on a cure via their remedy Warner’s Safe Cure, citing personal recoveries and expert testimonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Democrat and Chronicle
J. B. Vernov
America
Henson
Andrews Street
Bright
Warner
North St. Paul Street
New Orleans Medical College
Thad
H. H. Warner
5. A. Lattimore
State Board of Health
Pre-Raphaelite Influence Guides Aspiring Artists
The piece contrasts pre-Raphaelite and impressionist approaches to painting. It argues that studying old masters aids young artists, shaping a distinctive style with deliberate detailing, while impressionists prioritize fidelity to observed nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raphael
School of
Quite a Difference Contains Twain Cable pun
A witty exchange contrasts Mark Twain and Cable as a traveling lecturer. A Maverick quip notes Twain's Cable is wind powered, and a saying implies honesty cannot be hired with fixed wages, reflecting sharp humor.
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Mark Twain
Maverick
Mule Kills Calf Then Father Kills Mule In Anger
A Copiah County man finds his mule killed a calf that ate fodder. In rage he shoots the mule dead after a neighbor questions the act. The tale ends with a father explaining the principle of the act beyond money. Then divergent notes on literature and a health tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copiah County
Miss
Bet
Billy
Detroit Free Press
Curious views on second marriages in old anecdotes
A Western widower eases grief with a neighbor joke about his fifth wife while a New England woman objects to a third marriage. The widow’s friend bluntly analogizes with rebuilding after a fire, prompting a wry exchange about time and repeats in marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Gratitude and debt clash in a heated exchange
A quarrel over a $10 loan leads to accusations of slander as one man insists he is owed $85 more while the other defends his remarks. The dialogue shifts to money, credit, and public trust, with ads for remedies and cures peppering the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Cheer Up for Delicate Ladies and Hopeful Cures
A miscellany page touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for female irregularities and weakness, plus cures like Dr. Sage’s Remedy for nasal catarrh. It touts Wank’s Vinegar Bitters, Dr. Jones’ Red Clover Tonic, and Ayer’s Pills, with travel offers via Monon Route and promotional notes from Golden Seal Bitters Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bope
Wat. Buack
Abingdon
Towa
Jones
Wart to Warny White Pine Tar Syrup Ad and Remedies
An OCR fragment marketplace advertises WaRrEns WHITE WINT OF TAR SYRUP as the best cough remedy and urges readers to order a dozen bottles via their druggist with a free Holy Land map offer. It also promotes Taylor's Cherokee Remedy of Sweat Gum, Mensman’s Peptonized Beef Tonic, Caswell Hazard Co., a claim attorney in Washington, and Athlophoros for rheumatism followed by Piso’s Cure for Consumption as a widely sold cough medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WaRrEn
Holy Land
C. D. Warner
Chicago
I. A
Taylor
Mensman
Caswell, Hazard & Co
New York
SUH. McDonald Drug Co
Washington St
N.Y
Boston
Mass
How to Shorten Life and a Cough Cure Ad
A historically styled advertisement warns against neglecting a cough and cites Abermethy the English surgeon. It promotes Dr. William Hall's Balsam for the Lungs as a remedy for whooping cough and croup, claiming immediate irritation relief and prevention of fatal outcomes, sold by druggists.
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Abermethy
Wmn
Hall
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Texas Figaro
Congressman Peel
Judge Pittman
Peel
Congress
Goldsmith
George
Pittman
Boston Traveller
Task
Capitan
Bullimorean
M. Maturan Wintiams
Colorado
Lnepensary Medical Association
Mainstreet
Buffalo
N. Y
Bigelow
Alte
California
Dr. Sage
Dr. Wanikar
Ayer’s
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Monon
New Orleans
Louisville
Mammoth Cave
Nashville
Montgomery
Mobile
Gulf Coast
Palace
San Brancines
Union
Ballwin
Dearborn Street
Peter W. Sehumidt
Peters
Armention
Golden Seal Bitters Company
Holland City
Mich
Rce
Joan IL. Staxsom
Washington, D.C
Coldwater, Mich
Stump
R. P. Murphey
Commission Merchant
Imperial Building
Charles Ae
GT Jacobs Oy
Cerman Remedy
Ee Meurajgis
Ile Peau
Cwarers A & CO
Tautivore
Newegeaier Zor
Chicago Ledger
Eaictey
EK. A. Gills School of Eclectic
Chiane
B.B
Laory
D.C
Tron
Mr. R. Mrnts
H. A. Smith
Fulton Ave
Davenport
Town
Jane Anprews
St. Helens
Brown
Genuine
Brown Chemical CO
Baltimore
Bly
Gatarah
Sely's AM
Nail
ELY Brothers, Druggista
Owegn
Merrill & Co
Phssy
Magruder
Ingersoll
C.H. Jones
W.tarrill& CO
Denver, Co
Ohio
Chester
B. Bilver CO
Cleveland
Calfornia
Danvinia
Geo. W. Andrews
Clark Street
Sherman House
William Hill
Chicago & Eastern Illinois
R. R
Danville
Chicago, Ill
Jold
Rene Tree
A. J, Tawer
Rosato
Allen
J. N. Harris & CO
Aed
Props
Cincinnati
SALZI
nCroswe
Win
W. Buckbee
Rockford, Te
Murray Hill Pub. Co
M. Ww. Dunham Wayne, du Page Co
Minois
France
Venice
Wayne, Ill
Chicago & North-Western
Mia
Elta Swithh
G. N
Poster Sirece
Springfield
Bette Athlophoros
Val
Oer
St. New York
Pullman Palace Car Co
Mason & Lininlin Organ & Piano Co., &c
Lenton
Russia
Gloucester
Bottia
Liniment
T. A. Blooum
Pearl St
Dr. Ward & Co
Louisiana, Mo
Servous
O.N.U
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