End of the Thirty Years War and Its Aftermath
The peace of Westphalia concluded the Thirty Years War in 1648, reshaping Europe. It reduced Austrian imperial authority, set Holland and Switzerland free, and handed Alsace to France, while Sweden gained territories and indemnities. The era of religious toleration began as creeds were made equal within the German Empire.
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Westphalia
Germany
Austria
Spain
Bohemia
Palatinate
Denmark
Sweden
France
Europe
Hamburg
Munster
Osnabruck
Republic of Venice
Holland
Swritzerland
Alsace
Oder
Rugen
Randenbace
Saxony
Necklenburg
Evolution of Ghosts in Modern Times
The London Globe notes ghosts have evolved from fearsome rural specters to fleeting voices and shadows. Modern apparitions are half real, half idea, often explained scientifically, diminishing belief and threatening the ghost’s day. French experiments reveal a new long siege gun of steel thirty feet long by the government.
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Elysta
Eeckcrow
Dexmark
London Globe
How It Feels to Be a Jullet
A writer notes that courtship brings happiness to women and prompts men to display brilliance and devotion. The piece likens lovers to cock birds in bright plumage, praising grand gestures, long letters, and gifts while warning that wives often find husbands disappointingly ordinary after marriage.
Garfield’s 1880 Campaign Conversation On Ex Presidency Plans
Garfield confided in Stewart L. Woodford during a 1880 campaign ride that ex presidents faced uncertain futures. He mourned a lack of fitting roles after office and doubted Grant and Hayes. Woodford proposed a second term, but Garfield envisioned leading a school or college to shape youth and strengthen the presidency.
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Stewart L. Woodford
Garfield
Grant
Hayes
Woodford
New York
International Legislator Salaries Across Nations
A Philadelphia Press item lists daily and yearly pay for lawmakers in multiple countries. Bengary pays about 2.40 per day plus 3100 yearly lodging. Austria 85 daily. France 250 yearly. Holland 85 per year plus travel. Belgium 542 per month. Norway 8.80 daily plus travel. Portugal 2.59 per diem. Canada offers 3300 plus 10 cents mileage for sessions over a month. Brazil 1800 for senators and 1200 plus travel for representatives. Mexico 2000 per year. Argentina up to 3500. United States 5000 annually with 20 cent mileage for men.
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Bengary
Austria
France
Holland
Belgium
Norway
Portugal
Brazil
Mexico
United States
House of Representatives
Philadelphia Press
Doctor and Minks dispute over hospital visit
In a Philadelphia Call item, Doctor confronts Minks about alleged public remarks on preferring his services for a sick relative. Minks denies the accusation, clarifies his comment referred to his mother-in-law, and admits the gossip earned harsh reactions.
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Minks
The Lapse of Morals and Winter Attire Notes
A Chicago Tribune quote warns that moral lapses occur despite care in selecting people and strong controls. The piece reflects on changing character and the warping influence of external forces. It then sketches winter Adirondack wear for guides and visitors and ends with a pointed remark on cocaine and spending limits at a cheap restaurant.
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Chicagoe Tribune
Doctors Defend Certification Of New Remedy Red Star Cough Cure
Baltimore officials and physicians backed Health Commissioner Dr James A Steuart after he certified a new remedy not in the pharmacopeia. Endorsements from Gov McLane Attorney General Roberts Mayor Latrobe and many doctors followed, praising Red Star Cough Cure for lacking narcotics or poisons and for public benefit.
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Baltimore
James A. Steuart
South
McLane
Roberts
Latrobe
Adreon
Steuart
Charles A. Vogeler “Company
Philadelphia
Washington
Red Star Cornirh
Fawcett
Union Protestant Infirmary
John, Caldwell
New York
Brooklyn
Ffuryiang
Lr. Steuart
Bull
John Bull
A Birthday Gift Trick From The Past
Ned Stevenson tells Andrew Powell in Bell's jewelry store of a long running birthday gift routine. After twenty five years of marriage they swap a twenty dollar gold piece each year, keeping the balance even and avoiding any loss.
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Ned Stevenson
Andrew Powell
Bell
Tam
Texas
Judge Harlan Endorses St Jacobs Oil as Extraordinary Cure
The ex vice chancellor of Louisville Hon James Harlan sister of U S Supreme Court Justice Harlan declares St Jacobs Oil a remarkable medicine. He says he uses it and speaks from experience calling it a universal remedy and advises every family to have it.
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James Harlan
Louisville
Justice Harlan
U. S. Supreme Court
St. Jacobs Oil
Belles Sniff Brandy From Sealed Snifter Scene
A Cincinnati Enquirer report describes a young woman discreetly using a small bottle as a snifter during a social moment. She allegedly drank from the bottle, passing it between fingers and feigning refreshment while the aroma betrayed brandy content.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Liver and Blood Purifier Promoted as Cure All
The piece asserts scrofulous diseases come from a torpid liver and impure blood. It claims Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery cleanses the liver and purifies blood to cure a range of ailments from blotches to ulcers to consumption. The text ends with a cowboy greeting quote.
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Pierce
Cure for cancer offered by new non surgical method
An advertisement touts a non invasive cancer cure promising remission in ten to thirty days using no knife caustic or salve. It promotes pamphlets references and three letter stamps from the Worlds Dispensary Medical Association Buffalo NY. It also advertises the Grand Union Hotel in New York City with lavish facilities and low rates claiming families can live better for less money.
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World's Dispensary Medical Association
Main Street
Buffalo
N.Y
New York City
Grand Union Hotel
Grand Central Depot
Grand Union
Decided Benefit Noted By Dr Wheeler In Brain Injury
Dr John P Wheeler of Hudson notes decided benefit in cases of brain injury from alcohol abuse. The ad hawks Lupia Pinkeann’s Vegetable Compound now offered in dry forms and lozenges and pills for delivery abroad. Promotions claim cures for chronic diseases by Surgeons Sturkey and Palen Ling Girard St Philadelphia with requests for patient information.
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John P. Wheeler
Hudson, N
Europe
Asia
Drs. Stiurkey & Palen
Ling Girard
Gault House Chicago Offers Rooms At Low Daily Rates
Advertisements tout the Gault House at Clinton and Madison Chicago offering first class accommodations from 32 and 2.50 per day with electric elevators and central city location near Union Depot. Also promotes Ely remedies including Ely’s Cream Balm for catarrh and deafness, Carboline hair renewer, and Decam Balm with claims of cures and testimonials.
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Gault House
Chicago
Clinton and
Madison Streets
Union Deport
Elecators
Horr & Cares
Proprietors
Allen's Lung Balsam Advised for Colds and Bronchitis
Letters praise Allen's Lung Balsam as a trusted throat and lung remedy with no gum ingredients. Druggists and editors vouch for its efficacy after personal use, noting relief from bronchitis and severe colds and asserting long standing pure formulation.
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Wixtrr
Adirondacks
Ostetter
South America
West Indies
Carlyle
Dr. Saze
Belles
Terp
Hye
Horsford
Confernir Herald
Times
Thaddies
Arrehant Vravelogy
Ely
A. E Newman, Grayling, Campbell
Matt Ely Bros
Owego
Charles A. V4ler Co
A. Vogeler &Co
R.gards
Cook
K Premaus
U.S. Card CO
Centerbrook
Conn
Seebach
Peru
Mia
T.G. Farnham
West 1Th St. N.Y
Valentine Bros
Janesville
Win
Washington, D.C
Joan Bull
Smith
Main St
F. Tilealan
Ascoatra
Vis.trehetthy
Traly
H.C. Mooney
Druveisi
Rot
Burkill MW
Davis
J. N. Harris & 60
Cincinnati
Ohio
Vedicine
Golden Lars Bitters CO
Holland City
Mich
Dru
Geo. B. Williams & Co
Pittsburgh
Fa. i
Sity
Firat
M. W. Dunham
New Orleans
America
M.W. Dunham
Oaklawn
Mr. Dunham
M. W. Dunham, Wayne, du Page Co
Illinois
Nge
Hfe
Russ Ronhewr
FeLiueen
K Dress
Cittci Susgvender Co
Maryland, IY
Maryland
Hop Bitters
Beltsville, Prince George Co
Guyser
Opraise
Hops & Malt Buters CO
Detroit
J. Stephens
Lebanon
Louilard
AGC
J. Worth
Ill
Glreoxpress
P. O.addrew
T. A. Slocum
Pearl St
Ken Sank
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