Fiery Wigfall and Brooks Duel in Edgefield Morning
A New York reporter recalls how Lewis T. Wigfall fought two duels in one morning in Edgefield South Carolina. Wigfall killed Tom Byrd, was later wounded, and both Wigfall and Carroll survived the second duel with Preston Brooks. The tale ends with the feud cooling but no lasting friendship between the principals.
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Lewis T. Wigfall
United States Senate
Fort Sunter
Anderson
Provisional Army of the Confederacy
Confederate Senate
Confederacy
England
London
Preston S. Brooks
Charles Sumner
Senate
New York
Tréfaere
Wigfall
Brooks
Edgefield
S.C. Wigfall
Whitfield Brooks
Preston
Wigtall
Court House
Carroll
Tom Byrd
Preckon
Byrd
Hamburg
New Rheumatism Cure Reported From Electric Trains
A Jersey piece notes people with rheumatism and neuralgia ride daily on the Ansonia to Birmingham electric line. Passengers lean against a partition to receive electric shocks, with anecdotes of relief and improved mobility after round trips.
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Ansonia
Birmingham
Derby Avenue
Conn
Poe’s Genius Endures Amid Mixed Historic Judgments
The piece weighs Poe against critics James Howell and Stoddard while arguing that thousands of educated readers still see him as a gifted man and poet. It counters calls accusing Poe of moral failing, asserting his mental and literary stature despite controversy.
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James
Poe
Howells
America
Stoddard
Edgar Allan Poe
Obloquy Fails to Blind English Readers to Motives
A quotation from Alexander N. De Menil in Saint Louis Magazine notes that spiteful talk about a grave cannot obscure English readers’ perception of motives. The line emphasizes public skepticism toward entrenched interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander N. de Menil
St. Lowis
Magazin
Our Nerves and Mood Affects
The piece compares mood to a nerve network, linking cheerful temper to proper nerve function. It notes nerve misfunction causes irritability and gloom, and that mental diet and sleep quality influence mood. It warns against brooding and poor surroundings, urging focus on good health.
Weight of a Million Dollars in Gold and Silver Coins
Government Actuary Mr. £. B. Elliott computes the weight of one million dollars in coins. He breaks down standard gold dollars at 25.8 grains of nine tenths fineness and standard silver dollars at 412.5 grains, giving weights in grains, ounces troy, pounds troy and avoirdupois, and tons for both gold and silver. A round table lists standard gold, standard silver, subsidiary silver, and five-cent nickel coins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Elliott
United States
Costly French Canal Project Across France
The proposed ship canal from Bordeaux to Narbonne would span 330 miles at a depth of 27 feet to admit heavy ironclads. It would include 38 locks and a parallel railway to push a 7 mph daytime speed and night lighting by electric lamps.
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Bordeaux
Atlantic
Narbonne
Mediterranean
France
Spain
Leech Infestation Threatens Lives in Assam Jungle
Report describes deadly leech swarms in Assam where people faint or sink in mud and are sucked dry by hundreds. An elephant and keeper were found after days missing. the man died and the elephant perished soon after rescue. Locals carry salt to deter bloodsuckers.
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Assam
Old World Terms and Modern Tricks in Brief Notices
A mosaic of short items lists names and phrases from early 18th to 19th century culture. The text references John Bury as a nickname for Englishmen from Arbuthnot satire, Colman’s 1805 comedy agate Bull, and the Iron Cross order created in 1813 by Frederick William III and revived in 1870–71. It includes playful exchanges about photography’s color debut and a quip about choosing puppies with a high salary offer.
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John Bury
Dr. Arbuthnot
George Colman the Younger
Agate Bull
Frederick William III
France
William I
Some Old Fashions Revived in Modern Homes
The article notes a revival of old fashions and home comforts, with spinning wheels, tapestries, rugs and furniture returning to favor. It highlights Warner's Log Cabin remedies as popular reissues of grandmothers cures, including Sarsaparilla, Hops and Buchu, cough remedies, extracts, hair toners, plasters, and related products, praising purity and genuine benefits.
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Warner
The Czar's Ring Legend and Its Journey
A tale claims the Czar wears a ring containing a fragment of the true cross given by a pope to an ancestor. The ring is said to guard the ruler and once caused a train to stop so a messenger could retrieve it from a locomotive before a long journey.
Agony Courted By Those With Mild Rheumatism
The passage warns that neglecting early relief from a mild rheumatic tendency leads to greater pain. It promotes immediate use of Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as preventive and remedy, claiming safety and efficacy unlike other remedies. It also asserts the tonic expels rheumatic virus and cures fever and ague and related digestive issues.
Reward Offered for Return of Missing Dog
A local notice reports Jonjones offering a reward of one dollar for the return of his valuable dog reportedly lost near Deehtown. Deehtown residents are asked to assist in locating the animal and ensuring its safe return.
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Jonjones
Tve
Nothing Like It Great Rejoicing in the Conover Family
A testimonial from W S Conover of Manistee Wisconsin describing twenty years of rheumatic pain, crutches, and liniments, and relief after using Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup. He reports improved mobility, no cane, daily walks, and returning to work. The piece ends with a light quip about girls and retouching negatives.
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Conover
Hibbard
Tom
WS. Conover
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co
Manistee, Wich
Cocktail origin tale and patent medicines ad note
The note cites a legend about the word cocktail from a buxom widow tavern keeper in Westchester and mentions a dateless origin. The text then presents an 1886 Ohio oath by Frank J Cheney firm about paying for untreatable caranty and includes Hall's Catarrh Cure testimonial and Toledo address with product claims and price.
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Cooper
Westchester
Onto
CivTy
Tenino
Tucas County
Frank J. Chensky
I’. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Seid
Frank J. Cheney
A. W. Gleason
Raising Corn for the Cobs in Sedan Missouri
A cob-pipe factory in Sedan Missouri thriving pays 1 cents for cobs 1 1 4 inches and 14 cents for 1 1 2 inch cobs. A man delivered cobs 1 1 2 inches earning 64 dollars. The paper notes future wheat for chaff as a possibility.
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Sedan
Memphis
Free Trial Package Promoted by Lane's Family Medicine
Over sixty people evacuated homes yesterday to seek a free trial of Lane's Family Medicine. The advertisement promises relief for bad blood, liver and kidney issues, constipation, headaches, and dull complexions. Druggists offer a grand remedy sample. large size packs cost 50 cents. The ad notes ladies praise the product and hints at spring gardening duties.
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Lane
Seot's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil Promoted for Health
An advertisement claims Seot's Emulsion with Hippophosphites gives immediate relief and lasting benefit for serolula general debility and wasting diseases. A Brentwood California user reports great advantage in phthisis scrofula and wasting illness and notes its palatability.
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Seot
Ve Mott
Brentwood
Cal
Clergyman Cured by Secret Recipe for Catarrh
A clergyman long tormented by catarrh finally found a remedy that cured him and saved his life. Sufferers may obtain the recipe free by sending a self addressed stamped envelope to Prof. J. A. Lawrence at 88 Warren Street New York City.
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J. A. Lawrence
Warren Street
New York City
Positive Cure for Consumption Offered by Ty Slocum
Letter to the editor promotes a cure for consumption claiming thousands cured and offers two free bottles to readers who send Express and P. O. addresses. It also urges readers to seek employment with L F Johnson & Co and notes the 1386 impeachment of Michael de la Pole, Earl of Suffolk.
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P. G
Ty. A. Slocum
M. C
Pearl St
Commons
Michael de la Pole
Earl of Suffolk
A Woman’s Despair and a Woman’s Cure
A suffering mother laments an aching back and despairing health. A neighbor recounts how Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription cured her after years of struggle. The tonic is promoted as a guaranteed remedy for women with a money-back promise.
Miza Pills and Dough Used to Cure Animals
Directions describe using bread or dough saturated with St Jacobs Oil to feed a fowl that cannot swallow. The text instructs to mix corn meal dough with the oil and give nothing else, claiming the animal will eat and be cured.
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St. Jacobs
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Leeches
Mr. Highlive
Czar’s
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F. J. Cheney & CO
Proator
L. F. Johnson & Co
Main St
Richmond
Hood
C. St. Noad & Co
Lowell, Maas
A. Circwars
Beyayo
Buffalo
Radfield
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
Worrbld
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S Jacobs Oil
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Radway
Avlce Orash
Bryant & Stratton Chicago Business College
H. B. Bryant & Son
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Erie
Suiccer
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Popeleffer
Tower
Simmons St
Boston
Maseoken
Yantaat Paas
Australia
Wm. H. Thames
Swift
Joan Ray
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Swirr Srxciric Co
Adress American School of Telegraphy
Madison
Wis
Kidder
Timaieex Kidder
Slestown
Mass
Chicago
OMAS
KAI
Mir
Clybeurn Dve
Wi— Gatt
Caton
Box
Phonughaphic College
Sterling, I
John W.morris
U.S. Pension Bureau
Mynanlogians
D. C
Pension Bureau
Altorney
R. Echiffman
St. ‘Oratamp
Pensions
Fitzgerald
A.S. Claim Agency
Indianapolis
Indiana
F.C. Austin Mfg
Carpenter St
Carroll Ave
Ill
P.O. H. G. Root
Brewster's
Brewster Meg. Co
Holly
Mid Northern Pacific
Minnesota
North Dakota
Montana
Iiaho
Washington
Oregon
Chase Lahborn
Nebraseha
Kansas
Colorado
Wyoming
FRED
Epss
Eustis
G. P.A
Epps
Ctvil Service Gazette
James Epps &C
Homeopathic Cheristy
Ron
Eilert
Emmert Proprietary Co
Chichester
Etsherter
Labies
Chichester Chemical Co
Madison Sq.-Phila
Gn.u
CART
Watia D. B. Dycohe
Cuilcago
Drugstem
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