Welwitschia Mirabilis Described From African Desert
The Welwitschia mirabilis grows in a rainless African district near Benguela, discovered in 1860 by Dr Welwitsch. The plant forms a low trunk with concentric ridges and two large flat leaves, living up to a century, bearing bright scarlet cones and enduring harsh desert conditions. Its peculiar form attracts public attention and colonial interest.
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Western Africa
Cape of Good Hope
Africa
Benguela
Dr. Welwitsch
The American View of the Modern Single Lady
A lively portrait contrasts the new cheerful single woman with the old maid stereotype. The writer honors widowed and married aunts, praising their kindness, social support, letter writing, and craft work as backbone of domestic virtue.
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England
Kate
Maria
Hawaiian Flower-Girls and Their Lei Adornments
A vivid look at Hawaiian flower girls who collect blossoms in the mountains then ride to Honolulu. They decorate with leis and maile streamers then gather in groups along public streets to assort and display their harvests for the market.
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Honolulu
Absent-minded Detroiter Outwitted By Friends
A Detroit man nicknamed Blank is pranked by acquaintances who sign petitions for absurd offices and projects in his name. He signs requests to appoint his wife, expand Woodward avenue, and even allow a gambling house, before mistaking a forged confession for a memory issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
No. Woodward Avenue
Woodward Avenue
Blank
Ohio
Tohn Y. Blank
John Y. Blank
Detroit Free Press
Old Conncelleut Major General Parsons Treason Tale
Springfield Republican reports on the alleged long forgotten treason of Major General Samuel Holden Parsons tied to British contact via William Heron of Reading. It notes his wartime letters, a low bribe, and warrants from Governor Strong and General Washington. It claims Parsons later held esteem, led Ohio's judiciary, and died in 1789, with uncertainties about documentation.
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Samuel Holden Parsons
Arnold
Maj
Andre
Connecticut Society of the Cincinnati
Washington
Ohio
Big
Beaver River
Springfield
Mass
Two German Settlers and a Credit Note Tale
In Cronzales County around 1850 Jacob Schneider and Heinrich Baumgarten, new to English ways, trade a horse on six months credit. Baumgarten signs a note, asks what to do with it, and learns to hold the note until the money is paid. After six months Baumgarten returns the funds and the note, claiming the debt is settled.
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Jacob Schneider
Heinrich Baumgarten
Clear Fork
Sandies
Cronzales
Schneider
Baumgarten
The Landlady Conundrum and the Martyr Joke
A new boarder asks why we all are martyrs and the crowd waits as the punch line lands. The joke ends with perishing at the steak and a mischievous nod to a historical brand. The piece blends a humor vignette with a moral about expressing kindness before it is too late.
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B. C
Free Press
France Draft Horses and Percherons Demand Pedigree
The article explains that the term Norman for French imports is American coined. It highlights Percherons as France’s premier breed used to improve local stock, with France’s stud book restricting to pure Percheron lineage. It notes buyers should demand full pedigrees and French registration to ensure value. It also mentions Mason & Hamlin’s rise from melodeon makers to organ manufacturers and their entry into upright pianofortes.
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America
France
Mason & Hamlin
Europe
Mason & Tramlin Company
Bostorn Praretier
Duneam
The Saving Remnant in Syria Travel Narrative
A traveler recalls hospitality in Syria and laments modern ingratitude. He recommends Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters to travelers to combat fatigue, travel illness, and seasickness, promising health safeguards and quicker recovery for voyagers and invalids.
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Far West
Picnic Invitation Sparks Suspense Across Orleanville
In a playful village scene, Squipps frets about Mr Gayfellow joining a family picnic while Tom reveals Gayfellow helped arrange the invitation. The exchange ends with a sudden jumble as the silver dollar and baskets become the focus.
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Tom
Young Squipps
Mr. Gayfellow
Squipps
Orleans Times-Democrat
Bank Cashier Chooses Canada Gray Suit Color
A bank cashier jokes about being measured for a suit. The tailor asks preferred color and season style. The cashier notes Canada gray is the favorite color this season among bank cashiers.
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Canada
Woman and Her Diseases illustrated treatise offer
An illustrated six page treatise titled Woman and Her Diseases is offered post-paid for three stamp letters from the World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo New York. The notice notes general admonitions about fidelity in treating colds and promotes Allen’s Lung Balsam as a reliable remedy sold by all druggists.
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H.C. Mooney
Astoria, Jr
Allen
Jeremiah Wrigh
Marion County
W.va
Dra Merchant
Bowling Green
Issi
Prye
Mencprin
Cincinnati
Bedu
Wa. A. Graham & Co
Zanesville
Ohio
Mathias Freeman
Delays In Treating Consumption Warned In Ad Text
An old advertisement urges early treatment for consumption with Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery claiming thousands testify its cure. It mocks delay and notes pharmacists and remedies for catarrh. The text references a free lunch sponge cake pastry and a humorous fiction line about a deaf fiancé and a quarter-deck captain.
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Pierce
New Remedies and Advertisements Highlight 19th Century Pubs
A collage of medicinal claims and testimonials covers Kidney-Wort cures piles and constipation, Horsford's Acid Phosphate for lemons, Mrs Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound praised by users, Diamond Dyes praised for color quality, and a tease about owed breeches from a promise breach remark.
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James F. Moyer
Myerstown
Pleasant surprise in premium subscription note
An old subscriber writes of surprise at becoming a premium and praises the paper as a household treasure. The letter mentions premiums from 5 to 100 dollars and offers sample copies free, with an address in Chicago for details.
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West
Tuk LioGek
Chicago
Noted Officials Endorse Compound Oxygen For Vitality
Prominent figures including Hon Win Kelley MLC Judge Joseph Flanders and T S Arthur tout compound oxygen as a potent curative agent. Free interviews and a treatise are offered by Starkey Palen. An advertising note extols Henrys Carbolic Salve for an incurable ulcer with claimed relief. Grand Union Hotel touts cheap, upscale city stay.
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Jos. RR. Flanders
New York
T.S. Arthur
Drs. Starkey & Palen
Girard St
Philadelphia
Gault House Chicago Offers First Class Rooms At Low Rates
A blend of historical advertisements notes the Gault House in Chicago at Clinton and Madison offering first class accommodations from 82 and 2.50 per day. The center city hotel is near Union Depot with elevator and modern appointments. The page also advertises remedies from Ely and Caswell Hazard Co. and testimonials for hay fever cures, tonics, and health products.
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New York City
Grand Union Hotel
Grand Central Depot
Grand Union
Gault House
Chicago
Clinton and
Madison Streets
Union Depot
Wi. W. Hoy
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Count Rochefort
Business In Utopia
Syria
Mr. Floyd
Philadelphia Call
Cali
Alfred
New Orleans Picayune
Horsford
New York Commercial Advertiser
Treen
Arkansaw Traveler
Hon. Win
DD. Kelley
Mlc
Josiah Davis
North Middleton
Henry
Nature
Calisaya
Caswell, Hazard & Co
Hil
Myron
Ely
Gabriel Ferkis
Spencer, N.Y
Derina
Lloyd
W. Townley
Elizabeth
N. J
Taylor Bros. & Co
Cleveland
Brooks
Putney
Kingston &Co
Lasalle Chicago
National Punlishike Co
DR. Smith
John Bull
Hoe
Bull
Smith
Main
Louisville, KY
PF Whys Fellns
Seaibten
Vrs
By &Ybody
Lt Neve Ee
Relle
Albany, N.Y
David Kennedy
Rondout
N. Y
Sir
Usu
Pepson
Alexander Avenue
Albans
Ronlout
N.Y
Westie
USA
ELY Brothers, Druggists
Owego, N.Y
Blaine
Logan
Cleveland and
Hendricks
Chesebrough Manufacturing CO
State Street
Imperial Gold Ine CO
Rosendale
Nebraska
Dakota
Tas Sioux
Nuwerarge Union
Douglas Street
Sious City
Lows
J. W. Moree
Buffalo
Mason & Hamlin Organ and Piano CO
Boston
Tremont St
N. York
14Th St
Wabash Av
Btud
Societe Hippie Percheronne
M. W. Dunham
Hosa Bonheur
Valentine Bros
Janesville
Wis
Newspaper Union
Franklin Street
Hops and Malt Bitters Co
Detroit, Mich
MONTGOMERY WARD @ Co
Wabash Avenus
C.N.U
Gunes
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