Rewriting Legends of the Conquest Through Morgan’s Theory
Z. W. Higginson notes in Harpers Magazine how 19th century scholars revised early American archaeology. He cites Morgan and Putnam arguing there was no ancient Aztec or Maya empire, only tribal leagues and communal pueblos, with Montezuma as a tribal head rather than an emperor. The shift marks a move from grand empires to documented, intelligible social structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. Simpeon
United States Army
Preblos
New Mexico
Stephens
Central America
Lewis H. Morgan
Wontezuma
North American Review
Morgen
Cory
Darwin
Morgan
Esquimaux
Montezuma
Yucatan
Putnam
Bandelier
Z. W. Higginson
Harper's Magazine
Mozart in Misery and Genius Amid Poverty
The article portrays Mozart’s decline into poverty and obscurity despite genius, blaming a negligent father and Mozart’s own ordinary nature. It notes his wife’s illness, selling works, debts to usurers, and a pauper’s burial, while reflecting on broader fates of lesser talents.
Edison Demonstrates 3 Lamp Electrical Loop Light
A fragmentary report describes an Edison demonstration of a luminous white heat from an electrical loop rising over six carbon lamps. The text mentions a three lamp setup and rising heat as part of the display.
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Edison
George Eliot's Good Men Reflections on modest virtuous lives
Refined memorial prose recalls workers and plain folk who guided others with simple precepts. The piece contrasts unlearned integrity with worldly cynicism, praising George Eliot for depicting incorruptible, humble virtue without grandiose caricature.
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George Eliot
Abused Wife Seeks Divorce Over Drunken Husband
In Texas Siftings a distressed wife asks Col Sam Scudder for divorce citing continual drunkenness. She reveals she buys and supplies whisky for her husband yet admits she drinks two thirds of each bottle herself to cope, a confession delivered in a candid exchange.
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Texas Siftings
Sam Scudder
Austin
Great Rivers Lengths Across Global Waterways
The text compares lengths of rivers including the Amazon Mississippi Missouri and Nile. It cites 1875 American Encyclopedia figures stating the Nile traverses about 4,700 miles, with the Amazon navigating 1,500 miles to Farogle and about 8,000 miles overall through windings, plus additional length to Lake Albert N'yanza.
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Amazon
Mississippi
Lake Itaska
Missouri
Gulf
Nile
Farogle
Mediterranean
Gondokors
Lake Albert N’yanza
Missisippi
No tawny sunflower in her bosom Her eyes delight
A fragmentary verse fragment contrasts a woman with no languor or longing noting her bright eyes and vitality. It rejects idealized desire and silent yearning, praising absence of voiceless longings and unnecessary dreams.
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Aunebina
The Two Pattis and a Family Feud in Paris
A historical clashing narrative portrays Patti and her sister Carlotta in an enduring feud. Adelina remains emotionally cold after a Paris operation two years past, offering no sympathy or support to Carlotta before a family sacrament. Carlotta, a beloved and widely connected artist, contrasts Adelina’s coldness with generous heart.
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Patti
Carlotta
Paris
Adelina
Ingerious Habits and Health Advice
A fragment urges avoiding injurious habits such as walking barefoot indoors in winter to prevent colds or consumption. It warns against rapid eating and quarrelsome conduct, noting potential derangement and even murder. It favors Dr Guysett's Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla to strengthen digestion and restore health, urging readers to ask their druggist for it.
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Gor
Guysett
Will of late State Senator Baker reveals unusual provisions
The California senator's will directs that his mother never remarries and that if she does the bequests to her are paid directly, plus funds for his sister Lulu. He warns of husbands' vice and instructs executors to support Lulu and any children if needed. A PuYaictan advertises a sexual weakness cure by Dr Guysett’s Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Baker
California
Lulu
A PuYaictan
A Day's Fete and City Concealed Weapon Permits
Goldsmith describes his ideal simple celebration with close friends and modest meals, a days fete capped by social discourse. The Kansas City Mayor issues concealed weapon permits at two dollars each.
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Kansas City
Burdock Blood Bitters touted for clear complexion and health
An 19th century ad style piece touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy to purify blood and improve complexion, arguing cosmetics are unnecessary when blood is pure and health is restored. A Fulton ferry cabin scene then hints at a social curiosity about men aboard.
Leavenworth Notice and Insolvency Claim Amid Patchy Text
The fragment references Leavenworth Kansas on April 16 1880 noting medical remission and a partner dispute. It mentions a tax notice in Virginia about Readjuster sentiment and a copartnership dissolution between Mose Skinner and another partner with instructions for settling debts.
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Virginia
Mose
Notis
Mose Skinner
All Well That Ends Well Piles Cure Claim
Orin Catlin of 49 Pearl Street Buffalo claims Thomas Eclectic Oom cured his piles after failed remedies. The fragmentary text includes garbled dialogue about appearances and personal remarks, with several misread words and broken phrases.
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Orin Catlin
Pearl Street
Buffalo
N. Y
Thomas
Health and remedies from Dr. Pierce in a curios mix
An old column promotes Dr. Pierce products like Golden Medical Discovery Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets as cures and health aids. It blends medical sale pitches with humorous anecdotes and a stray joke about a boat on the Delaware river containing a snake and whisky, hinting at a political funeral context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RK. Y. Pierce
Delaware
Parnam's Pars- Less Corn Extractor Ends Pain
A promotional notice touts Parnam's Pars- Less Corn Extractor as the sole painless remedy for corns. It claims thousands have found unbounded satisfaction and warns against cheap counterfeits sold by Wholesale Lord Stoutenburgh & Co. of Chicago. It also mentions a cynical tangent about teaching Indians ticket scalping to civilize them gradually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parnam
Putnam’s
Lord, Stoutenburgh & Co
Chicago
Fragmented catalog of remedies and odd anecdotes from a 19th century page
A scraped OCR page lists numerous patent medicines with dubious claims and prices, short quips about customers and servants, a travel joke, and brief notes on local court and public notices. Entries mention Burpeet Bicop Birrzrs, Dr. Winchells Tiny Syrup, and The Improved Howe Scales among other items, with stray dialogue and editorial asides.
Mounting a camel proves rough yet rewarding for the learner
A novice tries camel riding, facing a jerking start, disjointed gait, and a see-saw ride in a broad saddle. The effort yields strong discomfort and questions on the heathen method of riding a dromedary cited by Dr. Guntaer. It closes with a quotation about desire and pride from Troilus and Cressida.
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Salzburg
Pergolesi
George Elliot
Darling
Lily
Will
Goldsmith
Fulton
Leavenworth, Kan
Grantilever Ou
Joan Branpon
Pug
Charlie
Carrie
Hifm
Dr. Pierce
Burpeet
Bridget
Drax
Werzutzs
Guy
N. J
Europe
Trovaaros
Caolera Infantum
The
Jersey City Journal
Eco
Personen
Exeyar
Druggista
Mage
Belleck & Co
Uncle Sam
Procapennnta
Lupua E. Pinxnam
Kong
Taz
Tobatoo
Voltaire
Troilus
Cressida
Ochester Medicine Coo
Rochester
X. X
Brain Trades Oeste
Tere Spaulding & Co
Boone Block
Ascot
Taylor
A.reed & Sons’ Pianos
Katee
Far Ueic
Wu Et Oeens
Hershey School of Musical Art
Hershey Music Hall
Chiergs, Ll
Sfords
Bsattagbion
Clarence Eddy
Public Men OF Today
P. C. Headley
Supremes Court
Neveral
Enisaracni - Nts
Iicces O'S
Aes
Boston
Cheslare Te Eggieston. Truss Co
Bere
Loomis & Nyman
Dresdfai Ag
Thommanda
Rane
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