Eyes Across Genius From Burns To Coleridge
A collage of observations on how prominent eyes signal intellect and personality in Hawthorne Shelley Coleridge Keats Wordsworth and Burns. Noted quotes describe blue gray hazel and deep eyes as markers of genius and emotion across literary figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns
Hawthorne
Shelley
Emerson
Col. Higginson
Nathaniel Hawthorne
F. H. Underwood
Ritian
Medwith
Tor Moore
Coleridge
Sterling
Carlyle
Keats
Frank Leslie
Mechanical contrivances and stage escape tricks
An intimate friend recalls a stage scene where an escape was attempted by jumping the train’s left side as it departed and leaping to the right to elude pursers. The front of the train was in profile. a solid last car broke a wheel and hurled him across the footlights into a spectator behind Duncan B Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aris
Duncan B Harrison
Philadelphia
Pomona
Cal
Edison
London Court Journal
London
Washington Village
China
Providence Telegram
Russia
Europe
New York
Barefooted babies cure bow legs say doctor’s plan
Mrs. Bassett raises barefoot children in England return to town with twins and a baby girl. A doctor advises removing shoes to loosen cramped muscles and use inclined planes to teach straight legs. The family reports strong, straight limbs and warm feet without shoes indoors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bassett
England
Bassetts
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Mrs. Bassett
Five Cent Damages Awarded in Philadelphia Suit
Philadelphia jury grants a young woman five cents in damages after her fiancé withdrew from marriage. The report lists various quirky items and curiosities from the era.
The Ladies Luncheon And Its Elegant Modern Form
A discussion on the evolution of the luncheon from a hurried leftovers meal to a formal lady's event. It notes attire, etiquette, and social freedoms, contrasting domestic and public gatherings, with remarks on conversation topics and the influence of American luncheon culture. The piece also includes brief aside about indigenous tools in New South Wales and a new English telephone design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Jenness Miller Magasina
England
Kidney and Liver Cure Praised by User Letter
A testimonial from H Nowtrox of San Francisco praises Great Sierra Kidney and Liver Cure GestLemex for curing kidney disorders. The letter claims improved sleep and overall health after a fair trial, stating the remedy is effective and truly as advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sierra
H. Nowtrox
Diuretic Choice and Health Claims Promoted in 1800s Adverts
An advertisement extols Hostetters Stomach Bitters as a kidney and bladder tonic while warning against inactive kidneys and Brights disease. It also promotes Dobbins Electric Soap and Allock’s Porous Plasters, citing remedies for fevers rheumatism and grippe with customer testimonials and branding cues from the period.
Cure for Piles and Itching by Kirk's German Ointment
An 1890s medical advertisement claims Kirk's German Pile Ointment cures piles bleeding and itching within minutes. It describes absorption of tumors and relief from private parts irritation, with mailing offers and price of $1 per box via Mack & Wholesale Agents, San Jose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirk
Dra
Mack & Wholesale Agenta
San Osetta
Palpitation Cure Promises Relief From Dr Darrin
A patient recounts twenty years of heart disease and relays Dr Darrin and Dr J W Suasgle claim cures. The ad lists locations in Portland at the Washington building and notes free examinations, confidential private treatments, and home care options with payment based on means. It ends with a political jab about the House quorum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naravixe
Lewis Cu
August LU
Darrian
Asa Hanon
Oregonian
Darrin
Cherryville
J. W. Suasgle
Washington Building
Fourth
Washington Streets
Portland
Dr McLane’s Liver Pills Pills and health tonic mail offer
A garbled promotion offers 15 novelties and chromatic cards for those who buy a box of Dr. McLane’s Celebrated Liver Pills from Fleming Bros in Pittsburgh. Readers are told to mail the wrapper with address and 4 cents. Claims of purity and effectiveness follow, with unrelated ad copy about singing, throat remedies, and a social quip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melane
McLane
Fleming Bros
Pittsburgh
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Somerville
New Orleans
Ming
Montreal Star
George Washington
Gen. Washington
Washington
Longnecker
Tommy
Gierman
Flegance
New South Wales
California St
Francisco, Cal
Sumimer
Hoewat
Lydia A. Nelson
Luther
Lake County
Mich
Lora
Mien
Jease
Geonie
Adilress
Drs. Porterfield & Losey
Sis Market Street
San Francisco
North Carolina
Hood
Copppeeers of
Stanps
J F Smith & 00
St Low
Darren
St. Paul
Brown
Flea
CBA
Pottrk Davug
Chemhical
Reston
Mass
Cotion RA
LA Salle
Vitor
Salle
Paris
Mervenis
Wen
Oleh
H. Treskow
Broadway
H. M. Bissell & CO
Puget Sound Business College
Seattle School OF Shorthand
Indiana —. Springs CO
Faber’s
Nor Eddrem Rare
Mell
THE
Aphro Medicine Company
Wetecranch
Bos 2
Wusous Vereto, Fortiegé
California Fig Syrup CO
Francisto
Louhsville
Wew Fork
WM. I. Brown
Albert Howell
Gurfit
PaciFig Novelty Company
St. San Fusreee
Pacific Prospecting Co
Hess
Samesome Street
San Praucisen
Binghamton N.Y
Salpolio
Beecham
St. Helens
Lancashire
RK. F. Allen O
Canal St
Advange
Z. T. Wright
Morrison Street
Oregon
Puduia
Portland Business College
Capital Business College
Salem
Toth
A BP
Armatrong
Udlelog
Cheentar Noe
Walker, Washington, Ec
Chichester
Ponsesul Prand
Steinway
Bordettingens, Mandlowtromente
Rand
Matthias Gray CO
Pew Street
Colleer
Tacoma
Washingt Ars
Pulpord, A.M
Trcoma, Wash
Kirk Wood Hard Rubber Company
Cer
Market & Jones Steth
Gee Mom Beas
AEN Det Price
M. PN
Wiley B. Allen Music Store
Kuabe
Steck
Nebr Brow
Earholf Mowse-proot Orgs
Muse
B. Allens
Portland, Or
Seaahehets
Frome St
Erie Medical CO
Buffalo
WN. Y
New Law
Carolina
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