Tippecanoe Battle Hero Harrison Saved By Local Remedies
A historic note recounts General William Henry Harrison after the Battle of Tippecanoe saved by local Indiana remedies. The piece credits frontier roots, herbal cures, and H. J. Warner of Rochester for Log Cabin medicines, claiming widespread efficacy against various ailments and linking to the Harrison legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tippecanoe
Tippecanoe River
Battle Cound
Gener! Harrison
Prophet
Tecumseh
Harrison
Benjamin Harrison
Wabash
Lafayette
H. J. Warner
Rochester Chamber of Commerce
Warner
What He Saw in the Fire
A fragmented fiction column opens with a couple by a fire and a tainted accusation of deception. It shifts to an unrelated print on wood warping and timber cutting followed by a charity anecdote and a long, wistful art description of a Grand Master painting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel
Gerald
Prince
N. Y. Sun
Andrew Jock
Isaac Thompson
John T
Impson, Sons
Thor
Stopping Elopements: Farm Life Versus City Temptations
A reprinted speculative rant argues to keep young people on the farm by extreme, impractical methods and then critiques them as impractical. The piece suggests shaming eloping daughters by public display and urges paternal intervention, warning of failed walls and cages.
Women in Battle and Legions Honor Across Nations
A scatter of notes on French women awarded the Legion of Honor with battlefield deeds and broader musings on women in war. Mentions two women disguising as men, battles like Yommapor and Austerlitz, and the question of women’s military roles alongside societal expectations. Also touches on colonial literature and other regional items briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Geoft Ananias
Yommapor
Austeriite
Jona
Vin
Benas
Werner
Hitler
Sydney
S&s
Etiquette as a Test of Courtesy and Perception
A Sheridan dinner moment shows etiquette obsession can obscure kindness as the general ignored a fork correction. A preacher loses a call after a critic flags mispronounced obligatory, illustrating how politeness zeal can ruin true purpose.
Edgar Saltus and the Pessimist Philosophy
A fragment from an old article describes Edgar Saltus as a handsome, successful writer who preaches pessimism. It notes his belief that death by one’s own hand is optimistic and claims pessimists are content because they expect the worst. The piece mocks his views and suggests the idle mind envier is wiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Saltus
Edlgar Saltus
Leis
Lippincott
Anglo Saxon race shifts power toward America and Alaska
The piece argues the United States may become the protector of the weak and leader among Anglo Saxons, with power shifting to Alaska as center of population. It notes Britain’s moral lecture tone and reports on events from steamer Conserva to a Canadian Pacific railroad project and immigration gains in Washington Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Germany
George Cray
New Zealand
Auckland
Atmerion
Alera
United States
Conserva
Ugly fashion leaders and a tale of three women
The Philadelphia Times notes three influential women in fashion history Princess Metternich Sara Bernhardt and Princess of Wales shaped trends by turning defects into style and influencing dress codes while London papers praise beauty and wit. Also Chambersburg academy bans tobacco for students citing health harms and discipline aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Mode
Princesse de Metternich
Sara Bernhardt
Princess of
Walea
Mme. de Metternich
Philadelphia Times
Chambersburg
Happy Homes Health Plea For Wives and Mothers
A patriotic appeal urges protecting wives and mothers from disease with Dr Plerens Favorite Prescription and Morons Pellets. The piece claims health for women secures home happiness and national strength, citing prices and availability in Ruth billows Crannles and Viale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dir. Pleren
Viner Sf Pernel
Ruth
Viale
Anuncio on Potions and Employment Claims
A vintage ad touts Kenock products and plasters with medical endorsements and cures. It also promotes Johnson’s employment service at a Richmond address and urges self reliance, warning against imitation remedies. A final note extols Brown’s throat lozenges and critiques counterfeit remedies.
Multistate Coat-of-Arms Cards Promised in Mail Offer
An old promotional note sells a set of novelty emblems including White Elephant of Siam and Dragon of China. Readers are urged to mail in a wrapper and 2 cents for a DeLapanaren Liver Pills package and receive a card set with chromatic images from Firewing Bros. in Persevena, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Elephant of
Siam
Lion of
England
Dragon of
China
Cross of
Switzerland
Banner of
Persia
Crescent
Double Eagle
Russia
Star of Chill
the Circle of
Japan
Harp
Eris
McLase
Firewirg Bros
Prrrsevena
J. C. Cement
Aut
Astoria
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Harriven
Asft Nantfacturer
Petland
Aeelet
Portland
Ada Bork
Dreier Mlaa
Tie
Gould
Hbone
Prench
Legion of Money
Countey
George Sandys
Virginia
Owld
Lowden
Levi
Annie Ber
Defiare
Waterville
New
Ore
Cyclopedie ‘Terrors
Sheridan
Jed
Madame
Liecopper Syndicate
Mia Whiteling
Philadelphia
Canadian Pacific
Tte
Use Pedde Coast
Wallop
Washington Territory
Brooklyn
N. Y
Woodbridge
N. J
Allcocck
Ancock
Johnson
Mab Street
Richmonl
Mataria
Tahal
T. A. Slocum
M. C
Pearl St
New York
North Carolina
Dr. Price
Cthicago
San Francisco
Swift
Ecrema
Romey
St. Louis
Bh. V. Dei
S Point
Texas
Ee Sendtor
Atlanta
Montgomery Ward & CO
Lit
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Smith's Cash Store
Front St
S. F
Cal
Mississippi River
Nevery County
Rocky Mountains
Graham
Mars
Genvaire Graham
Doctor
Radioscore
Pearl
E. C
van Monciscar
Third Street
Portlad Oregon
Northwest
William Beck & Son
Veaseles
S Ings
Portland, Or
Bratch Shoe
Salem
Spinney
Dr. Spinney & Co
Vinor
Somina
Lowes
Chichester
Sand “Telbe
Chichester Chemical Co
Madison Sq. ,Phila
Mrs. D
Mrs. 0
Mrs. G
Hans
Mierce
Uary
Worp
Dispensany Mentcan Association, Proprietors
Te Schip Fman
Carolima
Palmer & Rey
Kleet
Fomplew
Regen
U. No
Sieinway
Betei Ee Plano
Burtett
Priews
Matthias Gray
Coreate
Donty
I. Milgramam
N.Y
Drowgite
Austin
Paine
Hiram
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