The Long Read on Marriage and Oddities in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia page from November 3 1884 discusses marriage as a persistent topic amid society news. Essays on married life include a tale of a wife supporting a crippled husband with improvised tools. A 13 year old girl resists arranged marriage and a hermit of Fairmount is profiled. Local curiosities, health notes, and oddities from vendors and physicians wrap the column with social commentary.
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Philadelphia
Aspepsia
Jonathan Swift
Jonathan
Catharine Ferraro
Society For the Protection of Children
Angelo Gilberti
The
FC. C
Fairmount
Samuel Skoo
Fairmount Park
Skon
Fle
Wowen
la Jones
Elijah
Jefferson Medical College
Emerald Isle
Toth
Zoological Garden
Prisex
Do Not Doubt Your Cold in Light of Dr Bull’s Syrup
A warning not to hesitate taking Dr Bull's Cough Syrup when you suspect a cold. The ad promotes prompt treatment and asserts the remedy's usefulness in easing symptoms.
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Dr. Bull
Arrest of Frederick J. Allen in Treason Case
Frederick J. Allen, vice-president of the Young Ireland Society, has been arrested on charges described as treason felony. Duraix reports the incident on November 3.
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Duraix
Frederick J. Allen
The
Young Ireland Society
Thayer Applauds SHILON'S ISUMPTION CORE
The Rev. Geo Fr. Thayer of Bourbon Tad says life owes to SHILON'S ISUMPTION CORE and praises its life saving benefits. Williamson & Co. sells the product.
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Geo. Fr. Thayer
Bourbon, Tad
Shilon
Isumption
Williamson & Co
West Shore announces reduced rail fares to Chicago and midwest cities
The general passenger agent ordered agents to sell first class tickets to Chicago at 12 dollars this morning. West Shore also cuts rates to St. Louis, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Detroit, and Toledo with reductions ranging from one to three dollars.
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New York
Detroit
Toledo
Trouble Apprehended in Onib Special Police Plan
Cincinnati Ohio reports a special city board meeting approved a resolution to appoint a special reserve police force not to exceed six hundred men to preserve order on election day. The move follows petitions from notable citizens urging extra police presence.
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Onib
Ciscisnati
Board of Police
General Gordon Reported Captured in Egypt
Latent advices from Egypt claim General Gordon was captured at Shendy in late September and sent as a prisoner to El Mahdi a camp on October 5. Verification could significantly affect England's Egyptian policy.
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Gordon
Paris
Egypt
Shendy
Arisoner
el Mahdi
England
Arrest of Repeaters In Truxton Flooded With Voters Claims
Twenty five men were arrested in Truxton New Jersey on November 3 for being repeaters and jailed for five days. The area is flooded with tramps and both parties accuse the other of trying to colonize voters.
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Truxton
N.J
Failure in Baltimore Bonded Trusteeship Report
In Baltimore on November 3, David Wilfson and Michael Wilfeon trading as D Wilfeon and Son assigned all to Samuel J Harman for creditors. The trustee bond is $25000.
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Baltimore
Bartinorr
David Wilfson
Michael Wilfeon
D. Wilfeon & Son
Samuel J. Harman
Teemer Gaudaur Race Reheld After Waterlogged Boat
The Teemer Gaudaur race at Creve Coeur lake was redone after Teemer's boat waterlogged and two cata discs were found. Gaudaur declared winner. In Cumberland Mo Edward and Henry Baker brothers allegedly assaulted John and Michael Fasenmire near the Baltimore lake. they were arrested and charged with assault.
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Teemer
St. Louis
Gaudaur
Creve Coeur Lake
Apos
Cata
Cumberland
Campberlaxp
Edward
Henry Baker
John
Michael Fasenmire
Baltimore
Hey
Law
The Railroad Wrangle Over Demoralized Fare War
New York November 3 reports ongoing railroad conflict with fierce price competition. Regular ticket offices show $12.50 to Chicago by most lines while the Pennsylvania maintains a 20 rate.
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New York
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Illness of a Candidate for Congress in Virginia
Dr. George B. Rives, Democratic candidate for Congress in Virginia's Fourth District, lies critically ill at his Prince George County home near here. Recovery doubts are entertained.
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Peter Parrs
George &. Rives
Fourth District
Virginia
Prince George County
Arab Disorders at Hydrabad During Mahreman Festival
India advices report Arab disorders at Hydrabad during the Mahreman festival. Eleven men were killed and many others wounded before troops quelled the disturbance.
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Hydrabad
Lexpos
Advi
India
Shiloh's Seid Promises Relief for Cough and Bronchitis
Williamson and Ga report Cropp, Whooping Cough, and bronchitis symptoms eased quickly by Shiloh's Seid. The claim highlights immediate relief and direct use for respiratory ailments.
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Crogp
Shiloh
Williamson & Ga
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