Relics of Barents voyage described and explored
A review of works on Barents voyage relics found at Ice Haven and unearthed by Charles Gardiner. Describes the discoveries of MS writings, clothing, furniture, and other artifacts preserved for centuries, with illustrations and facsimiles, and Gardiner’s gift to the Dutch Government. Also notes criticism of two religious works and a quotation-filled volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barents
J. K. D. Joncx
L. R. van Campden
Trubner and Co
Meemskerck
Nova Zembia
Charles Gardiner
Temple Goring
Elizabeth
Gardiner
Hely Smith
Seeleys
Francis Jacox
B.A. Cantab
Hodder and Stoughton
Jacox
Milton
Jeremy Taylor
Dante
Robertson
Victor Hugo
Byron
Thomas Browne
Carlyle
Stuart Mill
Notable Wales Figures Series Opens with Richard MP
The Cardif' Times launches a sketches series on notable Welsh people starting with Richard, MP, hailed as the most popular man in Wales. A coloured lithograph and pen-and-ink portrait accompany the feature, part of a broader look at prominent Welsh figures. The item also notes England’s first umbrella appearing in 1777 and ponders when the last umbrella vanished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardif’ Times
South Wales Week’y News
Wales
Richard
Principality
England
Gleanings From a Century Past in Brief Notes
A compilation of curiosities and anecdotes from science, culture, and daily life. It includes a Times lead on Royal Society lore, Virchow’s gorilla dissection notes, humorous quips about practice in music, alum crystallisation for flowers, complexion color tips, and a Camberwell beer salt anomaly with a fines record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Society
the Times
Society
Berlin
Virchow
Hartmann
Pongo
Nature
Hans von Bulow
Norristown Herald
Cassell
Bernays
Camberwell
Plimsoll
Marsden
Holloway's Pills Promote Digestive Health
The ad extols Holloway's Pills as a universal remedy for stomach disorders. It asserts the stomach drives the body, claims widespread proof of effectiveness, and promises relief from biliousness indigestion and liver-stomach disorders through persistent use.
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Holloway
Fancy Goops or EnglisH Manufacture
England maintains footing against foreign rivals in seasonal confections Cadbury’s Cocoa Essence boxes numbered near two million since June, destined as Christmas gifts for many children this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Cadbury’s
Births Marriages and Deaths Record: Perkins-Smart EWEN-ROSSIBE
Births and marriages listed from several parishes with names and dates. Perkins-Smart unite Annie Smart in Luton Church. Ewen-Rossibe wedlock in Barnsbury Park. Oliver Carver marriage at Highbury Chapel. Obituary notes: Thomas Jarrold of Norwich. Thomas Martin Herbert of Nottingham dies.
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William Kossie
Oliver Carver
Highbury Chapel
Bristol
L. H. Byrnes
Henry Oliver
Newport
Mon
Joephine
James Langworthy Carver
Britul
Jarrold
the Mount
Thorpe Hamlet
Norwich
Thomas Jarrold
Herbert
Altrincham
Manchester
Thomas Martin Herbert
Lancastire College
Lomas Herbert
the Park
Nottingham
Epps Cocoa and Various Patent Preparations Advertised
A cluster of Victorian era advertisements tout cocoa by Epps with claims of health benefits and disease resistance. Also promotes Mrs. Allen hair restorers, Zylo Balsamum, coloring agents, dyes for textiles, and medical solvents with testimonials and purchase details across London chemists and perfumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epps
Civil Service Gazette
James Epps & Co
Homeopathic Chemists
London
A. Allen
Jupson
Abercrombie
Claremont Square
Paris
General Expenditure Assurance Company (Limited
Queen Victora Street
A. Oldridge
Wellington Street
Strand
W.C. Kinauan
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M. E. Toomey
Rathbone-place
Osford-street
Tottenham-ct.-road
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