Sensationalism, Ancient Anecdotes, and Oddities
A curated page of humorous vignettes and short scoops from varied topics. Included are courtroom quips, Irish cabman wit, a tale of a professor and a mislaid stone, Count de Morny’s embassy antics, Virginia caverns, and snatches on the Chinese minister Tseng Chi tac. It blends satire with curiosities and notes on public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Paddy
Mayfair
Antiquary
Count de Morny
Napoleon III
Busch
Prince Bismarck
Morny
New York Herald
Stalacta
Luray
Virginia
China
Tseng Chi-tac
Kimber Nicholson nuptials and Bowron Wright match at Craigs House
Births marriages and deaths notice lists the Kimber family wedding at Clapton Park Chapel between Benjamin Tindall Kimber and Amelia Nicholson, and the Bowron Wright match at Craigs House Dumfries between William Bowron and Janet Douglas. Also references Du Barry's Delicious Food as a porridge cure claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimber—Nicholson
Clapton Park Chapel
J. W. Attinson
Benjamin Tindall Kimber
Fonthill-road
Tollington Park
Amelia
Wilfred Nicholson
Devonshire House
St. Mark’s Square
Hackney
Bowron
Wright
Craigs House
Dumfries
G. D. Macgregor
Paddington Chapel
London
William Munro
Hawick
F. Sinns
William
John Bowron
Maidavale
Janet Douglas
John Wright
Revalenta Arabica touted as universal cure and nourishment
Advert says Revalenta Arabica food cures indigestion chronic ailments and a wide range of conditions from fevers to insomnia. It claims 32 years of success with adults and infants and 80 000 cures, promotes as superior nourishment and infant food. Includes testimonials from doctors and users and lists global sales locations and product forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
du Barry
3B. F. Routh
Samaritan Hospital For Women and Children
Cadbury Cocoa Essence Touted by Medical Profession
The medical profession orders Cadbury's Cocoa Essence in thousands of cases for its claimed nutritious benefits. Buyers are warned to ensure authenticity as imitations are common. Makers to the Queen. Paris depot at 90 Faubourg St. Honoré.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moffat
Lancet
Kenriss
Kent
Garden of England
Grant
Thomas Grant
Maidstone
Worpsworth
P.O
H. Wordsworth and Co
Keexitr
Paris
Judson
Holloway
England
Helloway
University
Cadbury
Faubourg St. Honoré
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bret Harte
California
Tseng
Rupert Mofrar
Anp
Tite Barr
Frau
Revalenta Arabica
U Barry
Charles Tuson
Monmouth
F. Nightingale
F. Nighttin Gale
Long Bredy Rectory
Dorchester
A. Brereton
the Grove
Ilkley
East Luddenham
Peter Castelli
Prunetto
Mondovi
James Powell
Congleton
India
Wraughton
Hon. E.I.C. Service
W. Epis
H.M.S
A. Haywood
Knightwick Rectory
Worcester
Barry
Barry’s
Revalenta Biscuits
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!