Plagues and Fear. Symptoms of the Cholera Epidemic
A sweeping piece discusses cholera origins and spread from Asia to Europe and America, noting prevention versus cure, germ theory support, and atmospheric transmission. It cites misfired theories like planetary pestilence and describes pilgrimage sites at Hardwar, quaratine limits, and the impact on travelers, peasants, and soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spanifh
America
Napoleon
Los Casas
Dessaix
Marengo
San Francisco Chronicle
New Orleans
Surgeon Knapp
Mexico
Jupiter
Asia
Europe
Hardwar
Upper
Ganges
Great Pi
True Laxative Principle in Syrup of Figs
A historical notice extols the true laxative principle of the Syrup of Figs as permanently beneficial, condemns cheap substitutes, and notes California Fig Syrup Co as the manufacturer. A traveling man shares relief from chronic diarrhea after using Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, praising its efficacy. A minister and editor endorses a Conover piano for tone and satisfaction after extended use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Sams
Pennsylvania
Chamberlain
H. M. Lewis
Freeman Street
Cleveland
Wirhia
Equitable Life Assurance Society Strongest Amid Epidemics
A fragment proclaims Equitable Life Assurance Society as the strongest and healthiest company amid cholera fears. It promises safety and a yearlong money back with interest if not harmed, urging readers to choose the Equitable and contact manager at 516 Market Street, Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equiltable Life Assurance Society
Dward
Market Street
Pittsburg
Eloquent Mr Handel Praised by Atlantic City Mayor
Squire Herman Handel from Allegheny, returning from Atlantic City, was celebrated by Atlantic City officials who extended the freedom of the city and the ocean. Handel lauded Mayor Gourley of Pittsburg, likening him to his own mayor, praising public spirit, religion, and progress in transportation as crowds cheered from the Mansion House balcony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Tashkend
Squire Herman Handel
Allegheny
Atlantic City
Squire Handel
Handel
Herman Handel
Accolony
Pittsburgers
Gourley
Pittsburg
Mr. Handel
Europe
Goarley
Knights of Pythias
Tom Watt
Damon
Pythias
Wilt
Big City
Delad
National Convention of
St Railways
National Congestion of Locomotive Engineers
Machin
Notable conventions cited in city discourse and praise
A crowded address references numerous associations and conventions including Loyal Legion G A B National Colored Methodist Conference Grand Army of the Republic Deaf and Dumb National Foresters Turners Odd Fellows and other assemblies. The speaker lauds the mayor as a dandy, noting large public gatherings at Schenley Park and Idlewild Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Press Association
Convention of Loyal Legion
National Colored Methodist Conference
Convention of Grand Army of the Republic
Convention of Deaf and Dumb Association
National Convention of Butchiers
Convention of Knights of the Golden Eagle
National Convention of Foresters
National Convenes of
Turners
Odd Felown
Schenley Park
Idlewild Grove
Chinese Smuggling via Train Evades Canadian Law
A confidential memo from August 30 notes about 200 Chinese travelers moving from Toronto to Michigan frontier since May. A Windsor railway contact claims trains from Toronto likely drop passengers at a race course two miles from town, with smugglers transferring Chinese travelers to locals to dodge customs scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walkerville Jonetson
Toronto
Windsor
Switchmen Riot in New Orleans Leaves Four Wounded
In New Orleans on August 30, a switchmen strike involving the New Orleans and Northeastern Railroad turned deadly as four night crew members and a striker were shot. W. R. Smith, George Sprague, W. Mapes, and J. F. Jones were wounded, while James Sexton and an accomplice attacked the group. A gunfight erupted with both sides firing. one attacker was wounded in return fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Jones
Sprague
Smith
Mapes
Sexton
Desi Will Be Glad He Is Coming at Monongahela House
Mr H A Wales of Bridgeport Conn will visit the Monongahela House Thursday to discuss his Sound Disc invention. His work restoring hearing in many deaf cases has drawn medical interest and offers readers a chance to learn about the device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Wales
Bridgeport, Conn
Monongahela House
Pittsburg
M. M. Parkhurst
Bertha Brinkman
Acre
Katherine Parkhurst
Mra. Berney
Boscobel
Wis
Taiton Hallis
Wise G H
Hallis
McClelland
Enojual County
Tex
William Moore
Enxla
Return of Rex Mellor Reunites Hester and Jean at Mossdell Manor
Ten years after their parting, Jean Arlen travels to Mossdell Manor to visit Hester and Miss Grigson. She meets Rex Mellor, learns he is Hester’s husband, and discovers he never stopped loving her. He asks for the ring back, then quietly offers it again as they reunite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hester
Jester
Jean
Rex Mellor
Mra Hamsworth
Josh
Mellor
Engacepar
Amelia
Miss Grigson
Reginald Mellor
Hemeworth
Mel
Yo Mellor
Auntie
Suniie
Heathbourne
Mellors
England
Glenshire
Rex No
Jenn
Helnen
Angs
Grigson
Mossdell Manor
London
Waterloo
Clapham Junction
Clapham
Swindon
Rvinald Mellor
Mia
Anrbody
Arlen
Mr. Mellor
Esse
Mossdell Station
Rex
Liverpool
Massachusetts Heard From On Pile Cure Claims
An advertisement from Three Rivers Mus. Evackave touts Hill's Pile Pomade as a cure for blind piles seven years long, urging others to try it. It claims a six for six price and notes mail order by Jos. Joming & Son at 412 Market Street with a genuine warranty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mall
Jos
Joming & Son
Market Wiroet
Western Pennsylvania Fair Excursions From Pittsburg
Hound trip rate ten dollars to Washington via Fanhendie route. Depart August 29, 2081 with return by September 3. Includes admission and sir valid to return. Wire's Little Early Eisera Best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pittsburg
Chenille Portieres Arrive in First Shipment
Rosenau offers a fresh display of chenille portieres in full width and length with various finishes and patterns. New goods only, no leftovers, with shades including bronze and ecru priced from 3.95 a pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portieres
Chenille Table Covers and Curtains on Sale
Chenille table covers 6-4 fringed fancy at 75 cents, outpacing rivals. 6-4 finest heavy covers at 2 dollars, 4-4 at 1.25. Snow Flake Curtains new at 1.90 and 3 dollars per pair. Silkalen or Cotton Pongee fabrics offered at 124 cents and 15 cents per yard. Also 25 new linen, momie and hem stitched splashers, scarfs, squares and table covers.
Late News In Brief From A Broad Range Of Crises
A chaotic bulletin lists Frost in South Dakota, a French Canadian priest scandal, and Venezuela rebels claiming a defeat. Reports note 100000 Cherokee strip cattle removal, floods in Parkslip pit, and a Montreal exhibitor showdown at the World's Fair. Drowned boating party in Thomsonville, a hanged man in Wise, and bank swindling tied to World’s Fair officials populate the day’s volatile brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blodgett
Bohion
Chatengo
Avmy
Cherokee Strip
Parkslip
Moncreal
Jacques Cartier
Montreal
E. RB. Wingate
la Junta
Col
Credit Frou World
Grant
Berths Evans
Maccle Worthington
Thomsonville
Kan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hindostan
Persia
Western Asia
Indus
Ek-V
E. I. Miller
R. L. Mieren
HK. Kleber & Bros
Conover Pianos
Mayor Gourley
Cork
Glasgow
Belfast
Marra
Dungannon
Scotland
Ireland
Caseys
McDonoughs
O’learys
Burgoynes
Beliast
Edinburgh
The
Desi
U.S. Gov’t
Mme, M. Yale
la Freckla
Mme
M. Yale
Herk
Ye Dou
Thomases
Yale
Chicago
Mme. Yale
M. Tale
Temple of Beaty
State ST
Ill
Joseph Firkin & Henth
Christy's
Mithfeld Street
Fourth Avenue
Kimmel & Co
Penn Avenue
Ninth Street
W. P. Martaol
Dra Drag Company
Sixth Street
Holland
Smithfield
Alcghe
Wece Geenbeta
Tiaderalisser Ree Treet
Kaercher's
Remington Bros
Liebig Company
BEST
Hester’s
Margaret Haycraft
Golden Doors,” &c., &c
Dential
Wade
Aunt Hamsworth
Mellor—Copford
Massachusetts
de Wire
Eisera Best
Chenille Portieres
Market St
Heiskell’s
Heiskell
Helmkell
O Johnston
Howl
South Dakota
Texas
Venezuela
Marecalbo
Morocco
Cincinnati
Bis
John A Logan
New
National University At
Aa Center
Ind
Blair
Mire
Hilton
Ness
Monasse
Jeho Clark
Ankillett Henry Salters
Jo Gant
Catton
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