Forty-fifth anniversary of modern spiritualism born in Hydesville
Telegram from March asylum recalls the 1847 origin in Hydesville of modern spiritualism. The Fox sisters after denials still inspire believers while critics claim fraud from toe joint rappings. The piece traces early manifestations, public meetings, and the movement’s rapid national spread amid debates on mediumship and prophecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apdi
Hydesville
Fox
Margaretta
Catherine
New York
Pain in the Back and Hips Patient Recovers Fast with Plasters
Kate McBurney of Detroit reports severe back and hip pain that worsened to bed rest. After trying remedies she used Allcock's Porous Plasters, which removed the pain quickly, allowing her to rise within a day and recover in a week, also claiming cure of bronchitis by the plasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate McBurney
Fifth Street
Detroit
Indian Service
Flour and grocery price drop ad with catalog items
A fragmented ad lists reduced prices on flour canned goods soaps and groceries. It notes delivery across two cities prepaid freight for larger orders and promotes a catalog from M R Thompsey Fly Market Street and a competing clearance from Jacksons including a guarantee and new building in Allegheny Footnotes reference brands Proctor & Gamble Ivory soap and various fruit and pantry items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Diana Auest Apm
Proctor & Gamble
Seiius & Gs
Gusby
M. ER. Thompsey
Market St
Roberts and Sonus unveil new ten sets of ware
E. P. Roberts and Sonus invite customers to view ten new china sets including urns creamer and spoonholder patterns. They offer flexible piece counts and encourage visiting to see styles and prices, promising attentive service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fsu
Tenement housing and home made clothing ad at Pittsburg store
An advertisement warns about risks of tenement housing while promoting Jacksons store at 954 and 056 Liberty Street. It claims clothing is home made and warranted to remain in good repair with no repair charge. The text touts a new building described as the handsomest in Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Madam Guyon
Octinger
Sweden
Swedenborg
Hordesville
New Lebanon
Watervliet
Jacksons
Liberty St
Star Corner
Star Cor
Pittsburg
New York
Cian
Europe
Captain Smith
Captain Jones
Ger
Dacres
Guerriere
Constitution
Tex
United States
Maine
Arnonaway
Gnnine
Gianna
Soren
Zuripides
Echwer
Mariyn
Aristotle
Aska
Dead Seas
America
St. Paul
Joseph Cook
William A. Hammond
Dyeing and Cleaning Service Advertises in City
Notice summarizes a dry cleaning and dyeing service listing. Mentions Charles Pfeifer at 445 Smith Street, Pittsburgh with phone access and a local streets reference, indicating a business location and service offerings. No further contact details clear in fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Pfeifer
Smiths d Street
Bitteburg
Ae Street
Alleghsny
Two Rooms Carpeted for 8450 by Edward Grootzinger
Edward Grootzinger completes carpet work for two rooms at 627 and 629 Penn Avenue costing 8450. The job covers installation services and materials as specified in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Grootzinger
Penn Avenue
Local Shop Urges View of Stock Before Purchase
A street notice from Gro, W, Swamax, Massu at 136 Federal Street Allegheny invites customers to see their carpet and curtain stock before buying. The ad emphasizes inspecting options in person at the shop location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gro
Swamax
Massu
Federal St
Allegheny
Jacksons Clothiers Hatters advertise sale at Liberty Street
An advertisement promotes suits by Jacksons costing ten on Stearn with reductions offered. The notice lists Jacksons Bint Tailors Clothiers Hatters and Furnishers located at 94 and 956 Liberty Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson’s
Stearn
Jacksons
Liberty St
Mechanical horse aids New York heiress in bridal fitness
A famed New York physician prescribes indoor exercise for a wealthy heiress planning marriage. He installs a mechanical trotter in her boudoir at great cost, claiming it strengthens the figure while she awaits spring. The piece notes fashion favors robust form and discusses gymnastic devices for women.
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Dispatch
New York
Jenne
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Searce
Jacob Bohme
Bochmen
Godfrey Arnold
John William
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Hotaugh
Andrew Jackson Davis
Orange County
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Shakers
Frank Fees
Pearson's
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Fitch Avenue
Belle
Hammond
Germany
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Napoleon I
Thiers
Ranke
Lesa
Louis XIV
Livy
Juvenal
Herodotus
Hesiod
Horace
Aeaeae Curtains
Mwssu Guo
W. Snamar
KEW
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Siilis
Shanghai
Sic
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Noown
Field
Chapman & Ferner
Shoenberg
WN. B
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Kaufmanns
Pigs In Clover
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