Niagara Gorge Wirebridge Imagined as Baltic Toll Road
A Rochester era article describes a proposed Niagara wire bridge linking banks with tall towers, rails along strands, a 1000 foot span, eight foot wide deck, and a rail terminus to Detroit. It notes engineer El li crossed the chasm July 29 1548 and praises the Maid of the Mist voyage beneath the structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Makeskan Pathiafotcineery
Niaga
Wheeling
Ross
Ohio
Brooklyn Heights
N. York
Niagara
Biig St. Lawrence
Lake Ontario
Queenston
Eli
Western Counties
Canada
Detroit
H. E
John Fisk
Rochester
Sam Patch
Navy Island
Brock’s Column
Fort Niagara
Lundy
Scene at Market Saloon With Curious Interactions
A fragment describes a market scene with a few customers and a shopkeeper offering corned pork. A sheriff questions a culprit about taking gin, and the reply is a witty, nonchalant no. The tone hints at a dry, humor-soaked local report from daily life.
Metropolitan periodical seeks public support and agents
An 1849 prospectus for the American Metropolitan outlines a monthly illustrated magazine featuring wood engravings and a serial Life of Washington. It lists contributing writers including Mrs. L Maria Child and J T Headley, notes print quality, and invites periodical dealers and post masters to act as agents with discounts. The first issue is set for January 1849 with subscription options and specimen copies available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keto
Washington
T. H Matteson
Congress
J. T. Headley
C. H. Butler
S. H. Whitman
Mary B. Dana
Jane C. Campbell
Unitedd States
Canadas
Broadway
New York
Sears Magazine 1849 subscription drive and Premium offers
advertisement for Sears Magazine announcing low annual price for 1849, large premiums, and club incentives. offers include Pictorial Family Annual with engravings and free Family Receipt Book for subscribers, plus multi- publication bundles and postmaster club incentives. details include pricing, promotions, and agent recruitment at 128 Nassau Street New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pictor Family
Philadelph
Great Britain
Europe
Tion
Sear
Robert Sears
Nassau St. New York
For Sale 1212 Acres Land Near Basking Ridge to New Depot
For sale 1212 acres with seven cultivated, enclosed by a fence, located near the main road from Basking Ridge to New Depot. Price $200. Inquire at this office. December 1848.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basking Ridge
New Depot
Auction notice for books and arts collection in Caistorer
Fragmentary 1848 notice from Tanner Watts River listing sale of entire libraries portfolios engravings galleries paintings and curiosities. Proprieter s: Watts Zi i Barke Caistoruer & Co. promises liberal attention to purchasers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ees
Tanner Watts
River
Twowas Watts
Zi i Barke, Caistoruer, & Co
F. Proprietors
Popular Exposition of Liebigs Theory of Life
Robert James Culverwell presents a reprint of Liebigs Theory of Life Health, a best selling English work now offered in the United States. The edition promises broad accessibility with a liberal discount through Grace J. Redfield at Clinton Hall New York, December 11 to 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilton
Robert James Culverwell
England
United States
Redfield
Clinton Hall
N. Y
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Texas
Hartford
The
Times
Anionya Magazine
Philadelphia Courier
Sears
W. M. Dra
News York
Best JR All
Tae Engnerd
Townernd
Jeo Townvend
York City
Jacob Townsend
Townsend
Thore Es
Mesey
Arial
Perl Perth
Les Oot
Feeston
Wetio
St. Vitus
Ss. P
Sir Hesting
Jude
Craiycnes
Fruce Street
Pest
Levejoy
Luiegell
Lacoe
Alex. Welsh
Nassau Street
N.Y
City
Cushing
Gold Street
Corper
Broome
Sheriff Sis
New-York
C. Kc
R. Hoe & CO
N. B
Datner
Maclean
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