Islands and industry in a varied 19th century scene
A collage of notes on colonial history and travel cites Martinique Montserrat and other islands as rich ethnological study sites. It recounts Montserrat’s colonial origins and slave history, notes linguistic quirks, and mentions a humorous tale about an Irish gardener. It also covers fumigation advice for homes and an observation on a seven masted schooner and other assorted items from commerce and science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinique
St. Vincent
Barbados
Montserrat
St. Lucia
Guadeloupe
Ciis
America
Trish
Connan Sit
Island
Antilles
Africa
Lanters
Kerry
Donegal
Montecreat
Massachusetts
Washington Star
Death of Dr Jones' Daughter Shocks Hornbeck Family
William Sharp received notice from Dr. Fred Jones of Hornbeck Louisiana reporting the death of Dr Jones' young daughter. The child died yesterday and the remains are expected to be brought for burial.
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William Sharp
Fred Jones
Hornbeck
Jones
Beware of the Knife in Surgery Warnings
Cautious note on surgery and its rapid rise, urging use only when necessary. Promotes De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve as a quick permanent cure for cuts burns bruises wounds and skin diseases with testimonial claims of relief from bleeding piles.
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de Witt
J. €. Phillips
Paris
Hough and Huston Bring New Show to City This Saturday
The act of Hough and Huston returns with many new features since last spring visit. Remember the date this coming Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hough and Huston
Our City
One Minute Cough Cure Advertises Cold Relief
A Bard Drug Co. ad touts One Minute Cough Cure as fast relief for coughs colds croup bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. It warns summer colds linger and urges timely use to protect children and the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SV. E. Bard Drug Co
Quack Schools Face Obliteration Under New Teacher Register
The London Times notes a major shift as a formal teacher register, ordered by the council, threatens private and lower class seaside schools. Officials expect many quack establishments to close as grants tie to registered staff and parents demand verifiable qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londons Mail
South Carolina salad joke travels with a wary traveler
A man from the north asks why the South Carolina salad is so named, the native explains it mirrors their people while a traveling reporter notes papers for sale in Sentinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
A Record Herald Quote On Arts Time
A Chicago Record Herald quote shows a speaker prioritizing daily art and literature, committing at least fifteen minutes each day to culture amid social duties. The remark highlights a steady practice of engaging with contemporary arts.
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the Times
Chicago Record- Herald
Fire eater Given light lunch in restaurant mix up
In Toleds dime museum tale a fire eater entered the neighboring restaurant asking for light lunch. The eaters request led to the dining room serving candy and a box of matches.
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The
Dime Museum
Toled
DeWitts Little Early Risers Liver Tonic Endorsed
An advertisement notes DeWitts Little Early Risers as a gentle liver tonic by W. E. Bard Drug Co. It promises cleansing of poison and putrid matter, relief from biliousness and torpid liver, and prevention of fever.
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DeWitt
W. E. Bard Drug Co
Grand Trunk Railway Tour To Niagara Falls Highlights
En route to Niagara Falls the itinerary covers Muska and Kawartha Lakes the St Lawrence River and Rapids the Thousand Islands the White Mountains and Atlantic coast resorts. Copies of tourist publications available from George W. Vaux A G P T A 135 Adams Street Chicago.
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Niagara Falls
Mushoka
Kawartha Lakes
St. Lawrence River
Rapids
Thousand Islands
White Mountains
Atlantic Sea Coast
Grand Trunk Railway System
George W. Vaux
Adams Street
Chicago
London Visitor Impresses Farm with Red Parasol
A London girl visiting a country farm remarks a cow looks savage. The farmer smiles and reveals the cow is reacting to her red parasol, a fashionably out of date accessory she carries.
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London
Grand Trunk Railway Guides to Top European Resorts
Promotional copy notes the Grand Trunk Railway System serves famed continental resorts. It states descriptive pamphlets and rates are available from George W. Vaux, A. G. P. & T. A., at 185 Republican Supreme Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Trunk Railway System
George W. Vaux
Adams Street
Chicago
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Tommy
Cleve and Plain Dealer
Savatu
West Indian Island
Philadelphia Times
Spanker
Jigger
Ashman
Cleveland Plain Dealer
W. E. Bard Drug Company
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New York
Murvuar Life Insurance Company
Richard A. McCurpy
John C. Elliott
St.Louis
Frank Vollrath
Sedalia
England
the Sentinel
Henry
S.M. HH. Hardware Company
Hart Coal
Ars
Clarshall-Howe Hardware Company
West Second Street
C.h.roe
Arlington Pharmacy
Castoria
Fac Sumile Signature of
Bears
Moerschel’s
Sedalia Brew
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