Vanderbilt Road to Eldorado and the 49er trek
A 1919 account recounts the Vanderbilt founder’s Nicaragua route to Eldorado in 1849 for California gold transport. It describes Greytown, San Juan del Sur, twelve miles of land, vaquero led horses, and a grueling six mile climb through mud and mountains. Travelers faced hunger, fever, and peril, with many never reaching California.
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Vanderbilt
Nicaragua
California
Cape Horn
William R. Aspinwall
Panama
Aspinwall
Colon
Chagres River
Gordona
Eldorado
Greytown
San Juan
Lake Managua
Virgin Foay
Pacific
San Juan del Sur
Ocean
Lake
Little Rock
Ark
Joadies Jones
Jones
Cafp
San Juan del Sar
Mr. Jones
San Freco
Vanderbilt Company
Acapulco
I. J. Edwards
The Lawyer and Collector Exchange a Bill Demand
A terse exchange shows The Lawyer refusing payment while The Collector demands two dollars for the advice. The dialogue emphasizes debt tension and a sharp price for legal counsel.
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Miggs
McKinley Campaign Tactics And Preparation Revealed
The article outlines William McKinley’s campaign discipline including writing out remarks before delivery and a detailed timetable for stops. It notes his practice of tailored phrases, varied delivery, and repeated use of concise sections to fit time and keep his arguments consistent.
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Burchard
Mr. Blaine
New York City
Doctor Burchard
Blaine
Blaine-Burchard
William McKinley
Congress
McKinley
Roscoe Conkling
William H. Seward
Horatio Seymour
E. J. Extweards
Evarts and Conkling feud at Washington dinner
In 1872 William M. Evarts and Roscoe Conkling clashed when Sir Richard Webster praised Conkling at a formal dinner hosted by Evarts. Webster admired Conkling’s oratory, while Evarts concealed his knowledge of Webster’s favorable view, revealing the long standing antipathy between Evarts and Conkling.
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Conkling
Richard Webster
Tepeban
William M. Eyvarts
Roscoe Conkling
Tipathy
Ewarts
United States
Geneva Court of
Arbitrnton
Richard FE. Webster
Grand
Mr. Evarts
Richard
America
Washington
Evarts
Hays
Roeseccoe Conking
Senate
State Department
Capitol
Senator Con
Sir Richard
Per Cent Efficiency of Coal Use Questioned
In a dialogue Mr. Bacon notes the paper claims only a fraction of a ton of coal is utilized while the rest is wasted. Mrs. Bacon retorts that at least 22 per cent was discarded, throwing the remainder out the window at the cats.
Elegant Silk Braid Hats Feature Wireless Turban and Light Frames
Two delicate hats for the refined woman showcase silk braid work in aqua and champagne tones. A Wireless turban without a frame sits beside a lightweight wire framed model, both shaping to the head with subtle trimming.
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Julia Bottomley
Comfort in Cool Weather Coat and Accessory Description
A detailed 1910s sewing pattern describes an olive green double breasted coat with pointed fastening, wide braided fronts, and turned down collar. Beaver hat with silk crown, ribbon rosette. Materials include 2 yards 48 inch fabric, 1½ yards braid, 2 yards lining satin, plus lace and buttons.
New Rose Pink Shades Stir Demand in Cosmetics
Consumers will see a range from rose petal to cerise and coral with new pink tones. The launch includes the Helen pink, expected to rival Alice blue in popularity as manufacturers push demand for the color among women.
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Helen
Looks Well on Desk For a Maid Who Loves White Furniture
A homecraft guide describes assembling a cretomine covered writing set for a boudoir desk in a rosebud design. It covers blotters notebooks calendars and frames, and warns to exclude ink wells and pen trays for stain and fire risks while suggesting Dresden china clock accents as a matching option.
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Dresden
China
Bridesmaids in Cream Messaline Gowns Parade
Seven bridesmaids in cream messaline over rainbow silk entered the church in single file. Their outfits featured short lace veils with half wreaths of flowers and varied floral accents including moss rosebuds and matching muff. The procession included two more attendants adorned with sweet peas and a mix of violets nasturtiums clematis meteor roses and orchids.
Remarkable epilepsy treatment claimed by Dr Waterman Institute
Advices from many directions confirm that the epilepsy treatment offered by the Dr Waterman Institute in New York yields wonderful results. Old cases are helped and some patients say they are cured. Those suffering are urged to write to Dr Waterman Institute at 122 East 25th Street New York for a free supply.
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New York
Dr. Waterman Institute
East 25Th St
Branch 63
Saving Trouble in Fashion Between Husband and Wife
A fashionable wife’s gowns fascinate her circle while her husband jokes about the cost of keeping her in style. He quips that the real trouble would be if he had no trouble at all. The exchange is overheard at the Union League.
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Union League
Boarder’s Compliment Highlights Honest Landlady
A boarder praises the landlady calling her one of the most honest persons he has met. He quips that her sign announcing “Boarders taken in” shows honesty even on the storefront, a light remark from Stray Stories.
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Boarder
TSE Allen's Foot-Ease Advertisement
An antiseptic powder, called TSE ALLEN'S FOOT-EASE, is sold to shake into shoes for tired feet and bunions, promising relief and easier walking. The ad states price Se and urges no substitutes, offering a free trial by mailing to A. S. Olmsted in Le Roy New York. It closes with a Shelley quote about self observation.
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Tse Allen
A. S. Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Dr Pierce's Pellets Rally for Health Victory
An advert notes constipation causes and worsened diseases and claims Dr Pierce's Pellets thoroughly cure. It describes tiny sugar coated granules and frames the product as a rallying ally aiding a good cause.
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W. S. Royston
Gar field Tea Laxative Promises Health Benefit
Advert says better health follows use of the natural Herb laxative Gar field Tea and claims it corrects constipation. It notes sermons sometimes verge on demonstrations of eternal punishment.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised
In Graniteville Vermont a woman reports relief from nervousness and other menopausal symptoms after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She endorses the remedy, calling it vastly restorative and urges other women to seek Mrs Pinkham's free, helpful advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
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Graniteville, Vt
Lydia E. Pinkham
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Charles H. Saxton
Canton
New York State
McKinney
Seaxton
James C. Plaine
Cretonne
Shelley
Loc T Grocery CO
Dayton
Ohio
Eal
Gustin Land
Pettiti Eve Salve
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