Washington marriage market and curious Washington character
A Washington correspondent essays on marriage fever among singles in the capital, noting many seek husbands from elite circles while locals observe social intrigue. An elderly observer recalls a rebel-leaning actress photographed in the Capitol and a street scene of a curious collector amid old portraits and papers. A brief detour describes dynamite perceptions and a generic medical ad from the New York Mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh
Capitol
Atore
Mam
Curione Olf
Stupa
Washington Star
Inside the Examination Halls of China and its Corruption
A narrator observes Chinese imperial mandarins examinations near Pekin, detailing brutal crowded halls with thousands of candidates, elaborate social cheating by wealthy patrons and substitutes, and the pervasive corruption among officials. The piece contrasts rich patronage with the plight of poorer aspirants and notes the extensive schemes to buy or trade success, while also describing related public notices and patent remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cymesen
Bay
Alshaut
Yale
Berlin University
Poarch
China
Hiatt Chaucht
Ty Hut
Catefiey
Julie
Frakfert
Elton
Troarpe
Weed
Bellas Ouse
Fiti Corry
Thandarin
Youu Tvo
Pekin
Value of Mack Mirek and timber price trends
The document reports fluctuating prices for black birch and related timbers, noting increases from F to BOS and a future drop to (H SF BG) per 146K. It mentions Arkansas supply, high prices drawing buyers, and a Rufus variety praised for fineness, with references to regional markets and a physician patent remedy unrelated to timber pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Milwaukee
Ashbient
Indiana
Charles Hh. Tyler
New Cure Ads Portray Old Malaria Remedies And Elixirs
A fragmentary newspaper page advertises malaria treatments and tonics, urging cures via peculiar potions and tonics. Claims include Quinine-based remedies, digestive aids, and liver and nervous system tonics. It references Humphrey’s Hyusinoparthie Specifics and other patent medicines amid generic medical rhetoric.
Malaria Sufferer Recovers After Elusive Cure
Jackson Tennessee April 20 1886 A F Re reports long battle with malaria begun in Louisiana while with a telegraph company. After spending over 100 why not, he found relief only when two bottles of BB B. were used. He claims all sores healed and his tone and knots fully gone, leaving him like a new man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schrader
Atlantic
Pram
Truy
Powiles
Lst
Dyasuilte
New York Mail
Bereas
Indy
Humphsey
Alara
Tuinny
Gilmre
Theo
Trospe
Great Britain
Mount Lebanon
N.Y
Indijon
Pote
Siegel
Levn
Lousiana
Telegraph Company
Witteat
Jackson, Tenn
Remarkable Case of Scrofula and Rheumatism in Boy
A twelve year old boy with stiff joints and widespread illness shows marked improvement after using a preparation promoted by a mail order advertiser. The testimonial claims complete pain relief after one bottle and urges readers to request a free illustrated book detailing causes and cures of blood poisons and scrofula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stiee
Thave
Lave Bert
Provence
Uxatia
Tenn
Webb City
Ark
BB. J. W. 0. McGacary
Vaccination trials and hospital lodging amid 19th century health efforts
Fragmented report detailing Paul Bert’s vaccination trials and a hospital lodging system run by the Sanitary Aid Society. It notes Bert’s self vaccination during a Havre epidemic, the Charite visit, and his cautious stance on vaccines. Also describes New York lodging houses with bath facilities, a women’s auxiliary, and a way of supporting the poor through charitable lodging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
M. Paul
Warner
Paris
York Taniging House
Solow
Ranitary Aid Society
Bell Bora
Sanitary Aid Society
New York Sun
Purified Cure Promises Relief From Scalp and Skin Ailments
Advert reads Cure claims for Ca',cura Remedies cleansing skin and scalp. Anecdotes from Belle Wade of Richmond and others tout complete cures for salt rheum, itching, scaly skin, and dermatitis. Multiple testimonials praise fast relief after trying various products and methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ca'icura
Dlaigur
Belle Wade
Richmond
Latimer
Rich Woud
Panorama of Panoramas and Painterly Process
A detailed account describes the construction of large battle panoramas with painted canvas extending vertically from a central viewing platform. Artisans labor on figures, horses, and trappings, using carefully sourced colors and period uniforms, while observers test the scene from a raised stage and marvel at the illusion of depth and scale.
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Grand Opera House
Salsbury’s
Troubadours
Mellie Miktenry
Salebury
Degerting
Sally Pewee
Sosasers
Lorenvalit
Priece Ae
Tahas' Tinegers
Express, Wast
Teraland
Exner
EE Ragen Anointetrs
Ora
Rat Iaitte
Ringtes
Wenern Batl- Aaara Paow
Sendaeny Mallaise Gy Es
Ieee
Ites
Tom Es Boer
Lhi
Pana Chrvath
Ie Muhana
Evarh
Lisesta
Bebo
Farcack
Fae
Culewey
Cereus Srvc
Culumibus
Fe Haus
Tien Fiewet
Tisee
Columbus
Batig
Sen
Offeete Armada
Washington Marriage Market
Mule Washington
Steinl
Wanilant
Paria
Londin
Elucetel
France
Washington
White House
Orphana
Dusytitere
Siren
Wredlagtos Cor
Chicago Tribe
Canada
Acker
Roca
Frank H. Coblents
Eorner Market
Igh Streets
Batchelor
Aaa
Memenelane Pulpines
AP Mark Sellowlpas
Taes
Srret
Eastee Preertessan
J. T. McLaughlin
West Main St
Frank C. Runyan
Mandarius
ROYA
East India
Tin
Power's Block
Hochester
Levat
le S. W. Coton
Wasen
Trias
United States
Sullthi
Hattla
Frank JH. Coblante
Corber Market
High Streets
Ory
Pauker
Northampton
Huston
Heer Banda
Driggitt Canton
Wien
Ravenna
Fatherson
Altang
Festeres
Porres Deve Co
Cantona
Pinaiee & Ral
Potter Dragame Chews Co. Besten
Carefel
Casvar
Gol. K
Gaes
Sheridan
Thoesuas
Mueam
Bng
McCiellan Ariddle
Histurica
Artios
Soduts
Gulliver
Litipatene
Theodors
St. Nicholas
Panet
Patti
Col. Mapleson
Thas
Mallas
Cataes
York Mail and Express
John P. Finley
New York City
Balla
Ypsilanti
Mick
Eaton
Detroit Free Press
Commedatia
Ose
Tutt’s
Tutt
Marrer
Korte
Humphreys
Omeopathig
Igre
Fevi Uals
Conamcucus
Eeremeences
James Oronsene
SeaniCe
The
H. P. Hubbard Co
Eee
Lenoes Atverting
Betebrched Oyimo Penmiediy
New Haven
Conn
Imi
U. S
Glasgow
Londonderry
Ratu
Pentvace
National Bank
Pect Sr
Tygle Marrel
G. Andle
N.w.ayer & Son
Ayer & Sow's
Ek Wearer
Undianavadte
Attrews
GEO. P. Rowell & CO
Lo Aprock Street
New
WHR
CITT
Wales Nsw
Esrene
Johns Mfg
New York
Meri, Prulascuna
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