Modern Candles and the Tale of Meht Mas Dero of Jarstion
A historical column surveys the rise of candles from tallow dips to modern wax and spermaceti, noting early uses in worship and theater, the shift to scientific manufacture, and the costs and safety advantages over oil and gas. It references Chevreul and global markets, with reflections on cultural adaptation to light.
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Macerty
Sodli
Garrick
Siddens
Sayers
Berit
New York
Lange
Central
Ameriou
Neinin
Vonditey
Theiat
Henley
Shrine of Industry
M. Chevrenl
Enn
Vane
Havana
Gulf of Mosley
New York World
Progeny of Freaks and the Living Skeleton Wonders
An 19th century account recalls Isaac W. Sprague the living skeleton exhibited in Barnum tours. Sackett, then with Tony Pastor, describes Sprague’s marriage to a fellow skeleton and their three skeletal children. Other freaks and showmen of the era are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Sackett
Bison Theater
Isiac W. Sprague
Barnum
Eerth
Mr Sackett
Dearteader
Tanager
al Arogud
Millie Christine
Tony Pastor
Fada
Steve & Murray
Stoyie & Murray
Dan Rice
Thayer & Noyes
John Robinson
Stone & Murray
Isaac W. Sprague
Sprague
Burnwom
Masechusetts
Adam
Flo
Sackett
Joyce Heth
Annie Swan
London
Lenoin
James Hall
Hacker Alee
Burnwl
Binok
Charley
Parnell
Prospott
Sleeping Beauty
Tennesse
St Louis
Carter
Buffalo Courier
Surviving Fragments Echo Early Balloons and Quotes
Fragmented OCR reflects Blackwood's Magazine prose and scattered readings about balloon ascent, lightning, and steady toil. It weaves in anecdotes and moral reflections from 19th century sources, mentioning balloons, candles, and the value of character over flashy brilliance.
Kidney pills praised by Kalmazon man in dubious ad
A testimonial promotes Dean's Kidney Pills citing relief from backache and urinary issues. James Oaks of Kalmazon claims longstanding illness improved after two boxes, with Buffalo Milburn Co as U.S. agents and price at 50 cents.
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Mick
James
David C. Oaks
Tendware and Palit
East Main Street
Kalmazon
Oaks
Dean
Champ Clark’s St. Charles County Speech Captivates Voters
In St. Charles County a large Democratic meeting featured Champ Clark of Pike County as the standout speaker. A storyteller recalls Clark’s engaging delivery comparing it to a hungry possum audience and notes the crowd’s warm response and Clark’s early prominence in the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Charlesounty
Champ Clark
Tecan
Tewansy
Dhiew
Cate T
Twis Manel
Pike County
Sam
Mr. Clark
Cian Clark
St. Charles County
St. Lowe Republic
Useless Expense In Chicago Bathing Plans Spark Debate
A Chicago project debate unfolds as an architect proposes ornate topwork while a capitalist balks at paying for art. The conversation centers on balancing ornamentation with cost as plans are adjusted to suit the investor and mass appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Post
Undefined Archaic Rhyme Sparks Courtly Banter at Party
A faded vignette recalls a flirtatious gathering where a striking woman praises Tree Land as a quencher of fancy. A witty Irishman quips that the compliment compares to a rival’s claim while a medical quack cures and purges are referenced in a brittle, era-tinged exchange.
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Nies
Tree Land
Trishwenn
Erin
Wayin
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Alma
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Chicago
Frontween
Milwaukee
Detroit
Rand
Faes
Oo Rapids
Milwakee
le Milwaukey
Chisago
Rapids
Miwaskee
St Ovireitin
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West
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Milwauider
Daring Navigation
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Faoonnection
MMR
Parana
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Port Baroni
Gergent
Toronto
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York and
Bow
Fray Nan AL
Toledo
Saginaw
Bayt AO
van Wankon
Teave
Pam
Fuskero
Min
Derrale
Wieden
Alirievet
Blackwood’s Magazine
A. Parkhiurst
Eter
Beaty
New York Ledger
Coeur d'Alenee
Han Niephon
Chet
Iuney
Spokane
Koy Low
Aner Tae Merrell
SOULE
Syracuse, N.Y
Hood
Alma Business Directory
Bankers
SB Terck & OO
A Geneta Taning HB
Ounitione
Soc Dememiy Kechangy
Stender ‘Diier
Jrerk
Pimelale J
Ptysietan
Durgeons
Aia
Pexstein
Socifti KD
FP Jones
Iitu
Mgaulien
Prrcofsl
Kev UK
Jilreieon
Itrotar
Mephouist
MEVIS
Evecinu
Conti
Tiacy Braves Gueting
W. A. Paine
Seo
Roarf
Montig' WA
Paine
Abdie MO
William M. x Post
J.ment
Michigan
TURK
Comimunde & Gee
M Moyer
Tony
AW. Browne
Loc'y
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James Lee
Enterones Pec
Claude Chadwa
Smaluoge
Hutchins
LMA
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Uume
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