Mary Anderson's Rise From Louisville to Fame in Philadelphia
A Pittsburg Dispatch reader recalls three Sunday paragraphs linking Mary Anderson's early stages in Louisville to later success in Philadelphia. The tale shows how she persuaded Barney McAuley to launch her, sold out openings, and teamed with William Griffiths for Romeo, elevating her to prominence while others doubted.
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Pittsburg
Mary Anderson
Philadelphia
Wil
Giribiths
Barney McAuley
Comepany
Carthage
Lila
Louisville
Juliet
William Griffiths
Romen
Hare McAuley
Auteur Theatricals
Cincinnati
Louiseville
McAuley
Barney
Rial
Othes
Wate Terson
Mr. McAnley
York
Romeo
Jul
Dan'l
Jarvis
Grifiths
Kate Meek
Dime Museum
Franklin's charge and the cloud lightning debate in 18th century science
The account traces Franklin's electric experiments and public reception, noting Buffon and Collinson in London, royal interest in Louis XVIV, and early demonstrations by Russian imitators. It highlights disputes over credit, the theory of cloud electricity, and Franklin’s leadership in electrical science as voiced in a Washington letter.
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Franklin
Royal Society of Lonson
Collinson
London
Royal Society
Buffon
Louis Viv
Evey
Rielmann
Russia
Garland
Philadelphia
Europe
Gath
Washington
Rainfall Report From Lansing Diffs From State College Reading
In Lansing rainfall totals for Jane differed from the State Agricultural College record. The report notes a lower amount than the four and some tenths inches cited by the college, reflecting local variance in precipitation measurements.
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Lansing
State Agricultural College
Advertised Letters Listing Remains In Asia Post Office
A lengthy catalog of names appears for letters awaiting pickup at the Asia Post Office. Notable addressees include Fine AU, TS, JC, Bore, James O Connor, Porter, Charles Clark, Tobert, Rey, W W Curry, Win. Sanader, Frank Dummer, Jos Taylor, Geo Davis, Milton Fisher, Sam Wrishtiman, John Woolworth, Mrs Joli Chigel, Peter Freeing, Delia Collen, and Josephine Elis among others. The notice urges the recipients to claim their mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia Post Office
Fine AU
Bore
James O'Connor
Tainie Beach
Pentrovk Dasey
Mitted Bump
Marty KB. Porter
Charles Clark
Dos
Tobert
Rey
W. W. Curry
Win. Sanader
Frank Dummer
Jos
Taylor
Geo, Davis
Cailyn Paylor
Milton Fisher
Sam Wrishtiman
Alphonse Ford
KS. Wright
Witliam
John O
Michigan Court Admits Service in Gratiot County Case
In the Gratiot County Court of Michigan a complaint by ES Sales State of Michigan against Lad M Tanpor and Grover as defendants proceeds under a writ of process. The notice, dated July 10, and filed in the county seat, identifies the case and directs compliance with court orders and costs, with future proceedings to be held at Ioln, Geetion.
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Sales
Michigan
Elrewit
Gratiot
Ladi M. Tanpor
Grover
Saul
A. D. Ishi
Anne Bose
Teac
Alm
County of Geetion
Mimat
Par mavlee's Blood Purifier and Catarrh Remedy Ad
A damaged sale notice touts Par mavlee's Blood Purifier as a cure all for skin diseases cancers boils pimples and more plus Wall Sul by BOR and Wall Suillol's Catarrh Remedy claimed to prevent catarrh diphtheria and canker mouth with local sale options.
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Parmavlee
Bor. Wall
Suillol
BS Web
Vast claims for King's New Discovery flood Texas ads
The letter from Akins Knoxville Chief of Police extols Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. It touts cures for coughs colds bronchitis asthma and throat and lung ailments with trial bottles at Webb's DrugStore. Exuberant testimonials from J Corley and others trumpet rapid recoveries and sales pitches across Paris Texas and nearby towns.
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Akins
Knoxville
King
Kings
Webb
Texas
Paris
J. Corley
BS Webb 2
Shiloh
Thayer
ITV
J.pouyelane
Si Cobb’s Mills
J. B. Suydam
Hill
J.P. Suydam
J. P. Suyd
Kemp
Webb Oraggiat
Kerp
B.S, Webb
Ir . Ugelet
Prominent Patent Remedies Promised For Health Frauds
Advertised tonics and tonics claim cures for dyspepsia diabetes kidney liver and chronic coughs. Various products from Webb and Hamilton’s advertise for stomach relief sleep aid and nerve calming tonics with bold claims and low prices.
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Estella
Bos. Webb
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B.S. Web
BS. Webb
BS Webb
B. S. Webb
Harniten
HOS
Hamilton
Stillwater
N.Y
Bucklen
Arnica
Peter Chapved Manis
Rte
Acker
B.S
Alma
Kenp
Troures
J. M. Montigel
Omlebea Schwartz Patent
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Ta Moller Pulivn
Caethee
Seaside and
Lovell
Yyoung People
von Telhodt
Uy ‘ Ane
Ier
Wren
Chickering
Hardman
Emerson
Estey
Stephen Prats
Iain
White
Atrer
A. J. Weston
West Superint
Garant St
Gyatiot
Mackinac
Detroit
Mackinac Island
Paupuuers
Cleveland
Anni
Rad, Fe Uae
Mirthieatt Lawert Urrenty
Ecg Fitzpatrick
Mich
Hastings & Wells
MVIL
Eteal Cortiers
Thien
Martin & Oth Binek Ste Louis
Gratiot Cn Met
Northern
Central
M. AM
St. Louie
Suk
Sard Tyme
MBM
Uae
Sw Wil
Bea
Loule
Mn Coe
Ralirowts
Plymouth
Lynn
Ann Arbor
Ty Totty
Arrow
Japan
Hawaii City
Rand
Aliia
St. Laville
Bing
Vaultanin Ed
Eta
Verena
Tas
Thientil Abert Stavit
Superior Street
New York
Geo. P. Rowell & Co
Newspaper Advertising Bureau
Spruce St
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