Cholera Horror on Indian Frontier and Escape
A British company marching from Arcot to Vedore in Carnatic India encounters cholera. Private Thomas Atkins dies suddenly, then the narrator contracts cholera, endures a brutal hospital scene without water, survives after drinking cool water from a camp trough, later recovers and serves for years. The narrative reflects 19th century army life, hospital conditions, and survival amid disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Arcot
Malta
Gibraltar
Belug
Vedore
Thomas Atkins
Ahalthy
Atkins
Vellore
Tippoo
Thad
Tapor
Pandal
Volvo
Ani
Trey
Crolles
Liam
Tam
Tun
Blackwood's Magazine
A Tourhine Incident at Bath Beach
Mrs William Nichols of Bath Beach, famed for her wit and charm, faced a sudden optic nerve failure after a eye ailment. Doctors warned she might lose sight within days, and she prepared farewell moments with her two children in bright costumes, tears in their eyes as light faded from hers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Nichols
Bath Beach
Brooklyn
New York Revival Hopes From Western Powers
In a New York letter the writer argues revival will originate in the west. He critiques current disintegration and pessimistic reformers while noting many residents resist new arrivals and fair opportunities. A jab at urban stagnation follows, with a brief, quirky aside about a grocer and a canary preferring sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Enya “Gath
Harmb
Odd Sausage of Remedies and Ads From An Old Paper
Fragmentary medical claims and product pitches appear, urging use of Dr Bulls Cough Syrup Salvation Oil and Hibbard's Rheumatic and Liver Pills. Mentions Potatoes in Atchison and a call to coin ten million pennies by the treasury. Also references the Oregon Immigrant Board in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibouri
Luriviero
M. OC
M& ER
Albion
Mich
Twright
Hibbard
Mra. M. EB. Jones
Prairie City
Towa
Snectavic Sieve Co
Jackson
Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Beneft
Josuranew
Salvation Oil
Laiso
Wtoall Pos
Cosreis
Tat Park Ave
Balto
Mid
Treasury Department
Sleeplesanase Cure Noted for Nerve Soothing Relief
The advertisement claims Sleeplesanase will strengthen and soothe nerves and promote rest, and asserts Zoa-Phora cures Sleeplesanase. The text presents a health remedy pitch linking the two products with calming and restorative effects.
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California
Louisville, KY
Carter
L Syrup CO
Scott
Teamsters
Miche
Gon
Jenac Thompson
Dra L. Thompson, Sons&co
Troy, N.Y
Rly Wror
Warren NY
Vlant
Lucy Larcom
Repe
London
Dr. Peters
Africa
Hornburg
Germany
Jobe Bush
St Peter Ming
Hush
The
Central
Detroit Board of Trade
Michigan Central
Union Depot
van Horn
Canadian Pacific
Crapo
Flint
D& Pers Marquette
Texas
Hinman
Hart
Sam
Zoa Phora
Mas
C. Ciaxpinn
Chartie Curex
H. G. Coleman
I B
Marie
Prince Alexander of
Mary F Sheiley
Tondon
Pittsburg
Oa Ace
Isness
Yourn
Heston
Masa
Tansill
Allon
Houghton
Nebraska
Nortwest
Kansas
Colerage
POS
Eustis
General Soniet
Burlington
Nebraska Lakes
Burling Top
Chicago
Malsan
Kemps
Raby
Castoria
Min
Goner
Laor
Philadelphia
Prince of Orange
Hinxham
Eng
Front Dn Ees
Sitrcox
Marjuens W. Va
Hall
Grocer
Atchison, Kanwas
Oregon
Parga Mit
Myuable Ultimate
Ont Cron
Oregon Immigrean Board
Portland
Remus
Ing. Epps
Intellect
James Epps & CO
Hommopathic Chemis's
England
Pau-oibeo
Austad
Stinn
St. Jacobs OU
Charles & Vogeler CO
Baltimore
Soldiers Iiss Nee Uilaee GM
EVENS
Meen
Soak Mt AG Hst
Abo Jcubemgy
de H. Dye
Buffalo
Rl Kidder's
Pastilles
Pium
Fey
Gre Fo
Telegraphy
Aureus Sohail
Madleon
Wie
W.N.U
Satin Lon
Hk Dyche
Urigeime
Zoa
Phora
Zoo-Phoro Medicine Co
HLG
Conman
Kolamaroo
Jae Sal Eratus
Asiont
Taniaat
Bendreda
Earth
Ry Gue Why Ink CO
Ean Wit
Densare
Hazevrexn
Warren
Rmanent Slimy Pels
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