Presidential China and White House Collectibles
An article surveys 19th century presidential china sets including Lincoln and Grant pieces, their origins at Limoges with Havilands, and notes on sale practices that spread these wares nationwide. It mentions specific cups and plates, prices at auctions, and the rarity of original items amid reproductions. Also discusses modern linen versus cotton blends in bedding, sizes, and finishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Henasia D. Lyon
Staten Island
Harrison
Raham Lincoln
Sigpen Cale
White House
Tse
Nelly Grant
Havilands
Grant
Arle
China
America
Coming Woman to College and the New Generation
Miss Rebecca Rice urges that the coming generation of women will differ from the past but still hold virtue and grace. She predicts greater freedom and room to grow, with honors from college and new ideas enriching home life and philanthropy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca
Rice
Shicago
Weill
Few Women Man Haters debate in Hearth and Home
A Hearth and Home column argues that unlike isolated women who hate men, most argue women are reacting to male actions and seek equality. The piece says the hatred is a passing phase tied to rising female independence and intellect, not a lasting shift. It notes a decline in demand for heavier bed linen goods among dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popular Science Monthly
London
Restorative Nervine Advised for Nervous Exhaustion
A large embarrassed manufacturer sought a celebrated specialist who urged relief from care and a change of thought. The doctor favored patient health over money and might have recommended Dr Miles Restorative Nervine for nervous prostration sleep loss and headaches. Trials and free look bottles offered at Dr John Bunn’s Drug Store Batavia.
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Miles
John Bunn
Batavia
Proud and Economical French Women in Exile
A Youth's Companion excerpt recalls French refugee women in London during the revolution. They refused charity, used cheap materials to dress neatly, and innovated to meet needs. They even popularized oxtail soup by using beef tails discarded by London butchers.
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London
London Patent Office
Blondeau
Dupin
Cardonel
Gastineau
Leblond
Courant
England
Dr King’s New Discovery and Other Remedies Sold Locally
For years local shops sold Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Dr King’s New Life Pills Bucken’s Ammen Salve and Electric Bitters with a satisfaction guarantee and refund promise. Also included is a passage recalling a writer’s anecdote about a notable society woman whose voice, not appearance, charmed listeners.
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Dr. King
Bucken
Belt
Consumption Cured Remedy Offered Free by Physician
An elderly physician, long retired, claims a vegetable cure for consumption and other lung ailments and nervous disorders. He will mail the recipe free of charge in German, French, or English to anyone who requests it, using the paper's name and the address Rochester.
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East India
Edith Power
Rochester
Traveling Alone For Women In The Nineteenth Century
The Brooklyn Eagle argues that a woman may travel alone safely with care and discretion and can make friends on a long journey. It notes that skepticism invites mishaps and favors traveling in a party, warning against excessive baggage and the social costs of spoiling group enjoyment.
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Brooklyn Eagle
NONE SUCH Pie Brand Promotes Purity and Quality
An advertisement touts NONE SUCH by Merrell & Soule Syracuse NY as a pure wholesome luxury item. It claims scrupulous preparation and notes the product earned the highest award at Pure Food Expositions. Each package yields two large pies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrell & Soule
Syracuse
Women Physicians and their varied incomes in the United States
Mrs. E. S. P. Ward notes in Golden Rule that thousands of women physicians exist in the United States with incomes from $200 to $20,000 a year. She cites examples including a $3,000 start rising to $5,000, and a later fatal career, attributing part of her success to years of intense private study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
E. S. P. Ward
Beauty Aids and Health Tips From the Elmira Telegram
The Elmira Telegram urges women to maintain purity in soap and skin care, recommending a cheap loose weave flannel, a range of tooth products, ammonia for stains, camphor for colds, eau de cologne, charcoal for digestion, and vaseline or cold cream. It stresses regular hours, rest, and that health is the greatest beautifier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmira Telegram
Clogged Skins Remedies and Noted Women Earn Praise
An advertisement touts Brat Savre skin salve with guaranteed satisfaction and 25 cent price from Belt & Barr and J. B. Walker. The piece then surveys progress of women in professions with examples like Harriet Hosmer Rosa Bonheur Kate Greenaway Frances Willard Rachel Lloyd Alice Gardner Alice Freeman Kovalevsky and Mme Ogonovsky. It ends with a note on motherhood and clever women balancing careers with family duties.
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Belt & Barr
Batavia
J. B. Walker
Harriet Hosmer
Rosa Bonheur
Kate Greenaway
Frances Willard
Rachel Lloyd
Nebraska State University
Alice Gardner
Bedford College
London
Hints for papering rooms from the New York Journal
The New York Journal suggests using warm colors for rooms with cold north light and sharp, light shades for dark rooms. Borders tighten perceived size by defining corners, small rooms suit small patterns, vertical lines add height, and horizontal lines around a room reduce the sense of height.
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New York Journal
Cologne formula from New York Advertiser
A historic recipe lists ingredients for six pints of cologne: one drachm each of lemon grass oil and bergamot oil, twenty drops each of cloves and cinnamon, one drachm of neroli, plus one half gallon of alcohol and two pints of water. Estimated cost about $1.75.
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Cologne
New York
Corsets and Laughter and Silver Care Tips
A brief essay notes laughter's suppression by tight dress and steel corsetry, urging free breathing for vocal ease. It also warns against using rubber gloves on dry silver as chemicals tarnish silver, making scouring ineffective and darkening the metal.
Dangerous Odors in the House
The New York Times notes that sewer gas is most dangerous when odorless while decaying animal matter is less risky than decomposing vegetable matter. It warns that dyes in carpets and wallpapers emit peculiar odors hard to detect without awareness of the fact.
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New York Times
Solanine in potatoes and household tips from old column
A patchwork of household advice notes potato soaking to remove solanine, along with care tips for washing boards, brushes, and hair care. It also cites opinions on Charlotte Bronte, a German nettle fiber push, chafing remedies, and a purported cure for drunkenness using Haines Golden Specific with testimonials and a Cincinnati address.
HavenS of Rest and Recreation by Pennsylvania Lines
Describes routes of the Pennsylvania Lines to Atlantic City Cape May Long Branch and Allegheny retreats Creason Enat Charlevoix Gogebic Devil's Lake Mackinac Petoskey Lake Minnetonka and lake region resorts. Notes service from Indiana Ohio and Western Pennsylvania and directs inquiries to ticket agents or J Van Dusen in Pittsburgh.
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Pennsylvania
Atlantic City
Cape May
Long Branch
Atlantic Seaboard
Altoona
Bedford
Springs
Creason
Alleghenies
Catekille
Adirondacks
Enat
Charlevoix
Gogebic
Devil's Lake
Mackinac
Petoskey
Lake Minnetowa
Lake
Indiana
Ohio
J. van Dusen
Pittsburg
Luxurious summer train route to mountains and ocean resort areas
From Ohio Indiana and western Pennsylvania a direct route via Pennsylvania lines offers a luxurious fast train to lakes and coastal retreats. For details contact any ticket agent or F Van Duseo chief assistant.
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Mountains
Ocean
Lake
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
F. van Duseo
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Madam L
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John Ruskin
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Golden Specific CO
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Cincinnati
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New York City
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Pittsburgh Union Station
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Jorefh Wepd
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Batavia Jc
Cincinny
Eastware
Ohnip
IM Fries Batavia
Jayasnes
Milford, A
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Morrow
Eau
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Oregonia
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Roxanna
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Ichols & Nichols
Attorneys AT Law
Tatman's Hriking
Main Street
Wm. C. Bishop
Geo. W. Halick
Julick & Bishop
Ibatavia
Dennison Building
Court House
Achibald J. McNair
Clermont
Ing
Promany
Buillding
Parron & Griffith
James B. Swing
U Cincinnati
Fifth
Walnut Streets
Will Prncees
Hamilton
E. Robinson
U. Room
Lincoln’s Inn Court
Icks & Mallbury
W. Corner
Fifth and
Johnston Building
W.A Hicks
C.F. Malsbury
John Nichols
Ucincinnati
Wil
Hampton
Clermont Counties
Q. Urane
Notary Public
W. Dennison
Dennison
G. A. Frazier
Trazier & Hicks
Louis Hicks
Joodlief & Prather
J. R. Woodlief
Wm. W. Prather
C. Smith
Johnson Building
Fifth and Walnut
Geo. L. Swing
Wing & Swing
Clermont County
Swing & Swing
Nicholas Wolf
Chag, E. Wolf
Gus
A. Wolf
R. W. O. Hulick
West Eighth Street
Garfield Place
Rand Molyneaux
Seventh and Elm Streets
Shillito’s
H. L. Moore
R. Thos. M. Stewart
W. Enght Street
A. Allen
Allen House
Alpyrhel
Harry Allen
A. Illtch
John B. Ryland
Itch & Ryland
Clermont House
E. C. Ryland
H. Hamilton
Hamilton House
T. B. Hamilton
JM. H. McClelland
McClelland House
Goshen
Chermont County Board OF School
Daate
Byron Williams
Williamsburg
Onto
T. L. Simmermon
G. W. Witham
Karminers
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