Lotteries in American History Provoked Public Objections and Debate
The article recounts remarks on the evolution of lotteries from colonial times to the 19th century. It notes Virginia draws in 1612, Harvard Yale and Princeton fundraisers, Plymouth harbor, and early public objections, with figures and incidents. It highlights Washington and Jefferson, legislative acts, and the final move toward viewing lotteries as dangerous and immoral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Historical Associant
Virginia
Virginia Company of
London
King James
America
Harvard
Yale
Princeton College
Plymouth Harbor
Massachusetts
Philadelphia
New England
George Washington
Westover
Jefferson
United States Congress
Louisiana
Chinese sailors in New York want to stay but fear close watch
The New York Swan reports Chinese tea ship crews rarely desert in New York. Officers deter desertion by fining the first climber and paying heavy port bonds, while Cantonese sailors from Hong Kong work in engines and trimming. They save money to return home and open shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mott Street
China
Canton
Hong Kong
Modest Phillips Brooks First Pastorate in Philadelphia
A feature on Modest Phillips Brooks beginning his first pastorate at the Church of the Advent Philadelphia in a poorer district. He feared holy orders but was ordained deacon in June 18 of 135% and started a three month trial then a year at a thousand dollars. His sermons impressed the plain folk and earned quick appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philli
Brooks
Julius II
New England
Mewie
Virginia
Church of the Advent
Chinatown
Rus
Itn
New York
Mott Street
Mr. Rus
Joss
Melican Joss
John Chinaman
Waar
North Pole
Heaven
North
South Pole
Peter
N. Y
Newspaper Recipes For Grip Cure Found In Public
A Chicago Tribune note laments men hoarding home remedies for grip and recalls instances of people from a clergyman to a judge carrying newspaper clippings on fast cures. The piece warns against relying on such informal prescriptions and highlights widespread sharing of cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Superior Court
Insectivorous Plants Thrive on Animal Food Findings
Francis Darwin tested two plant groups under similar conditions. One group received a trace of roast meat while the other was fed none. Seed count and weight favored the animal fed plants, suggesting nutrition affects insectivorous flora and raising questions for vegetarian claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Darwin
Spectator
Timekeeping in Liberia's rural life paced by sun and cock
Explorer Buttikoffer notes scarce clocks in Liberia farmhouses and towns. The sun's six to six schedule guides daily life, with noon overhead. locals tell time within about 15 minutes and rely on roosters instead of alarm clocks for waking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buttikoffer
Liberia
Opium Dens Harshly Linked to Indian Laborers
A Bengal missionary reports Rampore Ranaeah opium dens with hundreds of daily patrons. He says the drug drains vitality and that laboring families suffer ruin. He accuses the British government of encouraging the demoralizing habit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Bengal
Rampore Ranaeah
Dr Kings New Discovery for Coughs and Colds Ad
A vintage ad promises relief for coughs colds throat and chest ailments with Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. It offers a free trial bottle at J R Weeton’s Drug Store and notes large assets and a $1 price in small print.
Yankee plan to end unknown graves sparks daily life concern
The Boston Globe notes a new identification system by a Yankee inventor. A metal badge linked to a single number would reveal the owner’s name, address, and caretakers when telegraphed, aiming to stop unknown deaths and hospital mysteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Globe
Vaccine Virus Farms Supply the Supply for Vaccination
A St Louis Republic correspondent explains vaccine virus is produced by surgically scarifying a young cow and inoculating the wound with virus from another animal. A week to ten days later a thin pus forms, used to coat goose quills for distribution. Vaccine farms exist at Columbus Ohio, Fond du Lac Wisconsin, and a large farm in New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Republic
Ecommerce
United States
The
Agricultural College
Columbus
Fond du Lac
Wis
New Jersey
The Last Car On Trains Out Of Grand Central
The last car on Hudson River and New York and Harlem trains fallen out of favor after several accidents last week. Passengers, once crowding the rear car for seats, now avoid it as safer seats in the middle cars are preferred following crashes at Tarrytown and Motthaven junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Central Station
Hudson River
New York & Harlem
New York Times
Chicago Express
Tarrytown
Indian River
Motthaven Junction
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Cough Cure Trial Bottle Free
A vintage ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds praising its curative powers for throat chest and lungs. It claims a money back guarantee and offers a free trial bottle at J R Weston’s Drug Store with large bottle priced at 1.06 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
J. R. Weston
Amusement to children as rain to flowers
A compact reflection on how harmless, wholesome amusement shapes happy children into virtuous adults. It extols recreation as a public benefit and the child’s well being as a path to wisdom and honesty.
Quoted Quips on Nonsense and Secrecy From 19th Century Papers
A compilation of aphorisms and witticisms about truth, devilry, gossip, horses, diaries, and secrecy drawn from Ram's Horn,Tune,Indianapolis Journal,Columbus Post,Philadelphia Times and Boston Transcript. The lines suggest public figures warn against vanity and uncurious chatter while valuing self-reflection and prudence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Columbus Post
Philadelphia Times
Tume
Peope
Cattle and Oil Markets and Global Tunnels Highlighted
The piece notes over a million cattle heads in Kansas to be sold next spring and summer. It cites a US wine crop equal to a quart per person this year. It mentions 50 tank steamers hauling oil and an annual 5,000,000 barrels. It lists six long tunnels including St Gothard and Severn, with lengths up to 48,540 feet. It reports Chicago post office handling 509,000,000 mail packages yearly and 27,000 tons transferred between trains, overseen by a 10,000-strong inspectorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Cathansia
Nowap
Child
United States
Europe
St. Gothen
Mont Cenis
Hoosac
Severn
St. Gothard
Satis
St. Louis Republic
Centre
Chicago
Quick fixes from old homestead tips for cleaning and freshening
A collection of practical home remedies from Old Homestead includes soaking salted fish in sour milk to refresh it, using folded mosquito net as a dishcloth, cleaning kerosene smoked crabs with soda water, and keeping milk sweet by horseradish. It also notes grass stain removal on children's clothing with molasses and cautions about horseradish flavor in tea or coffee.
Religious Diversity and Clergy Totals Across Regions
The piece notes 154 distinct religious sects in the United States and more than 30 Methodist churches in Toronto. It cites the Church of England totaling about 23,000 clergy, rising to 27,009 when colonial and missionary work are included. It also mentions a near ninety year old Baptist minister in Liashurst Wales who preached and lectured on Christmas Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terr
United States
Toronto
Ont
Church of England
Liashurst
Wales
Aberrrele
Christmas Evans
Electric Bitters Offers Quick Relief for Ailing Bodies
If you feel weak after grippe or general fatigue Electric Bitters is advised. The remedy acts on liver stomach and kidneys aiding function for faster relief. One trial convinces you this is the cure you need. Large bottles at J B Westerns Drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larce
J. B. Weeten
Officials Named in Montana and Idaho Tax Districts
A list of Montana and Idaho district officials is provided including William F. Furay as Butte District Attorney E D Weed Helena Collector Customs J Sullivan Benton Collector Internal Revenue for Montana and Idaho James Hl Mille Helena Surveror Gen Geo O Eaton Helena U.S. District Judge H Knowles U.S. District Clerk Geo W Sprowle Helena Land District Register S A Swiggett Helena Receiver Geo M Bourguin and U S Assay Office staff W D Wheeler and M A Meyendorff in Helena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Furay
Butte
E. D. Weed
Helena
J. Sullivan - Benton
District of Montana
Idaho
James Hl. Mille
Geo. O. Eaton
U.S
H. Knowles
Geo. W. Sprowle
Helena Land District Register
S. A.swiggett
Geo M. Bourguin
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J. D. Reaxer
Modest Phillips Brooks
Mite
Humors OF Chinatown
W. EE. Tierney & CO
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Barnum
General Merchandise
Figuanos
Béeveca
J.W. Scluarp
Broadway and Spruce Sts
Keenan
Igen
arasTa GA
Ea New Home 8. M. CO
Chicago, Il
Edward
Crooklyn
ODELL
ODEL
Odell Type Writer CO
Dearborn Sr
Thin Brothers
Waterloo Yeast CO
Oltroit
Official Guide
Js Safle
Pacific Publishing CO
Market Street
San Francisco
Official Directory
Wilber F. Sanders
Thomas C. Power
Congress
Wm. W. Dixon
Jon. K. Toole
John E. Richards
Louis Rotwitt
Edwin A. Kenney
Richard O. Hickman
John Gannon
H. Holloway
Miss Lon Guthrie
Henry J. Haskell
Henry N. Blake
W. W. Dedwitt
Bozeman Land District Register
F.S. Ferris
Bozeman
Jno. T. Carlan
Mile City
Sam Gordon
Miles City
A.S. Campbel
U.S. Assay Office
Assayer
W. D
M. E. Church
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