Jack and His Will Special Act of Parliament
The London Golden Penny explains the naval wills act of 1866 and the extra procedures for sailors and Marines. It notes that shipboard wills must be witnessed by an officer, while shore wills can be witnessed by anyone, and that verbal wills are allowed only in active service. The piece reflects on sailors drafting wills before battle and officers handling witnessing duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Admiralty
London
Fireman Dressing on the Run and Other Snippets
A New York Sun excerpt recalls firemen leaping into gear from a bed and racing on a horse drawn engine as bells ring and hoses roar. Parallel notes critique Parkerton geology text stressing geography for women and a Chicago Post quip about Mormon socks and wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Mr. Glimby
New York Sun
First English public bath opens for hot bathing in 1679
The 1679 opening marks England's first public facility dedicated to hot bathing. It reflects early modern interest in urban health, leisure, and communal spa culture, signaling a shift in public sanitation and private bathhouse access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
The Farmer's Garden Promises Easy Fruit and Vegetable Garden
Scientists warn of rising lung and kidney ailments among Farmers of America due to limited vegetable variety. A. K. Bush of Dover Minnesota, horticulturist with the Minnesota Farmer's Institute, proposes an illustrated plan for a practical Fruit and Vegetable Garden that reduces hand labor with horse and cultivator aid. Northrup King & Co. offers the free folder to readers who request it and cite this paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
A. K. Bush
Dover
Minnesota
Minnesota Farmer’s Institute
Bush
Northrup King & Co
Minneapolis
What is Shiloh and Bell of Lexington Whiskey at McCormick
Shiloh is advertised as a grand old remedy for coughs colds and consumption with a money back guarantee. The ad promises refunds if results are unsatisfactory and lists prices of 25 50 and 1.00. McCormick's reports a shipment of Bell of Lexington whiskey aged ten years direct from the bonded warehouse to satisfy home demand and invites customers to visit Tom and Fick for a look and a smile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew's Pharmacy
McCormick's
Lexington
Tom and
Fick
Shiloh
Matthews’ Pharmacy
Matthew
Dodge remedies and local ads from Townsend Montana
Dodge's Cuck-Kure claims 24 hour cold cure from Matthew's Pharmacy. Durham bulls for sale or trade by Townsend. Dyspepsia tablets promise full refund if no relief. Fish business manager sought for private pond operations at Warm Spring Creek ranch near Toston. Young mothers notice appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge
Matthew
Warm Spring Creek
Toston, Mont
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His Will
Parkenton
Chicago Post
Pacwee
Taylor
Helena
Montana
CVO
Dodge’s
Whaley Brothers
Upper Broadway
Valley Sables
Townsend, Mont
Snruians
Dewell
Thgdoneld
L Townsend
Upfer Broadway
Eeee
W. E. Tierney & CO
Commercil Travellers
Townsend
Charles Vollmer
Beil Abril
Shington Quitz Love Nining Claines
Beaverreek Min Jog
Crawlwater County
State of Montana
Jones
Vollmer
Anon
United States
Asna Uffel
Winston, Montana
Society of Civil Engineers
W.C. Pierce
Northern
Pacific
Durham
Hyatt & Dorethy
B. F. Beminier
Copyrieuts &c
Atriefly
Munn & Co
Chare-A
Scientific American
A. Munn & Co
York
Grayland Farm
Canton
Monton
Imp
Young Phyllis
Young Mary
Rosamond
Rosemary
Hi. L. Keene
Canada
Sole Proprietors
S.c.wells & Co
Leroy, NY
Hamilton, Can
Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine
Beac Hardware CO
Warliy Nees
Berest
Shelly
E. H. Goopman
J. G. Buessina
Eaact
C.A
Washington,d.c
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