Dress and health clash over Bloomers in fashion debate
In a conroversial essay, Sage Chandler Moulton argues that dress choices reflect taste and public education. He critiques Miss Phelps and advocates balanced attire that respects health, modesty, and practicality, while acknowledging fashion’s influence on women’s influence in society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreas
Mie Stuart
Mie Phelps
Dover
Mise Phelps
Henry Dolbeach
Miss Phelps
Evely Beth
Pheljes Avites
Missy
Elaine
Ile
America
France
Italy
Bridget
Marie Antoinette
Bethalresden
Mins
Phelps
Wostriie
Joe
Thergarn
Violet
Ronetti
Gee
Feaven
Butenys Mika Phelps
Florence Nightingale
Mrs. Howe
Silka
Damon
Soula
Ehilvan
The Sinking of the Royal George and Aftermath
The report recounts the 1782 wreck of the Royal George in Portsmouth harbor as she heeled over during repair, with nine hundred lives lost. It notes the ship’s notable design, the crowd of onlookers, and the subsequent memorials and investigations, alongside other late 18th century items. The article also mentions naval signaling reforms, a San Francisco theological college gesture, and a peculiar New Haven mayoral anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Misaster
Baghdad
Royal
Hemee Phere
Jane Cawelte Reales
Carview
Boutles
Portsmouth
Aida
Weise
Walon
Ted
Courtenartia
Fragmented 19th century column on mischief and daily life
A rough OCR fragment recounts a boy’s fall on Wooster Street and a father fetching remedies, a newly married man rushing orders for yeast, shoplifting incidents, and social anecdotes. It mentions Mr. Wetmore and a courtroom-like trial, and ends with a rambling guide to polite table talk and nerves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster Street
Anil
Brulegs
Howe
Hartshorn
A. Wetmore
Wethore
Hhari
Extraordinary claims surround anti cholera tonic and life insurance pitch
In a fragmented advertorial, Chelera and Pala Miller promote a bitter tonic as highly effective against cholera and bowel troubles, backed by supposed testimonials from diverse readers and respected physicians. The piece also pushes National Life Insurance Company offerings, claiming superior stock quality and a Warwick collar product as fashion notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelera
Pala Miller
Penny Davis
Rights and insurance advice for married women and health cures
An old newspaper snippet promotes Life Insurance from Penn Mutual to protect wives and children after a husband's death. It also cites endorsements for Johnson's Anodyne Liniment, Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, Sheridan Cury Condition Powders, and Murnees Oil, listing several endorsers and merchants in Maine and Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company
Philadelphia
Home Office
W. Iredell, Jr
Agrocles
Cincinnati
Fragmentary ad claims cure by Carminative Baisarn tonic
A damaged ad fragment touts Dr Ander for Gallas Surutehs and aise thwee denying specifics. It mentions a seven year travel agent and a travel itemedtics ad, plus a sham claim about diarrhoea cures and instant relief. The garbled text brands Shallenberrer Antidote as immediate aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderou My
Gallas
Surutehs
Aise
Rare Patent Remedies Advertised For Children And Mothers
An 19th century advertisement extols thirty years of use for a temperance syrup and a worm remedy, claiming cures for dysentery, diarrhea in children, and infant colic. It promotes Cantin & Perkins tonics, Brown’s preparations, and Worm enemy formulations, urging broad domestic use and emphasizing safety and vegetable ingredients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann
Winetow
Yesannlio of
Cantic & Perkins
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Troy Herald
Fisher & Mudg, Publiphers
Troy
Sage Chandler Moulton
Josephine
Mies Phelps
Barthony
Iil
Royal George
England
Tell Il
Bureau of Statiation
Treasury Department
Presbyteriana
Ban Fenelon
Oni Horse
Sella
Wieder
Danherries
Walt
Walt Tac
National Lite Insuranes Company
United States of America
B.A. Rolling
Vreshlont
Day Cooke
Congress
Capital
Bor Rey
Firsuiriice
Branchvilles
Philalelphis
Turk
Warwick
Warwick BK
Wm. Clark
Frankfort Mills
Waklo Co
Maine
Ezra Treat
Upton Treat
M.A. Merrill
Mr. Clark
Johnson
Tion
Joseph Farewell
Rockland
Tsanc M. Braxg
Eeq
Bangor
Morsra
Pope Broa
Machias
Tham
Piwik Miller
Cholana
Comte
Onde
Perle
Srown
Curtio
BROWN
Fulton Street
New York
Drupyita
Chemuu
Cuntis & Brown
Ail
Allan
Owen Tie
Adil Dee Sven Ey Hementiner
Akevrey
Chicago
Omar
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