Broadways Hotels and Insurance Advertisements
Classified ad fragment listing hotels in Cincinnati and Versailles insurance firms Rising Sun and Indianapolis Insurance Co with capital amounts and incorporation years, a physician practice note for Thompson Tibbetts, a law office in New Marion Indiana and several lodging houses in Cincinnati, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Insurance CO
Capital
Rising Sun. Insurance CO
Mexny Parer
Ripley County
Versailles
Indiana
Roses and Promises in a Lost Ballad
A rustic poem recalls a spring romance with roses and a shy kiss as lovers meet by dusk. The verse contrasts dreams of love with time and fate, ending on a sensual note of lingering blooms. A country post office joke follows a delivery boy asking for a letter to speed a courtship.
Clay and Jackson joke from old Kentucky to Louisiana
A tale from Kentucky portrays a Lexington market misadventure where a farmer’s pig halves vanish in a crowd. Accused by bystanders of stealing a Clay man’s pork, the incident escalates into a humorous political jab as locals sharpen the sting of factional quarrel. Also notes Judge Cotton’s large gooseberries from Dearborn County Indiana with imported cuttings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Louisiana
Lexington
York
Harry Clay
Judge Cotton
Dearbore
Indiana
First Justice of the Peace in Hudson docket entries
Entries from David Hudson Esq docket recount early 1800s cases in Hudson County. June 12 1805 William Lapping fined for false swearing. June 19 Titus Gaylord fined for disturbing public worship. Oct 15 Samuel Bishop confessed provocation of affray and was fined one dollar plus costs. Oct 18 Bishop fined and costs totaling four dollars and seven cents. Akron Beacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Hudson
Hudson
William Lapping
Samuel Bishop
Bishop
Akron Beacon
The Youthful Bride and a New Life Ahead
A reflective piece on a young bride leaving home, her tearful farewell, and the promise of steadfast devotion. It contrasts childhood memories with a brave step into a future, urging the husband to prove worthy of her sacrifice and support. Also notes Democratic Party nominations in the 7th Congressional District and criticisms of the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventa Congressiona
Henry Secrest
John G. Davis
Congress
James Buchanan
Davis
Douglas
Democratic Party
Monument thoughts on tombs and epitaphs by Thoms Fuller
An aged reflection on monuments and epitaphs stressing simplicity and truth. It argues tombs should reflect deserts of the deceased, beware falsehood in inscriptions, and praise memory over stone monuments, citing Fuller’s words on marble speech and lasting rest for the soul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bes
Thoms Fuller
Improvement of the Human Race by Awakening Wind
A writer resumes a discussion on human progress. The piece argues that improvement is essential and that society should awaken to betterment. It notes generational changes and questions whether each generation grows weaker or wiser as society evolves.
Human Improvement Through Physiology in 1853
In 1853 J.C A. Milan argues that physiological laws govern all living beings and shape mental capacity by physical form. He references past “holy shows” in Ohio, supports humane methods of human improvement, and urges information on influences on human propagation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Moreanon
J.C A. Milan
Soue
Supreme Court Rules Jury May Not Determine Law Alone
The court declares the old common law rule that juries alone determine both law and facts unconstitutional. It cites article 1st section 19 which grants juries the right to determine the law and the facts in criminal cases. The decision holds charge by the court is advisory, not mandatory, and juries may disregard instructions without violating duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aw Ivrorrayt
Decistox
Lymana
Supreme Court
Lafayette Courier
Remedies for ticks and scab in sheep and cattle
A reader shares a long method to control ticks on sheep and scab on cattle. The plan uses tobacco water and grease blends, with dipping and thorough wool treatment during and after shearing to prevent scab and reduce tick infestations. The writer cites past flock losses and reports success after repeated tobacco-water applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Ladd
Cause of Milk Sickness in Cultivator's Notes
A farmer argues Milk Sickness stems from white snakeroot weed appearing late May. He claims fields cleaned of rubbish stop the illness and cites a past cattle death after neglecting field cleanup, noting grass feeding and gender differences in affected stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane l
Quick Parting Pleasantry Sparks A Droll Exchange
A gentleman arranging music for a young lady asks for her preferred time to part. She replies with a witty line that any time suffices, so long as it is as soon as possible. The quip highlights brisk humor in a social moment.
Mother's steadfast love echoed in Lamartine's tender verse
The passage extols a mother's devotion as a Ruth through life and Rachel at death. It uses a spring flood and a bird's ruined nest to symbolize a mother who follows her child across the world, bearing sorrow while staying beside him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamartine
Ruth
Rachel
Humming Bird Tongue With Dual Tubes and Tools
A description explains the humming bird tongue as having two parallel tubes like double barrels. The ends split into spoon shapes to scoop honey and draw it into the mouth. The bird also uses the tongue to capture insects, functioning as pumps spoons and tongs in one instrument.
Dickens Household in Turmoil Highlights Divorce Dispute
An 19th century gossip note reports Charles Dickens family strife with Mr and Mrs Dickens split, daughters aligning with father, son with mother, and a rumor of a scandal involving a Mrs. P. amid the author’s moral Christmas book image. The piece hints at public fascination with domestic disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickexa Tore
London
Charles Dickens
Pater
Mater
M. P
Pam’ Ani
Orsisi
Desert Arabs and Hair Color Stereotype Question
A reader asks whether a report claims Arabs in desert regions hate sandy hair. The query seeks clarification on a stereotype rather than a substantiated fact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desert
Also Mentioned on This Page
Versaillés
Crebde
Henree House
Third Street
Sycamore and
Main
Creekmatt, Ouro. Txaans
Hue
S.E. Corner
Broadway and
Second Streets
Cincinnati
Cart
Jos. H. Cronus
Ns. Thompson & Tibbetts
Will
Orrice
Dr. Tibbetts
Pulliam
Ile, Atorney
New Marion
Ind
Prompinesc
Walnut
J. W. Sweney
Frank. Huckins
Pierceville
Greene Durbin
Attornen At Law
J. W. Cravens
Berkshire
Telley Osgood
Ird
Ricing Sun Cravens
Berkshire & Jelley
Artners
Lew. A
Gil
John Miller
Scoby
Greensburg
AT Law
Vesailles
Ripley
Omar F. Roberts
Mifley County
Circuit and Common Pleas
Jodiena
OCP
Shook
H.papit
Papet & Alley
Versailler
Harper House
Versailees
Gee
W’ Johnson
Pnaesbove
Missouri
Iowa
Wisconsin
DR. Roback
Satepas
Carringe
Earth
Dispatch
Mx. Borror
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!