Various Scientific Theories and Oddities From the Era
A broad sweep of late 19th century notes discusses changing insanity types in Scotland, leaf chlorophyll colors, autumn leaf color shifts, trace chemical detection via spark photography, and earth surface changes including coastal subsidence. It includes curious items on insects smell organs, sun exposure effects, a $200 comet prize, mosquito digestion, a home spiders web barometer, and a mix of anecdotes on weddings, quack medicines, and rural humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuerzler
Greenland
Disco Bay
Firth of
Igalico
Lyell
North American
Labradore
New Jersey
G. Hi. Cook
Long Island
Martha’s Vineyard
A. Gesner
St. John
New Brunswick
Island of Grand Menan
Bathurst
Bay of Fundy
Prince Edward’s Island
Pacific Ocean
Coral Islands
Sweden
Gustav Hansen
H. H. Warner
Rochester
N. Y
Lewis Swift
Burden and Blessing Through Prayer in Daily Life
A reflective verse on life’s burdens and hardships. It notes youth misspent or endured, sorrow uninvited, and friendships fading, yet emphasizes daily toil as blessing, poverty’s reach, and the strengthening power of prayer to lighten loads and brighten the path ahead.
Renner's Inn Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement claims Dr Renner's Inn Cough Hone relieves a cough or cold in the head within one hour, offering a sample bottle for a small price. The cryptic text suggests a patent medicine style common to period newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transfort
Dr. Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
Tenner
Wells & Noyes
Belnap & Blodgett
Franklin and the editor as a public conscience
The piece lauds Franklin's wit and influence, tracing his written style from Addison to the Spectator, noting his resistance to linguistic invention and his impact on public discourse. It then extols newspapers as a vital daily light, arguing editors must be free, enlightened, and engaged with truth, lest the press lose its guiding role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craven Street
World
Strand
Roelester
America
England
Addison
Franklin
Ile
Paris
Tey
Lord Mansfield
Prussia
Chronicle
Pilgrim's Progress
Spectator
Bunyan
Voltaire
David Hume
Noah Webster
Edinburgh Kre
Jis
John James Saylor
Robert Collyer
A President’s Bold Aid and a Young Man’s Redemption
In Grant era Washington a clerk falls into drink, loses family and job, and is saved by reform. Grant offers work, a cabinet request prompts a vacancy, and a single note pushes the way to a second chance. The reformer’s perseverance leads to lasting public service in a major city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
jJady
London
Mamma
George
Papa
Pigus
Washington Republic
Grant
Chanty
Angel of Mercy
Presdent Grant
Torny
White House
Senetary
Gentle
Ina
Genta
Dle
Humorous Fragments on Temperance, Work, and Daily Life
A scattered set of quips and anecdotes depicts sailors learning ropes of temperance, two Irishmen on a scaffold, a London cabman’s jest, a Fifth Avenue clergyman’s opening remark, and a country schoolmaster’s method. Other snippets include a girl’s Sunday school doubt, a bachelor relative’s gray hair, a quarrelsome drunkard wife, a Yorkville girl in a machine shop, and an Irish hustler mixing up horses to avoid appearing ignorant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen House
Jim
Jin
London
Fifth Avenue
Yorkville
Godery
London Color Restorer touted for hair revival and fall prevention
An advertisement extols London Sam Color Restorer as an effective treatment for gray or faded hair, claiming it restores original color, checks hair loss, and yields soft glossy luxuriant growth. A testimonial from P A A Gibson of Barrytown supports its efficacy and price, with availability via Dr Swayne & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Kendall & CO
Enosburgh Falls
Vermont
London
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Warren Ledger
Triday
Arish
Warren CO
Usiness
Preston
B.D
Ofice
Third and
Liberty Streets
Warren
Llliam Schrur
D. J. M. Davies
Warren, Pa
Offles and Pesidence
Liberty Rec
Aval Tao
Ortel J
Variety Hall
Island
Greates
Warara
Brvdle
A - Norge H. Leonearbt
Elow Carver House
Waren
Ovis
BR. B. Stewart
Fratestine & Davis’ Drug Store
Hickory Street
Union School House
Olney
Irvineton
Court House
G. B. Evans
Rr Tt
Col. Hoffman
Warren & Pa
Second Street
Warren Sayings Bank
Algi
Wilbur & Miles
Fred Morck
Beoflel
Brock
Wilbur
D. J
Hodges
Justice of the Peace
Water Street
Measner & Trushel
Rapriatt
M. Mile
Pemook
Scofield
Glock
Uppinks
Cunn
Dimsmoor
R. PB
Murray
Morek &Co
Panovigte
James Calle
Peery & Stone
Attorneys At Law
Virat National Bank
Br, Brown
W. Stone
Emmoketmore
Noyes
Johnson’s Exchange
Lansing D
Wetmore
O. H. Noth
Llen & Thompson
Central Block
Tidioute
W. Allen
Mull
First National Bank
Seo
G. Thompson
J. EB. Berestresser
Merck
Carver House
Janxé Tf Lewis Meyer
Schnur
Water St Upstaira
Pennsylvania
OVEX
H. Hill
Jamestown
Dinsmoor & Cable
Bairstow
Fisher
Waeren, Pa
Warren Hotel
D.M. Davis
Sec
Ee I
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia and Erie
R. R. Division
Philadelphia & Division
Erin Mail
Philadelhia
Corry Erie Accom
Drvineton
Corry
Hirve
Erie Mail
Erie
Philadelph Kane Accom
Eric
Goe "Corry Dromne
Kane
Travis
Evie
P.T
WM. A. Baldwin
Gymsis K
Allegheny Valley
Ppitsburgh Railway
Ee Brouthward
Boss’ Hill Falenar
Dunkirk
Fredonia
Wastane
Youngsyall
St Pittsfield
Garland
Lilo Ag
Pre wsbuUr
Fentonvile
Te —le
Amin Les
Oc. A. Crore
Aes Nore En Dunkirk
Bot East
D. Thayer
Tioas
Ledlee
Sclentleic
Maclaren
Scotland
Farmer Holmes
Indiana
Detroit
Bree Press
Mendelsshon
Teaus
New York
Gervanter
Brngp
THE
Fredonia Censor
M. M. Fenrur
McKinstry
Chicago
St. Louis
D. M. Gross & Bio
Jemmima
Pye
Nancy
Jim Jaint
Camp Meeting Society
Galveston
Gilbooly
Galveston News
Kendall
Spain
P.N. Granger
St. Albans
Bt. Albans
Gogg
Randall
Concord
N. T
B.J. Kendall & Co
Directionus
Nderiill & Kiteredgt
Apothecarlon
Stoughton
Mass
B.J. Kendall & Go —Gents
Parker
BJ Kendall & Co
Respost
John G& Towle
Ra, Gaines
Joan G.jenhe
Penns
Fahersfield, Vt
Gents
Stael
Mus
J. Boutell
Waddington
Centlemen
Walter Rutherford
Stock Farm
N. C
B. Davis
Beeman & Davie
Judge Wetmore
New Yok
Canada
Meat Market
F A. Cogswell
City + Meat Market
Fisher’s Block
Bars
Lydia AE
Pinkham
Lynn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Western Avenue
Mertton
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Savings Bank
Warren County
Poraga
L. F. Watson, B. Nesmith
AJ. Hazeltine
L. F. Watson
BE. G. Woop
D. H. Hunter
3B. Nesmith
M. B. Dunham
A. Kirberger
JAS
Ma Jn. Wm
D. Brown
A.J. Hazeltine
Warren High School
the Academic School of
Fit
Wateagaers
United States
Antin
W. M. Lindsey
A.B. Miller
Lip
Fox Carculara
Duff & Sons
Pittabursly
D. M. Gross & Bro
Yeacher
John
Florence
Plainfield
Bradlaugh
Boston Journal
Iis
Bridget
Mies
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