Vast array of oddities and notices across continents
A broad collection of items details deer sent to Krupp in Germany for acclimation, a Chicago infant misnamed by a police justice, city pistol fire in San Francisco, a boom in Clyde shipbuilding,追 tracing Chalturin to London, Irish west men pledging bachelorhood, a Boston gas chief’s private life, Poe’s school memories, a Harrisburg prophecy on winter, California wine totals, Napoleon III heirs’ armory dispute, church sermons on duty, and a Baltimore holiday charity for gamins with festive plans
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The Comtesse and the Jeweler: A Paris Intrigue
An 1829 Paris tale unfolds with a Comtesse seeking jewels to honor her status, a wary Doctor, and a scheming jeweler. A staged lunatic rescue escalates to a pistol shot, bedlam, and police, ending with a dying confession from a Carlist agent as Madeline Alaine reveals herself as the Comtesse de L.
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Madeline Alaine
Jeanne Patigon
Comtesse de L
Swayne's Tar and Sarsaparilla Pills Ad
The notice promotes Swayne's Tar and Sarsaparilla Pills as a blood purifier and liver regulator for skin diseases and general ailments. It advertises remedies for itching, headaches, dyspepsia, fevers, and purifying the system, with prices and mail delivery from Dr. Swayne & Son in Philadelphia.
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Swayne
Dr. Swayne & Son
Sixth Street
Philadelphia
Dr Fenner's Blood and Liver Remedy Promises Cure All
A nineteenth century testimonial touts Dr Fenner's Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic as far surpassing any prior medicines after twenty years of practice. It claims cures for biliousness liver complaints jaundice dyspepsia constipation headaches fever and ague skin disorders sleeplessness rheumatism bronchitis and more by removing disease causes. Sample bottles offered at ten cents and related products promoted as swift remedies.
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New York
M. M. Fenner
Fredonia
N.Y
A. F. Jennings
Fenner
Wreck tale prompts parishioners to flee church
An anecdote from Cornwall recalls a seaside clergyman whose sermon was interrupted by a shipwreck alarm. To slow the fleeing crowd he proclaimed five words, then declared Let us all start fair and fled, while residents profited from wrecks. The tale is cited from The Encyclopedia of Wit 1801. Also appears an advertisement for Fenner’s Golden Relief and an offer on leases at the Laport office.
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M. Rue St. Honore
Ylonore
Barriere Nenill
Place de Louis Quinze
Rue de Rivoli
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Comte de L
Comte
Rue St. Honore
Jean Leporteur
Francois le Cocher
St. Honore
Madame la Comtess
Place du Trone
Comtesse
Sam
Yaadman
Richard Polwhele
Jtistory
Cornwall
St. Anthony
Quainteat of a Child and Humorous Observations
A London Truth prize collection features pointed child remarks about churches ceremonies death and divorce with quips from four to six year olds. The item also promotes Dr Swayne s Ointment for pile relief claiming wide success and urging readers to buy from druggists.
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London
Jack
Charlie
David
Goliah
Harry
Tommy
Elephants and Fear in Ohio River Tale
An Cincinnati Enquirer report recaps a demonstration of cruelty to a valuable pony. The speaker claims the horse endured torture on a small island near Blennerhassett, including burning and tying, before deteriorating in temperament. The tale alleges the animal’s aggression toward Black people.
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Cincimmati Enquirer
Pilor Ey
Ohio River
Blennerhassett
A Daughter Rescued By Dr Swayne Compound Syrup
A Ky physician reports that his determined case of consumption in a prominent citizen’s daughter improved after using Dr Swayne's Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry. The treatment relieved cough and wasting, leaving the patient healthy. Prices are 25 cents, 1 dollar, or six bottles for five dollars. large size recommended. Also sold are Swayne's Pills for bowel care.
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A. Franafort
Dr. Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
Swayne
Christmas in the mountains with hearty hospitality and Yule ale
In the mountainous districts men suspend work for thirteen days and decorate homes with gaudy water pictures. Christmas Eve and Day are domestic, with no visits. Neighbors later gather for carousal, open house, and a feast where guests must partake of strong Yule ale in Norwegian fashion. Servants join hosts at the table, all in gala attire.
Accusations of Mormon tithing spark reform questions
The article reports on claims of dishonesty by Mormon bishops over the tithing system. It describes mandatory tithes from farmers, merchants, and workers, and officers assigned to collect the tenth. It notes a large Colorado worker migration and Brigham Young's demand for pay. critics allege a powerful Salt Lake City ring with no public accounting.
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Colorado
Brigham Young
Salt Lake City
Dr Thomas Eclectric Ot for Diphtheria Praised in Iowa Letters
Robert Lubbock of Cedar Rapids Iowa lauds Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for diphtheria calling it one of the best remedies. Pope and Itlau druggists in Cedar Rapids report high customer satisfaction and strong sales with this preparation.
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Robert Lubbock
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Thomas
Pope & Itlau
Lowa
Well Fixed and The Taoistened Tongue Cure Ad
A fragment describes a cure for Gyapepsia using Spring Blossom sold by A. J. Davis. The scene shifts to Widow Bedett’s home where two daughters entertain two young men on the piazza. A daughter asks what they are seeking and the widow answers they need the morning papers.
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A. J. Davis
Bedett
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