Maximilian’s downfall at Queretaro and execution
A historical summary of Maximilian’s fragile rule in Mexico, his retreat to Queretaro in 1867, betrayals by Lopez, and the final siege. It describes the capture, confinement in Capuchinas Convent, court martial, and execution on June 19, with note of the hill and bells landmarks and the scarred remains of La Cruz fortress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maximilian
Queretaro
Qorigaba
Escobedo
Diaz
Juarez
Lopez
la Cruz
Esesbedo
Capuchhinas
Church of Rome
Mexico
A Wonderful Business of the Prudentia Company
The Prudentia Company of London runs policies for about one-sixth of the UK population. Its single office holds around 1,000,000 policies at four cents weekly per policy, with weekly premiums collected at homes and shops. In 1883 the company paid claims totaling 4,561,666 dollars, about 87,500 weekly, while 5,790 policy-holders moved residence weekly and 7,900 emigrated abroad, all while policies remained collectible in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prudentia Company of
London
United Kingdom
England
Bread scarce in many regions a strange feature of diet
The article notes bread is scarce in parts of South America and Roumania. It describes sterz in Obersiciermark near Vienna as a breakfast porridge with milk, plus polenta in northern Italy eaten as a solid pudding. It also mentions mamaliga, a distinct boiled maize dish in Koumania, kept grain by grain rather than forming a solid mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Roumania
Obersiciermark
Vienna
Carinthia
Tyrol
Italy
Ungrateful People Rare When We Can Serve
A concise reflection notes that ingratitude is uncommon while one remains able to provide help. The observed sentiment emphasizes service and the value of helpful acts. No specific persons or events are identified.
Queen Victoria Health Rumors Surface In Court Circles
England’s court circles grow anxious over the queen’s health amid kidney disease rumors. A testimonial letter from Mrs James Kinn praises Dr Fenner’s Kidney and Ache Cure, claiming rapid relief from kidney disease, dropsy, and related ailments, though the missive notes the remedy’s wide sale worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Fenner
M. M. Fenner
Sir
Tam
James K.inn
Daughters Wives and Mothers Recommend Dr Marchisi Gathalicon
An advertisement promotes Dr J K Marchisi Gathalicon as a female remedy for ovarian troubles inflammation ulcers and other female complaints. It promises relief from bearing down cramps irregularities barrenness and change of life with prices 21.00 and 1.50 per bottle and pamphlet free, sent from Utica West Virginia and AL W Morck druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marchisi
Dig
J. K. Marchisi
Utica
W. V
AL W. Morck
Mysterious South American remedy offered free cure
An unnamed missionary in South America is said to have discovered a powerful cure for youth errors nervous weakness and related health issues. A free receipt is promised by Rev. Insepa T. Laman upon self addressed envelope, with sales through Stewart's Drug Store and a wall paper painting service advertised by N. K. Wendlebee on Libertas Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Insepa T. Laman
New York
K. Wendlebee
Uhlic
Libertas Street
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Queen Victoria
Stewart's
Carbriage Works
Warren, Pa
Warren and
Vicinity
Ialso
Peigong
Amy
Warren
Koebley
Grocer
Water Street, Waren
Water Street
Hsuramnce
Benny Bibek
Second Street
Waren Pigienlide Company
doLat
Ludlow House
Travelig
M. Silk
Kwnarr
Caste & Co
Tod TH. Mitchell & Co
Scofield
John RowLand
Herman Greenland
Rowland & Greenland
Hickory St
Citizens’ National Bank
Warren, Penna
Myron Waters
Hertzel
Myron Wares
H. A. Jameeron
PB. Johnson
V. Davis
Jes
Francis Hengr
A. Hertzell
Ww. D. Brown
G. A. Parmlee
Frease
M. D
New Brighton
Beaver Co
A. A. Davis & CO
Peter Greenland
Cach
Oneateaimer
Roche-te
Embalaiung
al Rexsonalie Rales
AG Trates
Ali
Westerm Lvn
St P. Greenlend
Wallmoth Furnitere
Episcopal Church
Penn
Hill St
Hazel and
Laurel Sts
Renett
Hickory Street
McNets 4 CO
Eberman
Warren and Vicinity
Struthers, Wells & CO
HL & Son
First National Tank
A. W. Morce
Carver Horse
Toner
Michall Hoffman
Bealer
Warren, Ra
Warren,.pa
Sheffield
Waccns
Srricus
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