Logan book and Calumet Place discussed in era reflections
A Boston Transcript cor respondent discusses General Logan, his publishers contract, and a Calumet Place property tied to his estate. The piece notes debt, a California trip, and a glimpse of health struggles three weeks before his funeral, with remarks on endurance and pay disputes.
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Calumet Place
Gen. Logan
California
Con. Laiyan
Arthur
Boston Transcript
Phases of Italian Witchcraft and Serpent Lore
The text recounts beliefs in witchcraft and venomous serpents, noting how a stone placed under a sleeping person’s pillow can answer questions truthfully, and telling tales of a yardlong venomous snake that haunts dry woods and venomous milk loving serpents. It also recalls a coachman who choked on a snake while traveling between Foggia and Naples, with doctors unable to diagnose.
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Orpheus
Allah
Persia
London
Buse
Foggia
Naples
University of Naples
I & Nod
Neler
New York Tribune
Nightfall omens and funeral rites in a coastal village
The article recounts eerie sea warnings before storms, mournful sounds at night, and village funeral customs. It notes professional mourners in black with white hoods, six workers per ceremony, servers at young men's funerals, and a Dissenters practice of dirge singing followed by a feast. It mentions bidders inviting attendance and suggests ritual significance in these traditions.
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Rome
Art Journal
Proverb Illustrations and Distant News Snippets
A collage of excerpts includes proverbs on snow and wealth, wedding crowd scenes with police, a New York Tribune reflection on social spendthrift, a tale of French cookery from the Crimean era, a horizon distance lesson from the Chicago Tribune, and a classroom misspelling anecdote. The items show varied topics and curiosities from periodicals.
Bathing hints and skin care from 19th century column
The article advises that cold baths affect the skin and respiration, aiding fever control when perspiration is blocked. It recommends salt in bathwater for skin penetration and liver help, notes towels and dry rubbing as luxury, and contrasts tepid or cold wrap after bathing. It also cites fashioning remarks from New Orleans Picayune and a joke from Harper's Bazar.
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New Orleans Picayune
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Warren
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Jo & CL Fischer
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Warren Express
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Littsburg Div
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Greer
Swaynes
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