Rumors of a pig mica race and exotic science notes
A Ledger briefing compiles curiosities from 19th century exploration and science. Topics include a rumored African pigmica race near Kaffa, Russian explorer Veniukoff’s Asia-Europe exploration estimates, electricity interest in London, a Paris banker funding a solar eclipse expedition, and meteorological observations from France at height.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Kaffa
Dr. Schweinfurth
Veniukoff
Asia
Europe
Paris
M. Dischoffsheim
Brin Diseases Cured by Dr Frazier Magic Ointment
An 19th century ad style summary touts Dr Frazier's Magic Ointment as a cure for skin diseases and eruptions including pimples and ringworm. Testimonials claim cures for hand face and eye ailments, plus pitches for William's Indian Pile Ointment and other remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frazier
FE. Drake, Esq
Cleveland
William
H A Jamieson and Co Stores Offer Better Prices
H A JAMIESON AND CO claim more stores and a wider selection at lower prices than any rival, urging shoppers to compare values and visit their outlets for bargains across their range.
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London
Continent
Royal Society of New South Wales
Chili
Earth
Peter Scherffer
Enquirer
Herr Bergh
Norway
New Market
N. IL
Marertiner
Pimasz
Dr. Baxter
Tra Taylor
Rolland
Michigan
Ais
Evry & Jomsaox
Arnica
Benson
Beccaw
Enteral Lee
Anderson’s A. Specific
Woodruey
Buffalo
Barnes, Bancroft & Co
Cassimeres
Grand Central Dry Goods House of
Main AT
Buffalo, N.Y
John C. Harvey
Harvey & Wallace
Terrace
Landaus, Landausetts
New York
H. A. Jamieson & CO
General Hardware
Ci Sup
Simonds & Disston’s Laws, Buckeye
Champion
Albion
Syracuse
Gale
Davis
Melbourne
Australia
Pennsylvania
Sup
FC. Pierce
Orda
Warren, Pa
Seeley
Warren
Burbank
Marblehead
Hubbard
Guenthen
Ittisburgh. Com
F. A. Lehmann
American and Foreign Patenta
Washington
ATL
Patent
Nocherre Mide
Fei
A. Anderson
Hanover St
Lake S T
Bufitalo. WN. Y
America
Nim
Warren, Penna
Beech St
Dunkirk
N2omd
Nixon & CO
Warren County
Argand
Theagar Grove
Jamestown
Penn’a
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