Odd Scientific Notions and Inquiries From the Era
A roundup of curiosities and notes from science and travel, including experiments on neutralizing paint odor with hay and a pail of water, an embalmed Egyptian nap in Boston, uses of bisulphide of carbon against pests, Bagdad’s date-mark malady, a balloon ascent speed, the sorrowful tree of Goa, moon distance estimation by Plateau, and science meeting news with new members and papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Bagdad
Thom
Strasburg
Goa
Bombay
M. J. Plateau
M. Plateau
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Cincinnati
Montreal
More Republicans Back Hancock in 1880 Race
Col William McWilliams of Baltimore, a Republican, will stamp Indiana and Pennsylvania for Hancock after resigning his office. Ex-Congressman De Bruler’s two sons, the National candidate for lieutenant governor of Indiana, back Hancock. John H Marlacher of Rahway NJ notes 10 of 85 Silvus Democratic club members left the GOP. New York Republicans form Hancock and English club. meeting called at Westminster hotel signed by 228 members. In Spencer County Indiana Ben T Smith and 27 other Republicans who voted Hayes in 1876 join Hancock and English clubs. Deutsche Zeitung of Newark drops Garfield and Arthur for Hancock and English. Hiram Buswell, Warwick NH postmaster, lifelong Republican, will vote Hancock and English, protesting Credit Mobilier and De Golyer. Donald McDonald of Pomeroy, lifelong Republican, will support the Democratic ticket. Republican leaders express amazement and sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McWilliams
Baltimore
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Hancock
de Bruler
John H. Marlacher
Rahway
N. J
Silvus Democratic Club
Republican Party
New York City
General Hancock
Hancock and English Campaign Club
New York
Westminster Hotel
Spencer County
Ind
Ben. T. Smith
Hayes
Deutsche Zeitung
Newark
Garfield
Arthur
Essex County
Hiram Buswell
Warwick
N. H
Mobilier
de Golyer
Donald McDonald
Pomeroy
Board of Education
Puritan Sabbath Not Going It Has Gone Says Abbott
In Bar Harbor observers report on Mount Desert seen Sunday calm and orderly with no public drinking shops. Abbott argues the Puritan Sabbath has passed and asks what should replace it, contrasting with past Mayflower era discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Abbott
Henry Ward Beecher
The
Christian Union
Abbott
Martha’s Vineyard
Bar Harbor
Mount Desert
Maine
Cotton Mather
Fenner Health Remedies Featured in 19th Century Letter
A Detroit letter from January 30, 1878 praises Dr. Fenner’s Blood and Liver Remedy Nerve Tonic and Cough Honey, claiming rapid relief for coughs, colds, and numerous ailments. Also touts Dr. Jenner’s Blood and Liver Remedy as a “conquering hero,” with a long list of conditions it purportedly cures. Available via local dealers A Morck & Co and Wells & Noyes among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
M. M. Fenner
Fredonia
N. Wig
Mra.dam Lurgan
Jenner
Fenner
Wells & Noyes
Bolnap & Blodgett
Febisyl
Dr Swayne's Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry Ad
An old physician urges prompt treatment for coughs colds and pulmonary troubles with Dr Swayne's Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry. One dose relieves and it may cure quickly with 25 cent bottles priced 24 cents to 1.00 or six for 4.00 Prepared by Dr Sayne Son Philadelphia sold by druggists. Also a note on a Wisconsin preacher condemning Sabbath money dealings with strong effect on listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Proprietora
Rochester
sSayne
Penn Bircot
Pittaburgh
Hiploria
Abeta
Whitton
London Hair Color Restorer Promises Thick Hair and No Stain
The ad touts London Hair Color Restorer as a clean, gummy-free formula that thickens thin hair, restores gray strands, cures dandruff, and encourages regrowth. Sold by druggists at 75 cents a bottle or six for four dollars, with depot listed in Philadelphia. Also promotes Dr F Penner's Golden Relief for various pains with a sample at 16 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Principle Depot
United States
North Sixth St
Philadelphia
Didys
F Penner
Sure Cure for Liver Complaint in Indian Blood Syrup Ad
Letters from residents of Pennsylvania praise Indian Blood Syrup as a cure for Liver and Kidney disease Dyspepsia lung and heart ailments and a poisonous sting injury. Testimonials hail long struggles with illness ended after using the remedy noting cures after years of doctors and other medicines failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayfield, Crawford Co
Crntuta Brebe
Turtle Point
McKean Co
F. F. Bisier
Clintonville, Venango Co
Ann KeLly
Sheffield, Warren Co
Sharon
Mercer Co
Wilks
Sharon, Mercer Co
DrForrest
Oil City
Venango Co
McCartney
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Warner's
B.B. Lakely
Sedan
Ald
Afothers D Magazine
New York World
J. A. Harvey
D. D
Washington, D. C
ANCE
H. H. Warner & Co
Rochester, N. Y
J.C. Bennett
Nwaha
Joseph Hoskins
Warren Cowity
Warren, PA
Harness Shop
Gas Brick Brock
Second ST
Warran, PA
Warren
Sextus Keller
Sjeazelting & CO
Variety Hall
Pist
R Oatt
Ile
Ladies’ Seminary
Esing
Blairs
Dern WA
U. 8
Stoddart & Co
Solicitors of Claims and Patents
Slows
Washington, D.C
Jms
Stordtdart & Co
Washington, D
Granville County
N.G
Qos
Oxford
Ket
Bayard Taylor
Linke
Swithin
Shortlidge
Fernando Woon
Suortlidge
A. M
Harvard University Graduate
Media
Muztivt
PPP
Yostetters
Tintia
Thor
Dr, Clay
Burgy
Pless
Rca
Hagerstown
Pittsburgh
Wightman & CO
Wood St
Nugisms
James N. Myers
Warren PA
Glarnodd & Bro
Blacksmiths
A. Thortzel
Water Street
Fanny M
Kilburn
Allen Kh
Kilbuln
Elis
Aug
Perry Davis
Qvholera
Berginsend
Galena
Illinois
Perry Davis & Son, Proprietors
Providence
R. I
Perry Davis & Son
Moore
Bangall
Datehess Co
Price
Newsuae
Hancoc
Jamestown
Déforest Weldl’s
People’s Store
National Bock
Wisconsin
Chamberlain Institute
Efhmale College
Randolph
Weyx
J. J. Edwards
D.D
Ehighilouse Brothers
Pleasant Township
Oper Mott
Glade
Warren Co
Berlin & CO
Box HR
Soplims
Twombly Knitting Machine
Washington St
Dlasie
R. Clark Johnson
Dian Blood
A. J. Davis
Pure Drugs & Medicines
Seeley
S.W. Waters
Mas
Waterbury Watch
W.U7
Titusville
Crawford Co
George Ross
South West
Aspin
Barnes, Warren Co
Maus. L
Cla
Wil City
Funp
Susan Dawg
Alice Hecklethorn
Terie, Erie Co
L. Parra
18Th Street
Erie
Evie Co
W. H. Buenis
Melenn Co
Ély Haney C. Senpson
Warren Planing & Saw Mills
JRS. Glare, Jr. & CO
Armstrong & McKelvy
J.B. Wrels
L. G. Noyes
the Peoples Shoe Store
J. H. Davis
Prop
Toe H Taving
Gouils
Warren County
Sugar Grove
Chall
Henry
Elenry
Townsley
Edey
Iren’s. Usyganated
John F. Henry
Curran & CO
College Place
Loomis & McBlagcer
Bath
Simt
Hey Sreware
Jacob Eysingher
Frease
S. Puease
M.D
Brighton, Beaver Co
T Forney
Maconn
Iearnis
Wen
Brishnn
Jon
Agonik Ronking
Bert Boule
Termi
Nelow Uulbard Bros
Vickery
Auguste, Maines
GEO
P. Rowell & Co
Spruce St
Aix
Gray Medicine CO
Mechanic's Block
A. d. Davis
Harrin & Swing
Cuirayee
Culverwell
Post
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Western Avenue
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