Memory of St James Street Life in Old London
A London Mail note discusses Beresford Chancellor in Memorials of St James Street and the Annals Almack's. It highlights 800 years of the street, Bath houses, Banting the diet pioneer, Walkers trousers, and Almack's social world. It recounts Swift at Bury Street and Whig era riots against Pitt, with elaborate flavor of 18th and 19th century fashions and manners.
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St. James's Reet
Almack’s
Beresford
London
London Mail
Banting
Banty
William Banting
Jst
James's Street
Bury Reet-In
Allington
Brigland
Smack's
Gare
Dmmerce
St. James's Street
Pitts
Grocers
Arags
Opulace
Broke
Petersham
Wales
London cellars and grand stile of aristocracy in old times
The piece recalls the opulent world around Nelson and Lady Hamilton, noting dukes and princes awaiting a brushing, lavish dressing gowns, and quarrels in St James's Street and Arlington Street. It references subterranean vaults under Duke Street and a lore of London’s underground passages tied to Parliament.
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Nelson
George
Prince of Wales
St. James's Street
Arlington Street
Lady Hamilton
Duke Street
London
Pall Mall
Park
Castle Hill Speed Court Grist at Weekly Session
Mayor J. O. Gnagy presided at Castle Hill ground as four mourners attended the weekly speed court. Two were dismissed for insufficient evidence while the other two were fined five dollars plus costs. One fine was remitted upon payment of costs totaling one dollar fifty. Four bonds were forfeited.
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J. O. Gnagy
Castle Hill
Acid Phosphate Ad Promises Nerve Relief for Fatigue
An old advertisement touts Acid Phosphate for tired nerves and brain strain after mental stress, claiming it calms headaches and rejuvenates the weary. The copy reflects period medical marketing language and emphasizes restorative effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nake
Hereford
Common Sense About Eczema and Eruptions Explained
This item asserts the root cause of skin eruptions lies in the blood and claims science proves it. It argues there is no escape from this blood-based origin and invites readers to accept the claim as fact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monsenna
Eleara
Xround
First Killing Frost Date Sought in 1866 Courier Record
A reader asks the Courier for the date of the first killing frost in fall 1866. The paper notes a severe frost on the night of September 20, 1866, damaging garden crops.
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Courier
REDS
Adhor
Corn Battle With Jack Frost Drought Marked By Farmers
Farmers faced serious crop damage as corn and other grains suffered from drought and frost. Though acreage was smaller, the impact remained substantial on farm planning and yields.
Hairs Vanish With Dela Tone Home Secret
A vintage ad describes using plain dela tone mixed with water as a thick paste to remove hair from arms neck or face. After spreading for a few minutes the paste is rubbed off and the skin washed to leave hair vanquished. Cautions include using real dela tone and mixing fresh to avoid skin damage.
John Dowding Reported In Serious Condition
John T Dowding 324 Seventh Street West has been in ill health for six months and is in Presbyterian hospital in serious condition today. He left his courthouse janitor job last winter due to illness and has not been strong enough to resume duties. Dowding has served as janitor of the county building for 20 years and is a Civil War veteran with wide acquaintances throughout the city.
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John T. Dowding
Seventh Street West
Presbyterian Hospital
Towdings
Ness
Woman Wake Up and North West Drama Shown at Rialto
A fragmented review notes a film titled Woman Wake Up shown at the Rialto. The narrative centers on a daring plot involving romance and danger as a character crosses borders and faces the North West Mounted Police. The piece mentions strong visuals and staged prologue elements in the presentation.
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Betty
Imaza
Cis
Our Leading Citizen at Rialvo Theatre and more stage notes
A fragmented review lists The Rialvo Theatre showing Our Leading Citizen and a George Ade piece Our Lewd free Clan. Webb headlines the night at Che Wialto with a revolving Mill Street setting and Wis Cristo echoing in the chatter, highlighting Beod aldeach in the cast and Ade’s humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jpis
Ory
Webb
Ora
Che Wialto
Rialvo
George Ade
Praised Remedy Restores Health After Severe Stomach Illness
A business man had a year of stomach trouble and gas, feared ulcers or cancer, was advised Rochester surgery, but instead tried Mayr's Wonderful Remedy on a friend's tip. After treatment he can eat anything, praising the preparation which claims to remove mucus and inflammation from the digestive tract with one dose refundable if not convinced.
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Rochester
Minn
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Black Hawk Beng
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Towa Corns
Jack Frost
Altho
Rio
Chicago
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Lafayette Street
John Dowding
North West Mounted
Marcis Harrixo
The
Rialto Attrac
Eugene O’brien
Ham
Hamilton
TODS
Florence
Rialto Theatre
Leis Wilson
Theadryte Sortruand
Ane
Betty Compson
Dan Mason
Pop Tuttle
Cada Somorrow
Thomas
Meighan
Theodore Roberts
Lois Wilson
Charles Ogle
Guy Oliver New Christe Comedy Selanick News Swain
Electric Park
Palm Beach
Mohair
Nainsook Union
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