Higher Education of Women Prompts Brooklyn Ladies
Two Brooklyn girls discuss a Fulton street lecture by Prof. Stone on the higher education of women. The talk covers college admission for women, voting, dress, and family views, with jokes about Moran Dix and Bodily politics as they plan evening outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Eagle
Fulton Street
Prof. Stone
Boston
Tewksbury
Columbia College
Ned
Columbia
Mamie
Nellie
Moran Dix
Mother Hubbard
Donovan Rossa
Bartholdi
Travel to Europe by steamship offers varied fares and routes
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes round trip European passage averages 250 with many lines offering 55 to 120 dollar options to Glasgow London or return. Extra fees and room upgrades raise costs. Travel time runs about eighteen days, with ships sailing from New York and returning via Fastnet to Liverpool. Some travelers voyage for the experience, spending ashore five to nine days in London Paris or other hubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Glasgow
London
Bar
New York
Ireland
Bay
Fastnet
Liverpool
Paris
Cincinnati Emquirer
Buried Forests Found in Irish Bog Lands
Report from Ireland describes timber prospecting in peat bogs where ancient oaks and pines lie beneath the surface. Two men with thirty foot rods map bog squares to locate profitable areas, marking productive and unproductive zones for future work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Donegal
Cigar Smoking Tips From An Aged Manufacturer
An elderly cigar maker shares plain directions on buying, lighting, and enjoying cigars. Key points urge choosing fresh stock, keeping ashes till they fall, relighting thoroughly, avoiding overpuffing, and smoking timing after meals. It warns against moralizing about health while smoking and notes proper courtesy with others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Grant
The Livery Man's Paradise In Washington
A Washington livery-stable owner notes heavy winter demand for seasonal team hires by congressmen. They seek showy liveries and monogrammed decor, with footmen and ostentatious doors. The driver explains a landau has served three Congress members and families across seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
Propritor
Landeau
Congress
Irish Legal Duels Through a Century of Irish Courts
A concise survey lists Irish legal duels involving judges and lawyers such as Egan, chairman of Dublin Quarter Sessions, and the Master of the Rolls. It notes figures like Lord Clare, Curran, Lord Clonmel, and Metge, with many others including Gifford, H. Gifford, and Grattan, in duels arising from points of law and public office battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Egan
Dublin
Donnybrook
Jerry Keller
Waterford
Lord Clare
Curran
Lord Clonmel
Tyrawley
Llandaff
Metge
Exchequer
Grady
Tha
H. Gifford
Ceylon
Bagenal Harvey
Ogle
Grattan
Lord Earlsfort
J. Corr
Hutchinson
Trinity Colleg
Doyle
Norbury
Fitzgerald
Rochester Doctor Reveals Bright's Disease Danger
A Rochester physician recounts near fatal kidney illness and credits Warner's Safe Cure with his recovery. He cites rising Bright's disease cases, urges early kidney-focused treatment, and notes a Rochester merchant and other experts advocate vigilance against the ailment.
Public health debate and medical claims span kidney disease cure
Statements discuss Brights disease, kidney failure prognosis, and alleged cures. Dr Lattimore and Dr Warner defend analysis claiming a remedy safe and effective while criticizing Dr Henson. The piece also notes a singer’s death and a patent medicine endorsement amid broader editorial comments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.A. Lattimore
Jpee Street
Lattimore
Busij
State Board of Health
H. H. Warner
Pond
Warner
Henson
Bright
Electric Belt and Patent Remedies Advertising Plagued by Claims
An 19th century advertisement fragment touts Dr. Dye's Electro-Voltaic Belt with a thirty day trial for men and women suffering from debility and lost vitality. It promises restoration of health and vigor with no risk. It also markets corn cures, hair renewers, health tonics, and shoe accessories amid numerous health claims and testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Voltaic Belt Co
Marshall, Mich
Purgative Pellets and Patent Remedies Mentioned
An assortment of old patent medicines is referenced including Dr Pierce's pellets for digestion and purgation, Brown's Iron Bitters for nervous unrest, and Hop bitters claimed to prevent indigestion and sleepless nights. Also noted are reports of Standing Rock baptisms and jetties at the Mississippi mouth being tested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Pierce
Missouri
Standing Rock
Mississippi
Peptonized Beef Onic and Health Tonics in Advertisements
An OCR page fragment catalogs various patent medicines and cures. It touts peptonized beef tonic with broad health claims, cites Caswell Hazzard & Co of New York, and lists druggists and testimonials alongside notes on Lydia E Pinkham remedies, Brown's Bitters, Golden Medical Discovery, German Hop Bitters, and other quack treatments. It also references medical speculation on visual memory and experimental results from Kuhne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caswell, Hazzard & Co
Proprietors
New York
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Higher Education
TA Peyee
Suidkesa
Cigar
Rochester
Democrat and Chronicle
J. B. Hepson
America
Acre
Gente
Mr. Warner
Exchange Street
Everett
Umner
Chase
Wilson
Carpenter
Bishops Haven
Peck
Benteme
Earth
Brown
Alphonsine
Te Concord School of Philosophy
Murpeé
Lyon
HocHy
C. Tur Easant
Sidney
LPIA
Resulteas
Western Avenue
Lynn
Mass
Hagan
Levisvaine
Inpi-Rev
Cain
Mr Burr
Hartford
P. W. Gorsx
Louisburg
Kansas
Lydia EK
Pinkham
Hanlan
Sparra
Tex
W. B. Cummings
R. V. Pierce
Samipen
Journal of Health
Thuis
Vernor
Vennor
Luca
Boll
Jr. Ayers
Kuhne
Heidelberg
Bea
DRS
Tertas, &c
Beirst
John Saejin
Drugeista, Oor Siu
Itine Bros
Janesville, Wis
Perry Davis
W Biller
Burns
Gruggist
Prickly Ash Bitters
Prickly Ash Bitters CO
Louis
Kansas City
Gilead
Phillips Sreter Academy
Charles
Exeter
Kidber's Pastilles, Eee
Emctowell & Ares
O. O
Nobnhaido G1
State Ave
Abnetarndical College
Michigan Ave
Chicago
National Publishing CO
Drian College
Abztax
Mrox
Epestos
Steph
Fred
Arsenal
St Louis
Sone
Hallett & Co
Portlan
N. Y
F. W
Malarie
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