Reminiscences of Public Men and Old New England Flair
A long reminiscence surveys Mexican exiles in the United States and a famed Washington figure Hughes Legare. It recounts Don Angel de Iturbide’s family ties to Georgetown and Maximilian’s era, and highlights Legare as a prodigious orator. It also notes Garfield’s 1864 House speech and then shifts to commentary on aging and the Alps style roofing.
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Snmaineed
United States
Georgetown
Don Angel de Iturbide
Washington
Alice Green
Navy Department
Georgetown Heights
Don Augustine de Iturbide
Maximilian
Mexico
America
Seward
Madame Iturbide
Paris
Napoleon
Iturbide
Hugh Swinton Legare
Boston
Edward Everett
New York
Garfield
House of Representatives
Finch
Ohio
California Giants of the Forest Size Up to Legend
The article compares California’s colossal trees with others around the world. It notes Mount Vesuvius chestnut size as small beside California giants and recalls exaggerated claims of Eden like pumpkins. Yosemite’s largest tree reportedly spans thirty six feet in diameter, with timber prized for tunnel timbers due to its tight grain and moisture resistance.
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South Park
Union Pacific Railroad
California
Mount Vesuvius
Vermont
Yosemite
Electricity and Whisky Novelty Raises Whisky Quality
A New York Mail and Express blurb describes using three incandescent lamps in a glass tube inserted into a whisky barrel to age the spirit faster. The glow and heat allegedly imitate aging, improving quality, with critics noting the method speeds production without harming the product. The item suggests market readiness of the improved whisky in shorter time.
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New York Mail and Express
Moving Plant Drags Itself Inch by Inch Each Year
A plant related to lilies of the valleyConvallaria polygonatum moves slowly as knots form on its root. Each year the knots pull the plant about one inch, causing it to drift roughly twenty inches over twenty years from its starting spot.
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Willrer
Allen
The Mole’s Queer House and Digging Ways
The text describes the mole as having strong digging claws and powerful muscles to plough and tunnel underground. It explains the mole builds a round, firm mound then digs a round living chamber with multiple passages and galleries to evade enemies.
Laws Readjustment Needed Amid Modern Crime Wealth
Commentary argues criminal law lags behind current society with forgery punished harshly while stock frauds go unpunished. Sir Lewis calls for code updates as most legislators are lawyers and conservatism blocks logical reform. Miscellany note laments old state laws and praises tonic and patent medicine ads.
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Rhode Island
Lewis Post
Newark Machine Company Wins Patent Infringement Victory
The Newark Machine Company of Columbus Ohio secured a patent decision upholding the Victor Double Huller Clover Machine. Gear Scott Co of Richmond Indiana was found to infringe by copying the clover huller and seed cleaning attachments. Damages may be sought from sellers and users of infringing machines, and Newark will pursue Ashland Machine Company for similar offenses.
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Newark Machine Company
Columbus
Ohio
Newark
Ashland Machine Company
Ashland
Gear, Scott & Co
Richmond
Ind
Newark Marine Company
Commissioner of Patents
Washington
Newark Company
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Promoted Nationwide
The World's Dispensary Medical Association of Buffalo New York claims Dr BR V Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is the best remedy for consumption and related lung diseases. Readers are asked to send two stamps for a complete treatise on consumption and self-treatment guidance. A proverb about turning a collar is noted.
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BR. V. Pierce
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo, N. Y
Grand Union Hotel Promises Comfort and Convenience
When visiting New York City travelers are urged to use Vaggage Expressage and Carnage Hire and stay at the Grand Union Hotel opposite Grand Central Depot. The European plan offers 600 rooms at attractive rates with elevator service and on site restaurant. Horse cabs stage and elevated railways connect to all depots as Ley can live better for less money than at any first class hotel. For sore throat singers and speakers Brown's Bronchial Tracheales is recommended for clearing the voice.
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Ocean
Prentice Mulford
New York City
Grand Union Hotel
Rand Central Depot
Ley
G and Union
Rochester
Tim
Hop
Era
J. J. Berk
Gratitude for Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Letters from Fort Madison and Kaufman praise the Vegetable Compound's relief and health benefits. Mrs Lydia E Pinkham shares excerpts showing grateful responses from Mrs W C Ahe and Anna B, noting personal improvements and thanks for advice.
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Fort Madison
Iowa
Lydia E. Pink- Lam
Kaufman
Texas
Anna B
World 3 Dispenkhry Medical Association Notice
Involuntary system surrender within thirty days mentioned. Pamphlet with details and letter stamps supplied. Address World 3 Dispenkhry Medical Association Buffalo NY. A person in Hunter's Point aged sixty crippled by rheumatism is described as tallest when he lies down.
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World 3 Dispenkhry Medical Association
Buffalo, N. Y
Hunter's Point
Brooklyn Limes
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Ben. Perley Poore
Lord Randolph Churchill
Bombay
Parsee Panchayet
Zoroaster
Indian Ocean
London
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Jamaica
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Calisaya
Caswell, Hazzard & Co
Aman
Ikidneys Stomash
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Hed On
A.J. Pate ON
Somerset Heras
Lung Balsam Ds
Hain Iever
Rene
Watich
Mooney
RB. I
H. Davis
J, N. Harri & CO
Cincinnati
Weaver
Rgan & Piano Co
York, Pa
Lyman Truss
Truss
Lyman & Jeffr
Buffalo
N.Y
Monarch
Lorillay
U. Aware
Lorillard
W. Richenston
West Lith St
Prickly Ash Bitters CO. Bole Proprietors
ST. Louis
Kansas City
Hoes and
T Bitters CO
Detroit
Mich
Westfall
Dutchess Co
William Westfall
Rock City
N. Y
Washington Hollow
David Kennedy
Rondout
Kennedy
Choice
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Kinderhook
Harrow
C.D. Warner
Viper
H. F. Hilgema
Fort Wayne
Ina
H. H. Green
Jong
Rex
Mal. Eden Ely ‘Noel
H.H. Green
M.D
Jones Avenue
Atlanta
Frazer Axle
Frazer
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Aterviilé
Ilbert Lea
Leavin
Conigago
Rock Island & Pacific Railway
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Union
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Rt 1
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Interior
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Kankakee
Newport News
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Allon
Poldera
Er Pie
Uni
Canada
R R. R. Cable
E. ST. John
Chi
Green
N.S A
Foote
Hervous
B. Foote
Valentine Bros
Janesville
Wis
Steare
Cou Cificinnat
N. U
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