Society’s Money and Fashion Exposed in Texas Siftings Imagery
The piece critiques how a wealthy, transient class imitates European high life and creates a superficial society driven by money. It contrasts elitism with genuine breeding, warns against social ascent based on wealth, and cites European leaders as the benchmark while noting Americans’ misaligned pretensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Paris
United States
England
Theo Brs
Barnuni
Gentleman and son visit a field of oats debate
A gentleman strolling with his son argues with a farmer about the difference between oats and wheat. The farmer dismisses the claim, while the boy adds a corrective remark clarifying the misunderstanding.
Baltimore Major White Praises St Jacobs Oil Cure
Major B. White of Baltimore describes his relief after using St Jacobs Oil for spinal stiffness and gland issues. He reports knots and kinks dissolved and his body restored to feeling normal after years of pain and ineffective medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Morning Herald
Baltimore Md
White
St. Jacobs Oil
Timber Prospect in Logan Valley Nebraska Sold for 3000
The American Journal of Forestry notes a ten acre stand of black walnuts planted a decade ago by Colonel Van in Logan Valley Nebraska. He bought the land at 1.25 per acre, affording a dense, thrifty stand now valued at about 3000 dollars. The piece says future demand will rise for quality second growth timber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Journal of Forest Record
Logan Valley
Nebraska
Van
Secong
Reform and medical liberalism urged by leading scientist
A prominent scientist writes that 19th century reform is driven by the public’s demand to escape conservatism and superstition. The letter condemns dogma in medicine, praises patient advocacy, and promotes Warner’s Safe Cure for Bright’s disease, claiming notable improvements in multiple cases and urging physicians to trial the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Warner
Dad Patiértt
State Medical Colleag
Curious 19th Century Patent Medicines and Fashion Snippets
A fragmented page snippet mentions Patent medicines and tonics, including Worth's Dispensary and Rough on Rats, plus fashion notes describing bonnets and a simple school dress. It also references a deodorized hair product Carboline and Wells' Renewer, with casual consumer claims about memory and vitality.
Voltaic Belt Co trial offers for nervous debility cure
Dr Dye's Electro-Voltaic Belts and Electric Appliances sent on thirty day trial to men afflicted with nervous debility and low vitality. No risk, return if not satisfied. Also mentions pest control products and various remedies for kidney and urinary complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieee
Baer
Voltaic Belt Co
Marshall, Mich
Dye
N. B
Testimonial Drums Up Hunt's Remedy Efficacy
A dated May 4 1883 testimonial from W H Blane claims six years of kidney and back pain ended after using Hunt's Remedy. He states former railroad work caused the illness and credits two bottles with complete relief, urging others with kidney and liver diseases to try the medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itkoa
Deuce
W. H. Blane
Boston and Lowell
Hunt
Lowell
Godfrey
Hunt's Remedy Praised By Suffering Patient
A testimonial from W H Tennins of Gorrs Town New Hampshire dated May 7 1883 claims Hunt's Remedy cured kidney and bladder pains after other cures failed. The writer reports reduced pain improved appetite weight gain renewed vigor and thanks the remedy's proprietors. The advertisement urges publication to help others seek relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berty
Hunt
George E. Hall
Canchesian
Tennins
Gorrs Town
N. H
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Calizaya
Hazzard & O
New York
Golaiby
Amone
Dr. Mary
Mankasimualin
Seren
Winona
Minn
Wwe
Atay A Ue
Rae
Jack
Ets
Eeang
Wea
Pierce
SCR Bitters
Wien
Experim
Prickly Ash Bitters CO
Louis
Kansas City
Brown
Rik Peas Ees Plata
Sven Ig
Fry
Association
Buffalo, N. Y
Messrs. Kennedy & Co
Pittsburgh
Ewlth
Oreif Lyon
Aea
Charles A. Vogeler Co
Ausmessors
A. Vogeler & CO
Baltimore
America
Jégan Mustang Liniment
Ma. Beast
Ux &Co
Augusta, Maine
Address & Co
Portland
Maine
BF. Thayer
M. D
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Sihisson & Co
Natonal Publishing CO
Chicago
Jay Bronson
Devrroit
Mien
Chicago Ledger
the Ledger
Chicago, I
Cemani
Patter
WashiNnaron
D. C
Druggista
W.G. Miller & CO
Brogeway
R. Lindblom
A.D
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Os Cage
Act Lindelom & CO
Isaac Thompson
Watelli
Yempson, Sons & Co
Troy, N. Y
Charles L.colby
India
THE
Hoosier
Fr. Wayne
Jones OF
Binghamton
Binghamton, X.Y
Mason’ & Hamlin
L'int Free
Mason & Hamlin Piano & Organ
Boston
Tremont St
East 44Th St
Wabash Ave
Paynes
Enginis
W.payne & Sons
Cornia ,N
Aymer
John B. Alden
Xet
P. O. Box
Browh
Ys Perry Davis
AL ‘Dy
Spencerian CO
Cleveland
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