Notes on Venezuela History and State Structures
A brief overview notes Venezuela's liberty of worship and constitution modeled on the United States. It records a standing army of about 3,000 and a national militia for males 18 to 45, notes 622,807 square miles, and cites emancipation on March 24, 1854. It mentions Spanish rule until the early 19th century, Columbus sighting the coast, bolivar currency, and Don Guzman Blatied as dictator before 1973. It covers independence recognition by Spain in 1845, 1810 rising, and 1811 proclamation, with a racially mixed population and education system including two universities and numerous colleges.
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Republic
United States
Venezuela
Bolivar
Don Guzman Blatied
Spain
Madrid
History facts and historic dates in fragmented notes
This clipping lists varied historical points including calendar year calculations between Hebrew and Septuagint timelines, Schliemann discovering gold and silver tableware at Troy, the League of Armed Neutrality and its members, Cabot’s Nova Scotia discovery and Verrazzani’s visit, Acadia settlement under William Alexander, and the 1713 Utrecht peace confirming English proprietorship.
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Troy
Schliemann
League of Armed Neutrality
Russia
Denmark
Sweden
States General
Prussia
Nova Scotia
Cabot
Verrazzani
Acadia
Sir William Alexander
James of England
England
Utrecht
Wealthy Heiress Lady Hamilton Douglas Aged Eleven
The text notes Lady Mary Hamilton Douglas, daughter of the late Duke of Hamilton, as one of the world's richest heiresses with an income around £160,000 yearly, expected to exceed £360,600 by adulthood. It also mentions Ex-Empress Eugenie depositing her will with a London attorney, leaving money to Frenchmen born on her son's birthday, and a maids of honor to a Russian empress marriage.
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Mary Hamilton Douglas
Prince Louis
Russia
Jose
Nervous Prostration and Pink Pills Testimony
An article from The Star Washington argues nervous prostration stems from fast living and stresses Pink Pills as a near remedy. Testimonials from W Henrich Robb and Miss C E Lewis describe relief after using Pink Pills, with claims of restored appetite, strength, and vitality. The piece notes the pills contain essential elements to renew blood and nerves and are marketed for both genders. They cost 39 cents per box or $3.50 for six, available at druggists or by mail from Dr Williams Medicine Company.
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the Star
Washington
D.C
W. Henrich Robb
New Jersey Avenue
N. W
Robb
Pittsburgh
C. E. Lewis
N St
North West
Miss Payne
Willams
Delaware
Abl Drugista
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
N. Y
Legend Connects Robin's Red Breast to Christ's Blood
A legend from England and other lands claims the robin’s red breast came from a drop of Christ’s blood at the crucifixion. The bird, moved by Christ’s suffering, tried to remove the crown of thorns and its breast was stained, a color passed down generations as a perpetual reminder.
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England
Christ
Syrup of Figs Described for Gentle System Cleansing
To cleanse the system effectively and gently the text explains using Syrup of Figs to relieve costive or bilious conditions and impure blood. It claims to permanently cure habitual constipation by awakening kidneys and liver to healthy activity without irritation, and to dispel headaches, colds, or fevers.
Truth at the bottom of a well says a lawyer pumps it
A fragment from the Boston Traveler quotes tus docron and a friend Axton about Blanche and Blanche’s love, with Gertrude saying she cannot help herself. The exchange notes lawyers’ desire to reveal truth and a remark on affection.
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Boston Traveler
Axton
Blanche
Gertrude
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Oddities Collage
An old newspaper fragment mixes a legal oath about Hall's Catarrh Cure promising payment for cured cases with stray humor and a Kalb Fence Co. notice. It mentions Toledo firms F. J. Caner & Co and Coser & Co, plus a cartoonish cannibal joke and fencing ads touting 1804 capacity and smooth wire products.
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Dé Kalb Fence Co
de Kalbi
Polite Advice From a Boots Partnered with Nickel Earning
A Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegram excerpt presents a benevolent old man advising a bootblack that politeness pays. The bootblack replies that a nickel is preferred to gratitude for shoe polishing, highlighting rustic practicality over courtesy in barter.
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Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegram
Rich Eudecht Through Hostetter Bitters Promises Health
An old line praises Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as enriching the body's supply of bone, muscle, and brain substance through a fortified circulation. Dyspepsia, weak health, biliousness, malaria, rheumatism, constipation, and kidney inactivity are cited as conditions helped by the tonic, with the author urging progress beyond mere acceptance of the present.
County Map Offer and Patent Medicines Ad Fragments
An 1890s style classifieds collage offers a South region county map free to interested readers with agents in Birmingham and Louisville. It includes assorted testimonials and ads for patent medicines claiming cures for constipation and coughs. The piece also mentions Emerson and Hume quotes, reflecting the periodical miscellany tone.
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South
Ontucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Florida
P. Bid Jones
Irmingham
Ala
C. P. Atmore
Louisville
Louisville & Nass
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Burley
Butler
Vince
eReepee
Weatera
Colton Mindil
State
Omo
Criz
Toren
Locas,Coumtrey
Frank J. Coexgr
F. J. Caner & Co
Toledo
Franx J. Crkver
A.D
Beal
A.W. Gizason
Wotary Pulte
Hall
Acta
Ree
Ba. Coser & Co
Yonkers
Texas
Bezorsm
Rochéfoucalie
Tar Public
Hale
Pike
Emerson
Piso
E. Capy
Huntington, Ind
Resta
Hume
DE Kalb Fence Co
Walter Baker & Co
Waren
Dorchester, Mass
Abellelle di Chocolatiete
Robert Louis Stevenson
Ayer
CuIcacs
Sterling Remedy Co
Montreal
Cam
WA Sree Ae
Tin
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