Epidemic of 1870s Fever Ravages Slaves and Whites at Jacksonville
Fragmentary report describes a fever outbreak spreading through the South with racial impact, noting mild initial symptoms that turn malignant, sudden deaths, and fears of contagion. It references Savannah and a Jacksonville area, with context on urban centers and medical response, including mentions of Fort Florida and New York connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odosan Mora
Savanes
Pacsrontille
National Cemetery
Wil
Aissist
Florita
sLisease
Catnceville
Decetur
Ala
Jacks
Stee
Matremone
Richand A
New York
Butorett
Epidemics and politics span the Gulf region and Haiti
The article recalls yellow fever outbreaks from Jacksonville to Texas and Beaufort, noting the disease spared during the Civil War and resurging later with deadly family hits. It also covers financial fraud fears in New York mortgages, plus Haitian politics with D Legitime as a leading presidential candidate amid republican upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phiadelphia
New York
Hary
Jacksonville
Florida
St John's
Palatka
Gulf States
Ormady M. Mitchell
Beaufort
State Department
Texas
Philadelphia
Lew York
Free by mail offer on Chase & Sanborn coffee
A damaged notice states 6 cents in stamps cover a free 1 to 4 pound bag of Seat Brand Coffee by mail. It lists Chase & Sanborn at 125 Broad St Boston Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase & Sanborn
Broad ST
Boston
Mass
Rainwear Habits of Stage Stars in Weather Wordplay
The passage catalogs how Rosina Vokes wears a dress with toplette-like layers under kitts, Mrs Totter dons a sturdy dress with a Mother Hubbard cloak, Jennie June favors a tunic-like rain outfit, and Fanny Davenport, Langtry, Heaton, and others describe varied rain attire. It highlights humor and fashion amid damp days with references to skirts, cloaks, boots, petticoats, and wraps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosina Vokes
Mrs. Miller
Mrs Totter
Mother Hubbard
Tom O'Shanter
Jennie June Sures
Mackintosh
Fanny Davenport
Projecting teeth and life expectancy in dental signs
The text notes that long teeth aligned with the head indicate long life, while short teeth signal weakness and short life. Lower teeth biting over upper teeth suggest harsh temperament. Upper gums visible above teeth imply open lips and a cold phlegmatic nature. Small retreating teeth imply weakness and lack of courage. teeth resembling human form closer to carnivorous animals suggest placidity.
Green Tomato Pickin for a Pickle of Creer Tomatoes
Instructions describe making a green tomato pickle with steps to drain, mix mustard and pepper, layer tomatoes and onions, and boil. Contains additional home remedies and advice on relieving neural pain and pelvic symptoms with borax and other remedies.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sd Saan
Timos
JD ‘Ornen
Sosdical College
Kicland
Rome
Alexander Munn
Produce Exchange Gretulty Fand
William R. Foster, Jr
Bebel
Foster Goo
Tio
Hayti
D. Legitime
Pravlent
Tiayden
Gex
Nelocnou
Sdminfstration
Botrrond Canal
Qovoluthonry
Ledtime
Commerce and Agriculture
Bayi Wen
Gusard
Ryan & MacKenzie
P.O Bax
Demitri
Pile Bostn
Veta Ray An Aldrich & Brows
Wickita Kantas
Dunbar
Edwards, Mantise
Apicia
Pt Aes
Oliver Bros
Wichita, Kansas
Tanpe At
Arkansas City
Wiens Jaen Sige Beret
Atilon Garden
Anthony Gals
Haven
Davidson & Case
John Davidson
Sedgwick County
Mosley Street
Betwenn Douglas Avenue
Hirst Street
THE
Wichita Eagle
MM. Murdock & Bro
York
R. P. Murdock
Wichita City Roller Mills
Imperial
Tally
Chicago Lumber CO
Lawrence Ave
Chicago Yards
Iron Sts
Chicago
W. A. Smith
GFO. L. Pratt & Geo
D. Cross
Kansas Loan and Investment CO
N. F. Nixpentayper
M. W. Levy
Trena
A.W. Ontonn
J. C. Revan
See’s
Capital
Wichita National Bank
Wichita
Kansas
Smithson & Co
Douglas
Ubatis
Esate
le SulieSos
Sanazac
L.C. Jackson
Hacker & Jackson
Ava
Sush Weighis
Sanger
Wichita ST
Wichita Mercantile Co
South Market Street
Bavi
Citizens Bank
Serteha
Ener Peete
United States
Eagle
Wastage
J.P. Allen
Drugstore
Wichita, Kan
Sil
AUHL
Kansas City
St. Louis
Soos
New Orleons
St Louis
Pueblo
Denver
With
Pullman
Colorado
EHC
Townsend
Gen
Ticket Agt
Loula
Oes
Henry Schweiter
S. W. Cooper
Wichita Kan
H. Schweiter
Emporla
Eh Oka
Wichita Wholesale Grocer Company
Corner First and
Water St
U.S
Houck, Thomas & CO
Sedgwick Block
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!