The Science of Life and Medal Awarded Works
A historical advertisement touts more than a million copies sold of the Science of Life or Self-Preservation by the Peabody Medical Institute. It details treatises on vitality, impotence, and generative health, praises the author’s European health return, and notes a solid gold medal awarded March 31 1876. Catalogues and orders via 1876 Boston addresses are listed.
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Peabody Med
Europe
Als Re
Eth Medical Institute
Brinch Street
Boston
Mass
Epublican Journal
Albom
Boxston Herald
Hope
Peabody Medical Institute
Iife
Philadelphia Inquirer
Boston Press
India
Massachusetts Ploughman
Tage
Poitier
Mat
Peabody Edical Institute
W. H. Parer
M.D
Bulliingh Street
Revereouse
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Life Insurance Firms Show Safe Contraction and Gains
The New York Tribune notes mistrust in life insurance declined with steady improvements in 1876. Assets rose by 4.26 million, liabilities by 3.95 million, and policy holder surplus increased 0.80 million across all companies, while total risks fell nearly 187 million. Despite lower income and higher surrendered policies, payouts to holders rose to 82.31 per 100. The report urges patience as insurance examinations proceed to ensure soundness.
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New York Tribune
Smyth
New York
Poll‘cies
Insurance Department
England Russia Crisis Deepens Over Cross Speech
The piece notes a tensed Anglo Russian relation following Mr Cross House of Commons remarks, citing a note from Count Schouvaloff and Emperor Alexander rejecting interference and asserting a Christian civilizational mission, while warning of potential collision and alienation. It adds a brief aside on testing gold or silver via caustic rubbing.
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Russia
New York Herald
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House of Commons
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Bulgaria
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Erzeroum
Batoum
Asia Minor
Constantinople
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British Foreign Office
Mr. Cross
Aristocratic Thehr and a Broker's Social Pretense
A New York social set tale recounts a winter of thefts in upper circles. A detective confronts a down-town broker from a famed firm, accused via anonymous letter of pilfering money and jewels to sustain his aristocratic facade. The broker confesses, admits the motive, and is arrested, yet released on bail as creditors seek restitution. The episode underscores secrecy among wealthy families and unresolved losses. broader notes cover European politics, local trials, and notable deaths with various names and places.
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New York
Sur
Alvy
Europe
Analysis of a Tennessee Meat Shower at Franklin
A meat shower fell at Franklin Tennessee on Thursday night last. A scientist reports under a microscope an organism described as loricated infusoria. The enclosing jelly is transparent aside from coal dust and roof paint with silica shells. Each creature measured about one four-hundredth inch long with fifty to sixty per drop. Origin unclear, possibly Gulf of Mexico kelp or northern winds from nearby lakes.
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Franklin
Tenessee
Gulf of Mexico
Mauch Chunk Thirsts For Quiet After Pardons Board Action
In Maven Caunk Pennsylvania on June 18 the town shows relief over a pardons board decision and suspense as execution day nears. A double jail guard has been set and residents fear possible violence or rescue attempts. Prisoners receive word from Harrisburg.
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Mauch Chunk
Maven Caunk
Board of Pardons
Harrisburg
Swiely
Sharp Levuerto Special Agent Criticizes Duties
In Washington on June 17 1877 a Post Office special agent newly appointed from the south protests that his assignment exceeds his expected scope. He asks Postmaster General Key to review the matter, arguing agents must be sent anywhere to detect thieves and that party work is not the agent’s duty. The Postmaster General replies that agents must serve wherever needed, endure harsh conditions, and follow orders without complaint.
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Postofice
Key
Eres Department
Washington D.C
Parker
Postoffice
D. M
Current Notes on Emigration Taxation and Fertility
The note set covers varied items: NZG in England to ship 5,000 emigrants in five months. Texas population and production may grow faster per Galveston News. Florida law exempts disabled men from business taxes except liquor. Dundee birth with two stomachs. a credit-idea placard on Broadway. Florida citrus prospects and fruit shipments to the North. Turner heirs sue over engravings profits. Baltimore cellar work uncovers hull timbers from a century-old wreck. Gotha socialist convention and German Parliament gains. Georgia and Southern blackberry trade growth. Salem New York blackberry shipments nearing 5,000,000 pounds and nearly $500,000. Britain’s population growth and food supply concerns. Manchester invites President Hayes to visit during New England trip.
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Galveston News
Texas
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Lis
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Turner
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Gotha
Goethe
Georgia
North Carolina
Salem
N. Y
Great Britain
London Times
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