Death Valley Journey of 1849 Survivors Told by Rev Brier
An aged California preacher recalls the 1849 Death Valley trek of five hundred emigrants from Utah to California. He details the brutal desert crossing, the loss of oxen and men, and how nine strong youths led the advance before perishing. Mrs Brier and her sons endured the march, and the survivors were later cared for at a Spaniard’s hacienda. The account ends with notes on the Briers’ health and the endurance of Lydia E Pinkham and Dr Swan advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great American Desert
Death Valley
California
J. W. Brier
Utah
Santa Fe
Los Angeles
Pioche
Blaisdell
Inyo County
Brier
St. Nicholas
Death Rates Across Countries and Cities in 19th Century
The article compares death rates per 1000 people in 19th century nations and cities. It lists England eighteen, Norway seventeen, Sweden sixteen, Austria twenty seven, Hungary thirty two, Germany twenty three, France twenty one, Italy twenty five, and a US estimate around seventeen or eighteen. In US cities, New York twenty seven, Brooklyn twenty five, Boston twenty four, Philadelphia twenty two, Chicago twenty one, Detroit twenty, St. Louis nineteen, Minneapolis fifteen. country districts eleven or twelve.
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Hungary
Sweden
England
Norway
Austria
Germany
France
Italy
United States
New York City
Brooklyn
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
Detroit
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Louisville Courier Journal
Gunter Named Standard in Mathematics History
The St Louis Globe-Democrat recalls that English mathematician Gunter born 1581 died 1626 shaped math with the surveyors chain and the logarithmic line quadrant bearing his name. His Works were long seen as a standard authority in mathematics.
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Gunter
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Health and household cures in a January pamphlet mix
A collection of advertisements and notes on remedies and products. Beecham's Pills claim relief for headaches and bodily pain. Dr Isaac Thomson Eye-Water is touted for eyes. Kline's Restorer promises no fits after day one. Hall's Catarrh Cure offers a $100 reward for cures. Syrup of Figs is promoted as a cleansing remedy. Brown's Bronchial Troches aid coughs. assorted notes mention buffalo estimates and Washington honeymoon tourism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kright
Dr. Kramer & Co
BrnauamTon
N. Y
Beecham
Paris
Isaac Thomson
Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil Ad by Scott & Bowne
Scott and Bowne, chemists of New York advertise Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil as a trusted health tonic. The druggist promise remains nationwide with emphasis on availability at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scott & Bowne
South Sth Avenue
New York
August Flower and Discovery Endorsements for Consumption
Public notice style endorsements claim Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and August Flower cure consumption in early stages by purifying the blood and rebuilding flesh. Testimonials credit dramatic recoveries for weak lungs, bronchitis, and indigestion, noting money-back guarantees if no benefit. A Virginia proprietor cites a cured wife after a single dose.
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Dr. Pierce
W. L. Douglas Shoes Ad Highlights Prices and Quality
An old newspaper advertisement promotes W. L. Douglas shoes for men women and boys with price points of 2.50 2.25 2.00 3.00 and 1.75 to 2.00. It emphasizes Dongola material ladies shoes stylish fitting and durable boy school shoes and notes the brand name and price stamped on the shoe bottoms with Brockton Massachusetts as origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
W. L. Douglas
Brockton, Mass
General Merchante of Good Credit
W. L. Dolglas
Brockton
Mass
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Lydia E. Pinkham
ELY Bros
Warren St
N.Y
Tordon
Kline
Pers
Dr. Kline
Arch St
Phila
Great Cromwell
Cambridge
George P Fowler
Palatka
Fla
Pitty
Wyoming
Hall
F. J. Cheney &Co
Props
Toledo
O. We
F. J. Cheney
Truax
Wartpinc
Kixxson & Marvin
O. Hall
The
California Fig Syrup Co
India
Army Temperance Association
Brown
C. Faith
Miamiville
Ohio
Washington City
Charles Lawrence
Ashland
Neb
Swift
John McDonald
McDonalds Mills
Swiet Specific Company
Atlanta
J.stepmens
Lebanon
Krideman
Bryant’s College
Main St
Buffalo
Ilu
Northern Pacific
R. R
Chas. B. LamBous
J.H. Dye
Buf
Alo
Evergreen Nurseries
Evergreen, Wis
P. Harold Hayes
M.D
Binghamton, NY
Strated Publications
Ips
Minnesota
Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Kington
Oregon
Segovernment Lands
Paul, Minn
HE. T. Hazeltine
Warren
A. P. Moul
York, Pa
Woodbury
John H. Woodbury
Ee En Institute
West 42Nd Street
Lace Tack Suspender Co
Treet
Ripans
Ripans Chemical CO
Spruce St. A.m
Sis Liexsnr
Garfield
45Th Street
New
Ig West
Ork City
C. H. Dear
Washington House
Washington, Va
Johnson &Co
PBS
Coatesville
Ove
W.l.douglas
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