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Fayetteville Weekly Observer, North Carolina, January 2, 1923

The remarkable propensity of cats, in sucking the breath of infants, has often been spoken of, and has been considered by many as fabulous; but an instance occurred in this town last week which should put parents on their guard against this danger. The mother had left the infant in the care of a domestic – on her return, she was informed that the cat was found with its two fore paws fast encircling the child’s neck, and its mouth in that of the child, which was nearly suffocated; and great exertions were necessary to extricate the helpless little sufferer from it’s perilous situation.

The story was not much heeded by the mother - but what was her horror on being awakened in the night, by the convulsed struggling of the infant, and finding the same cat, in the same position, and the child again reduced to nearly the last extremity! The cat was immediately thrust out the window; and so much eagerness did she manifest to return to her victim that she broke through a pane of glass to effect her object. It was not until the cat made a third attempt on the following day, that she was put to death.

Observations on the Epidemic Now Prevailing in the City of New-York, Called the Asiatic or Spasmodic Cholera, 1832 The more nutritious and the more easy of digestion they are, the more dangerous will be their effects. …we create, as it were, an...   High-res

Observations on the Epidemic Now Prevailing in the City of New-York, Called the Asiatic or Spasmodic Cholera, 1832

The more nutritious and the more easy of digestion they are, the more dangerous will be their effects.

…we create, as it were, an artificial state of health.

The Footman’s Directory and Butler’s Remembrancer, 1823

And some examples of ca. 1820 plate warmers, which, when attractive enough, were usually placed before the fire in the dining room to warm the dishes between courses, and once warm, placed on the sideboard. This could be frustrating to guests, especially in the chillier months, because it would block the fireplace’s heat from reaching them. If there wasn’t a fireplace in the dining room, or the plate warmer wasn’t so nice to look at, it would be placed before the fire in the kitchen and then carried up, full of warm plates, when needed. This could be a dangerous job for a clumsy footman!