15 Dec 1882
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Newspaper
Alton Daily Telegraph
Location
Alton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1882
Page
1
A folk etymology traces the saying nine tailors make a man to a London tailor tale. An orphan’s nine benefactors supposedly fund his rise, inspiring the garbled motto. A church bell tolling custom adds eight for a woman and nine for a man, giving rise to the proverb.
A St. Louis Globe-Democrat note reports a woman selected Howells Modern Instance from a bookstore, returned it after reading only the first chapter, and objected to passages showing a sleigh-ride scene ending with a kiss. The clerk was surprised by the objection.
A collection of light brain teasers for cold evenings. Readers are invited to solve clever questions about standing on a floor mat without touching, placing pencils near walls, and moving objects through rings, doors, and keyholes. The style mirrors a late 19th or early 20th century periodical for families.
An old advertisement notes Horsford's Avid Phosphate relieves the uneasy aftereffects of overindulgence in smoking or chewing. It targets readers seeking quick relief from discomfort following tobacco use.
At about noon a fire wiped out the home of Mrs. J. Reno in SuhrpMAN Illinois. Most contents were saved though the loss reaches about $2000 with no insurance.
A 19th century notice mix reports pest control claims for rats mice roaches flies bed bugs skunks chipmunks gophers with drug ads for Kidney-Wort health tonic and a Chicago Board of Trade push to move bankruptcy legislation favoring the Lowell bill over the Ingalls proposal.
A fragment argues Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription could cure female disorders as a young woman who died might have lived longer. It notes Arthur Cleveland Pierces engagement to Miss Crowly he won’t graduate Princeton till 1885 and she is only 16.
The January meeting of Madison County Farmers' Club No 1 will be held at the residence of Mr J L Crowder in Edwardsville on Saturday January 13 1883.
Advert on Dr. Bigelow's Positive Cure promises longer life by curing coughs colds consumption whooping cough and lung diseases. Free bottle offered at Ian Cotter's drug store for proof.
An advertisement touts Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic as a universal remedy for blood disorders liver trouble headaches constipation and urinary problems. Sold by Ian Cotter at fifty cents per bottle promising health benefits and tonic effects.
Griggs' Glycerine Salve touted as the best on earth for cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and all sores. Promises cures for piles tetter and eruptions with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Price 25 cents sold by Ian Cotter.
A Brighton residence formerly Mrs Copleys is offered for sale through Rudershausen and Sonntag. A 60 by 120 foot graded Market Street building lot between Third and Fourth streets is advertised for sale by the same firm. An 80 acre Jersey County farm with wheat land a two story frame dwelling cellar orchard and water is offered with reasonable price and details through Rudershausen and Sonntag.
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