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Newspaper

American Union

Location

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1843

Page

3

Import of gold and silver coins estimated at 30 million

Competent persons estimate that from September 1 to the following September 1 the country will import about $30,000,000 in gold and silver coin. When added to existing specie, no paper dollar will be needed to supply abundant currency, and the idea of rags is dismissed in favor of the gold standard.

Hammersly St York Richard Dennis Wright Debais Doctor Wright Henry A Foote Warwarsing N. York New York A. Maria Thompson Greenwich St Ladies Union Fa Buskin Kidd Jenkins Hanna & Turnbull Steubenville Tros Johnson

Almanac quirk and early spring forecast note

A Plain Dealer item from February 1 jokes about spring arriving early and the paper advancing the almanac by a month. It contrasts expected cold with a warmer mood, mentioning Miss Spxine and January’s coy behavior as a social quip about weather.

Cleveland Plain Dealer Mr. Plain Dealer

Currency woes and bank notes spark political clash

The Cincinnati Gazette decries rag-money and defends metallic currency, while praising New Orleans’ metal currency and urging more banks. It notes Louisiana bill to annul New Orleans wharf tax, a $2,310,816 loss by the federal government with banks, and Missouri Stay Law passage. It mentions Oregon emigration talks and a subcommittee view on Johnsons two hundred million plan, labeled indecent, unconstitutional, and dangerous.

Louisiana New Orleans Congress United States Ohio

Fifty Three Sundays in the Coming Year

The year ahead will feature fifty three Sundays, a calendar note that readers are urged to profit from as such blessings do not come often.

Wealthy Chinese parents advertise daughters for marriage

In a humorous aside, the article notes a saying that wealthy Chinese parents post marriage ads for their daughters and wishes such a fashion would catch on locally if the women would propose themselves.

China

Legislature Delivers Relief With Divorce Bills Passed

The legislature has already passed several divorce bills and many more remain under consideration. Supporters claim relief for people, while critics question the outcomes and implications of the measures.

Pennsylvania

Moral Maxim Reiterated Amid Teachings

A reflective note echoes ancient wisdom urging kindness to foes and prayers for those who persecute you, urging restraint and compassion in daily conduct. The message frames love as a moral compass guiding reactions to hostility and mistreatment.

Dr Duncan’s expectorant remedy promises quick cough relief

The advertisement touts Dr Duncan’s expectorant as the only reliable medicine for immediate relief of a troublesome cough. It claims the remedy heals by expectoration when lungs are involved and restores health, noting it is sold at Frazer and Bell’s book store on February 11.

Omeo Frazer and Bell Ameiont Frager and Belln North Eighth Street Philadelphia Frazer & Bell O. P Harlich Harlich James R. Riley Chambersburgh Panc North 8Th St. Phila Frazer & Bele Steab Wright North American College Or Health N.Y BLACK New York Richa’d Dennis Greenwich St NY Paris North American College of Health Sam Chs. M. Tate S Sf J. Covert Lieu Angel James Turnbull Steubenville O. John Hogg Mr. Pleasant J. L. Fetridge Bloomfield TS Hening Richmond Epsom A. V. Axprews & Co Pork J. M’mechan

Dr Wilson's New Discovery and Doctoring Method

William T Wilson describes a self taught natural system of healing learned in the woods and Philadelphia. He recounts curing a hand cancer with plasters after others said amputation was needed and announces he will teach the method starting March at William Ralston's Hotel in Steubenville Ohio. The notice dates February 11, 1843.

Wm. Ralston Steubenville Ohio Wm. T. Wilson Jefferson County Tiltonsville Joseph McCune Mt. Pleasant Joseph ‘Filton Olio Tiltensville J. Collier

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