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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1841
Page
1
An advertisement extols Dr M'Lane's Sudorifie Lung Syrup as a safe remedy for coughs fevers influenza pleurisy and early consumption stages. It claims skin and liver health affect cough outcomes, promotes Sudorite tea and Liver Pills, and cites testimonials from Rev T Ludson and Rev John Coil about life-saving relief.
James Turnbull appointed agent in Steubenville to sell Rev L Covert’s Balm of Life famed for curing lung diseases. Advertisement touts its strength against bronchitis and consumption, praises physicians and families, notes price one dollar, and invites readers to obtain testimonials and circulars.
Paton T Vermif page cites Dr McLane's American Worm Specific as safe for infants to the elderly, mild purgative with fever subduing and worm expelling powers. Testimonials claim a spoonful expelled forty worms within 15 hours and another thirty more later, from Wm Parker of Cheat Neck Fryette Co. Pa. Mer 25 1833. For sale at J and Scott Market St Steubenville ep 1841.
A new cabinet and furniture business led by Mr John Milligan announces permanent establishment in Ligubenville. The proprietor advertises ready to order work and a variety of on hand stock alongside suggestions of future promotions and services.
A reflective discourse asserts that every person has a duty to labor to feed themselves and sustain society. It argues work is naturally pleasant and beneficial, with labor creating both material and moral rewards, while idleness harms both the individual and others.
A lengthy critique argues labor is miscast as disgraceful by the idle and the rich. It defends honest work as a divine duty, cites ancient praise of manual toil, and contrasts societal reverence for idle wealth with respect for productive labor across classes and nations.
The text argues that every person should work to their natural vocation to develop body and spirit. It critiques societal overemphasis on toil, luxury, and artificial wants, urging moderation, proper distribution of labor, and restoration of time for reading and contemplation. It contrasts hands and mouths, warns against slavery to senses, and envisions a culture where work suits each individual's gifts.
The Cincinnati paper announces two expeditions to start early January for the Passage of St Anthony along the Upper Mississippi. Details promise an elegant new boat Nonpareil, with travel to popular landing spots. Readers are informed ships depart from Cloraastt and other ports for this pleasure excursion along the river.
A fragmentary reflection on imagining future megacities along mighty interior streams. The writer envisions immense productivity, grandeur, and splendor in cities, edifices, and art, foreseeing commerce surpassing historic realms like India and Egypt.
The Richmond Enquirer reports on John Tyler as President of the Senate and his stance on a national bank. The piece questions Tyler’s constitutional fidelity and hints he may veto or sign a bank bill depending on Whig pressure, comparing his past opposition to Madison era internal improvements and predicting consequences for his legacy.
The Journal of Commerce reports vast U S farming output including lumber worth eleven million, orchards income above six million, wool and cotton production in the millions of pounds, extensive grain crops, large poultry and livestock totals, and sugar and tobacco supplies. The piece cites enormous agricultural scale and industrial potential, urging reflection on national resources.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Medirmem Arconte Bs and a late stage of an event with inseparable names. Core facts are unclear but imply a local incident or notice involving individuals and timing around a past period.
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