Surviving an 1860s Invasion Siege through a Family Tale
An account from a besieged town recalls raiders looting homes, stealing valuables, and threatening residents. A brave servant hides silver, a vigilant captain restores order, and a tense night endures with drunken marauders and sporadic violence. The narrator reflects on loyalty, fear, and wartime hardship faced by civilians.
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Wil
Tony
David
Goliath
Blood Poison and Cancer Cured by 6.6.8 Trial Bottle Free
Dated patent medicine ledger style ad touts cures for blood poison and cancer with a free trial bottle. Mentions various remedies and providers including Evans Pharmacy, plus testimonials about dyspepsia cures and digestive aids. Includes addresses and promotional claims about permanency and broad effectiveness.
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Camden Cariini
Samy Bontle Addres Co
Mitchell St
Ailinta
Tragic Well Incident Involving Snake Ingestion
A neglected open well near the Vile Tittle area leads to a child's illness after drinking contaminated water. A water snake is found in the well cup by a visitor. The child weakens daily, with doctors attempting remedies as the creature writhes from the child's mouth and is slain by a local man.
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Vierce
Merce
John Green
Danville
Noyle Co. Ky
Annie Blephens
Melleville, Wood Co
W. Va
Bobbins
A Sure Cure for Croup and Cough Remedies
A collection of testimonial notes on Chamberlain s Cough Remedy and One Minute Cough Cure praising their effectiveness for croup coughs hoarseness and throat and lung troubles. Includes quick remedies and patient endorsements from multiple locations and individuals.
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John Milton
Merdiner
Inia
H. N. Williams
Gentryville
Ind
S.C. Tennyson
Welham
Jovana Pharmacy
Chicago
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