20 Jul 1877
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Newspaper
Ashtabula Telegraph
Location
Ashtabula, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1877
Page
1
A partial 19th century business directory lists numerous firms and professionals including attorneys, physicians, and suppliers. The readable items mention Tombe & Co, Law practices in Ashtabula and Canton areas, physicians, and various trades with scattered names such as George Whelm and Cullen, alongside miscellaneous goods and services.
The fragment lists trains on the INMORE and Michigan South routes with stops at Asabibla, Buffalo, Conneaut, Cleveland, Painesville, Geneva, Ashtabula, and Buffalo. It notes departure times such as 1240 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. and arrivals around 2 p.m. to 7:20 p.m., including connections and special express lines.
An advertisement extols VEGETINE as a universal remedy able to cure eruptive diseases tumors syphilitic diseases kidney and bladder ailments nervous complaints and digestive issues. It asserts blood purification increased vigor and a speedy cure of chronic illnesses guarding readers against false hopes.
A scanned feature mixes medical ads and editorials praising a Jamaica Ginger remedy sold by Sanford. It touts cures for nervous shock spinal weakness and other ailments, credits Dr Colline and Agnes R McGiffert, and promotes electricity and gums as part of the treatment, amid celebratory prose for a university anniversary.
A long discussion on labor and capital follows reports from Indianapolis and Paterson of strikes and wage fights. The piece contrasts union pressure with business stagnation, noting workers’ refusals of fair wages and mills hit by stoppages while capital seeks safer loans.
A testimonial from Waterhouse Street, Boston reports recovery from a debilitating condition after using Vegetine. The author describes a tumor like growth and severe symptoms then notes improvement after twenty five bottles and a lasting health boost, with endorsement by Mag. B.C. Coupe and others.
A humorous column laments the potato beetle as an enduring foe that resurges with each agricultural season. It notes the insect’s resistance to every deterrent and mocks public opinion and measures while urging patience, comparing the bug’s persistence to humankind’s enduring woes.
A city book agent stops at a Nevada foothill cabin where seven or eight sunburned children and saffron women appear amid barking dogs. The woman questions the agent and hints her husband Leo has gone hunting after taking down his gun. The scene unfolds with rustic dialogue and arid frontier atmosphere. Virginés Enterprise
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