Out Door Relief Report Calls for Abolition in Ohio Counties
Rev. Geo. Van Pelt chairs a Columbus convention committee urging repeal of county outdoor relief. The report accuses township funding of fostering waste, imposters, and unequal taxation, favors township responsibility for temporary aid, and central infirmary care funded by a county levy. It also outlines procurement reforms, better food, clothing, and medical access for inmates, and stresses accountability by county directors.
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Geo. van Pelt
Athens County Infirmary
Columbus
Association of Infirmary Officials of
Ohio
Madeya
Athens
Athens County
Widow Faces Falling Steeple With Dignity and Witty Resolve
A Detroit widow living under a church steeple fears collapse in high winds but protects her family with humor and resolve. The piece contrasts this with a Washington interview on Blaine era vice presidential ticket strategies and mentions Georgia birth weight jokes before promoting Dr. Guysett’s Yellow Duck and Sarsaparilla sold by E R Lash.
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Detroit Free Press
Detroit
George
Sarah
Washington
Cincinnati Times-Star
Grosvenor
Blaine
Friends
Odd Florida myths and assorted quotations headline
A garbled miscellany parades sensational Florida wonders rumors and jokes. It includes crude ads about a nasal remedy, comic exchanges, dyed dogs, a cough syrup plug, and scattered quips from various sources.
Philosophical musings on life and curiosity
The piece ponders the costs of living and the limits of philosophy. It notes how neglecting daily basics leads to folly, and how curiosity appears in all people. A Chicago Tribune fragment cites a humorous exchange about senses and talk, illustrating mature reflection and childlike wit.
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Florida
St. John
Chicago
Chicago Tribune
United Tes
Scientific Americana
United States
Canada
England
France
Germany
Patent Office
Mann&Co
Scientific American
Munna & Co
Scientific Americas
Broadway
New York
Health potions and oddities in a late 19th century column
A collage of anecdotes covers medical quackery and cures, a rich woman’s thrift and death, parrot mischief, composers Rossini and Meyerbeer, a tale of theft of corn, and miscellaneous notices. It mentions Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery, Dr King’s New Discovery, Electric Bitters, and Bucklen’s Amica Salve with local sellers.
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Dr. Pierce
W. DD. Hoyt & Co
Rome
Dr. Bing
Bucklen
Dr. King
H. K. Dorr
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New Orleans
Rience
Gino. van Pelt
Joan M. Warnie
Georgia
Savannah News
Willis Ellis
Albany
Gm Ely
Times
New York Run
Tys
Dr. Bull
Acren
Ararat
Jane Mason
Taunton
Mass
Boston
Jane
Deitor
Tares
Moses
Rossini
Meyerbeer
Raby
Castoria
John Zulauf
Jeffersonville
Ind
Jung
Oman
Dr. €. McLane
Dr. Cr. McLane
Fleming Bros
Pittsburgh
New York City
New England
Hastere Wood
Niagara Falls
City Ticket Office
N. Highst
Columbus,Ohile
A. J. Smith
Ag’t
James de Wolfe
Columbus & Hocking Valley
B.R
Arriaburg
Baltimore
Phiadelphia
Dayton
Indiannapolis, Ohicage
St. Louie
Kansas City
al Pointe
Missouri
Iowa
Kansas
Newreka
California
The
Territories
Pullman Palace Cars
Philadelphia
Cincinnpati
Louisville
Indianapola
St. Louis
UTC Ange
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Pivrsscken
JAS
McRea Geveral
Ume Pa
Railroads
Cincinnati
Palace
Too
VIA
Indianapolis
Union
W. Ncott
Orta BK
BE. Patton
Trav
Chillicothe
J. HW. Svewart
Gen
W. H. King
Ass't
G.P. A. Cincinnati
Col Misbes
Hocking Valley
Toledo
Imes
Lv Pomeroys Gallipolis _ MeaArthur
Hoeking Valley Division
Logan, Lancaster
Lancaster
Logan
Athenna
Ar Mearthur Je.Gallipelia Pomeroy
Munday
Fostoria
Detreot
Union Depe
Newark
Zanesville
Pie Bare
Wheeling
Haltimoore
Washi
Cincinnat
H.j.falkenbach
Uf. R. Carr
Corriers
M& Sender
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