Peruna testimonials from patients in various states
In Wellington Ohio and Equality Illinois and other places a series of patient statements praise Peruna marketed by Hartman. Notes include relief from chronic catarrh bronchitis and neuralgia facial pain, restored taste and smell, improved hearing, and stomach cramps relief after Peruna use. Dr. Hartman’s remedies are endorsed by pharmacists and doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Lorzin County
Hawtmas & Co
Columbe
C. E. Dupler
Cas
Hartman
Perruna
Boggs
Charlestown
Kanawha Co
W.va
Dr. J. Anderson
Coshocton
Ohio
Ireland’s distress rises amid famine and fear of martial law
The article notes worsening industrial strife in Ireland with crop failures boycotts and rent nonpayment hurting tenant farmers tradesmen and landlords. It warns of martial law shadows while statesmen cannot find a path to prosperity in a British tolerated way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Kidney Health Claim for Aver's Sarsaparilia
Claims that Aver's Sarsaparilia purifies and renews blood to prevent kidney disease. Describes debility harming kidney function, albumen loss in urine, and waste retention. Promises restored kidney action and improved albumen balance through the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aver
Ayer’s Sarsaparilla Promises Kidney Benefit
Advert says Bright’s Disease is prevented and kidneys aided by Ayer’s Sarsaparilla. Mrs. das of Jamaica Plain credits four bottles with curing kidney troubles, calling her renewed strength a sign of being a new person. Boston’s W M McDonald also reports long kidney issues improved by the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Das
W. Weld
Forest Hill St
Jamaica Plain
Mass
W. M. McDonald
Summer St
Boston
Disease spared fatal form and health restored in Lowell
John McLelan of Lowell Massachusetts reports long suffering from dyspepsia and kidney complaint with poor appetite and emaciation. After using the remedy he recovered to perfect health and avoided a fatal outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McLelan
Cor
Bridge and
Third Its
Lowell, Mass
Senate report on railroad problem recommends open rates
The special Senate committees on railroad issues conclude hearings with thorough critique but no specific legislative remedy. They urge federal regulation of transportation, oppose master strokes, and advocate public posting of railroad rates under a commission. They also propose establishing a National Commission to enforce the legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Congress
Electric Bitters touted as best blood purifier
An advertisement praises Electric Bitters as the best blood purifier and system regulator for liver inactivity biliousness jaundice constipation weak kidneys and urinary diseases. It claims quick action with guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded and lists Henderson and Minear as sellers at fifty cents per bottle.
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Henderson & Minear
Dream Predicts Rescue in Louisville and Nashville Wreck
Two brothers named Johnson were in the engine cab when the train wreck occurred at White's station on the Louisville and Nashville road last week. Fireman Johnson reported a vivid premonitory dream of the wreck, which led engineer Cooper to switch places and both men survived while the train was wrecked on the bridge.
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White’s Station
Louisville and
Nashville
Johnson
Cooper
Auctioneer Knocks Elephant Down for 300 Dollars
A Georgia auctioneer made news when he supposedly knocked an elephant down at a sale for 300 dollars. The Snake Editor asks for the man's name while noting the feat against Sulivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Sulivan
Curious finds unearthed in Charter Street Boston
Workmen dismantling old buildings in Charter Street Boston uncovered many coins and other artifacts. Some coins date to the 13th and 14th centuries. A cache of silver plate with a coat of arms was found under a chimney base, likely hidden during British occupation of Boston.
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Charter Street
Boston
William Carpenter Promotes Flat Earth Pamphlet Appeal
Mr William Carpenter continues sending copies of his pamphlet One Hundred Proofs that the Earth is not a Globe He asserts the earth is a flat field and fears editors may err while drafting Silver Bill coverage He deserves a vote of thanks.
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William Carpenter
William
Wedding Reverie Amid Confusion In Chicago Church
A Chicago wedding story notes a guest asked to “get down” by those behind her. They mistook her tiptoe stance for standing on a pew seat, a natural error given the crowded setting. The light moment highlights social bustle at a formal ceremony.
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Chicago
Boston Transcript
German Chancellor warns Greece against war plans
The German Chancellor warns Greece against pursuing war while Greece remains firm amid recent weather conditions. The report notes Greece's steadfast stance as tensions rise in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Detroit Free Press
Monarchist Press Links Murders to Anarchist Ideas
Monarchist outlets in France claim a spate of murders this year stems from anarchist propaganda. They frame anarchism as the root cause and associate it with liberal-leaning tendencies in society.
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France
Various Advertisements and Quips From 19th Century Papers
A collage of quotes and ads notes Ayer s Sarsaparilla claims high concentration and effectiveness. JERROLD on wives at 40. Grrexy in danger of banquet deaths. Missouri allows war religious scruples. Davis letter on Masonry. Grain export under American flag. Jones boasts clever money making. Rev Barber from Moran KS endorses Siegel s Syrup Shaker Extract of Roots for indigestion. Shaker goods praised for reliability. Socialists query tunnel sleeping to dodge police. Vermont maple sugar emerges with spring sunshine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Barber
St. Louis
Conf
M. E. Church
Moran
Kansas
Ohio
N. H
Iowa
W. Mo
Roots Riegel
Old physician offers free remedy for lung and nervous ailments
Retired doctor claims to hold a vegetable cure for consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and nerve complaints. He says the remedy can permanently cure and will mail it free of charge to all who request it with a stamped self addressed envelope to W A Nova at Powers Block Rochester New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immenie
Stinson & Co
Portland
Maine
Carter
Carter Medicine CO
New York
East India
Addvenann
W. A. Nova
Power's
Rochester
Ferryman Mistaken by Strawberry Reflection in Tumbler
A tavern ferryboat worker, known for whisky, drank from a tumbler and claimed a strawberry flavor. The landlord denied it, but the ferryman concluded there was a strawberry. The tale notes a reflection of the ferryman’s nose led to the error. A contemporary comparison questions cheap money and ten cent dollars.
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Beaver Falls
Tribune
Growth Stopped at Age Thirteen in Concord Patient
A GIRa aged thirteen appeared before the Concord New Hampshire Medical Society describing stunted growth since age two. She weighs 35 pounds and stands 33 inches tall, has had little illness, and shows signs of halted mental development coinciding with physical growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gira
Concord, N. H
Medical Society
Cold Bite Exchange Between Woman and Tramp
A terse dialogue unfolds with a woman offering a cold bite and a tramp arguing to warm it. The exchange hints at a harsh street encounter and scarcity of fuel or warmth.
Ayer’s Pills Promoted for Digestive Health
Ayer presents pills claimed to cure constipation improve appetite promote digestion restore healthy action regulate bodily functions. Described as pleasant to take gentle yet thorough and powerful in subduing disease.
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Ayer
Father drafts $20,000 check after hug incident
A father intervenes when a young man hugs his daughter and immediately writes a $20,000 check. The couple marries later that winter.
Major Ben Perley Poore finishes Washington reminiscences
Poore has completed his recollections of Washington starting with John Quincy Adams era and plans to publish the memoirs by subscription soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben. Perley Poorre
Washington
John Quincy Adams
Akron man sells his wife for five cents in a strange tale
A clipped Canada Presbyterian notice cites an Akron man who allegedly sold his wife for five cents. It notes disbelief that wives command such a price in Ohio and includes unrelated anecdotes about a bilious headaches cure, a snow melting machine trial in New York, Professor Dana's lecture on evolution, and a remark about silver speeches.
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Akron
Ohio
New York
Hap Bitters Promises Restored Health and Strength
An 1880s testimonial volume extols Hop Bitters claiming cures for bilious fever pain and chronic ailments. A Dublin reader cites dramatic recovery from back pains and weight gain after using the product. Warns against imitations and urges reporting fraud to protect buyers.
Lime Cement and Plaster for Sale at Athens Gas Works
Lime cement and plaster offered with a liberal discount to builders and dealers. Terms available from ATHENS GAS CO. in Athens.
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Athens Gas Works
Addrena, Athens Gas CO
Mishler's Herb Bitters Proclaimed By Relic of Senate
Mr. David Claypool of Cedarville Cumberland County New Jersey declares his family died of consumption while he survived on Mishler's Herb Bitters He claims the tonic rebuilt his strength and urges others to verify with affidavits He promotes the vegetable preparation sold by druggists at 1.00 per bottle with discounts.
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David Claypool
New Jersey Senate
Cedarville
Cumberland Co
N.J
Mishler
Siuchow
Regulix
Mishter
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Candee
Enor
Pauls Favace
KR Kern
U.S
Tate Or County
A. Pow & CO
Washington, D.C
Rina Ios Oun
Ameia
H. Hallett& Co
Ortland
Eine
Hallett Book Co
PRIVE
Fortune
Lance
True & Co
Augusta
GEO. A. Macbeth & CO
Pittsburgh Lead Glass Works
Addleman
Court Street
West Side
Athens, Ohio
Coleus
Dvbetislnsyts
Norristown Herald
J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
U.S. A
Anton Bossmier
Edenburgh
Ind
Douglass Jerrold
Grrexy
Arctic
Missouri
Jeef Davis
Jones
Smith
Vermont
Tetter OF
Web Bcalp
J.P. Choice
Whitesboro
Texas
Fredrick Maitre
St. Charles St
New Orleans
H.J. Pratt
Montello, Wis
F. J. Aldrich
Cuticura
Kresouvent
Poster Drug and Chemical CO
Gue
Middletown
Sanford
Mead
Wiggins
Rostow
Andrew Lee
Manchester
Masa
Potter Drug and Chemical Co
Bos
Canada Presbyterian
C. Blackett Robinson
Profesor Dana
Yale
RK. Fitzpatriock
Dublin
E. B. Slack
Wells
C. D. Warner
Keystone
Merenee
MEW Bayes, Ooft
A.A
Great Western
Pittsburgh
Watser Sr
WNATI
Union Central
Dakota
Oregon
Beetles
Vine Street
Cncinnati
Mma Senger Office
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