Literary Notes Preview July American Magazine Topics
The July issues of American Magazine and Forum reveal planned pieces on civilizing the red man in Metiakabla, progress in educating Southern African Americans, Father Huntington’s focus on tenement morality, and European migrant tensions. Also noted are discussions by S H Boyesen on immigration’s social and political evils and related policy questions for the coming year.
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L. White
America Magazine
Pacific
J. C. 8. Huntington
Huntington
New York
Tevement House
Europe
United States
H. Boyesen
Electric Bitters praised by doctors and customers
The verdict is unanimous that Electric Bitters cure liver and kidney diseases and rheumatism claims are supported by testimonies from W D Sult and Abraham Hare. Prices listed at E K Dorr. Also notes Frances Hodgson Burnett living in London with two sons and a pensions list item about Confederate veterans. A Texas photographer ad promises quick photographs.
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W D.sult
Bippus
Ind
Abraham Hare
Bellville
Ohio
E. K. Dorr
Frances Hodgson Burnett
London
Reverend John Jasper Sun Do Move Sermon Tales
The aged preacher recalls preaching his famed Sun do move sermon about a hundred times since 1578 and turning down offers to lecture in London and other cities to stay with his people. He notes revivals after his Richmond sermon and baptizing 301 people at one visit, with rare sicknesses and strong health for his age.
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John Jasper
London
Parin
Europe
Richmond
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Rough on Itch and Rough on Catarem advertised cures
An old newspaper advertisement lists Rough on Itch as a remedy for skin eruptions including ringworm tetter ivy poison barber's itch and related ailments priced at 50 cents per jar. It also promotes Rough on Catarem claiming to correct offensive odors and provide a complete cure for chronic cases and an effective gargle for diphtheria sore throat and foul breath, priced at 56.
Fighting Parson Granville Moody and Stone River quip
A Baltimore American note recalls Granville Moody known as the Fighting Parson shouting Give em hell during the Stone River battle then humorously claims he later said Give em Hal Columbia. The report also mentions a Tucker county West Virginia Circuit Court indictment for stealing a steam sawmill boiler and all, with the suspect fleeing into Pennsylvania.
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Granville Moody
Stone River
Hal Columbia
Circuit Court
Tucker County
W. Vz
Pennsylvania
Baltimore American
Salt box test seals suitor fate in old family court
A senior pact tale from a Boston Journal column describes a father testing a suitor for his daughter. The lover’s salt box gesture reveals he is skilled with poker chips, prompting the father to declare the match unsuitable after the dramatic dining test. The second vignette from Detroit Free Press features a dirty man joking about soap, then trading it away to wash four weeks of dust from his throat.
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Paterfamillias
Boston Journal
Woodward Avenue
Bob
Detroit Free Press
Free Trade Benefits Medicines and Election Reforms in Columbus
The article notes reduced internal revenue and revenue stamps on Proprietary Medicines boosting bottle sizes for Green's August Flower and Boschee's German Syrup, with 36 cents off per dozen and 73 cent bottles now containing more medicine. It also reports new Columbus Board of Elections vowing fair counts to replace past forgeries.
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Green
August Flouer
Boschee
Fragments on Sexual Debility and Remedies
A garbled OCR text discusses male and female sexual weakness including loss of power desire and debility. It mentions cautions against indulgence, recommends a presumed sacred remedy and guarantees. The passage lacks coherent structure and concrete details.
State House reform urged for Ohio to modernize Capitol
Last winter Senator Ely and others sought state funds to improve the State House. The building’s overcrowded committees, cramped judges’ rooms, and lack of library access hinder legislation. A new upper story, roof, and dome are proposed to create a more dignified, efficient public building at moderate cost. Cleveland Leader cites the need for a suitable Capitol for Ohio’s stature.
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Columbus
Ely
Supreme Court
Deska Simpst
Hall of Representatives
State House
Ohio
Union
General Assembly
Cleveland
A New Industry For Women Emerges In New York
A widow with no training starts a cooperative home keeping venture delivering prepared meals to about twenty households. She hires a New England housekeeper and two Swedish helpers, sharing costs and labor to cut daily living expenses. Two similar ventures are planned. The piece notes broader calls for women to vote and join public life, citing Curtis and temperance efforts, and highlights women gaining roles in boards and institutions.
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New York
New England
Castle Garden
Eliza Putnam Heaton
Brooklyn Times
George William Curtis
Boston
Sailors object to flag display in church parade mishap
A report details a Dale crew assisting at a Grand Army reunion in a Congregational church. A flag laid along the aisle provoked anger from the ship’s leader who demanded its removal, citing respect for the carpet and national emblem while bystanders defended patriotism. The flag was eventually raised again.
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Dale
Navy Department
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