Morality in Education and Religious Liberty Debate
A discussion contrasts naturalist and supernaturalist views on morality, urging public schools to remain neutral on religion while preserving liberty. Noting figures like Ingersoll and Fiske, the piece argues for teaching ethics without endorsing any faith, and stresses free exercise of religion for all.
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Pentiao
Robert Ingersoll
John Fiske
The
Republic
Oliver Johnson
Atlantic
Concentrated extract prompts new remedy claim
A fragment describes an extract labeled as a concentrated preparation of active rites from roots and barks, advertised as an alternative to molasses and water mixtures. The wording suggests a medical or herbal product with claimed potency.
Twenty Years a Great Sufferer Prompts Medical Ads
A reader recounts a severe constipation case claiming failure of cathartics and injections. The item also notes Dom Pedro I of Brazil planning a visit to England and humor about morning appointments. An editorials-like nudge invites testing Hood's Sarsaparilla with endorsements and practitioner-made claim.
Geddes and liquor license debates spark party contrasts
The Ohio State Journal notes Geddes calling the Scott law a bad principle and a license, while the Democratic party backs a license system. It contrasts Geddes with a steady Democratic stance and hints ministers may press his meaning. The Hour weighs Other People’s Money in social finance. A Portland, Oregon well yields a cold air current at fifty feet, with cave fears plaguing residents.
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Ohio State Journal of Monday
Geddes
Portland
Oregon
Ohio State Facts and Regions Summary
A historical note lists Ohio's admission to statehood, geography, and demographics. It cites population and area figures, counties, major cities, railways, and rivers, plus notable geographic points such as the Lake Erie coast and the highest elevation near Bellefontaine. It also mentions origins of state governance and early settlements.
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Thio
Ohio
Ohio River
Ashtabula
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Columbus
Dayton
Toledo
Bellefontaine
Logan County
Arthur St. Clair
Edward Tiffin
Marieta
Newtown Mystery Man Lapses Into Sleep Since Christmas
Sherman W. Flatt, a respected Newtown youth, has slept almost continuously since last Christmas. He sits in a rocking chair with eyes closed, eats little, and speaks to no one. Doctors are puzzled as he drifts in and out of a dazed slumber twice daily. He had malaria after a sunstroke last fall and cannot recognize his fiancée.
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Newtown
Conn
Sherman W. Flatt
Platt
Doctors Dumbpf Pounded-Druggists and the People Wild with Excitement
Miss Maggie Martin of this city had been ill for years. Our best physicians failed to help her. She took 2'e runa and, to the astonishment of all, is now up and about. Mr Simmons the druggist sold 184 bottles last week. He buys in gross lots. Mr Cowell also sells it. Ask your druggist for Dr Hartman’s book Is of Life gratis or address Dr Hart at Osborn Ohio for one.
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Philadelphia
Hartman
Osborn
Ohio
Dumbpf
Oil City
Maggie Martin
Simmons
Cowell
President Everot Proposes Ministerial Reading Reform
President Everot of Harvard suggests a reform in church practice allowing ministers to comment on new books read aloud read other sermons and direct congregations to explore writings and the minds of past and present leaders of the race living and dead.
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Everot
Harvard
Dr Quinns Great Discovery and Other Notices
An advertisement touts Dr. Quinns Great Discovery for coughs colds and consumption at Lashs drug store Athens C with no opium or morphia. Also promoted is Dr Quinns Irish Liniment and Hood s Sarsaparilla claims to cleanse blood and prevent disease with a New York physician noting persistent superstition.
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E. R. Lash
Athens
Dr. Quinn
Rucklen's Arnica Salve Sold By H K Dorr
Advertises Rucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal healer for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions and promises money back if not satisfied at 25 cents per box by H Kk Dorr.
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H. Kk
Dorr
Georgia election results show small county votes
In Georgia’s governor race one county cast 18 votes another 15 and a third 19 with eighteen counties under 50 votes total. The ad promotes SHILOH'S VITALIZER for consumption loss of appetite dizziness and other symptoms priced at 10 or 75 cents per bottle by E. R. Lasb.
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Georgia
Anu
Shiloh
E. R. Lasb
Blessing in disguise plaster praised by Mrs Towpits
Mrs Towpits writes that the brandreth universal life giving and life healing plasters cure many ailments including rheumatism kidney complaints bronchitis neuralgia lumbago lung inflammation paralysis asthma spinal weakness coughs and colds. She says the plasters provide instant relief and lasting improvement and recommend their use with the brandreth life giving pills.
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Adele Sr
Breer Tae
Cook
Brandreth
Towpitns
Man Proposes and Is Rebuffed by Maidenly Inquiry
A city man, cited by the Detroit Post Tribune, pressed a formal marriage proposal with lofty claims and a plan for a cottage life. The young woman retorted with a list of his perceived flaws and refused to marry, ending the scene at the doorstep.
AllcocKk's Porous Plaster Advocated Over Competitors
An ad touts ALLcocKk's Porous Plaster as superior, warns against rival porous plasters as frauds, and claims genuine results from using their product. It also extols the moral benefit of a well kept bed of flowers before a schoolhouse influencing children’s sensibilities.
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Allcockk
Christian Union
Parker's Ginger Tonic renamed Parker's Tonic for clarity
Soren Mathison & Co. announces Parker's Ginger Tonic will be marketed as Parker's Tonic to avoid substitutions by unscrupulous dealers. The formula remains the same and genuine bottles bear the facsimile signature of Hiscox & Co.
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Hiscox & Co
Parker's
Dust Proof Watch Cases Prove Water Test Endurance
Letters from users in 1882 recount tests on patent dust proof watch cases. A Valdosta user reports a stem rust issue after a river incident but confirms the watch remained functional. Clinton, Illinois, notes a farmer losing and recovering a watch in water with minimal damage, proving the product’s water tolerance.
Lincoln Curtis Defies Ills With Peruna Cure
In severe joint pain fever and near paralysis, Lincoln Curtis rapidly weakened until doctors doubted recovery. His parents were told no hope remained, but after starting Peruna he recovered in six weeks and returned to work. The note cites Dr Hartman and his Ills of Life.
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Pittsburgh
Lincoln Curtis
Dr. Hartman
Dr Benson's Skin Cure and Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy Ad
An 19th century classified style notice touts Dr Benson's Skin Cure as a reliable remedy for skin disease. It also promotes Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy for nasal catarrh and breath, claiming health benefits. The ad lists E. R. Lash as the seller and offers a nasal injector gratis.
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Dr. Benson
Shiloh
E. R. Lash
Shi loh’s Cure Sold By R Lash Eases Croup and Pertussis
A historical ad notes Shi loh’s Cure advertised by R Lash claims relief for croup whooping cough and bronchitis. The short item highlights medicinal sales and the seller.
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Croup
Shiloh
R. Lash
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