Judge F C Russell’s stance shocks Meigs County
An editorial note details Judge F C Russell of the Meigs County Herald as a protectionist praised for American industry and opposed to European competition. It reports his silence on the St Louis Convention and tickets, while condemning the platform on the streets as a political outrage. The piece also recounts Spring cellar health tips and historical New York voting margins.
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F.C. Russell
Meigs County Herald
Europe
Democratic Congress
St. Louis
Herald
the Herald
Cleveland
Thurman
Meigs County
Morals of Health and Disease Prevention
Prof Huxley predicts a future where illness is a stain on character and social judgment shifts toward health. The piece notes rising public attention to health morals and cites increasing prevention of blood, pulmonary and liver diseases, aided by Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery.
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Huxley
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical
Sunday School Talk From Mr Goodly
Edith reports a teacher spoke of heaven and the bad place, naming others indirectly. She explains to her mother how she inferred who would go to the bad place, mentioning several children by name.
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Edith
Mr. Goodly
You
Papa
Tilly Jackson
Bill Horner
Mamie Saunders
Philadelphia guest praises Boston streets
A Philadelphia woman visiting Boston bitingly notes the crooked streets, while a Yankee host replies that Boston would seem well laid out if it were as dead as Philadelphia. The exchange highlights regional humor over city planning.
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Philadelphia
Boston
Detroit Free Press
Nebraska Blizzard Heroine Reward Displayed in Local Gossip
Miss Minnie Freeman received free advertising and numerous marriage proposals, plus cash totaling 2700 dollars, three diamond pins, two gold watches, and about a peck of assorted jewelry for her display of pluck and presence of mind during the blizzard.
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Minnie Freeman
Quote from Dr Waddle on death cause
Dr Wm Waddle asserts that people do not die of old age but from acute illness. He notes that age may accelerate vulnerability, yet old age itself is not the direct cause of death in his view.
Educated Map Exhibit Draws Western Town Crowd
A western town curio show announces an educated map exhibitor born and bred to jeago who speaks only broken Engleb. Townspeople visit and discover the exhibitor is a stammerer.
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Jeago
Ivie Estimates Sherman Estate At Mane Field
Ivie tallies Sherman estate at Mane Field valuing stocks and investments at more than 2100 008.
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Ivie
Thei
Sherman
Manefield
Fragmented Memo Unknown Character for Sports Role
A garbled note mentions a person weighing actions about becoming a star athlete. It hints at measuring body attributes and public expectations but provides little clear context or names.
Bold Big Four robbery attempt near Cincinnati ends in tragedy
The audacious night robbery near Delhi ten miles from Cincinnati failed due to trainmen resistance. Baggage master Joe Ketcham died saving company property, casting a somber mood over Ohio while officials vow punishment for the criminals. A New Hampshire lawyer relays a child’s heaven wait tale and a carpet dealer touts turpentine treated wrappings as a defense for fabrics and woolens.
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Delhi
Cincinnati
Joe Ketcham
Ohio
Mrs Fianigan's Potent Remedy Fails in Tale
In a rustic scene a distressed speaker pleads with a doctor about a sick man. She recalls giving him powder measured by sixpence and pennies, but the medicine brings no relief. The dialogue highlights urgent concern and ineffective treatment.
Acker's Dy in Tablets for Digestive Ailments
Advertisement touts Acker's Dy in Tablets as a cure for dyspepsia indigestion flatulence and constipation. Offers 25 and 50 cent sizes with a satisfaction guarantee. Sold by B Henderson.
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B Henderson
Woman awarded damages in Galveston murder case despite acquittal
A Galveston jury awarded a widow damages against her husband’s slayer after a criminal acquittal. The report notes a city of 200000 consuming drinks at 25000 weekly year round equaling 1300000 and affecting day laborers most. The Boston Traveler story recounts a man seeking a tariff article found only a paper of pins.
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Galveston
Texas
Boston
Mystery Heart Death Tale Stuns Village
A woman in Marseilles requested her heart be placed in her second husband tomb while her body rests in the first husband's tomb in America. The case draws heated talk as locals debate the strange arrangement and its meaning.
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Tady
Marseilles
Amrica
Thurmans Wipe and Free Trade in Democratic Talk
The piece notes a Democratic campaign symbol the red bandana nicknamed Thurmans Wipe and cites Washington insiders linking it to a push for free trade and a Cleveland nomination. It also touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla cures for scrofula and related illnesses with several specific patient examples.
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Thurman
New York Tribune
Washington
Grover Cleveland
A. G. Thurs
Grover
Early Bedtime for Children Advised by Doctor
Dr E G Cook urges a 7 PM curfew for children under 10 to ensure sufficient sleep. Parents must enforce this from the start to foster strength and cleverness, avoiding late nights at watering places and the unhealthy social influences. Hood's Sarsaparilla is touted to purify blood and cure related ailments.
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E. G. Cook
Misunderstood orders by Indian allies at Tippoo Tibation
A General recalls how Indian allies misinterpreted his command during Tippoo Tibati. An alarm sounded, he ordered "Turn" and the troops fled, highlighting language barriers that led to embarrassing moments.
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Tippo- Tibati
Tourms
Harper’s Bazar
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Potter Drug and Chemical CO
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the Mothe
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