Washington era notes and rare historical reviews
A miscellany column reviews mid 19th century scholarship on Georgia and Washington, citing articles, portraits, and a rare tract. It includes letters by George Washington, notices on Oglethorpe, and a discussion of historical works and medals. The piece also features reader letters and biographical notes.
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Cee Macasene
Aner
Washington
Ge Campems
Dr. J
Thie Adly
William Wabetem
Harry
Oriting
Georgia
Oglethrope
Tr. Megert
Borgia
Central America
George Washington
Hall
Francis
Louise
William Washington
Johnson
Tillotson—Oglethrope
Plymouth Company
Eader
Chemist Ditmar Advances Solidified Coal Oil Process
Chemist Ditmar has discovered a process to solidify coal oil and arrangements are complete at Baku for manufacturing candles from kerosene. The new candles will have greater illuminating power than tallow and can be sold cheaper.
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Ditmar
Baku
Russia
Backlen’s Arnica Salve For Skin Ailments
Advertises Backlen's Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Priced 25 cents per box. Sold by H. K. Dorr.
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H. K. Dorr
Humble Bride and Giant Groom Tie the Knot
A short bride under four feet marries a man nine feet three inches tall in Illinois. The unlikely pair sparks jokes about love and height. Also noted, BLoop-y-rFLUX is linked to the term dysentery. Mishler's Herb Bitters is claimed to cure it in any case.
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Samaritan Nervine
Hiungy Kage
Vervilla
Warren Co
Tony Samaritan Nervine
Albert Simpsos
Peoria
J. W. Tuorntoni
Claiborn
Miss. Samaritan NE
Curtis
Osakis
Douglass Co
Mina
Michaks O'Connor
Ridgway
Samaritan
Nervine
Avid Trembly
Dee Moines
Joira
Heary Claks
Fairfield
E. Gratian
North Hope
Joan Davis
Woodburn
Macoupin Co
8. A. Richmond & CO
World's Epileptic Institute
ST. Joseph, MO
Political talk turns to ointment aid
A politician vows to do good as a listener urges Swayne's Ointment to cure a skin disease. The piece notes the boast and the remedy’s perceived power in a period voice. It closes with an ad for Dr. Benson's Celery and Chamomile Pills and a Baltimore doctor.
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Swayne
Hunt's Remedy Promised as Kidney and Urinary Cure
An advertisement extols Hunt's Remedy as the sole real cure for kidney bladder liver and urinary diseases claiming universal success. It urges skeptical sufferers to try the medicine and asserts it cures everybody. The second fragment notes yellow cedar trees in Alaska with sandalwood like fragrance used by Russians for shipbuilding.
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Hunt
Alaska
Cruccists
Hunt's Remedy Promoted for Kidney and Liver Diseases
Brick dust deposit in the bladder signals illness and urges relief from kidney and urinary problems. Hunt's Remedy is advertised as a guaranteed cure for kidney and liver diseases, claiming infallible results.
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Hunt
Daughters Wives and Mothers Clinic Promotes Catholicon
Dr Marchisi's Catholicon sells as a female remedy guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Claims cure for ovarian troubles, inflammation, ulceration, bearing down, irregularities, barrenness, change of life, leucorrhoea, and related nervous or heart symptoms. Prices 1.00 and 1.50 per bottle. Pamphlet free from Dr J B Marchisi Utica NY. Sold locally by E R Lash.
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Utica
N. Y
E.R. Lash
Pile Ointment Offered for Sale in County
Dr Marchisi’s Italian Pile Ointment advertised with a refund guarantee for cure or money back. Contents claim Internal External Blind Bleeding or Itching piles. Priced at 50 cents a box and sold by E R Lash.
Rock Candy Cough Cure advertised for coughs and throat trouble
An advertisement touts Warranted to Cure or money refunded Rock Candy Cough Cure with roots and herbs for coughs colds hoarseness throat and lung issues. Available at 23 cents for small quantity and £1.00 for large bottles, sold by E R Lash, Nobsly.
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E.R. Lash
Nobsly
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