Remarkable tale of Mrs Hurd and Johnston s Sarsaparilla
An elderly Brighton woman, born 1812, recalls decades of scrofula and related ailments. After failed treatments, Johnston's Sarsaparilla in Detroit restored her health, curing skin sores and lymphatic swellings. She credits the remedy with saving her life and restoring full vigor. Michigan Drug Company ads note availability in Athens Albany and Detroit.
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Thankful Orilla Hurd
Brighton
Livingston Co. Mich
Is¢y
Hebron
Washington Do
New York
Michigan
Tippecanoe
Tyler
Johanston
Johnston
Detroit
Indy
Michigan Drug Compane
Chne’s Pharmacy
McKee’ Drug Store
Athens
Clne & Son
Albany
Goose intelligence in Ardglass and barn door trick
A writer recounts animal cleverness in Ireland. A goose learns to dislodge a hook by striking the staple to open a barn door for its goslings. Pigeons mimic forceful wing flaps to rattle oats from a horse, prompting repeated head tosses to release grain.
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Our
Animal Friends
Ardglass
County Down
Ireland
Bard
Pain Balm and Remedies Across Newspapers
A hodgepodge of quotes touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as instant relief for rheumatic shoulder pain and general cautions against delaying cough cures. Mentions include Boston Globe remarks on the century start, Journal editors, and Reston Journal quirky notes about a patriarch and a state prisoner named Jake.
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Thilip Hale
Reston Journal
Jake
The Countess of Ava And the Dufferin Heir Tale
The Countess of Ava, likely to become the next Countess of Dufferin, is described as an American socialite whose marriage to Lord Mackwood brought attention. The article traces the Dufferin lineage, the heirs presumptive, and the roles of Lord Basil and other brothers, noting the current count and the diplomat career of the heir.
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Ava
Dufferin
Washington Square
New York
Sher
Dolin IL Davis
Busters
Duforins
Miss Davis
Lord Mackwool
Hlackwood
London
Cadogan Square
Davis
Lord Dufferin
Lord Dubrin
Earl of
Aca
Bing
South Africa
Lord Thackwood
Earl of Ava
Durorio
Uurmah
Darinah
Lord Frederick Temple
Aristocratic Prague Canonesses A Rich Royal Retreate
The secular canonesses of Prague, founded by Empress Maria Theresa, admit women of noble rank who may marry and live in royal palace comfort. Members receive pensions, luxury amenities, and access to the Austrian court, with abbesss including Marie Antoinette. The order prays for its founder and preserves royal mausoleums and churches nearby.
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Prague
Europe
Maria Theresa
Sperhl
Mradechin
Marie Theresa
Taaffe
Waldburga
Clementina Taaffe
Count Taaffe
Marie Antoinette
Spain
Wradschin
Moldau
Weissbergz
Saint Vitus
Saint
John Nepomucen
Srebia
Bohemia
Rudolph II
Saint George
Winter Made Jellies and Cheese Sauce From Food Notes
A vintage recipe note describes making fruit jelly from leftover juice with gelatine, lemon juice, and candied fruit garnishes, served with whipped cream, and mentions Bavarian creams. Also included is a cheese custard: cheese melted with milk, then beaten egg yolk folded in, served warm.
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N. Y. Tribune
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Endorsed by Kansas Doctor
Dr Joseph Fike of Marion County Kansas testifies to remarkable cures from Dr Pierce’s remedies. The Buffalo physician offers free mail consultation and claims the alcohol free, temperance medicine remains stable in any climate. He asserts imitation remedies cannot match his cures and promotes his chronic disease treatment by mail.
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Hierce
Joseph Fike
Aost
Marion Co
Kansas
Crown of Saint Wenceslas Restored to Bohemia Hope
The crown of Saint Wenceslas, worn by Emperor Ferdinand the Good, is desired to be placed again on the head of the ruler of Bohemia. The Louisville Courier Journal voices the wish of every true-born Czech for national restoration.
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Saint Wenceslas
Fertinand
Bohemia
Austria
Louisville Courier Journal
Fiendish Attack and Remedies Mentioned in Local Notes
A report describes an attack on PL Colter of Cherokee Iowa causing severe kidney and back pain. Electric Bitters brought rapid relief and the note promotes the medicine and its availability at McKee's drug store. The piece also includes farming tips on potash and phosphate use for peaches, orchard soil management, clover seeding, and general farm practices from N J Shepherd and Farmers Voice.
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PL Colter
Cherokee
Iowa
McKee
Shepherd
Farmers Voice
Restorative Pills Promised by Chicago Doctor Greene
An advertisement touts pills that restore strength, ease debility and aches, offered by Dr. Frank A Greene of 148 State St Chicago. Consultation is free by mail or in person in confidence. Restorative Pills mailed at 50 cents per box, three boxes for $1.
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Chicago
Frank A A. Greene
State St
Leger
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Ohio
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Ruthia
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Boston Globe
Philadelphia
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Chamberlain
W.H. McKee
Foley
the Countess OF Ava
Marchioness of Dufferin
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Jouni Kirk
Votary Judlie
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DR. Williams Medicine Company
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Mattie
Bedford County
Forvale
W. H. McKee
J S. Basom
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Phoenisz Block
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W. E. Peters
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the Bank of Athens
United States
J.D. Bhoow
W. Saeri
Onshias
DR. Greene
Augustis J. Prame
Atteens Wouter Wheel and Machine Company
We Naki It
Moore
Athenn
Cammon Pleas
Hveletne
Cam Plean
Cavety, Ola
Dahallaffer
Cone House
Satomlay
MarelsTi
Walt Day
Lowit
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Athens Cemetery
Albert
Athens Lownship
Athens County
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Co. IL
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