Annual Meeting of the New York Sheep Breeders Association
Reports from the New York State meeting note tariff support for wool growers in the Northern and Eastern States. Resolutions urge preservation of tariffs with moderate reductions, warning Western competitors and politics behind agitation. Observations include market stability for Ohio flocks and calls for vigilance toward political figures.
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American Menao Sheep —Eders Association
New York
Markham Sinem Ball
Uobigan Assortation
Texas
Kansas
Territories
Union
Ohio
Honest payment at tollgate tests integrity
A gentleman stops at a tollgate pays the gatekeeper five cents to show honesty. The gatekeeper, to prove his trust, keeps the payment in mind as the man travels the field and calls his dog to watch for any attempt to steal. The tale ends with a mock wager on the man’s honesty.
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Arkansaw
Great Discovery for Coughs at E R Lash Drug Store
An Iowa villager wagered the ranger could not marry a new hotel arrival within six hours. The ranger allegedly secured a quick marriage with the woman, aided by a minister, then departed as husband and wife. Hood's Sarsaparilla restored appetite after remedy trial.
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E.R. Lash
Athens
Iowa
Jong
Uncertain William OConnor Ties to Noted OConner Family
The note from Galesburg HI mentions Michael O Connor claiming no relation to Charles OConor. He credits Scaharitan Nervine with curing his indigestion and general debility. A Life magazine quip about a handsome girl in bonnets is cited from 1402-5 almanacs.
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Michael O'Connor
Galesburg
Charles O'Connor
Jummbo
Barnum
Hunt's Remedy Kidney Medicine Sold By Providence Merchant
W F Clarke of Providence reports selling thousands of bottles of Hunt's Remedy for kidney liver and urinary ailments including Bright's Disease. He upholds the motto Never known to fail and claims it remains the best kidney medicine. A Chicago Herald anecdote quotes a woman puzzled by a fall near the post office.
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H.K. Dorr
W. FE. Clarke
Providence
R. 1
Hunt
Bright
Atle
Anthony
Awer
Brandreth's Pills Proclaimed Life Elixir by Ashfield Resident
An elderly Ashfield resident extols Brandreth's Pills as a cure all for many ailments including measles scarlet fever whooping cough and female weakness. The testimonial claims lifelong use for fifty years saving lives after other physicians failed and asserts the pills prevent disease and aid digestion rheumatism kidney issues and other serious conditions.
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Pubdic
Ashfield
Mase
Lam
Brandreth
Two enduring truths and a patent cure in print
A quip by an elderly observer about aging and capacity is followed by an odd advertisement note. It touts Dr. Benson's Skin Cure as effective for eruptions and skin relief, claiming high regard from readers and listing a price of 21 per package.
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Washington
Ake
Swayne
Riveros
Benson
Ida Cy
Young, Hamilton
Ager
H. KK
Dorr
Watch cases prove dustproof and water resistant in tests
Letters from Valdosta Georgia and Clinton Iowa recount long submersion tests of Patent Dust Proof Cases. Watches returned from river and snow shows stem stiffness only after water exposure, with customers reporting minimal damage. Manufacturer claims dust proof stem winding in gold and silver cases and challenges rivals.
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Valdosta
All Railroad
Mainu Mien
Springtime woes and a farmer’s missing wife
A bemused observer notes a man rubbing against a telegraph post describing a spring ailment treated by Swayne’s Ointment for piles. A Minnesota farmer offers to forgive the thief who ran off with his wife and two children and $500 if the spouse and young ones return. the man may keep the money.
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Swayne
Minnesota
New quick complete cure for urinary troubles advertised
An advertisement touts a five day cure for urinary ailments, mentions Dr. Park & Sons Cincinnati as Ohio depot suppliers, claims powerful yet harmless effects, and urges purchase at druggists for one dollar. It also mocks rival remedies and cites various testimonials and endorsements.
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Ohio Depot
INQ
D. Park & Sons
Cincinnati
Do Not Be Mean My Boy Says Burdette
A reflective musing cautions against petty cruelty and public shame. It contrasts petty victories with true moral courage, urging empathy and righteous conduct to lift others and oneself out of misery.
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Burdette
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Vugland
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Jobd
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Preemland
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Fperpeturt
Ef & Omer
Herkimer
Fulton
Hamilton
Saratoga
Otsego
Putnam and Rensselaer
N.Y
Chicago Herald
Vers
Sirsaparilla
Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell, Mass
American Watch Co
Waltham, Mass
Athens, le
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Poet Bloc
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Pheonix
Columbus
Hocking Valley
Toledo
Lake Erie
Ohio River
Great West
Ninois, Iowa
Missouri
Arkansas
Colorado
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Ormy
Callon
Hb. B. Clarke
W.H. Harrison
Brandretivs Pili
H. Mann
Boston Pranscript
Linco
Abe
Rand Abraham Lincoln
Ber. O. W. Holmes
Michael Guilfoyle
Binghampton
N. Y
Boston
Parker
R. W. Mosher
Messes Hiscox & Co
Guilfoyle
B. WW. Bently
Clinton
Issi
Wim
Ellery Wateh
Ellery
Cos, Raymond
Ohio & Mississipp Ry
Ohio & Mississippi Railway
Tia
Bbaer-Tost
Cincinnat
St. Louis
Pexas
Great Wert
Ohio’ & Mississippi Railway
Orme
Oinetnparte
Tex
Mississippi
Missa
Ohio & Mississippi
St. Ouis
Ohio & Mtanjensopi
Onteon
Colorado, New Mexico
Arizona
Buchklen
Armiea
Tom Thorn
Knight Templar
Query
Academy of Medicine of
Troerx
Percop'r
Peart
IMI -Néidy
Ely
Owego
Cornell Hoube
Southeast Cor
Washington & Congress
Sts
Atumens
Onlo
John Cornell
Riss Tyson
Guysville
Athens County
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Meat Market
M.& C. Railway
C. W. Paris
H.s.christopher
Chillicothe
Walnut St
Grand Hotel
Mill Street
W.vprarody
Conf, Jr
Twee Beerghe
Sean Bera
Geo. H. Thyer
Bourbon, Ind
Shiloh
EK. R. Lash
Ontario
United States
TSSC
British America
Massachusetts
HE. R. Lash
Ther
Treasury
Ayer
Indian Territory University
BB. R. Lash
Harrisburg
Charles Watrr
Kenton
Brown’s
Row Bitters
Indianavolis
E. R. Lash
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