Biographical Reflection on Journalistic Fame
A Providence Journal excerpt laments the ephemerality of journalist fame and the sacrifice of literary craft, noting that writers shape public opinion and history rather than secure lasting personal distinction. It reflects on the honor in service over fame and honors colleagues near retirement. A Thomas' Electric Oil advertisement is also referenced in the regular column.
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George Ripley
Providence Journal
Work of the Dead Letter Office and Miscellaneous Items
In the last fiscal year the Dead Letter Office received 3,353,651 letters and packages with 2,700,000 sent from local offices for unclaimed delivery and 290,000 held for postage. Additional misdirections reach 202,000 and 36,000 with fictitious addresses. over 9,000 were not addressed. Drafts and checks totaling 1,526,217. money total 49,488 found. most property returned to owners. THOMAS Myers Bracebridge endorses Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for coughs colds burns and throat relief. Clergymen receive circulars from a London dealer offering lithographed sermons at 25 cents each or 20 a hundred with orthodox and varied prices.
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London
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil touted for rheumatism relief
An advertisement extols Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a quick remedy for inflammatory rheumatism and other ailments. It claims relief after one application and permanent cure with two fifty cent bottles, citing O E Comstock of Caledonia Minnesota.
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Thomas’ Eclectric Gil
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