Colonial Medicine in New Jersey and Early Medical Practice
The article traces New Jersey medical history from 1370 to the late 18th century, noting how early care relied on clergy, midwives, and herbal remedies. It covers physician scarcity, apprenticeship constraints, and the reliance on apothecaries, with anecdotes about John Wesley and colonial doctors using herbs, animal products, and rudimentary treatments. It also notes the advent of smallpox inoculation in 1724 by Dr Zabdiel Boylston and Cotton Mather, facing strong opposition before eventual acceptance and Jenner's later contributions.
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Dm.jr
Kalm
West Jersey
Winterbottom
Hirstory
America
Cape May
Atwood
New Jersey
John Wéesley
Methodiam
Medwine
Times
Tse
England
Colchester
London
Roblingmiaved
William
McMaster
Tarid College
Layo Buen
Inerina
Thomas Wood
New York
Pip & Courte of Medies
Perdon
Paris
Lethold
Natien
Arabia
Eourope
East
Turkey
American
Zabdiel Boylston
New England
Cotton Mather
Ottoman Empire
Tranklin
Pracice
Macuien Klus
Discovery of vaccination ends smallpox fear era
A historical note recalls discovering that milkmaids exposed to cowpox did not contract smallpox. This led to the beneficent era of vaccination after initial medical opposition, which, once accepted, placed the dreadful disease almost under control and relieved the world from fear of many ages.
Warners Safe Cure Advertises in Georgia Letter
A Rochester firm sends a testimonial letter to Atlanta readers dated January 14 1888 praising Warners Safe Cure as a trusted remedy. The missive asserts universal reliance and claims recovery methods can work locally, urging readers not to endure illness without the product.
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H Warner & Co
Rochester
Atlanta
Jones Strost
Warners Safe
Unscrupulous Patent Remedy Advertisements Cited
A reader notes praise for Warner's Safe Remedies with claims of proven efficacy. The letter cites experiences in Grantvity Georgia and Warmers locality, dating from December 1887, describing the product as highly favored and effective.
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Grantvity Ga
Iis
Warner’s Safe Cure Restores Relief From Severe Heart Trouble
Norcnos4 Ga Jan 19 1688 report describes five years of heart palpitations numb back pain and nervous exhaustion. After doctors failed to diagnose or relieve symptoms the patient tried Warner’s Safe Cure and within 24 hours felt relief, continuing to improve after completing ten bottles.
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Jan
Warneré
Warners
Thornes to hr Sale of Senta for Gilmore's Jubiles
The sale of reserved seats for Gilmore is underway at Matthews Gregory Co corner Broad and Manetta. Four hundred front stage seats at two dollars each and seven thousand seats in general admission priced to fund a jubilee and concert program at the exposition building. details on seating and prices follow with a focus on attendance and social implications.
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Senta
Gilmore
Oelock
Matthews, Gregory & Co
Manetta
Sir Charles Howard
DoGie
Man Exposition Buldimg
Juba Lee
Mim
Union
Mies Rives Angered By Magazine Mix Up
Amelie Rives writes from New York hoping readers do not mistake her for Barbara, the heroine of a Lippincott novel. The piece notes sensational descriptions of Barbara and the star’s personal notes by Jankins. Masa Shivou protests, saying she receives numerous unflattering accusations. An advertising blurb for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup appears amid the page.
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Mies Rives
New York
Amelie Rives
Barbara
Lippincott
Masa Shivou
Literary Notes and News on Books and Authors
Literary notes summarize new publications and translations from Rus sian and American sources. It notes John Boyle OReilly and Ticuor & Co publishing a volume on The Ethics of Boxton and Manly Sports while Roberts Brothers prepare Balzac translations and Mlle Wormley work. It mentions Tolstoi Life translation, Lamont Wheeler Stray Leaves, McClurgs US edition, and Burns Kilmarnock copy selling, with notes on publishers and literary activity worldwide.
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Mgr
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Ticuor & Co
Boxton
Manly
Mme Ristori
Wouten
Roberts Brothers
Balzac
Modeste Migon
Mies Wormley
Folgac Hag
Fred Neymarck
Europe
Banker's Magazine
Homans Publishing Company
New York
J . Welling
Columbian University
Malthus
Count Tolstoi
T Y Crowell &Co
Capotes & Hurd
Boston
Kewport
Willem Lamont Wheeler
Octal Lafe
Tsteratura
Salem
Messrs
H C
Charley Serter
Vege
James Cotter Mertson
Frederick Honisou
Cathie
Augustin Daly
Woffington
J W Benton
Newark
Broadway
Cornet Library Bulletin
United States
Kilmarnock
Burns
London
Laing
Cory
America
Lady Burton
Hay
Encsyclopedia Britannia
Lngleh
Popwar Science Monthly
Dasil
Wells Peters
Kouds
Lyacus
Lemmy
Wilters
Lowell Staton
Warner
Clark Russeal
Julian Hawthorme
Seth Low
Low Forks
Heston
Gryun Braht
Elphi Arheies
Lieganner
Robert Chambers
Edinburg
Lnte
Hubert Chambers
Publishers
Brm
Chamber
Robert Chambers Wee
Alexander Ireland
Ventilation and Purification Remedies Advertised in Old Paper
The notice touts Beabuury's Hydronaphthal Pastilles to purify air and disinfect carpets amid measles and scarlet fever fears. Seabury's Sulphur Candles burn to sanitize cellars, closets, and attics, while Seabury's Hydronaphthol Soap and Benson's Plaster are recommended for cleaning, health, and comfort in winter conditions.
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Seabury
Benson
Purifier claim on skin cures and eye disease letter
A letter from Grace I. Hurbrow of North Street Charlestown claims a new purifier and internal preparations cure skin diseases and blood disorders. It asserts dramatic, even miraculous, improvements after using a regimen of oils and cakes, recommending others to seek out cures locally and visit the advertiser.
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Irmaanihands
Grace I
St Chariestreet
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