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Branford Gleaner

Location

Branford, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1878

Page

4

Vast storm toll across Atlantic states and New York rail disruption

A brutal storm battered the Atlantic coast and interior states causing massive flooding. Bridges, mills, and canals were swept away. rail traffic halted and towns like Paterson and Eddyville faced extensive damage. Reports note millions in losses, with fatalities and missing persons amid widespread chaos.

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Congressional clash over silver dollars and voting rights debates

A Senate session featured bills on silver coinage and legal tender rules, including a measure to preserve silver dollar status and bar discrimination by banks. Debates covered constitutional amendments, public health, and cadet exams at West Point, with adjournment after executive session.

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Science as a Curious Fixture in the Upper Chamber

A fragmented note reflects a wry remark on science as a valued but ironic furniture piece in the upper chamber. The tone hints at delegation or governance contexts where science is regarded as useful yet perhaps ornamental. The source text remains terse and ambiguous.

Robert Heller Boston Heller Hackman Jehu Mr. Heller Cabby Satan Hel’ Ler Miss Heller John Henry Vixen

Medical Panacea Advertisements and Remedies Across Catalog

A dense column of patent medicines and household cures touts Harvey Juniér discoveries and Dr Pierce’s remedies. It mixes tonics, purgatives, liver pills, freckles and skin treatments with rooffix and dental preparations. Many products claim rapid results, home use, and wide availability at druggists, with addresses in New York and Chicago.

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