Omitted items noted in early 20th century notice list
A pamphlet like summary lists items from a Cambridge post office notice and various briefs. It mentions a new daily mail route between Zanesville and Adamsville, legislative adjournment, Queen Victoria illness rumors, a New Orleans exposition note, J M Amos elected president of Athens asylum trustees, Caldwell oil strike with local speculation, farmer interest in a taxation article, Bohemian oats fraud spread, and a warning about aggressive agents visiting towns.
Various political moves and local projects across states
The piece notes debates on restoring the whipping post in Pennsylvania, business curbs on roller rink attendance in New York, Rapallo named General Counsel for the C M railroad receiver, and judges requiring new bonds within 30 days of February 9. It mentions ill health forcing Charlie Goodrich from editing, no U S Senator yet chosen by Illinois and Oregon, Hocking Valley miners returning to work, Thurman urged for a cabinet post, J W Yost hired to design a new Troy Ohio court house, and a B and O plan to add a north wing to the Bellaire bridge toward Wheeling.
Snowbound Northwest Braces for Severe Cold and Delays
The Northwest endures a violent storm with heavy snow that blocks railroads and drives temperatures from 15 to 40 degrees below zero. Business and daily activity halt as crews work to restore service and safety amid record cold.
Roller Skating Tournament Shaping Up in New York
A roller skating tournament will be held in New York starting March 2 for six days. The event will follow walking match rules and offers prizes totaling $1,000 or more.
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New York
Coin mint marks and locations explained
The letter O indicates New Orleans mint origin while 8 marks San Francisco CC denotes Carson City Nevada and D for Denver California. Coins with no mint mark are produced at the Philadelphia mint.
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United States
New Orleans
San Francisco
Carson City
Nevada
Denver
Cal
Philadelphia
Grain prices ripen in active market at local yard
The grain market is active with Wheat at 80 cents per bushel, corn 50, oats 37 40, prairie hay 12 dollars per ton, upland hay 14, No 1 timothy 16, bran 16 per ton, corn and oats chop 1.25 per hundred, shorts 1.10 per hundred.
Bucyrus Skating Hero Arrested in Columbus for Fraud
A Bucyrus skating rink sensation was arrested in Columbus last Friday on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. He allegedly took $49 from local supporters to visit his brother and fix a dispute but did not return, and he then offered various histories of his past.
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Bucyrus
Columbus
Banking failures in 1884 total 121
The total number of banking institutions that failed in 1884 is 121, 11 of which were National banks: 22 State banks, 11 savings banks and 77 private banking institutions. Nineteen of these failures are traceable to the fraud of bank officers,25 of them resulted from unfortunate operations in stocks, disconnected from the element of fraud,and 67, or more than one-half of them, was due, other directly or indirectly to some form of speculation.
Probate Court Report Recites Weekly Transactions
Lor P. Hosicekx, Judge, Probate Court reports actions this week including first account of David Larchet's executors set for hearing, insanity proceedings against Catharine Calvert resulting in confinement, insolvency of Jonathan Roberts estate, will notice by publication, administration for Noah McMullen to Wm. Eagleson, private sale orders for JT Kerr and T T Siddall, and sale orders for John Savier and J T Rose estates. Clark Rose named administrator, with orders to sell both real and personal property.
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David Larchet
Catharine Calvert
Jonathan Roberts
Rebecca Mackey
Publicat
Noah McMullen
Wm. Eagleson
JT G Kerr
T T Siddall
William McCurley
John Savier
Clark Rose
J T Rose
Borton Gets a Send Off for Senator Nomination
In Tuscarawas county notices a Democratic candidate race for Guernsey Monroe district cites S W Mercer of Bridgeville as a suitable rival. William Borton of Fairview is praised for long party service and progressive farmer status. A united Guernsey vote for Borton is urged to secure nomination.
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Borton
Barnesville
Tuscarawas County
S. W. Mercer
Bridgeville
Guernsey County
Guernsey- Monroe
Guernsey
William Borton
E Q
Fairview
Mercer
Barton
Parker's Hair Balsam Delights For Ladies Toilet Table
Oil from Nature's Wells. The scalp secretes oil to keep hair soft. Clogged glands cause dryness and shedding. Parker's Hair Balsam renews gland action, restores color, adds gloss, and removes dandruff. Not greasy, not a dye, pleasantly perfumed. Superior cleanliness and purity. Feb 1900s style ad.
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Parker
Old Masters Begin Late Yet Rise To Mastery Across Disciplines
The aged list shows Socrates learning instruments in old age, Cato starting Greek at eighty, Plutarch taking up Latin in his seventies, Joccaccio and Dante shaping Tuscan and Latin studies later, and Henry Spellman turning to science and law after ninety. Johnson pursued Dutch near the end of life.
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Socrates
Cato
Plutarch
Joccaccio
Dante
Henry Spellman
Johnson
Cough and Lung Syrup Promoted as Top Remedy
An advertisement endorses Tar and Wild Cherry as the basis of Dr. Bosunko's Cough and Lung Syrup, with several other effective ingredients cited. The product is priced at 50 cents and one dollar, samples offered free, and sold by J. Rh. Downar.
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Bosunko
J. Rh. Downar
Letter From Nebraska Inverts Southern Republican Valley Prosperity
In a Nebraska letter dated February 9 1885 G W Wirrick describes the Republican Valley’s rapid growth in agriculture noting corn yields from 5 to 70 bushels per acre on cultivated land and up to 35 on sod. He highlights water power from the Republican river a 125 bushel daily flour mill, diverse churches, strong education, and remarks on local lawyer J W Clements and Wilson & Clements as friendly, capable guides to newcomers.
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Eorrors
Herato
Republican River
Nebraska
Ohio
Republican Valley
Republican
Wilson and
Tur Best Salve for Skin Ailments Sold By Wall Co
An advert claims the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions and promises to cure piles or money refunded. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by C L Wall & Co. February 5, 1y.
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C. L.wall&co
Poultry Flocks For Profit And Pleasure From The Farm
Practical guidance from Pacific Rural Press on managing grain farm yards for poultry. Emphasizes cheap feed, warm dry housing, ample shade and water, moderate flock sizes, clean starts with full bloods, and eyeing breeding stock. Notes advantages of light winter laying and self breeding, with broad advice on stock selection and care.
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Pacific Rural Press
Cure for Piles by Bosanko Remedy Ad
An 1835 advertisement describes piles with back and abdominal heaviness and indigestion symptoms. It promotes Dr Bosanko’s Vile remedy that absorbs tumors and stops itching, promising a permanent cure at 50 cents, via The Dr Bosanko Medicine Co, Piqua Ohio, sold by John Downar.
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Bosan
B and O Offers Broad Inauguration Travel at Reduced Rates
The Baltimore and Ohio road announces reduced inauguration travel that covers its entire line and all trains in the schedule. Passengers to Washington via B and O pay less than usual and receive the best options the company provides, unlike rivals that restrict fast trains and charge double fares.
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Washington
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Understanding dynamite and its explosive nature explained
The passage explains dynamite as a nitroglycerine based explosive mixed with infusorial earth to form a porous mass. It notes nitroglycerine’s dangers and how dynamite is manufactured under various brand names. It also describes production steps, composition, and chemical properties including melting points and taste.
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United States
Jupiter
Atlas
Salvero
Like an Old Window Shutter Ailment Rheumatism Cure
An advertisement extols Brown's Iron Bitters as a remedy for rheumatic joints and general debility. It claims the medicine purifies the blood, eases pains, and offers complete restoration, citing testimonials from C H Huntley of St. Louis and others. The tone imitates a period health ad promising dramatic personal improvements.
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C.h.huntley
North Sixteenth St
St. Louis
Caring for Frozen Ears and Frostbite Remedies
The article warns that cold numbness hides damage, with ears first at risk. It advises bending ears inward for warmth, thawing with snow or ice powder, then gentle rewarming, and cautions about chilblains and varied home remedies like kerosene liniments and zinc salts, urging professional medical advice for severe cases.
Frazier's Root Bitters marketed as medicine
The advertisement promotes Frazier's Root Bitters as strictly medicinal not a dram shop beverage. It claims effects on the liver and kidneys, bowel regularity, blood cleansing, and whole-system purification. Sold by druggists for $1.00. FRAZIER MEDICINE CO., Cleveland Ohio note May 22.
Lawyers Dominate Senate Membership
Fifty eight of seventy five United States Senators are lawyers. Only seven have only common school education: Farley California, Mitchell Pennsylvania, Jones Florida, Cockerill Missouri, George Mississippi, Edmunds Vermont, and Riddleberger Virginia. Mitchell Edmunds and Riddleberger later had private instruction.
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United States Senate
Farley
California
Mitchell
Pennsylvania
Jones
Florida
Cockerill
Missouri
George
Mississippi
Edmunds
Vermont
Riddleberger
Virginia
Piles cured by Williams Indian Pile Ointment
Advertisment touts a cure for internal and external piles claiming rapid relief and absorption of tumors. One box supposedly cured a 20 year case and is sold by druggists or by mail from Frazier Medicine Co in Cleveland Ohio for $1. May22 lly.
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William
Frazier Medicine CO
Prop’s
Cleveland
Ohio
Terminal Facilities in Washington City Compare Rail Lines
Readers are warned about misleading claims by a rival railroad regarding Washington terminals. The Pennsylvania Station on Pennsylvania Avenue is described as first class and central to hotels and the Capitol, while competing lines use a hollow backstreet station. The piece touts Pennsylvania’s superior facilities and world leading status, reaffirmed by Centennial Exposition use.
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Washington City
Pennsylvania Raiload
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol Building
Washington
America
Pennsylvania
The
Aged Baptist minister touts Swift's Specific cures
In Columbus Georgia an elderly minister reports two notable cures with Swift's Specific. He describes a woman relieved from a persistent hand condition after four bottles and a severe eczema case nearly cleared after two bottles. The minister, with sixty years of experience, praises Swift's Specific and recalls Sands' Sarsaparilla as a former top blood purifier. The advertisement closes with a mail offer for a treatise on blood and skin diseases from the Swift's Specific Co.
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Columbus
J. H. Campbell
Swift
Campbell
Mr. Campbell
The
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta, Ga
US Salary List and Civil Service Law book advertised
Henry N. Coop offers US Salary List and Civil Service Law for 50 cents detailing salaries above 590 dollars across Executive Departments Army Navy Internal Revenue Custom Houses Indian Agencies Diplomatic Consular Service Post offices and more. Includes 120000 federal offices under Cleveland era plus 20 pages of sample questions and Civil Service regulations. targets candidates seeking practical guidance and warns postmaster salaries may vary. Copp also seeks addresses of Mexican war survivor or widow.
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Henry N. Coop
Land and Pension Attorney
Washington, D.C
Army and Navy
Internal Revenue
Custom Houses
Cleveland
Copp
Cambridge Market Weekly Corrections and Goods List
Market list corrected by J O R W Linpsey includes meal bushel sorghum honey salt butter fresh eggs chickens hams shoulders and sides, potatoes and grasses seeds orchard red top blue grass millet and clover with rags mixed with paper as part of the sale. Names and items reflect varied rural goods and seed offerings.
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J. O
R. W. Linpsey
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Mahaffey & Oger
Main St
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England
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New Orleans Exposition
J. M. Amos
Athens Asylum
Caldwell
New York City
Edward 8. Rapallo
C.& M. Railroad
Charlie Goodrich
Troy Chronicle
Ilinois
Oregon
U. S
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Allen G. Thurman
J. W. Yost
Troy
T. P. Townsend
Bellaire Bridge
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Wheeling
Lor P. Hosicekx
Jupge
Invertor
G. W. Wrrick
Bucklen
Washington D. C
Cambridge Market
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Walnut Streets
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Cincinnati
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Cambridge
Moi
Cambridge, Ohio
Gali Harry and
Old Red Corner
W. A. Rainey
Taylor Block
Kh. J. Forsythe
Ivercoat
Ouro State Journal
Ohio State Journal CO
Ecolumbus
J. A. Haines
District of Columbia
Josial Conwell
Common Pleas Court
Ke. A. Haines
RE. A. Haines
I. A. Haines
Josiah Conwell
Ross W. Anderson
ONE Price Clothing House
Munson & Sons
Reece
ORG Estey
Packard
SHELT
Iusion
YUULL
Tuliuc
Si Ly
Peon Somrt Gs Sons
OHIC
Carrygg EV Knig
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Aneyantes
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Silk
Zanilla
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McCalls Bazar Patterns
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