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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1883
Page
4
A rainy Hampstead night leads to a street brawl, a violent Irish detective, and a drunken mob. A young policeman sustains injuries while defending a wife from a brutal husband, Jim. At court, Jim receives eighteen months for theft while the magistrate surprisingly sentences the wife-beater to six months, sparking reader anger at gendered justice.
The piece mocks the Venus transit as satisfactory and jokes it will bring beef cheaper opera tickets snow for liverymen and work for mechanics while noting the observer Aphrodite and the sun’s distance. It contrasts the whimsy with the poor man’s concern for dollars and clothing, critiquing optimistic forecasts.
The annual report shows Arkansas total valuation for mechanical tools and farming implements at 305,623 dollars and guns, pistols and dirks at 354,247 dollars, about 50,000 more than the others, noting dangers from wolves and bears per Belxoit Free Press.
A statistical publication notes Paris conditions are decidedly less favorable to prolonging life than elsewhere in France, indicating higher mortality and poorer living conditions in the capital compared with the national average.
A storekeeper voices firm views on catching well dressed thieves amid holiday crowds. He notes detectives and floor walkers, yet many thefts go unprosecuted due to excitement and time. He cites a Sixth Avenue thief who profits by compromising thieves, and recalls a kleptomania scare with a rich woman whose husband paid for all she took. He estimates unreturned thefts are rare.
A Chinese Lagang bridge over a sea arm is described as the longest in the world with a 26 000 Paris foot length, 000 arches, stone roadway seventy feet wide, 70 foot high pillars, and lion pedestals on each pillar. The report also notes a New York youth who bragged of pawnshop speculation earning eight to fifteen dollars weekly.
In a Texas Siftings style vignette Jim Callender rushes into Muse Schaumburg for a ready made overcoat. He critiques the shoddy sewing while the goatish slang and comic banter swirl around the failed fit and pursuit of fashion.
Speaking of rare coins, a twenty dollar gold piece commands notable interest as its rarity stands out among examples. The article notes that such coins appeal to collectors and historians alike, highlighting the enduring value of scarce currency.
Dr C Anderson of Cincinnati recounts treating a fireman with acute nephritis later identified as Bright's disease. He credits Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure for a dramatic recovery after two months, and argues physicians should overcome bias against proprietary medicines. He adds market note on para rubber priced at 1.10 cash.
A historical ad segment touts cures for colds consumption and nervous disorders. Prominent claims cite Dr. Wa Hans Bitsam and Dr. Benson remedies from World’s Dispensary, with references to Golden Medical Discovery and Celery and Chamomile Pills. Also notes Wise’s Axle Grease, chess protectors, and various sensational patent medicine lines from 19th century publications.
A provocative line teases readers with the phrase like master, like man and questions the choice if both are disliked. It promotes Diamond Dyes as a way for women to practice economy and save dollars, urging readers to ask their druggist for details in a Lady Wants to Know style column.
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