Sole Proprietor Named for Zanesville Paper
E Spencer becomes sole proprietor of the Zanesville Times Recorder. Mrs. Stanley Mathews, wife of Justice Mathews, died in Washington City last Wednesday. Evangelist Moody visits Washington to urge repentance. Cholera scares prompt National Board of Health to urge state precautions. Dakota statehood efforts persist in Congress. U S murders total 3,377 last year with Ohio recording 189. executions far fewer.
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Stanley Mathews
Justice Mathews
Washington City
National Board of Health
United States
Ohio
Grubb Elected Mayor of Wheeling as Republican Breaks 20 Years
J. W. Grubb, a Republican, wins Wheeling mayoral race marking the first GOP mayor in two decades. The city clerk also remains a Republican. John Kelly is reappointed as President of Tammany Hall, though its influence is said to have waned.
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J. W. Grubb
Wheeling
John Kelly
Tammany Hall
Belmont paper founder endorses Democratic principles
The Bellaire Herald announces its Belmont County venture will adhere to Democratic principles. Proprietors E. M. Lockwood and Geo. W. King receive best wishes for success from supporters.
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Bellaire Herald
Belmont County
Messrs. E. M. Lockwood
Geo. W. King
Coal Miners Face 10 Percent Wage Cut Effective February 1
The Coal Producers Association controlling Tuscarawas Valley mines voted to reduce miners wages by ten percent starting February 1. Officials expect acceptance by workers despite the cut.
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Coal Producers Association
Tuscarawas Valley
Prohibition candidate speaks at Topeka convention
Gov. St John, a Prohibition candidate for the Presidency, addresses the State Prohibition Convention in Topeka on December 16. The Mt Vernon suit by colored people against skating rink proprietors ends with a $100 payment. Circleville Ohio hosts the world’s largest straw board mill with 40 to 50 tons daily. Evarts chosen as U S Senator from New York pleases Republicans and Democrats alike.
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Gov. St. John
Prohibition
Topeka
Kansas
Mt. Vernon
Circleville
Ohio
W. M. Evarts
U.S
New York
Electoral vote messengers travel 33874 miles for 8463.52 dollars
Thirty eight messengers who delivered the electoral votes traveled a total of 33 874 miles at an aggregate cost of 8 463 52 dollars. Mileage of 25 cents per mile dates from stagecoach days. Delivery costs per vote varied by candidate.
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Washington
Blaine
Cleveland
Emigration to California Surges with Thousand-Strong Population
Emigrants arrive at 1500 to 1800 weekly, with most settling in southern California to form colonies and pursue fruit and wine growing. Wealthier migrants seek health and business opportunities, while poorer settlers head to northern counties and agricultural areas. About twenty percent head to Oregon and Washington Territory. California's population nears one million.
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California
Oregon
Washington Territory
Scramble for Local Post Office Heats Up
Several candidates push claims as fall tensions rise over who will be recommended for the post. Gen. Warner plans to stay aloof until the selection is settled locally. The office pays about 1700 dollars yearly with clerical costs to cover.
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Warner
England in Turmoil Over House of Commons Bombing Attempt
England faces a bombing attempt last Saturday afternoon at the House of Commons Westminister and the White Tower. Dynamite damaged buildings and wounded many, with fears of fatalities. No clue to the perpetrators. blame placed on Ireland though identity uncertain. Widespread condemnation across Europe and America.
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England
House of Commons
Westminister
White Tower
Ireland
Europe
America
A Letter From Montana To Old Friends
A note from Mrs. M. Launtz in Saurnas City Montana encloses a $4 money order and asks for two receipts. She laments the passing of old friends and notes pleasant winter weather, hoping for continued publication of the paper Heraxp and shares memories of the “gone years” and Cleveland’s election blessings.
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Saurnas City
Montenery Co
Car
Heraup
Chilhood
Angel of Death
Cleveland
M. Launtz
Amish Hair Style And Old World Customs In Ohio
Zanesville Sunday News describes Holmes and Tuscarawas counties Amish settlers as a curious sect originators of the banged hair. It notes their religion, attire, and shaving habits with mothers and fathers performing haircuts and beards kept dark and silky.
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Ohio
Holmes
Tuscarawas
Zanesville
Lambs Grow Larger With Day's Horse and Cattle Powder
Keep lambs healthy by daily feeding a small amount of Day's Horse and Cattle Powder. The plan promises larger lambs at butcher time. Price twenty five cents per one pound package.
Vast Southwest coal fields threaten to transform regional economy
A Albuquerque Letter to the Tribune notes extensive coal belts from Utah toward the Mexican border across eastern Arizona and western New Mexico. It cites 30,000 square miles in Arizona with rich deposits near Raton Los Cerillos and White Oaks, currently underutilized despite coal’s potential to lower rail fuel costs and power smelters and mills across the Southwest.
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Utah
Mexico
Arizona
New Mexico
Raton
Los Cerillos
Santa Fe
White Oaks
Mescalero Reservation
Gallup
Pennsylvania
Southwest
England
United States
Albuquerque
N. M
Ave
Tribune
Electric Bitters Promoted as Ultimate Liver Regulator
A bold advertisement touts Electric Bitters as the best blood purifier and system regulator for liver inactivity biliousness jaundice constipation and urinary issues. It claims quick action and a money back guarantee with bottles sold for fifty cents by J R Downar.
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J. R. Downar
It Costs to Cloth the Greely Relief Expedition
The Pay Director at Washington navy yard approved the fur outfits for the Greely relief expedition totaling 51,592 dollars. The project used 1,500 reindeer skins for 257 suits, skins costing 3,892.40 dollars with 523.91 dollars freight from Stockholm and 2,987.50 dollars for making. In addition 354 elk skins were used for sleeping bags at 31 dollars each, and each suit cost 41 dollars.
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Greely
Clark
Washington Navy Yard
Stockholm
Dr Bosanko Pile Remedy Promises Permanent Cure
Piles cause back and abdominal weight, indigestion, and a damp itchy sweat after warming. The Bosanko pile remedy absorbs the tumors and relieves itching with a claimed permanent cure. Price 50 cents. The Dr. Bosanko Medicine Co. of Piqua Ohio markets it. John R Downar sells it. January 22, 1885.
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Bosanko
Chinese Gordon Biography Editions Marketing Note
Archibald Forbes praises a biography titled Chinese Gordon. Editions vary from English high price to American reprint at 1.00, and a new large type Literary Revolution edition at 50 cents. John Alden of 393 Pearl Street New York offers a 140 page catalogue of standard literature free on request.
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Archibald Forbes
John Alden
Pearl Street
New York
Dr Bosanko Cough and Lung Syrup advertised for families
Farmers and Mechanics urged to save money and doctor bills by purchasing Dr. Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup. The ad claims it relieves coughs colds croup and bronchial affections including croup in children in one night. Price 50 cents and 1.00 with free samples offered by John R. Downar.
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Bosanko
John R. Downar
Plowing Down Stalks with Roller Cutter Method
The advice favors dragging down crop residues with a heavy square timber pole then using a riding plow with a sharp roller cutter to cut and bury stalks. It claims this method thoroughly cultivates soil, avoids raking and burning, preserves land health, and saves stalk cutter costs.
Aged Rheumatism Patient Hails Ariiophoros Cure
Cedarville Ohio resident Wesley Hill reports taking AtraLemonos led to relief from rheumatism after years of stiffness. He states at 65 he is now clear of rheumatism and calls Atioroxo ros the greatest medicine he has heard of.
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Ariiophoros
Wesley Hill
Cedarville
Ohio
AtraLemonos
Atioroxoros
Nenursleia
Aguilorimoros
Dr. Dennen
New. Haven
Conz
Avirtormonros
W. P. Corbit
New Staven
Aviitorimonos
Mr. Lyman
Willeten
Vermont
Lay
Artnormonos
Wart Removal by Hog Lard Told by Telegraph Correspondent
A Germantown Telegraph correspondent notes fresh hogs lard rubbed on horse or cattle warts three to four times will remove them. After three or four applications the wart disappears and the writer warns to pay 50 cents to the druggist for two cents worth of good lard.
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Germantown Telegraph
Griggs Glycerine Salve Offers Cure for Sores
Recovery claim for Griggs Glycerine Salve details its use on cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and all sores. It also promises to cure piles tetter and skin eruptions with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Sold by J. R. Downar. may 1-S4-ly.
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J. R. Downar
When to Advertise Says Albany Merchant
A leading Albany businessman advised that they spend most on advertising when the public feels poorest. He reasoned people read ads most then and will switch to newer stores if bargains are offered, with modern style winning loyalty over old methods.
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Albany
Albany Journal
Frazier's Root Bitters marketed as medicine not drink
Dr. Frazier's Root Bitters described as strictly medicinal and not a dram shop beverage. Claims strong effects on the liver kidneys and bowels while cleansing the blood. Sold by druggists for $1.00 by FRAZIER MEDICINE CO. properties listed in Cleveland Ohio on May 22.
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Frazier Medicine CO
Cleveland
Ohio
Common Sense as Symmetry of Mind and Character
The piece defines common sense as symmetry of mind and purpose that dignifies and empowers individuals. It contrasts it with genius and cunning, credits it with elevating people beyond birth, and calls it a driving force in government, society, business, science, and progress.
Cure for Boils and Sore Conditions Sold by Druggists
The greatest blessing that has been discovered in this generation. A sure cure for boils, burns, sores, cuts, flesh wounds, sore nipples, corns, chapped lips and hands, pimples and blotches. Rice 5c, sold by druggists. Frazier Medicine Co., props.
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Iy Frazier Medicine CO
Prop’s
Baltimore & Ohio to Sell Inauguration Ball Tickets
The Inauguration Executive Committee designates Baltimore and Ohio ticket offices in major cities as special ball ticket depots. Tickets can be bought with railroad passes, saving time and avoiding Washington mail delays. B&O offers low round trip fares and faster through trains with no extra charges, promoting convenient travel to the capital.
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Baltimore & Ohio
National Capital
Clark St
Chicago
N. High St
Columbus
Walnut St
Cincinnati
S.linois At
Indianapolis
N. 4Th St
St. Louis
Baltimore St
Baltimore
Louisville
Wheeling
Zanesville
Newark
Sandusky
Cumberland
Frederick
Baltitimore
Ohio
Bb. & Os
Bucklen Arnica Salve Sold For Various Ailments
Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised as a universal remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chitblains corns and all skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or money refunded. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by J. R. Downar jan Ally.
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J. R.downar
jan.Ally
Stop That Cough Dr Frazier’s Throat and Lung Balm
A Cleveland Ohio medicine ad touts Dr Frazier’s Throat and Lung Balm as a universal cure for coughs colds hoarseness and throat and lung diseases. It claims grateful customers owe their lives to the product and promotes family bottles priced at 50 cents per bottle.
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Dr. Frazier
Prazler Medicine CO
Cleveland
Ohio
Things Worth Remembering From An Old Almanac
Practical tips on cleaning and maintaining household items. Use tea for wood, salt for flat-irons, buttermilk sun for mildew, soie twine mats last a lifetime, flour paste removes grease, carbolic acid ants, chair leg adjustment for comfort, cloves as insecticide, white of egg for leather, and soap suds for bindings.
Parker's Tonic Promises Spring Health In A Bottle
The piece urges readers to use Parker's Tonic to prevent fevers and digestive troubles during seasonal sickness. It claims the tonic energizes digestion, liver, kidneys, and blood, benefiting all ages and both sexes and discourages suffering or death from simple illnesses. It notes a January 14 date.
Casabianca Revise Ushering a Skater’s Fall
A girl on roller skates wobbles and fears fate as she asks Chawley for help. He skates away, mishap follows with a crash and a lookout frame, leaving readers to wonder where she lands.
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Chawley
Williams Indian Vile Ointment Promises Instant Relief
Advertises a cure for severe skin conditions claiming to absorb tumors and stop itching within minutes. Claims one box treats cases up to twenty years and targets private parts only. Sold by druggists and mailed for $1 by Frazier Medicine Co in Cleveland Ohio.
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William
Frazier Medicine CO
Prop
Cleveland
Ohio
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