Ohio Exhibits Praised and Political Moves Noted
The report covers Ohio praise for its New Orleans exposition exhibit, a Democratic and Greenbacker ticket in Michigan, and the Ohio Trades Assembly backing Gov. Hoadley amid Hocking Valley troubles. It notes General Grant's frail health, adjournment for Washington ceremonies, a Bucyrus scandal figure in durance, a U S business failures drop, and regional Western and Southern clustering.
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Ohio Trades Assembly
Hoadley
Hocking Valley
Movement to Link Wheeling Territory to Pennsylvania
In Wheeling and surrounding areas there is a push to name the narrow strip of West Virginia north and east of the city as annexed to Pennsylvania. The effort seeks to redraw local boundaries and shift control to align with Pennsylvania administration.
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Wheeling
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Cox Becomes Author Aiming For Press Debut Book
Hon. S. S. Cox prepares a new book titled Three Decades of Legislation. The venture follows the likely inspiration from Blaine's success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Cox
Mr. Blaine
Mrs Anna Sullivan Seeks Divorce From John L Sullivan
In Boston courts Mrs Anna Sullivan petitions for divorce from husband John L Sullivan the boxing champion. Grounds cited are intoxication and cruelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Sullivan
Boston
John L. Sullivan
Legislative deadlock over U.S. Senate seat persists
The Illinois Legislature remains unable to elect a U.S. Senator as a deadlock continues. In Oregon the legislature adjourned without choosing a successor and it is expected the Governor will appoint.
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Illinois
U.S
Oregon
Italy Faces Alarm Over Rising Emigration to United States
The article notes widespread concern in Italy as hundreds and thousands of people leave annually for the United States, signaling a significant and growing flow of emigrants from the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
United States
East Iron Industry Faces Better Prospects And Rising Prices
A leading eastern iron manufacturer says conditions in the iron trade are improving with a hopeful outlook from dealers. Prices are trending upward as the sector shows strength.
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East
Bill to record physician diplomas across counties
A bill in the Legislature would require physicians to file their medical diplomas with the county recorder where they practice. It imposes a penalty of 50 to 100 dollars and potential imprisonment for noncompliance.
English German Tensions Over West Africa Annexation
Britain denounces the annexation of the Cameroons to Germany as the people favored Germany and the move provokes anger in England. The dispute centers on control of the West African territory.
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England
Germany
Cameroons
West Africa
Maud 8 Owner Retires Robi Bonner From Trot Racing
Robi Bonner, owner of Maud 8, retires the horse from racing. He may appear in Cleveland this year per last season’s agreement, but once that is fulfilled, Maud 8 will not be allowed to trot for money.
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Robi. Bonner
Maud 8
Cleveland
Detectives warn of dynamite league center in Kansas City
Detectives report authentic information that Kansas City is chosen as the center of operation for a dynamite league and socialistic organization in the United States with plans underway to manufacture the article there. An Agricultural Department report lists Ohio with 738,092 horses worth $50,141,716 and 783,560 cows valued at $26,225,753, plus 1,017,820 oxen and other cattle valued at $29,923,908, noting only four states exceed Ohio in horses and cows.
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Kansas City
United States
Agricultural Department
Ohio
Spring election calls men of merit for local tickets
The piece urges careful selection of diligent candidates and warns against ring tickets in the spring election. It notes arrests of tobacco prize lottery operators Sorg & Co and Wilson McCally & Co of Middletown, Ohio, and mentions a New York millionaire funding the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorg & Co
Wilson McCally & Co
Middletown
Ohio
Spear Head
New York
States move on capital punishment and tobacco age limits
The piece notes the Western fever spreading to New England and thousands planning emigration beyond the Mississippi. Minnesota lawmakers consider capital punishment. Nebraska assembly aims to bar tobacco sales to minors under sixteen.
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New England States
Mississippi
Minnesota
Nebraska Assembly
Legislature Stirs Constitutional Amendment on Election Month Change
The Legislature plans to submit to voters a constitutional amendment moving state elections from October to November. The proposal is seen as important and potentially wise for the electoral process. A separate note mentions the Royal Academy of Turin awarding a prize in 1886 of 2400 dollars for works from 1883 to 1886 in physics chemistry physiology geography or statistics or for a brilliant useful discovery. The prize is open to international competitors.
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Royal Academy of Turin
Long career of Mr Gladstone spans decades in Parliament
Mr Gladstone, aged seventy six, entered the House of Commons in 1832 and has sat in every session for fifty three years. He has led Parliament for half a century, ranked since 1845 as Colonial Secretary under Peel, became Premier in 1868, was overthrown by Disraeli, and reclaimed the first place upon his rival's retirement.
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Mr. Gladstone
House of Commons
Robert Peel
Disraeli
The Best Salve Guaranteed for All Skin Ailments
An advertised salve promises cure of cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions with piles relief. It offers money back or refund if not satisfied and lists price at 25 cents per box sold by C L Wall & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Wall & Co
Wisconsin farmer claims flax seed cure for potato bugs
A Wisconsin farmer asserts flax seeds in each potato hill keep potato bugs away. He states the plan has worked for ten years, allowing him to grow potatoes while others fail. He urges readers to try it at the next planting time at no cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Griggs Glycerine Salve Offered For Sale
The advertisement proclaims Griggs Glycerine Salve as a universal healer for cuts burns wounds and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and lists J. R. Downar as the seller with a price of 25 cents, dated May 1 84.
Care of watches by a Popular Science Monthly writer
A writer advises on watch care noting annual oiling and cleaning every three years. Winding in the morning is preferred to avoid cold damage to a tight mainspring. Regular dust removal helps, and turning hands backward is not harmful to a watch or clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popular Science Monthly
Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and Colds
An advertisement proclaims Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds as a priceless boon to the afflicted. It claims it cures Consumption and other throat chest and lung ailments and offers a free trial bottle at CU L Wall Co’s Drug Store.
Local notes and visits mix with winter pastime fun
Mrs Wm Shaw visited Cambridge and Mrs Secrest’s family hosted, while Mrs LJ Cutter and daughter Bertha traveled to Marietta. The C W N Y brakeman J H Secrest lost an infant, and L J Cutter covered the throttle in his absence. Dentists and merchants report brighter prospects as snow escorts coasting thrills spread through town.
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Wm Shaw
Cambridge
J H Secrest
LJ Cutter
Bertha
Marietta
Secrest
Hartford
H Secrest
J W Gregg
L J Cutter
W B Conner
Philadelphia
Will
Dr Bosanko’s Cough and Lung Syrup Adclaims
Health is wealth says the keynote for Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup. It promises to cure coughs colds chest pains bronchitis and primary consumption. One dose provides relief in every case. Price fifty cents and one dollar. Samples free. Sold by John R Downar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosanko
John R. Downar
Rivalry Drives Ad Space Wars Among Local Businesses
Businessmen feel sting when neighbors outbid in advertising and blame printers. Printers require fair prices, but space favors buyers. If you skip, a more enterprising neighbor will seize the slot, so act to secure space before it’s gone.
Sure Cure for Piles Promises Fast Relief
Piles! Piles! Piles! William's Indian Pile Ointment claims to cure the worst cases of twenty years in a single box. It absorbs tumors and relieves itching, acting as a poultice for instant comfort. Sold by druggists or mailed for $1 by Frazier Medicine Co. Cleveland Ohio.
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William
Frazier Medicine CO
Prop
Cleveland
Ohio
Vocabulary Size and Style in English Literature
The passage notes that educated individuals use 3000 to 4000 words in conversation while precise thinkers expand to about 10000. It cites Shakespeare’s 15000 words for plays, Milton’s 8000, and the Old Testament’s 5462, stating English totals reach 70000 words.
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Shakespeare
Milton
Parker's Hair Balsam Promises New Growth
An advertisement claims Parker's Hair Balsam stops hair loss and stimulates new growth restoring natural color. It markets as non dye, non oily, delicately perfumed, selling at 50 cents with a March 5 date reference.
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Parker
Druggist Promotes Bosanko Cough and Lung Syrup
Enterprise push and trade desire drive John R. Downar the Druggist to lead competition by selling Dr. Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup. Marketed as the best remedy for coughs colds croup and primary consumption the medicine costs 50 cents and 1 dollar with free samples offered.
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John R. Downar
Dr. Bosanko
Window Planting Rules From Massachusetts Horticultural Society
John G. Barker offers thorough guidance for home plant care focusing on sunlit south or bay windows, dust exclusion, top ventilation, cleanliness, and careful watering. He prescribes tobacco solution against green fly, whale-oil soap for scale, kerosene for dirty, neglected plants, and cautions on overwatering and temperature control with a thermometer at 70 by day and 45 at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Barker
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Barker
Philadelphia
Presbyterian mission board funds riverine service in Africa
The Presbyterian board of missions plans to purchase a de missionary service in western Africa. The project will cost about $5000 and cover the necessary equipment for deployment and operation in the Rivers region.
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Presbyterian Board of Foressions
Africa
Stop That Cough Dr Frazier Throat and Lung Balm Estate
Ad touts Dr Frazier Throat and Lung Balm as a cure for coughs colds hoarseness and throat and lung diseases. Claims hundreds owe their lives to the remedy and promotes a 60 cent bottle sold by Frazi er Medicine Co Cleveland Ohio with a May 22 notice.
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Dr. Frazier
Dr. Prazier
Frazier Medicine CO
Cleveland
Ohio
Illinois farmer touts red pepper tea for hog cholera cure
An Illinois farmer reports giving hogs red pepper tea to treat cholera like symptoms. He claims the practice has always been effective and that neither his own herd nor the neighbors’ hogs have suffered seriously.
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Illinois
Swift's Specific Restores Skin in Eleven-Year Tale
Dawson Georgia August 30 1884 L H Ler states he suffered with a facial and body tetter for eleven years. After six bottles of S S S the disease was removed and his skin smoothed, leaving him perfectly well and praising the blood purifier to others.
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Swift
Valuable remedy and tonic for skin diseases endorsed by Georgia Chief Justice
In Atlanta on September 23, 1884, an unnamed observer states S. 8. S. is a valuable remedy for cutaneous diseases and also serves as an invigorating tonic. James Jackson, Chief Justice of Georgia, provides the endorsement.
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Atlanta
James Jackson
Cure of Ring Worm Reported by S. S. S. Use
Jerseyville letters recount a two year neck ring worm case. A physician labeled it a cutaneous eruption, and after failed remedies the patient used S. S. S. and two small bottles yielded a permanent cure.
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Jerseyville
H. Martiners
U.S. X
Pac. Ex. Co
Swift's Specific Cures Child Eczema in Georgia
I O Hermes of Tattotron Ga reports his seven year old son suffered eczema from infancy. After five years of medical treatment with no relief the disease covered the body. One year ago two bottles of Swift's Specific cured the child and there is no return of symptoms. Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free by Swift Steric Co Atlanta Ga.
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Tattotron
Swift
I. O. Hermes
the Swift Sterciric Co
Atlanta, Ga
Failures in 1883 and a remedy for health concerns
The text notes 10,568 business failures in the United States and Canada in 1883, ranging from large to small firms. It also mentions 10,563 people failing in health yearly and promotes Brown's Iron Bitters as a remedy to restore wasted health.
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United States
Canada
Brown
Prohibitionist Call Heads to State Constitutional Vote
Omitted resolutions from the Farmers Institute at Quaker City urge abolition of whiskey traffic and oppose licensing. The writer condemns any compromise and argues for full prohibition, citing Maine Kansas and Iowa successes and urging firm public demand, education, and moral action.
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Danrorn
Farmers’ Institute
Quaker City
Friends of Temperance
Maine
Kansas
Ansas
Iowa
Local papers praised for town aid and value
The excerpt defends newspapers against critics who claim they are irrelevant or costly. It argues newspapers benefit towns and counties, noting those who disparage them fail to see the value and compare poorly to a delinquent tax list in usefulness.
Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Ad Promises Family Lifesaving Dose
An old ad claims the cough syrup by the teaspoonful saves lives for a family. It touts usefulness for coughs colds bronchitis and similar ailments and urges drops for children.
Cambridge Market corrected weekly listing by J G KK Linpsey
A fragmented early market listing shows items such as meal, feathers, sorghum, malt, seeds, and orchard grass with scattered prices and units. Includes references to butter, chickens, and various farm goods, interspersed with garbled OCR strings and partial numbers.
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J. G. Kk. W. Linpsey
Elomgy
Vsneedee
Timothy
Orchard Grass
Ted Top
Blue Grass Seed East Ls
Aces Tallow
Alsyke
Magazine content highlights and notices in March issue
The March number of the Magazine of American History features Rev Richard Wheatleys account The Fairfaxes of Yorkshire and Virginia with portraits and Steeton Tall home. Other articles include General Nathaniel Lyon recollections by William Hammond Monsieur De Belle Isle adventure in Louisiana An Old Masonic Charter About Richard Bellingham and Story of Astoria plus other pieces. Published at 30 Lafayette Place New York City. Price $5 yearly.
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Magazine of American History
Fairfaxes
Yorkshire
Virginia
Richard Wheatley
Lord Fairfax
Steeton
Charles L
Nathaniel Lyon
Wiliam A. Jiammond
Monsieur de Belle Isle
Louisiana
Charles Dimitry
Oscar J. Harvey
Richard Bellingham
Massachusetts
E. H. Goss
Astoria
P. Koch
Lafayette Place
New York City
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