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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1878
Page
9
A collage of brief items covers politicians, clergy, and world events. Topics include Ohio Democrats, Thurman and Allen, Baltic and Belgian politics, Paris Lafayette tribute, Pot ter inquiry, and British Turkey Cyprus ties, plus Hayes remarks on Indian policy and a census update for Washington, all in brisk, opinionated prose.
The piece argues Porter disobeyed orders and责 faults Pope's campaign plan for the defeat at a pivotal battle. It contends Porter's insubordination and unheroic conduct prevented a storied victory, while noting other subordinates share part of the blame and that Pope's overall plan was sound.
The advertisement touts Sozopont toothpaste as a daily cleanser and preventive to keep decay away. It promises refreshing mouth sensation, pleasant breath, and dissipation of tobacco taste after rinsing. Sold by druggists.
Reports from Walla Walla to San Francisco detail ongoing battles between United States troops led by Col. Miles and hostiles in the Umatilla Cayuse region. Early fighting, casualties, and troop movements are described with updates on cavalry, volunteers, and forthcoming actions as armies push toward the Snake River area.
The ad touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a safe remedy for rheumatism and related digestive issues, advising regular use after exposure risks. It also promotes Glenn's Sulphur Soap as a skin remedy and beauty aid, claiming it outperforms oily alternatives for whitening skin and removing blemishes. It notes Hill's Hair and Whisker Dye offerings in black or brown.
A 1878 testimonial from Boston claims Allan's Anti Fat can reduce two to five pounds weekly without dieting. It describes the product as a vegetable remedy that neutralizes saccharine and oleaginous matter in the stomach and cites customer letters sent to the Botanical Medicine Co. Purchases are said to be available from druggists.
An 19th century pharmacy advertisement touts Dr Swayne’s Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry for coughs hoarseness sore throat bronchitis lung diseases and heart issues. It claims a 25 cent trial bottle cures recent coughs and colds and a large bottle is available for $1. Cheyenne sellers Addams & Glover distribute the product nationwide.
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