08 Feb 1879
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Gazette
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1879
Page
1
A historical overview describes catarrh as a common chronic disease with discharge from the head as its first sign. It details varying colors and consistencies of mucus, its backward flow into the throat, and the urge to hawk up the offending matter.
In advanced stages discharges carry an offensive odor that annoys friends and the patient as the sense of smell remains. The odor becomes nearly intolerable, especially when the disease takes the owena form and the delicate nasal bones become diseased.
The text explains how nasal disease worsens breath odor and risks facial deformation, mentions swallowing secretions disturbing digestion, and lists debility paleness lassitude headache and mind disturbance. It notes potential irritability or melancholy and loss of hope about the future.
The article warns that unchecked catarrh can extend through air passages to the lungs, causing consumption and death. It notes the air entering a catarrhal patient is contaminated by foul secretions, preventing proper blood purification and harming the body's vital circulation, urging early relief.
An advertisement touts Dr Aborn's treatment as a complete permanent cure for nasal catarrh throat and lung diseases. It states applications reach diseased parts directly, relieve symptoms quickly, cleanse cavities, reduce discharge and inflammation, and rebuild the constitution with radical lasting results.
Washington reports the Pension Office is practically suspended as the arrears of pensions bill creates obstacles. The Commissioner of Pensions outlines required amendments to curb inequalities, reduce arrears costs, and extend coverage, warning no adjustments will occur until Congress acts.
Amendments and Indian transfer efforts aim to perfect a governing combination as the measure returns from Committee of the Whole. Staff opposition is heavy and forecasts suggest sufficient strength to defeat the army reorganization amendment when the bill is reported.
Special Dispatch reports in Wasumotox on February 7 that the House approved a bill letting women lawyers with three years of good standing in any state or territory bar practice before the US Supreme Court. The Senate passage followed a brief debate. Belva Lockwood led the effort, meeting Mrs. Hayes who praised her work and hinted the President would sign.
The Illinois delegation met the President to urge Thomas B. Bryan for the Berlin mission. They argued Illinois deserved a first class post after a prior advisory favor against a second class appointment. The President left the choice open and gave no hint of his plan.
Senate Commerce Committee approves a compromise bill governing stock transport by rail or ship. It bars confinement without food or water longer than twenty eight hours across interstate lines, except swine, requires unloading at sixty hour intervals and seven consecutive hours of rest for animals each period.
A Cincinnati Gazette dispatch notes a House Senate clash over fortification funding. Senate demands armament for key harbor works while House balks, sparking expectations of a broader deadlock. Hewitt’s quick yield on the private calendar fuels belief Democrats aim to force a called session.
Special dispatch reports the Brazilian subsidy project grafted as an amendment to the Post Office appropriation bill by the Senate Appropriations sub committee. It notes efforts to keep details to the Postmaster General and hints the full committee will approve and send the bill to the Senate.
Representative Ewing seeks to suspend the rules to pass a bill authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to reissue the entire retirement limit of 400 million in legal tender. The Appropriations Committee also weighs a plan to pay pension arrearages by reissuing 33 million of retired legal tender.
Washington February 7 The agricultural report shows the national average cotton price at a fraction over 8 cents per pound and the 1878 crop value near 194.7 million dollars. Tobacco averages 56 10 per pound with a 593 million pounds crop worth about 22 million. Hog prices are very low with a 5 percent production rise. horses cows sheep and mules show varying increases.
The Senate Finance committee, voting 5 to 4, orders reported a House bill to amend internal revenue laws. It favors reducing manufactured tobacco tax to sixteen cents per pound and fixes snuff at twenty four cents while striking provisions on cigars cheroots cigarettes. Existing rates remain for these and matches and bonded warehouse provisions are repealed.
Temperance petitions flood the Capitol as Quinby local option gains support while the Senate debates the Armstrong Criminal Bailiff bill amid a foul air episode causing a recess. The House passes the grave robbery bill after fierce exchanges with medical colleges opposing. Carthage Avenue bill outlines major road improvements and funding via levy and bonds.
The thirty first day opens with Speaker Neal presiding and Rev J M Davies giving prayer. Petitions total include temperance and local option items from Reesville Clinton County with 41 signatures and Summit County with 69 signatures, and a 434 signature Richwood petition presented by Conkright.
Early this morning about 2 o'clock a fire gutted the dwelling of W. P. Reynolds of the Ohio Valley Times on Fourth Street. The building, owned by Henry Campbell, was insured for 500 dollars. Reynolds lost roughly 100 dollars in clothing and belongings. The fire’s origin remains unknown as Mr Ek awoke to dense smoke and found the bed beneath flames.
A morning blaze in Ripon Wisconsin leveled Runal's Block and part of Allen's Block including the Postoffice. The fire wiped out mail matter records funds public documents and the Postmaster's private papers. Estimated loss about 13000 with 6000 insured.
A blaze at Gotthold McCook & Co confectionary manufactory located at 1215 North Second Street in Philadelphia destroyed the factory early this morning. No injuries reported as firefighters battled the flames and limited damage spread to adjacent properties.
Mrs. Witherill, formerly the widow Webster, was pelted with eggs and mud in Carrollton Kentucky today by a man. She traveled to find shelter escorted by a gentleman in a carriage and planned to meet an evening train.
A San Francisco report notes a drunken quarrel resulting in injuries to Mary O'Brien. Separately, Sutro Tunnel Company and mining concerns discuss compromises, the Bank of California sells 200000 ounces of silver, and Dallas Oregon records the hanging of James Cook for murder.
New York记者 reports Manton Marble testified to cipher dispatches tied to alleged vote purchase schemes in Florida and Washington inquiries. He admitted transmitting dubious propositions for board decisions and governor certificates, while denying direct instruction from Tilden or other committee figures.
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