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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1885
Page
5
The piece discusses sickness in wine linked to microbes and temperature, noting cork sealing, bottling, and oxidation effects. It blends wine science with a longaside anecdote about Mrs. Wirt and a public Atheneum scene, reflecting 19th century concerns and social curiosities.
An interview details a cosmetic nose modification procedure claimed to mold the nose to Greek, Turkish, or other shapes. The process involves soaking in warm water, applying oil, and wearing a prosthetic device overnight for eight to ten weeks, with some individuals reportedly changing shapes multiple times over years.
A long haired passenger recalls a barber chair confrontation in which the barber began shaving and the narrator feared being strangled or killed. The account is told with disjointed memory highlights as the speaker hides his eyes and watches the barber’s hands, fearing a throat attack.
The fragment describes a tense moment in a barber setting where a man fears for his life during a shave. He recalls a blunt threat and a dramatic escape after drawing a revolver as the barber’s conversation becomes menacing.
Fragmented OCR text appears to quote Michael Davitte Machbhal describing remittance to Porch Prisat on the Schoof February and a prison diary. It depicts solitary confinement, a companion, and disturbing scenes including a doglike fidelity, with references to prison bells and civilization.
An incoherent passage surveys editorial practice and public letters with musings on communication, judgement and the senses. It references editors, readers, and a feudal nostalgia while musing on how to convey messages and the role of opinion in print.
A vivid old style ode extols oysters as autumn fare. It invites readers to savor raw or cooked preparations from broiled to stewed, with vinegar oil, tomato, and potato salad, praising oysters as a royal delight for September meals.
In a fragmented exchange from Arkenea Traveler, the wife mocks a mispronounced water request while the professor corrects her, then jokes about hanging a picture over the clock to improve its view. The dialogue shows humorous miscommunication between husband and wife.
A garbled Georgian-era scene shows a girl seeking guidance from a parent on whom to marry and a driver’s outburst. A New York reporter witnesses a clash between two political figures in Georgia. An editor hints at more, detailing a later altercation among prominent politicians and a curious discovery of a locket with hair and notes.
A dated ad promotes Castorla as a cure for infant and adult ailments with claims of relief from nervousness fatigue and digestive issues. It touts a “great remedy” discovered by a missionary in South America and offers a free trial of Dr Kibne’s nerve restorer and other treatments. The text includes addresses in New York and Philadelphia for ordering and trial material.
In letters to Dr S B Wagran Co Columbus and Dr Hartman multiple patients report relief after taking Peruna. Nellie Jient of Wellington notes improved catarrh bronchitis and neuralgia. C E Dupler of Equality Illinois regains hearing taste and nose function. A Charlestown druggist and Dr J Anderson of Coshocton Ohio corroborate strong sales and satisfaction.
A jumble of patent medicine claims promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla and other tonics. It touts cures for coughing and back pain, pregnancy ailments, digestive distress, and cancer myths, with testimonials from unnamed readers and physicians.
An official notice lists the holding times for county courts across multiple counties in Ohio for the year 1835. It specifies March and September sessions in each county including Morgan Ashland Richland Stark and others, with exact day numbers. The document is certified by Samuel Gamble Clerk of the Ursulent Court.
A jumbled selection of curiosities covers conga basin signisation, snail diving, patent counts, English penny breakfasts, imperial debt, daily caps in America, and alleged royal intrigues. The text wanders through politics, religion, industry, and social reform with scattered dates, names, and places.
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