Florist Ribsam Recovers From Blood Poisoning
Martin C. Ribsam, a Broad and Front Streets florist and geodsman in Trenton, nearly dies from blood poisoning after pricking his right hand while cutting roses. Doctors Mackenzie and Shaw treated him. he remains with his arm in a sling but is around again after the illness.
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Martin C. Ribsam
Broad
Front Streets
Trenton
Mr. Ribsam
Thomas H.mackenzie
Joseph B. Shaw
South River Overseer Denies Poor House Abuse Claims
Harvey H Hofman, overseer of the South River poor, declares Charles Serviss’s charges of ill treatment and underfeeding at the poor house are completely unfounded and without basis.
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South River Overseer of Poor
Harvey H Hofman
South River
Charles Serviss
Perforated coins in U S history 1849 to 1882
Harper's Weekly notes were attempts in the United States to issue perforated coins. It describes gold dollar pieces in 1849 and a 1850 ring cent and related designs, plus a 1852 gold half dollar with a central hole and later non circulation designs, with California jewelers minting the familiar gold halves.
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United States
Philadelphia
United States of America
California
Harper’s Weekly
Grass Steps In England Elevate Garden Walks And Terraces
English gardens showcase velvety grass walks linking features with terraces on slopes. Grass walks require level drainage to avoid post rain inconveniences and are less common in America though feasible year round.
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England
America
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promote Quick Relief
Paul Mathulka of Buffalo New York endorses Dr Kings New Life Pills as the king of all laxatives for constipation headaches indigestion and dyspepsia. He says they are a blessing to his family and he keeps a box at home. Price 25 cents. Recommended by N F Clayton.
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Dr. King
Paul Mathulka
Buffalo
N. Y
N. F. Clayton
The Saturnalia Midwinter Roman Feast
The Saturnalia was a midwinter Roman festival honoring Saturn. It granted generous license to all, even slaves could speak freely. Work halted. houses and temples were adorned. greetings were exchanged and gifts given.
Rid Your Children of Worms With Kickapoo Candy
A 19th century advertisement touts Kickapoo Worm Killer candy lozenges to expel intestinal worms in children. It claims to relieve grinding teeth, restless sleep, thirst, stomach pains and bad breath, with a testimonial from Mrs J A Brisbin of Elgin Indiana. The ad promises universal availability from druggists or by mail for 25 cents and lists Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. with Philadelphia and St Louis as sources.
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J. A. Brisbin
Elgin, Til
Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Lighting yards adds to the beauty of suburbs
Farmers and suburban estates test kerosene gasoline and homemade electricity for lighting out of reach of public utilities. Gasoline generators enable outdoor lighting, stable walls, and gate lanterns. streams and water power offer inexpensive home electricity with turbine power for farm machinery. A simple kerosene lantern with a good reflector provides decorative yet practical lighting.
June Bargains at Blauvelt’s in Hightstown
The June closing sale offers marked down suits and coats, hats reduced by one third, lace curtains ready to hang, linen and mohair fabrics from $1.50 to $5, women’s lingerie dresses from $2 to $5, and a wedding line of cut glass and china to suit the June bride, all at Blauvelt’s in Hightstown.
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Hightstown
Blawvelt’s
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the Cranbury Press
Martin” C.ribsam
Uncle Sam
Kodak
Baoc
East State
Peppler
Weekly Ghats
THE
Hoover Potato Diggers
O. K
Carryalls
Pittsburg
Thomas Peppler
Hightstown, N. J
SUN Osa Mfc
F.c.leaming
Pres
State
Warren St's
John Winar
First National Bank
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