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Newspaper
Daily Star
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1877
Page
2
The account describes a Japanese wrestling event where a dirt mound forms the ring. Two fat wrestlers begin with ritual body blows, mud rubbing, and water breaks before a heavy bout ensues. One fighter is hurled into the crowd as spectators cheer. the victor parades, then challenges anew.
A Davenport report details a large black horse once used as a Rock Island bus horse that survived a severe laryngeal swelling. A veterinary surgeon inserted a six inch siphon shaped silver tube through the windpipe to restore air flow. The tube allows breathing while swelling subsides, after which it will be removed and the larynx repaired. The horse now shows full vitality and is expected to return to normal work.
A Constantinople dispatch reports that during executions of condemned Bulgarians, many offer sums of money to guards in hopes of mercy. One man, facing death in Mustapha, secretly gave gold to a sergeant who then promised a hanging in the shade and carried out the sentence at a shady, pleasant spot.
The article extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a preventive and remedy against malaria and related illnesses in hot climates. It claims protection for inhabitants in the Americas and endorses Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry for throat and lung conditions, urging readers to discard other prescriptions and signs for purchase.
Letters praise Dooley's Yeast Powder and Duranga Rheumatic Remedy with claims of effectiveness. Mia General Sherman cites success for rheumatism, while circulars invite orders from Sephan stine & Bentley. Duff's Broadway Theater featuring Pink Domingo draws crowds. Bunnett's Company wins Centennial Award for a bottled product.
A short advertisement touts Quirk's Irish remedy for bilious issues with claims of relief. It notes a 25 cent price and directs patentees and inventors to read Edson Bros. advertisement in another volume for further details.
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