Needle's Three Years Journey to the Hip via Rusted Needle
A Louisville woman, Melissa Shipp of Martin county near Shoals, endured years of pain after stepping on a rusted needle. The fragment supposedly traveled from her foot to her hip, causing recurring pain until a surgeon removed the half-inch needle. The item was then weighed against medical possibility and public warning. The second note discusses a corset liver found in a dissected female subject, noting long-term effects of tight lacing and urging women to heed such warnings.
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Louisville
Melissa Shipp
Vega
Martin County
Todeane
Shoals
Ohio
Shipp
Cincinnati
Dog Drives Ox Team in Nevada Tale from Reveille
Tre Austin recounts a remarkable witnessing of a dog guiding an ox team hauling wood near White Pine. The intelligent dog barked and nipped to steer the oxen, understanding signals as a trusted partner to the driver. Nearby ore hauling eras in Treasure Hill are also noted with a doglike guardian motif.
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Tre Austin
Reveille
We Burgess
White Pine
Treasure Hill
Avalanche tragedy described amid midsummer snow scene
An 1864 Alpine party on a snow plateau triggers a deadly avalanche that buries all below. Advertisements urge Dr. Pierce remedies for catarrh and consumption, citing successes from users in Iowa and a testimonial from John C. Bartholomew praising Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Purgative Pellets.
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Bage
Pierce
Exy
Linn Co
Iowa
Buffalo
N. Y
Sir
Jyon C
Bartholomew
Peruvian Syrup hailed by Mrs Mary Francis as life changing
Letter from Mrs Mary Francis of Brightbank Vermont recounts how two years of Peruvian Syrup improved her languor and blood circulation, with a cousin also report ing better health after five bottles. The testimonial touts the remedy as a general tonic for liver complaints debility and stomach disorders, and promotes Hoxtetter Bitters as a rival.
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Mary Francis
Margaret Blount
Manky Francis
Burnett's Flavoring Extracts Featured
The notice praises Burnett's Flavoring Extracts for superior quality and safety. It emphasizes they are free from poisonous oils and acids found in many fake fruit flavors, are highly concentrated, preserve fruit freshness, and are more economical.
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Burnett
Rheumatic Cure Ad Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Durang's Rheumetic Remedy as a universal cure for rheumatism. It claims positive results for all cases and offers bottles for sale with price details and a circular available from Helphenstine & Co in Washington. Patent attorneys are urged to read the Edson Bus notice in another column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durang
All Drug
Beatty's Celebrated Pianos and Organs Holiday Offers
Recital of Beatty of Washington New Jersey selling cabinet parlor organs for 65 dollars and rosewood pianos for 175, with half-month trial and freight refunds. Promotion notes immense holiday demand and a 24 page illustrated circular for trade and reader inquiries. Also mentions Dooley's Yeast Powder and Vienna rolls recipe offer by mail from New York.
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Beatty
Daniel F. Beatty
Washington, N.J
Besti
Washington, N. J
Ead
Dooley
Dooley & Brother
New York
Durang Rheumatic Remedy Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement features Mrs Sherman praising Durang's Rheumatic Remedy for friends with rheumatism. It urges readers to request a circular from Helphenat ine and Bentley druggists in Washington DC and touts Quirk's Irish Tea as a head ache remedy priced at 25 cents per package.
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Sherman
United States Army
Durang
Quirk
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Edson Bus
Sacther
J. Patten & 10
William St
Exc
Beekman Bt
N.Y
Sherman & Co
Marshall
Michigan
Osan J
Bufford’s Sons
Ostalogus Free
Boston
J. Howes
Mildred
Mary ¢. Holmes
Edith Lyle
West Lawn Tempest
Sunshine
Lena Rivers
All
Carleton & Co., Publishers
VerTion
Alex. Frothingham & CO
Wall Street
Parker
Bulfinch Street
Mass
Herat
Ain
Abon ST Ad Water Street
New York City
Casuiatg
Popglar
Mechanica
Brerrbeds
Haseff On
Egetine
Willeace
Pittibars
Strauss
ENCO
Oliver Ditson & CO
Oy Hs Oat
Broad Ny
J. E. Ditson
Vecetine
H.R. Stevens
Bosti
Mase
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