Needle’s Three Years Journey Reveals Needle Embedding
Anbe Sanatamin Melisss Shipp of Martin county near Shoals Indiana traveled to Louisville for medical help after a needle fragment migrated from the left foot to the hip over three years. The fragment, about half a needle in size, pierced through flesh and bone, causing periodic severe pain before finally being removed with tweezers. She now seeks skilled surgical relief as the case is deemed remarkable.
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Louisville
Anbe Sanatamin Melisss Shipp
Eos
Martin County
Rani
Shoals
Ohio and
Mississippi
Shipp
Dog guides ox team in Nevada mining era tale
In Austin Nevada the Burgess teamster relies on a clever dog to steer a pair of oxen as they haul wood and ore. The dog learns exact positions, barks when needed, and bites heels to nudge the slow animals, drawing praise for its remarkable sagacity. The story recalls early Treasure Hill routes where a dog similarly guided teams along steep curves, keeping oxen in line and aiding drivers in rough terrain.
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Austin
White Pine
Treasure Hill
Wien
Fuet
Corset Liver Revealed by Medical Students
The Cincinnati Commercial reports medical students dissecting a female subject found a hollow in the liver called corset liver from tight lacing. The hollow was large enough for a grown man's wrist, a warning to young ladies about harming their health and body image.
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Cincinnati
Alpine avalanche and midseason alpine view tale
A 1864 Alpine excursion ends in disaster as snow released building into a major avalanche. Tourists, seeking scenery, push snow off a plateau, triggering collapse and burying items and people along the slope. Included are health ads for Dr. Sage and Dr. Pierce remedies and testimonials from 1876–1877 praising tonics like Peruvian Syrup and Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
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Alps
Sage
Pierce
Exy. Linn Co
Iowa
Buffalo
Common Sense
Jason C. Barr
Burnett Flavoring Extracts Offered to Households
Heads of families are urged to consider Burnett's Flavoring Extracts for pure quality. The extracts are free of poisonous oils and acids found in many fake fruit flavors, highly concentrated, tasting of fresh fruits, and priced to be cheaper overall.
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Burnett
Rheumatic Cure Promises Fast Relief For All
An advertisement touts Durangs Rheumatic Remedy as a universal internal medicine that will positively cure any rheumatic case. It promotes a six bottle price and lists druggists as sellers with a request to bend for a circular. Patent holders are urged to read the Edson Bros. advertisement in another column.
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Durang
Prise Mia
All Drug- Fite “Bend
Circular
Helprenstute & Hey
Washington, D. C
Edson Bros
Beatty’s Pianos and Organs Offer Holiday Deals
A Newark or regional paper notes Beatty Daniel F. Beatty of Washington New Jersey reports record piano and organ sales over the last month. He advertises a new cabinet parlor organ priced at 65 dollars from 270, and rosewood pianos retailing at 650 offered for 175 dollars. He offers a half month trial, money back, and free freight both ways. Readers urged to request his twenty four page illustrated circular and confidential trade notice, with free sept editions.
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Egil
Beatty
Washington, N. J
The Celebrated Vienna Rolls Recipe Offer
Dooley and Brother of New York offer the recipe for celebrated Vienna rolls. Send a three cent stamp to receive the recipe and other valued cooking recipes by return mail.
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Dooley
Dooley & Brother
New York
Mrs Sherman Endorses Rheumatic Remedy Circulation Offer
The widow of General Sherman endorses Durang's Rheumatic Remedy saying it helped friends with rheumatism. A circular is available from Helphenstine and Bentley in Washington DC. Also advertised is Quirk's Teed Tea and a bilious remedy priced at 25 cents per package.
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Mtg Ser
Lief
Mary Francis
Margaret Blount
Tux
Torscco Company
Boston
Chicago
J. Patten
William
N. Y
American Book Exchange
Beekman St
Sherman & CO
Marshall
Michigan
J. H. Bufford’s Sons
Mary J. Holmes
Mildred
Mra
Edith Lyle
Weat Lawn
Tempest
Sunshine
Lena Rivers
Carleton & Co., Publishers
Alex. Frothingham & CO
Wall Street
W Parker
Bussiness Street
Mass
Heral Srison
Isays
Water
Water Street
New York City
Fatents
Renee Mar
Times
Lees
S. H. Wales & Son
Rev Price
Holiday Music Books
Siig
Strauss
Presenta
Ener To
geOlh
Perkins Singing School
Oliver Ditson & CO
Beaton, Vu
H. Ditson & Co
Adway
York
J. E. Ditson
Charmat Street
Philo
HR. Stevens
Bostot
Mars
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