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Newspaper
Daily Star
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1877
Page
2
A humorous tale from Tinsley's Magazine recounts a young Otto von Bismarck choosing Gottingen over Heidelberg to avoid heavy beer culture. He defies a late boots order, threatens the shoemaker with guard dogs, and eventually compels timely delivery the next afternoon through dramatic insistence.
Sophia Frey a twenty two year old Philadelphia heiress seeks in court to be declared sane and regain control of her fifty thousand dollar inheritance Adjudged a lunatic in May 1876 after her aunt sought guardianship she was kept in an asylum for years where she learned to read and write and a physician records her as not crazy though mind is weak suggesting she could manage her own affairs The World notes the paradox of a mind idle for twenty years yet capable of learning and argues for lawful recognition of her restored sanity
The passage notes how newspapers keep living celebrity biographies and publish near real time after a death. It cites the sudden death of M. Theirs as an example where an editor quickly drafted material to cover the gap until official reports arrived. The tone critiques rapid, improvised obituaries in journalism history.
A terse literary notice reflects the sudden loss of an illustrious statesman. It speaks of overwhelming sorrow and postpones life details until tears subside, promising a full account of his life tomorrow.
A biographical critique recounts opponents' false analyses of Dr Pierce medicines used during his State Senate campaign. The Buffalo Commercial excerpt praises his early start, education, and business integrity while noting rivals’ fabricated formulas. It argues the public vote disproved the slander and that critics will resume attacks.
A notice hails J C Ridpath's United States history for schools as the best yet, noting its elegant style, clear narrative, and rich illustrations. Publishers Jones Brothers & Co of Cincinnati are praised for producing an exceptionally attractive schoolbook.
A short advertisement extols Dooley's Yeast Powder as pure and more efficient than other baking powders. It claims biscuits rolls muffins waffles corn bread and cake come out light white and wholesome. The copy directs readers to ask grocers for the product and discount competitors.
A fragment describes General Sherma mite praising Durang's Rheumatic Remedy for rheumatism. The note mentions a circular to Helphen stine Bentley druggists in Washington DC and promotes Quirk's Iried Tea as a new product sold for 25 cents per package.
A Hartford publisher announces a twelve volume series featuring child characters from Dickens and other works. Notable entries include Smike from Nicholas Nickleby and Little Nell from The Old Curiosity Shop with plans for further volumes. Subscriptions offer post-paid single volumes for 1.00 or combined with newspaper subscriptions.
A long standing tonic, Hovietter’s Stomach Bitters, maintains a dominant share of public favor among rival tonics. Advertised cures faded in tests, while this remedy remains a trusted specific for liver complaint, dyspepsia, malaria fevers, debility, constipation, and other stomach liver and bowel disorders.
Gleason's Pictorial reduced to two dollars a year with single copies five cents. The Home Circle two dollars a year, single copies six cents. Gleason's Monthly Companion twelve dollars a year, single copies ten cents. Chromos price cut. Free postage. Agents terms improved. Address Gleason & Co. Boston.
An advertisement touts Durang's Rheumatic Remedy as a universal internal medicine that will positively cure rheumatism. It sells for $1 per bottle, six for $5, and is distributed by Helphenstine & Bentley in Washington DC with a circular available on request.
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