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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1887
Page
3
A historical note describes the Sultan praying with a distinctive posture facing east. The ritual includes winging the ears, spitting right then left, and kneeling three times to touch the forehead to the floor. It claims Turks hold two guardian spirits and spit to deter the evil one.
Rev Charles Garrett at Southport England argues spiritual growth mirrors physical health. He cites need for good air, steady spiritual meals, and daily Bible reading, noting some Christians exist without vibrant faith while others thrive by prayer and nourishment near Christ.
A survey of sacred books compares the Koran Eddas Pitikes Five Kings Vedas Zendavesta and Bible noting dates authors and claims. A Chicago News account recounts Ward H Lamon Allan Pinkerton and Allan Washburne guarding President Lincoln in Baltimore and Washington with a near fatal pistol moment.
A brief quotation asserts that advancing public property is less crucial than the prevalence of religion and virtue which form a nation’s strength and glory. The statement foregrounds moral foundations over material progress as national power.
A river engineer recalls plowing a channel in the Alabama River to free a grounded steamer using a capstan and a plow, a story praised for its navigation science. Also recounted is Van Amburgh the lion tamer demonstrating his eye power, provoking a bold response from a bystander who strikes him after being challenged.
A Philadelphia News excerpt describes sand yachting in Southport Lancashire, detailing vessel design, crews, and operation on firm beach sand. It notes speeds from seven to twenty miles per hour, with tall tales of hundred mph but typical tops near thirty five to forty under favorable wind and sand, plus safety remarks and a critique of braking needs. The piece also adds a brief social aside about honesty tests and servant trafficking anecdotes.
An 1880s debate questions kidney disease mortality figures while praising Warner's Safe Cure. Advertisers assert cures for Bright's disease and related derangements, challenging doctors and inviting scrutiny. German approval of sale is cited as strong inference of merit and public favor.
Masaniello rises as a fiery speaker rallying the crowd to revolt against Spaniard rule in Naples. They torch the toll house, arm themselves, and storm the Viceroy’s palace, chasing Duke Ponce de Leon from the building and ending with a palace fire and looting of royal riches held as sacrificial treasures.
A historical note cites Malherbe claiming women seek possession and praise Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for a range of female maladies. It states the remedy banishes distressing irregularities and uterine disorders, relieves weakness and nervous exhaustion, and promotes sleep.
A group in Paris backs a series of plays by well known authors after regular theaters rejected them. Zola Henry Greville Hugo and Jules Valles works are to be included with about 100 men contributing 100 francs each to support the venture.
A health note on chronic constipation linked to bilious temperament, warning against drastic purgatives. Claims the Bitters restore digestive balance, gently laxative without griping, stimulate the liver, aid digestion, appetite, and sleep, and help fever, kidney troubles, nervous complaints, and early rheumatism. Take a wineglass before meals to improve relish.
A Paris correspondent notes the post office urges dropping sealing wax on ordinary letters destined for foreign destinations. Heat in tropics or fumigation of mail bags causes wax to melt, causing letters to stick and injure the address. Gum or wafers suffice for ordinary mail, while registered letters remain sealed.
An extended notice extols Brown's Bronchian Trocues and Scott's Emulsion as remedies for chronic coughs throat and lung diseases. It praises cod liver oil hypophosphites in a creamy palatable emulsion suitable for delicate digestion and even cites a physician endorsement. A joke about prison barbers closes the fragment.
The Wisconsin Central Line has become a popular factor in Northwest railroading. Through careful attention to detail its service is near perfection. Train attendants treat their duties as personal property, serving the public exceptionally. The line runs solid fast trains from Chicago to Milwaukee St Paul and Minneapolis with Pullman cars and unmatched dining service, plus sleepers to Ashland Duluth and mining regions of Northern Wisconsin and Michigan.
Itching piles with nocturnal torment, moisture and stinging may lead to tumors that bleed. Swayne's Ointment stops itching, bleeding, heals ulcers, and often removes tumors. Equally effective for all skin diseases. Dr. Swayne & Son, Philadelphia. Swayne's Cement available at druggists or by mail.
An article fragment blends a Shakespearean tempt and medical ad lore. It cites Wicked Macbeth’s despair and asks about cleansing blood with Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. Also notes railroad stockholders opposing dividends and a catarrh cure from Prof. J A Lawrence in New York.
A reader writes to the editor claiming a positive remedy for consumption that has cured thousands. He offers two bottles of his remedy FRES to readers who mail their Express and P O address. He provides his address 181 Pearl St New York.
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