Whiskers and Fashioned Faces in Local Discourse
A Defiance County feature explores many whisker styles such as the English mutton chop the dove tail the McCauley the Alexis the artist the Bengal the horsey and county antrim with notes on who wears them and what they signal in social and political life. The piece also cites advertising tricks and testimonials for Hop Bitters drawing on contemporary health and consumer culture.
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England
Alexis
Fifth Avenue
West Fourteenth Street
County Antrim
Coure
Tom Thumb Defies Burglars in Brave Home Invasion Tale
Cincinnati Enquirer recounts the tale of Tom Thumb defending his pretty New England town home from two burglars. He armed himself with two revolvers, challenged the intruders, and forced them to flee after threats and a dramatic stand off in the parlor. A dropped gold signet ring became a keepsake of the confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Enquirer
Tom Thumb
New England
Prince Albert
Queen Victoria
Windsor
Great Britain
Tom
Prussia
A Passage On Nurture And The Mystery Of Nails
A domestic life reflection weighs on heredity and behavior with quotes from Holmes and Carlyle about shaping children. It threads through odd biology notes on nails and skin, then cites Napoleon’s coffin to illustrate persistent bodily traces after death.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Holmes
Carlyle
Napoleon
St. Helena
Old Jewish doctors and nail mysteries from Kiev Garden
The piece notes quirky beliefs held by some ancient Jewish doctors about nails. It suggests a theory that before Adam’s fall the first humans were perfectly transparent and that nails remained as vestiges of mankind’s state in the Garden of Kiev.
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Adam
Kiev
The Best Salve for Skin Ailments Sold by Ulby and Scott
An advertisement touts a universal salve claiming to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers rashes fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and even piles. It guarantees satisfaction or money back priced at 2 cents per box sold by Ulby & Scott.
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Uulby & Scott
S@-Sena
F. J. Cheney
Adams Street
Toledo Ohio
G. W. Bechel
Defiance
Rough on Cons labeled by E S Wells bottles
The genuine Rough on Cons is made only by E. S. Wells proprietor of Rough on Rats and features a laughing face on labels. Bottles priced 15c and 25c with the product announced for sale.
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E. S. Wells
Griggs Glycerine Salve Promises Wide-Scope Cure
An advertisement touts Griggs Glycerine Salve as a sure cure for cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and skin eruptions. It claims guaranteed satisfaction with money refunded and lists G W Bechel as the seller.
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Grigg
Griggs
G. W. Bechel
Hall's Catarrh Cure Gains 32 Pounds Says Patient
A street tale claims Mr. S gained 32 pounds after using Hall's Catarrh Cure and reports feeling well for 20 years. The ad touts the remedy sold by druggists and contrasts with dangerous hair dyes. It promotes Ayer's Hair Vigor as harmless and restoring hair color and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Hood's Sarsaparilla Offers Unprecedented 100 Doses for $1
A historic note praises Hood and Co for a proprietary medicine bringing full value to buyers. Hood's Sarsaparilla is highlighted for selling 100 doses per dollar, compared with other medicines offering 10 to 25 doses for the same price. The piece argues the remedy benefits both sick and well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Hood & Co
Hood
Fits Cured Six Years Ago Says Man in Indiana
Mr W Ford of Wist Jefferson County Indiana declares he was cured of fits six years ago by Samaritza Nervine and claims it will always. He notes the product is offered by druggists at 11 50 per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. W. Ford
Wist, Jefferson Co
Ind
Samaritza Nervine
Ayer
E. F. Harris
River St
Buckland, Mass
George Andrews
Lowell Carpet Corporation
Lowell
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Defiance County Express
Frank C. Culley
Utica
N. Y
Buchlien
Street Tale
Eresh
Snyder & Gleason
South Clinton St
Joseph Derheimer
Massachusetts
J.C. Ayer & Co
Mass
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Chicago
Newark
Columbus
Mt. Vernon
Mansfield
Shelby
Plymouth
Monroeville
Scccoveessess
Sandask Y
Craserece
Fostoria
Deshler
Hicksville
Auburn
Garrett
OLAM
W. E. Reppert
N.Y
Baltim
Avilla
AM Garrett
Fosteria
Tiffin
Wheeling
Washington Ooresese
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Cc. K.lord G. P.G
H. Gherke
Warren & Grant Sts
TELAS
Warren and
Grant Sts
Boots & Shoes
J. P. Ayers
Russell
Loose’s Extract
Bossom
Loose
J. M. Loose & CO
Monroe, Mich
Farrand
Williams & Co
Swift & Dodds
James E. Davis & Co
Detroit
Parker’s
Hiscox
E. Oels
Pallader
Hiscox & Co
Forjsale
Wellman
Defiance Branch House
RCFCE
Coom
Spence Darcs
Cincianati
United States
Kuhl
Viers & Hilton
Viers & Hilton’s
Russell House
Peter Dickman
Defiance, Ohio
Summit Street
Toledo
Chilten
Eaton’s
N. B
Ely
ELY Brothe’s
Uwego
Palace Carpet House
Ohio
Sterling & CO
Summit St
A. R. Sisson
Opticians
Mosaic
Rogers Bro’s
H.A. Bartlett &Co
Front S., Phiia, da
EACLE
Clothing House
Frank Levy
Clinton Street
Wolliffer’s Restaurant
Switzer & Kehnast
Johnston
Malta
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