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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1883
Page
8
An interview with a Michigan river driver reveals the rigors of spring logging work from daylight to dark in cold water. He recounts breaking jams, hitching logs with canthooks and oxen, and surviving a near fatal log roll on the Manistee River, saved by a striking hip impact that hurled him into the river.
A gentleman who helped save many lives at the Granite State fire at Goodspeed's Landing recalls the oddest sight: a rescued man, in a brief undershirt, jumped overboard after the ship swung from the dock and swam to safety. He then dashed to the river, mistaking cotton bales on the dock for freight aboard the steamer, saying he did not know what he was doing. The scene unfolded as the vessel burned and onlookers watched the panicked passenger recount his confusion after being saved.
An advertisement proclaims Rock Candy Cough Cure guaranteed to cure or money refunded for coughs colds hoarseness throat and lung troubles including children. The product blends white rock candy with root and herb extracts and is sold by G. W. Bechel with large bottles priced at $1.00 and a 25 cent option.
Advertises reliable Boots and Shoes manufactured by Smith Simmons and Peabody.
The Ohio State Journal notes a Cleveland district court case number 1135 charging M. N. Uttley of Cecil Paulding County with passing five counterfeit ten dollar notes. Indictment found April 1875, later dropped from docket during defendant’s good behavior. Journal questions if the candidate Uttley for Paulding and Defiance counties is the same person.
An historic notice promotes Zoa-Phora Woman’s Friend as a universal remedy for female ailments and invites testimonials. Colby & Scott are named as agents for Defiance with contact pencetty & Co in Kalamazoo Michigan listed for inquiries.
Advertised remedies dominate readers with testimonials from a parent and a Utica woman praising Hop Bitters for long suffering relief. Claims of cures for kidney and rheumatic issues contrast with Kellogg's Columbian Oil touted for colic cramps and diarrhea, urging external and internal use.
An advertisement touts Griggs Glycerine Salve as a universal cure for cuts burns and skin sores with a 25 cent refund if not satisfied. It also endorses Sarsaparilla by Hood & Co. of Lowell Mass as a valued blood purifier with numerous forms and claimed cures.
An advertisement claims Mr. S. gained 32 pounds after using Hall's Catarrh Cure and states the product clarifies catarrh. Sold by all draggists.
For FINE FURNITURE call at Kuhl's rooms on Clinton street. He has a fine stock at fair prices.
A public notice contrasts traditional grave robbers with Dr Bigelow's Positive Cure claiming to save graves from desease. It touts a remedy for coughs colds consumption hoping cough croup and lung diseases with a free trial bottle offered by G W Bechel backer.
The advertisement argues fun boosts health but cannot replace physic, urging use of Dr. Jones' Red Clover Tonic to cure blood disorders indigestion kidney and liver troubles. It claims it removes pimples and suits delicate users, priced at 5 cents per bottle from G. W. Bechel.
Patent medicine claim asserts Ayers Ague Cure acts on the liver and biliary system to drive out malarial passion causing liver complaints and bilious disorders. Sold with warranty to cure or money refunded.
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