Salvation Oil and village fever fear in Lew Dover
An 1860s village in Union County reports typhoid fever among twenty three families sparking concern over sanitation and calls for authoritative action. The piece mixes health scare with odd anecdotes about a party prank and then shifts to military height and weight statistics, onion remedies, emigration, and local editor musings on human nature, ending with legal notes on trespass and property damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Dover
Union County
Tocal
Colle
Itill
New York fashions and fur trends in the season
A wide survey of 19th century style notes colored designs on black silks, evening fabrics, and diaphanous drapery. It highlights gowns, furs, headwear, and millinery combinations with comments on Hudson Bay otter, sable, and fashion houses, plus a quip about the era’s taste and a brief health/business ad note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice
China
Monterias
Husson Bay Otter
Hudson Bay
Swayne
West
Kayne
Erona Clarke
Castoria Recalled In Nostalgic Slogan
Pictured is a vintage advertising line praising Castoria for infants children and young girls. The passage recalls use during illness childhood and adolescence and mentions a brand slogan used to promote Castoria’s calming effects.
Fragmented Obscure Ad Reads Like Patent Remedy Pitch
A garbled vintage ad prose touts Dr. Pierre’s Favorite Prescription with warnings of nervous frustration and health cures. Speech is distorted, implying a dubious medical pitch amid archaic chemical language and garbled brand names.
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Wonan
Aiteen
Dr. Pierre
Pollanas Lawonton
Notice to Henry County Taxpayers on Delinquent Payments
Taxpayers in Henry County are urged to bring their tax statements and prepare them with exact change. Early payment is encouraged to ease crowding, and receipts will not be placed in a drawer. Examine receipts for accuracy when paying both real and personal taxes to avoid errors.
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Kansas
Nebraska
Dakota
Iowa
Pleten
Wallon
Imare
Dr. Piarce
Golden Medical
Glans Cave
Anys
Jendsa
Erdolnte
Elven
Payanente
Charles Boyer Siinninly
Turaad
Faraiah i
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Dybulls
Hees Alte
Salvation Oil Prien
Wil Deaiere
Tall
United States Army
Department of the
Ariegous
Treasury Department
Scientific American
NEW York Fashions
Perros
Orion
Charles Ralaun
Bridgeport
Rock
Bin
Tom
Ned
Dr. King
Ras
D. J. Humphrey
Cutter Boys
William McClelland
Prairie Township
Asco
Henry Munson
Holmes Co
Franklin Mile
Aod
Miles
Ourn
Wight
Sitkneere
Bourke
Pitcher’s Castoria
Castoria
Calidres
Bugis
Hin Bent
Ates
Gas Atag
MNO
Finzer
Yea
Henry Co., O
Hi Cronty
Obie
Do Beneby
Ee Tatie
Siecle
Liberty ‘Cente
Inter Villag
Utd
J.C. Groll
Henry County
Ohio
Sammbof Townships
Unkin School
Bishopsrbenesye Union
Resistriae
Fatcoe
Liberty Center
Marion
Napoleon
Psat
South
Fidge Spall
Pee. Ie
Bohwol
Tenio
Aerion
Io South
Hilde Hamin
Cinema Neon
Itggevie
Diatrick
State University Fund
Ites
Ford
Wieteerteertavssenereess
General
Papd
General Diteh
Soldive
Relion
Viliago
Tles US
Ving
Gaz
Napoleon and
Globalty
Jza
Henry Meyer
Eagle Clothing House
W. G. Coover
Coover
Fayette
Griffith
Bottow Pricen
Griffiths
Hasiond and
Harvey
Gelatth
Son
Socigneonnace
Chamber of Commerce
ELY Brothers
New York
Tote
Vis
Laxen
On, Wilner
Pieisi
Buckelman, Horm
I Fobn
Parry
Gibto Ludeman
Freedom Township
Che
Scribman
Christy
Cath
Seoul
Wea
Treasler & Shoemaker
Handa & Smith
Stout PA
Meserholtsy
Dittenhiver
I Goitier
Patton
Win
Armatroog
M de Homans
Unto
Othe Fon
Harrison Township
Napoleon Village
Oleo
Asbeby Maran mL & In
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