Rival affections entwine at Beechhampton ruins
Yolande and Denzil Charteris share a tense bond as rumors swirl around the Priory tragedy. At a Beechhampton Woods picnic Yolande encounters a haunting secret and a perilous attraction, while Denzil mourns a lost love and a fragile vow.
Evolution of Newspaper Advertising in Early America
The article traces Houghton’s push for widespread newspaper advertising in the 1690s listing items peddled and professions courted, noting this sparked growing public use of ads. It cites later eras crediting Houghton for shaping advertising style, then segues to a New York hotel for workers of small means and a financial snapshot showing receipts and expenses with a large profit percentage.
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Houghton
Lppin- Cott’s
D. Ogden Mills
New York
Hoosier Happenings in General and Local News
A long column reports varied Indiana items from Franklin to Logansport. Fires destroy Linton schoolhouse with losses. a Tipton man joins a death penalty case. a wide range of accidents, crimes, bankruptcies, and frontier ventures unfold across cities including Evansville, Bloomington, Richmond, and Laporte.
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Franklin
Logansport
Linton
John Bigier
Milford
H. C. Painter
Middletown
James Close
Tipton
Claudus
Elmer
Flint
Brookville
Byram Oil Company
Evansville
Bloomington
Alson
Sommers
Ely Miller
Atkinson’s
Faris & Faris’ Grocery
Joseph C. Houck
Laporte
Kankakee
Elias P. Thompson
Shelbyville
Lving
Delaware County
Muncie
Anderson
Charles Henry
George McCulough
Indianapolis
Sarah Andrews
Warren
A. Broermann
John Kissinger
Santafe
Spencer County
Kissinger
No Weather Stifles Rheumatism Relief Claim
Ad touts St Jacobs Oil as a cure for rheumatism claiming it works regardless of weather. The testimonial style note presents the product as an immediate remedy for rheumatic pain.
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St. Jacobs Oil
Dressing origins credited to Jews in ancient Passover meal
The passage claims Jews owe a salad dressing of oil vinegar wilt pepper and mustard for flavor during Passover. It notes bitter herbs used in the meal included wild lettuce tansy camomile and dandelion and attributes invention of the dressing to improve the dish.
Lane's Family Medicine Advertises Daily Bowel Motions
An 19th century ad extols Lane's Family Medicine claiming daily bowel movements ensure health. It mentions gentle action on the liver and kidneys and claims to cure a sick headache. The price is listed as 25 and 5vc.
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Lane
Hood's Sarsaparilla and California Figs advertise cures
An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a spring medicine that purports to clear the blood and treat conditions from scrofula to kidney and liver troubles. It includes testimonials from users in Pittsburg Pittsburgh Me Auburn Maine Fall River Massachusetts and central claims about restoring health appetite and strength. Also promotes California Fig Syrup Co laxative syrup with claims of kidney liver and bowel cleansing. Available in several cities with price 50 cents per bottle.
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Mervyn Court
Yolande
Mr. Hargreaves
Judith
Beechhampton Woods
Emooth
Rehder
Lance
Dampel
Charteris
Denzil Charteris
Bata
Mr. Charteris
Tipm
Hood
Midart Boxe
Denny Street
Pittsburg
J.B. Eserrox
Main Street
Auburn
Annie Ropert
Fourth St
Fall River
Mass
Catrronxia Fie Sixour Co
California Fig Syrup Co
San Francisco
Cal
Lowisville
New York
N. Y
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