The Late Henry Shaw Founder of Shaw Gardens
The obituary honors Henry Shaw founder of Shaw Gardens in St. Louis born in Manchester England. He sailed to America at 19 and settled in St. Louis on May 4. He built a thriving dry goods business, later studied botany, and founded the Tower Grove Gardens becoming a city benefactor. His estate valued around £2,500 with much left to St. Louis. He hosted visitors daily at Tower Grove and supported Episcopal charities.
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Shaw Botanee
St. Louis
Levis Las
Henry Shaw
Manchester
England
America
Sonat
Peeniee
le Trin
United
Lete
Fowers
Sruiniie
Winades
B& Pit
Tower Grove
Muruboldt
Wes
Bo Gratz Brown, Jr
Shaw
Power Grove
Epiccopalian Church
First Sleeping Cars Use on the Cumber Valley Railroad
Harrisburg Telegraph notes the first sleeping cars were used on the Cumber Valley railroad from 1836 to 1848. It warns against misattributing them to Pullman cars or western routes, which did not operate sleeping cars under that line today.
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Meady
Cumber Valley
Harrisburg
Theatre Manager Tales and a Delayed Arkansas Traveler
Story recalls a touring company misadventure with tricksy local manager, a failed Lockhaven engagement, late refunds, and a postponed Arkansas Traveler stop as performers chase profits. A Boston Glade note adds a science doubt about weather predictions.
Cholera Remedy Promoted By Doctor In Michigan
Dr. Foo Larke of Rogers City asserts Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy stopped Cholera and dysentery in Presque Isle County during a past outbreak. He claims not a single case died when used and recommends the medicine, selling 25 and 50 cent bottles through N. M White.
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Foo. Larke
Rogers City
Mich
Presquere
N. M White
Syrup of Figs and Its Claimed Benefits
A historic note describes Syrup of Figs as a laxative made from California fig juice and medicinal plants. It claims gentle action on kidneys and bowels, cleansing the system, and suggests relief from colds headaches and habitual constipation.
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California
Abietine Ointment Boasts Absolute Cure Claims
The ad touts Abietine ointment in two ounce tins as a universal remedy for sores burns chapped hands and skin eruptions. It promises a cure for all kinds of lesions and offers the original product through N. M. White City Drug Store at 25 cents per box or 40 cents by mail.
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N. M. White
City Drug Store
Mall
Epidemic Dysentery Hits Pope County with Fatal Day
In Pope County last summer a severe dysentery outbreak caused five deaths in one day. Walter Brothers of Waltersburg sold over 380 bottles of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera Infantum Remedy claiming it cured the worst cases when directions were followed. The remedy was widely used after doctors had given up.
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Pope
Messin
Walter Brothers
Waltersburg
Chamberlain
Ito
Nom. White
Chimberlain's Cathe and the Safe Weather of Children
A fragmented notice discusses the care of children and safe conditions. It references reliable methods and pleasant environments as key to protecting youths, though wording is unclear. The piece emphasizes safety and well being for minors.
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Boston Glade
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Tess
Aphro Medicine CO
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Montana
Stredman Post
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Heaverhead Co
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Alex Metzel
Balle
Springs
Madison Co
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Sut Seger
Wile
Chimberlain
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Union Meat Market
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