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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1873
Page
6
Poem urges British rulers to restore flag’s honor inspired by Roman civic pride. It contrasts ancient Rome's protection with modern England’s duty to uphold the flag against oppression. The piece frames national resolve as a call to awaken and reclaim glory.
In a December tale at St. Mary's Hospital a nurse named Katherine helps expose Jacob Meyerson who planned to poison Madame Meyerson for her fortune. The nurse, unnamed at first, shares a train escape and later becomes the doctor’s wife, while Meyerson is jailed in Sing Sing.
Four German students at the Ritter Hotel in Heidelberg played a high stakes sixty six game with loaded pistols. As Meyer gained the lead Ottendorf shot himself, dying instantly. Meyer and Ludeken fled across the French frontier. Ottendorf, son of a Westphalian landowner, was nineteen.
The Scientific American notes rapid rise in cheese output from 1853 to 1870 and America surpassing Holland in trade. New York alone hosts about 1 000 manufactories using milk from 250 000 cows producing 80 000 000 pounds. U S production exceeds 100 000 000 pounds with 60 000 000 exported. England exports 3 000 000 and Holland 25 000 000, signaling future US wealth from cheese.
A Denison man left a drinking shop with a large knife and declared he would meet someone within ten minutes. He did not return, and was later found with a gunshot wound to the chest, with investigators supposing a confrontation occurred.
A new Women’s Peace Society in London offers $100 for the best tract by a woman on peace. The proposed title for the winning essay is In what way do wars affect women, and how they may best use their influence to prevent war.
The Nestors of the press salute Mrs Sarah J Hale editor of Godeys Lady's Book aged 85 and still vigorous in body and mind. She has been a widow since 1822. The tide of emigration to Texas continues in the South.
An eye witness account from Captain McArthur of the British schooner Brilliant describes the execution of Ryan Varona Jesus del Sol and Pedro Cespedes by Spanish forces. The two kneeling men were shot in the back. Ryan and Varona died standing after resisting. Fifteen Spanish officers witnessed. the American Consul sought relief but was denied as the Governor claimed no authority to intervene.
The Agricultural Department in Washington announces ready stock of flower and garden seeds for nationwide orders. Postage will be prepaid to any address, encouraging distant parties to order without concern for shipping costs. Also notes that Colorado Territory saw at least two hundred thousand buffalo killed for hides, continuing as long as skin prices make it profitable.
The Secretary of the National Grange shows the monthly increase of the order for 1872 and 1873. The Texas New Yorker quotes an old Scotch physician on keeping feet warm and bowels open. Consumers are urged to try Walker's Vinegar Bitters for liver health and vitality. The piece explains the origin of panic from Marathon and touts Anakesis as a cure, with price and depot details.
A compact list of patent medicines and household products touts Juniper Tar Soap cures for skin ailments by Caswell Hazar & Co New York and warns against imitations with Proctor Gamble stamps. It also promotes Johnsons Anodyne Liniment for kidney issues Parsons Purgative Pills for gentle relief Broica s Bronchial Troches for coughs and throat disorders Ratsroms stove and Acorn heating stove claims and a note about Hamilton Water Cure with Dr Wallace Monmouth College attached.
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