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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1882
Page
6
A three cent stamp opens vast mail delivery and information networks. It offers a Feracogs Calendar with health guidance for rheumatism and other pains, claiming testimonials from officials and clinicians on St Jacob’s Oil.
A mix of domestic hints covers perfumery blends with lavender lemon and rosemary oils, wallpaper glue recipes, hay market shifts in New Jersey marshes, and practical notes on wall wash and fruit prep. It also reports on an Idaho stock herder’s underground river sighting and a claim that cotton and straw can yield fire resistant architectural materials.
A Burlington woman found over sixty needles in a family pin cushion and, after her sister cut it open, uncovered 103 more, totaling more than 160 needles hidden inside. The Hawkeye suggests readers examine old cushions at home for humor and curiosity.
The piece argues farmers should borrow to fund profitable improvements such as underdraining and manuring. It contends debt is not the issue but the purpose. borrowing to build costly homes or luxury expenditures cripples farms and hampers productive investment.
Nellie Grant Sartoris provokes a stir in Washington after appearing at a German event wearing red kid gloves. Her visibility draws attention to fashion and social optics among public figures in the capital.
Revered figures from major local firms praise St Jacobs Oil for rheumatic pain injuries and quick relief. W H Stearns Master Mechanic Conn River Railroad reports dramatic arm injury healing after use. A B Taylor of Ray Taylor Mfg Co notes aunt Mrs Pillsbury of Mount Clair NJ finds immediate relief. J B Weston Supt Car Works Boston Albany Railroad says he neared full recovery from shoulder rheumatism. The Springfield Union and St Louis Jost-Dispatch cite wide adoption and strong efficacy against sciatica neuralgia and other pains.
Letter from William Ryder of 387 Jefferson St Buffalo New York describes shipwreck exposure twenty years ago causing leg abscesses that resisted hundreds of dollars in treatment. After using Golden Medical Discovery, he reports complete cure within three months and can again heel to ground after ten years.
The Bingham ton Republican cites Bronson Axcort on the blond as closest to divine form. The paper claims thousands of women bless Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for backache relief and nervous debility. It touts soothing healing properties for interval fever congestion and inflammation with druggists selling it.
The Newton Republican notes Ruth desires a beau but cannot explain her odd boat choice. It contrasts with an ad for Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets, claiming genuine pills bear the private government stamp with Dr. Pierce's signature and portrait, sold by druggists.
A whimsical remark from the Yew Haven Register notes Sir Purp Francis saying if the Atlantic Ocean were claret he would drink his way to America, and adds Sir Philip was often half seas over.
A historical ad features DipHtHEeRia KiNG by Morrison Plummer Co Chicago as Dr Townr's remedy, endorsed by Druggist R K Bearnsuxrn from Odesea Mo. Piso's Cure is praised by a longtime user. Eye Water by Dr Tear Thompson is offered for sore eyes at 26 cents. Frazer Axle Grease is recommended.
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