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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1889
Page
8
On a New York Central train a farmer and passenger discuss the adage Go West and a Chemung County youth who left New York for Texas. The speaker credits the West with lifting talent and notes the young man rose to prominence after going west two years ago, with no further word since.
An advertisement touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a powerful medicine to combat chills, fever, ague, biliousness, and digestive issues. It claims to warm the body, relieve malarial symptoms, and aid kidney, rheumatic, and nervous debilities with persistent use.
Public Opinion notes the Brooklyn bridge as a daily staple, recording over 33 million yearly crossings with most by rail. It reports no major railway accidents, fifty eight injuries, five found children, one suicide, forty two runaways, and a safe environment allowing women to walk alone at night.
A grand excursion to Alamosa in the San Luis Valley will depart February 26 from Missouri River points on regular trains. Round trip fare is 30 dollars, tickets valid twenty days. A special rate of 1 dollar applies Denver and Rio Grande from Alamosa to Del Norte Monte Vista La Jara Antonio and Fort Garland via through Denver Colorado Springs or Pueblo. The San Luis Valley is described as Colorado’s great agricultural region with strong farming and stock-raising prospects. Inquiries to 5 K Hooper, D and R G B General Passenger Agent, Denver.
James Berry the public executioner of Bradford appears as a social figure with a pale mauve visiting card bearing gilded fern and the words Public Executioner Bradford. He expects social distinction and after executions he often sits with guests in a coffee room, becoming abusive if they react with horror.
A letter to the editor asserts a household remedy by Dr A Slocum claims to cure consumption. He offers two free bottles to readers who mail Express and P O addresses from 181 Pearl Street New York. He signs as M C and states thousands cured.
Experts warn second story grates are less safe than those below due to narrower joists hindering hearth boxing. They urge careful grate inspection to see if the back of the firebox is only four inches from wall, dangerous in frame houses. Measure how far the breast extends from wall to assess risk.
A Dr H V Mott of Brentwood Cal reports using Scott's Emulsion with hypophosphites in Phthisis Scrofula and wasting diseases with great advantage and palatability. The ad notes it is sold by Druggists and adds a curious line about a saloonist turning his sample-room into a Sunday school as a positive example for youth.
A great surprise awaits users of Kemp's Balsam a guaranteed remedy. Drugists may give free sample bottles authorized by the proprietor. It promises to cure acute or chronic coughs. Sold by all druggists in large bottles 50 cents and 1 dollar.
In theater rehearsal, one figure consistently shines as the prompter guiding performers. The scene centers on how a steady voice keeps timing and cues intact as actors navigate lines and actions.
A London Christian World review hails Brown's Bronchial Traches as excellent for relief of hoarseness and sore throat, noting their exceedingly effectiveness.
A brief viewing or feature describes a widow planning a cruise intended as a tribute or journey for a late husband. The note frames the voyage as a personal solace and a symbolic celebration within a travel context.
Long suffering patient finally cured by a recipe from Prof. J. A. Lawrence of 88 Warren Street New York City. Send self addressed stamped envelope to receive the recipe free of charge.
The text depicts a limbo director in a playful vanity clash with a cook and a pie scene. A provocative line about pumpkins and squashy custard is sung by a narrator, with a jab about hitting corn to hear a sound, attributed to the Detroit Free Press.
An 19th century advertisement touts Hamlin's Wizard Oil as a safe, prompt, and reliable standard remedy for pain. It claims dependability in results and notes price options of 50 cents and 1 dollar, with distribution through all druggists.
A teacher explains passive verbs as receiving action. The pupil asks what Peter did and dryly answers I expect he hollered. Dyspeptics will never use any other medicine hence MaGry's Emulsion after a fair trial.
An 1888 World’s Dispensary Medical Association note touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a vegetable tonic that strengthens the system, aids nervous symptoms, and restores vitality for overworked women. It claims cosmetic and health benefits, presented as a legitimate, safe remedy.
A clergyman contemplates a young divine preaching in his pulpit, fearing status and judgment if the novice excels or falters. An advertisement extols Mother’s Friend as a postconfinement aid, praising its effects and urging readers to contact Bradfield Reg. Co. for details. Mrs. Jos. B. Anderson of Ochoopee, Ga endorses it.
A humorous vignette shows a conceited lover taunting Bridget the chamber maid about women being soft on him. Bridget retorts that they are indeed soft while teasing that he is the softest man in the boarding house.
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