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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1873
Page
7
A string of anecdotes features Lord Chancellor Yardwick, the Duke of Marlborough, Sir James Lowther, Sir William Smith, and a wealthy New Yorker. Each figure clings to tiny sums, despite vast fortunes, illustrating penny pinching across periods and places.
A period advertisement column praises Dr. Joseph Walker’s VingeGar Bitters as a tonic and cure for dyspepsia, bilious and nervous disorders, fevers, rheumatism, and general debility, noting no alcohol aids confidence in a broad audience. It also reviews patent remedies for insect bites, coughs, bronchial relief, cod liver oil, horse powders, and Elmwood Collar promotion in a dense collage of commercial notices.
The article extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a superior tonic that improves appetite and digestion while exerting alterative effects. It claims the preparation harmonizes body functions, purifies the fluids, and strengthens the system to resist temperature changes, damp weather, and illness, benefiting travelers and residents in unhealthy regions.
The text advertises The Weekly Sun paper in multiple spellings and editions. It highlights 8 pages per issue, yearly subscription prices around one dollar, requests readers send their dollar, and directs to address The Sun, New York City.
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery to cure catarrh by improving the mucous membranes and glands. It adds Dr Sagge's Catarrh Remedy with Dr Pierce's Nasal Douche as the upper cavity treatment, priced at 43 cents. The piece also notes January issue of a juvenile magazine, priced at 30 cents with a chrome cover.
An 1872 advertisement claims Allen's Lung Balsam cures troublesome coughs and lung throat complaints swiftly. It presents unsolicited testimonials from druggists including Hurt & Tanner of Springfield Tennessee who report high demand and strong reputation.
Dr. Hitchcock reports China’s three year cycle of massive imperial exams held in a 9000 cell yard. Candidates write a 36 hour solo essay judged by two assistants then two imperial examiners. The process ends with merciless chirography checks and strict selection. Shrewd merchants promote goods this season.
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