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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1882
Page
7
A reverent portrait of James A. Garfield after his shooting, reflecting on faith, the Lord's Prayer, and the president's calm acceptance of death. The piece recalls his happiness before assassination, his family’s care, and his final wish to be near the sea as he faced the end with resignation.
The stomach can emit acid gas or acid water that burns the throat, called pyrosis or heart burn. These symptoms appear mainly in early dyspepsia and in healthy looking individuals, rarely in severe stomach disease, and may fade as condition worsens is avoided by catching early signs.
The Golden Rule extols flannel worn next the skin as universally valuable for all ages and climates. It urges keeping thick fabric through summer and warns summer flannels should be fully woolen not three quarters cotton for best protection.
Mrs. Dorris was strangled and robbed near St. Louis by her grandson Russell Brown and a companion. The estate valued at about 250000 is to be divided among beneficiaries including Brown. He has hired top criminal lawyers, and funds from the will will pay for his defense and license fees.
A socialite lured rival belles into believing the host father would install electric illumination. Each group quickly ordered brighter lights for their homes, leaving the originator proudly sparkling under gas jets as others contend with tan and freckles.
A Western train report describes a thirty foot long winged creature that attacked the Southern Pacific express near Dos Palms. The flying monster clashed with the locomotive, shattered windows, frightened passengers, and was met with gunfire that failed to stop it. Witnesses corroborate the wild account from the Los Angeles Times.
A Detroit youth cuts, fits and sews his sister’s dresses, rivaling even named society writers who make and embroider their own shirts. This contrast appears in the Free Press note about practical skill in Detroit.
Benjamin Philibert of St. Louis died recently leaving an estate of 300000. He never left the city in sixty three years and never rode a railroad car or steamboat.
Indianapolis Post Office workers praise St Jacobs Oil as effective for rheumatism and sore feet. J H Mattern recalls spring pain from a Civil War injury and credits the Great German Remedy with long lasting relief. Reports from other carriers corroborate its popularity among postal staff.
Nature based healing is best for health and longevity using vegetable tonics like Yellow Jack and Sarsaparilla. Dr Guysett's Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla is praised for improving dyspepsia weak kidneys and impure blood with testimonials from Mrs. Lucy T. Coteman of Hamilton Ohio and other notes.
W E Huestis of Emporia Kansas reports his wife's seven year illness with four months bedridden improved after using Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription. She began sitting up in one week and walking in three weeks. Also includes a joke about seeds and gate posts.
A collection of testimonials and advertisements for patent medicines and tonics including Golden Medical Discovery, Pills, and Bitters. Mentions of Lydia E Pinkham products and Scovill Sarsaparilla, with notes on use for liver debility, nervous disorders, and skin or blood conditions.
Henrys Carbolic Salve advertised as the cure all for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions with a warning that all others are counterfeits and urging purchase of the authentic product.
An 19th century advertisement touts Dr Green's Oxygenated Bitters as a universal remedy for dyspepsia obesity malaria indigestion and various internal organ ailments. It also promotes Durno's Catarrh Snuff for head mucous membranes and Dr Morr's Liver Pills as the best vegetable evacuants.
The article extols Kidney-Wort as a universal remedy. It claims the tonic moves the bowels, purifies the blood, and cures kidney disease, gravel, piles, bilious headaches, and liver kidney disorders, urging thousands to try it.
Tur Diamond Dyes for family use have no equals. All the popular colors are easily dyed, and are fast and beautiful. Only 10 cents a package. The man with the broadest smile is he who uses Frazer Axle Grease. This is honest. If afflicted with Sore Eyes, use Dr Isaac Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. 25e.
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