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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1882
Page
8
The roselike boom follows unprecedented winter prices driving nationwide interest in growing roses for market. Home tips cover bean preparation ponding sun-drying bedding renewal and kitchen recipes including coconut pies and rhubarb jelly with simple steps and storage ideas.
A practical guide from American Agriculturist on establishing asparagus beds with well drained soil, annual manure, and two-year waiting periods. It covers planting one year old roots, spacing, cultivation every two weeks, fall manure, spring fork, and delaying heavy cutting until the third year to ensure a strong, lasting yield.
A physician attending a young man in Schoharie County New York was kicked by the patient as he bent over. The doctor was hurled across the room breaking three ribs and falling unconscious. When he regained consciousness the patient lay dead.
An old advertisement extols Dr. Guysett's Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla as a cure for malarial fevers and general debility. It warns against harsh purgatives and claims renewed vigor, with a testimonial from Elise T. J. Thompson of Maysville, Kentucky. The piece also includes a few brief, unrelated snippets from other items.
A farmer credits six years of bed rest costing $1200 to Hop Bitters, taken by his wife who has since managed the household without a sick day. He urges readers to learn from his experience. A leather man comments on mastiffs at a dog show, noting their dark coats.
Advice on early consumption symptoms urging prompt relief with Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery. Claims to purify blood and strengthen lungs, beneficial for weak lungs and coughing fits. Sold by druggists worldwide with pamphlet offer via Buffalo New York address. Absalom riddle ends with a quip about a hound and a confound.
An advertisement extols the World's Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo New York offering treatments for cancer tumors and other ailments. It promotes remedies such as Dr Benson's Celery and Chamomile Pills and Kidney-Wort with testimonials including a woman from Oregon praising kidney relief after thirty years of illness.
Marshall Michigan based Voltaic Belt Co advertises Dr Dye Electro Voltaic Belts to men with nervous debility and vitality loss. Thirty day trial guaranteed to restore vitality and manhood with no cost if unsatisfied.
A mix of election note and consumer notices: Scattering received fourteen votes in Boston municipal contests, matching last year, while the New Haven Register comments on party performance. The page advertises Diamond Dyes in multiple colors, a straw hat named Sara toga, Rough on Rats, Wells Health Renewer, Frazer axle grease, Wakefield Blackberries Balsam, Dr Isaac Thompson Eye Water, and Spring Tobacco among other product pitches.
Proprietor asserts Smith's Tonic Syrup provides safe certain and permanent cure for ague and fever with few doses. Testimonials from Western and Southern regions support efficacy. one bottle may cure whole families. Continued small doses after fever check advised. For bowel care, Bull's Pills may aid. Dry label must bear Dr John Bull's private stamp to verify authenticity.
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