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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1889
Page
11
Good Housekeeping advises a half height bookcase with sturdy end pieces five feet high and grooved shelves. Use hard woods or pine finish, fill space between chimney and doorway, and finish with varnish. Arrange treasures with care, avoid bric-a-brac, keep upper shelf for pictures, and hang a silk curtain to protect from dust.
A historical column notes cultural contrasts in affection between America and Japan. It describes Japanese customs where affection is shown through bows and greetings rather than kissing, highlighting differences in social behavior and expressions of regard.
A discussion contrasts lightning safety methods. Maxwell and Lodge discuss using a closely meshed earth grounded wire netting over a house with numerous skyward points to safely discharge lightning. Emphasis on multiple discharge points over solitary devices, and keeping indoors when connected. The note adds a second item about British Columbia salmon fisheries and a voyage of the bark Tithonies sailing to London with 51,429 cases valued at $300,000.
A short cautioned note on chronic throat tickle from catarrh and how Hood’s Sarsaparilla is claimed to cure the cough by purifying blood and boosting health. The piece links scrofula to catarrh and cites early consumption control as possible.
Gladstone’s Review notes Marie Bashkirtseff’s life as a remarkable yet flawed figure. The piece praises her precocious talent while criticizing her immature character, arguing many girls of twelve show greater maturity. It reflects on the hazards of admiring genius without enduring steadiness of character.
Fort Wayne Indiana August 23 1889 L C Zollinger reports severe rheumatism kept him from work. After one bottle of Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup he is entirely cured and has recommended it to friends. Dreier Bro Druggists confirm the statement. Rheumatic Syrup Co Jackson Michigan.
A brief dialogue shows a small boy asking to pick pears from the ground but being directed to the tree instead. The boy responds, noting the pears on the tree are still off the ground, prompting the exchange. Time passes in the scene.
At the Justice Court a magistrate questions a prisoner about stabbing a man fourteen times, noting the unluckiness of thirteen. The text then discusses the nervous system and suggests Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a superior tonic to aid digestion and nerve strength, claiming it cures malaria, rheumatism, and liver and kidney complaints.
In Munsey's Weekly Miss Passee, a 40 year old client, requests a bonnet and specifies hats for ladies between 18 and 25. The milliner directs Marie to fetch hats for the younger clientele.
An advertisement claims deafness from Eustachian tube inflammation can only be cured by constitutional remedies. It offers 100 dollars for any catarh deafness case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and invites requests for circulars. Also notes Dowager Empress Victoria selling New York bonds at public sale with insignia stamped on ends.
The notice advertises Kemp's Balsam for Coughs and Colds with free sample bottles from druggists before purchase. Large bottles cost 50 cents and 1 dollar. It touts avoiding consumption and urges trial. It also promotes Dobbins Electric Soap made since 1854 and warns against imitation soaps.
An 19th century advertisement claims Syrup of Figs renews health and strength and brings ease by natural action. It promotes cleansing of the system when constipated or bilious. Available in 50c and 1 bottle sizes from leading druggists.
A collection of paraphrased quotes and patent medicine ads, including a Long Island peasant’s view on pests and gratitude when they depart, Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy claims, and a short cartoon note about a rider’s gait.
An 19th century promotional note touts Hibbard's Rheumatic and Liver Pills as scientifically compounded and uniformly effective for adults and children. It claims relief from sick headache constipation dyspepsia biliousness and positions them as unmatched as an appetizer. The advertisement cites the Baltimore American quote about smoothing rough characters.
For bronchial asthmatic and pulmonary complaints Brown's Bronchial Tradies are claimed to offer remarkable curative properties. Sold only in boxes.
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