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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1888
Page
9
The Joliet Warden McClaughrey avoided violence through calm wit when a brutal convict forced entry. He manipulated the man with a fake petition, produced a cocked revolver unseen, and soon won the prisoner’s compliance. The inmate later became a trusted worker.
A discussion traces the name America from Amerigo Vespucci and a Venezuelan term Amaracapana meaning land. The article notes that early spelling varied and suggests the transition from Amaraca land to America was easy as orthography fixed.
A compilation of humorous clippings from Harper's Magazine the St Louis Magazine and Somerville Journal. It comments on a boy misreading a Bible verse a Cincinnati poetess and a Ohio man who killed himself after a rejected kiss. It also notes a male suitor’s overly graceful proposal as potentially imprudent.
A fragment notes that revenge and craving drive self-harm and states glass windows were first brought to England in the eighth century.
A humorous wartime style reminiscence contrasts past and present in a Detroit Free Press column. It recalls old cradle toys, early schooling mishaps, and rough childhood ordeals such as measles and sneers from Brown and Smith boys, ending with a teacher’s blunt alphabet lesson.
Allcock's porous plasters are touted as the only genuine fast-acting medical aid for a wide range of ailments from spinal weakness to rheumatism. The ad warns buyers to avoid imitations and to insist on Allcock's without allowing substitutions or persuasion.
A letter by Teras Siflings extols preachers as guardians of virtue and restraint. They are praised for keeping society steady, akin to brakes and pendulums, offering comfort in illness and trouble while the world moves on. The author wishes enduring reverence for clergy of all creeds.
The advertisement touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a gentle remedy freeing bowels from burdens, improving liver function, and relieving malarial complaints, rheumatism, debility, nervousness, and kidney troubles. It asserts no griping, restores appetite and sleep, and strengthens the stomach through regular use.
The Arkansaw Traveler reports Prof. Obilinski of Cra cow conducted twenty four operations using chloroform and cocaine together. Results are described as most satisfactory with less chloroform needed less vomiting and milder grogginess on waking than with chloroform alone.
A dialogue excerpt shows Emily and Arthur reacting with cruelty as Arthur explains he killed a worm by cutting it in two, noting the creature is dead though unaware of it. The line reflects dark humor and a shock value tone from Harper's Magazine.
After experiments comparing castor oil and olive oil the Italian Admiralty orders castor oil for exposed ship machinery parts while mineral oils are reserved for cylinder and related lubrication.
An article discusses Harper’s illustration of Doctoring Old Time and notes early 19th century health ideas. It reports H. H. Warner’s Warner's Log Cabin remedies, including sarsaparilla for blood and liver, cough and consumption remedies, hair tonic, and other preparations.
A Buffalo correspondent from the New York Dramatic Grisette and Rialto Reflector is identified as the young man occupying seat X 33. He is described as a ribbon counter worker earning $4 a week and known for bold opinions on the acting, labeled as Very Tired by his severest critics.
A humorous exchange shows a fond young mother and proud young father reacting to their newborn. The dialogue contrasts tenderness with frustration as they trade quips about the baby’s cries and the father’s supposed anger.
A New Orleans era piece contrasts public reactions to typhoid fever and yellow fever. It notes people flee at yellow fever hints, while typhoid fever remains deadly yet ignored. It cites Havana's year round threat and comments from Atlanta Constitution and Boston Post.
Some people let a cough run on until medicine fails. Kemp's Balsam is advertised as a proven cure with a positive guarantee. First dose shows effect. price 50e and 1.00. trial size free. available at all druggists.
A local office holder in Tur Kansas is described as a firm city administrator. Shoe and hardware dealers recommend Lyon's Heel Staffeners to keep boots and shoes straight and well aligned.
Dr W H Cameron of Halifax NC says Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites has been prescribed for two years and offers better stomach tolerance and results than any other similar preparation. Sold by all Druggists.
The Boston Herald notes Moxie creates the greatest excitement in two years by restoring exhausted women to endurance in days. It allegedly cures liquor and tobacco appetites and has aided paralysis cases as a food. The piece ends with an ad for Dr Isaac Thompson's Eye Water at 25 cents.
Headache signals an underlying disorder from dyspepsia to biliousness. Hood's Sarsaparilla is marketed as a reliable remedy that cures dyspepsia and biliousness, tones the stomach, boosts appetite, strengthens nerves, and aids recovery from headaches as shown by a Milwaukee testimonial.
Hood's Sarsaparilla sold by all druggists at 1 dollar single and six for 5 dollars. Prepared only by C M Hood Company Apothecaries Lowell Massachusetts.
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