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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1889
Page
8
The passage notes how loneliness fosters a habit of musing even when not in isolation, likening it to a Robinson Crusoe existence. Mr. Kerr recalls feeling the lack of companionship in interior Africa and describes evening musings as he whittles wood and relives past moments in quick, vivid thoughts.
A physician with forty years practice endorses Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co as a universal remedy for catarrh. He pledges $100 for any case not cured when taken internally and directed. The advertisement notes the product is sold by druggists at 75 cents in Toledo Ohio.
In South Paris Maine Uncle Robert Gray aged 87 harnesses his horse Dick 34 then with his wife 85 travels to North Paris to visit Sullivan Andrews 82 and his wife 86 Mrs Edward Andrews who just back from Europe and Mr Pottle 83. the article notes long life as a local craft.
An article warns malaria can arise from sunken or marshy land and water near homes, urging immediate use of Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters to prevent and relieve malaria symptoms by improving digestion and organ function.
George Orrer A of Warren Pennsylvania dislocated his right shoulder while whipping a carpet. A pallbearer at a funeral in Dorset Vermont collapsed and died at the grave.
A Memphis Avalanche article recounts bartender comments on mixed drinks. He says more liquor enters a mixed drink and quality is poorer than straight whiskey, noting mint julep danger and comparing Memphis saloons to New York Chicago and Cincinnati venues.
Edward Baker a master mechanic and blacksmith from Jackson Michigan reports that after years of stomach illness and two years deemed incurable he began using Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup last June. He says thirteen bottles brought complete relief and he is now a well man.
The article portrays the Mexican wasp as a large, aggressive insect built for constant attack. It notes a two inch length, bay horse color, a long fine plunger, and a nonforfeitable stinger capable of long outreach. Natives fear the wasp and will travel ten miles to confront it, seeking cover at its vicinity.
An assortment of old time ads and notices praise Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription for women health and Dr Pierce Pellets for liver and stomach issues. It warns of female ailments and promises satisfaction guaranteed or money back. The page mentions Kemp’s Balsam and a New Yorker fined for kissing, plus a funeral note for Camala.
Multiple products are advertised including Hibbard's Rheumatic and Liver Pills and Dobbins' Electric Soap. Oregon Immigration Board promotes Oregon farming paradise. Bile Beans target children and women priced 25c, sold by J. F. Smith & Co. Piso's Cure for Consumption claims 25c and no opium. A pocket match-safe offer accompanies Tausill's Punch Cigar.
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