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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1889
Page
9
A reminiscence from 1875 recalls Boston Corbett, the man who killed John Wilkes Booth. The account portrays his nervous, excitable nature, religious moments, constant self defense fears, and a disturbing path that ends with his later violent outbursts in Kansas and an insane asylum commitment.
An expert is hired to overhaul Augusta city laws seen as ridiculous or ambiguous. One rule requires green grocers to display animal ears, another misreads ballot box disposal after elections. The streets chief endures duties to remove trash and dead animals for destruction as directed.
Apollonius, a geometer of about 230 B C, being praised as unmatched in his field. Archimedes, a contemporary, first described polygons in circles and influenced geometry.
A group in Prospect Park Niagara Falls witnessed a man named Smith and a woman believed to be his wife sit on the parapet as dusk fell He sang Rock of Ages softly then a woman forced his hat from his head with an umbrella and led him away They disappeared into the dark as others sought an explanation and the remaining woman excused herself politely.
Mrs S H Ford of Corunna Michigan, once bedbound with rheumatism, used Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup and recovered after two more bottles. She is now well. Druggists may order or receive by mail at $1 per bottle or six for $5 from the Rheumatic Syrup Co Jackson Michigan.
In a playful domestic scene Jason hears his wife scream about a mouse. She insists it was a real mouse while he mocks the fuss as unnecessary. The exchange highlights a humorous clash over courage and nuisance.
An advertisement extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a preventive and relief for rheumatism. It claims the product purges acrid blood principles causing pain, expels malaria virus, and treats dyspepsia kidney complaint constipation biliousness while strengthening nerves and overall vigor.
Mrs Fogarty asks Tim Burns to translate a letter from her son in Amerika. Burns, struggling, says he is going to the island for a month. Mrs Fogarty praises Mary Ganey's Mike as a waiter and jokes about music dancing and rockets from one wake to another, per Puck.
An 19th century advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as a superior food and medicine for throat and lung irritation, claiming rapid flesh and strength. It also includes light fiction dialogue about an art club recruit from Arizona and a mock court note about default losses, ending with a motivational pitch from B F Johnson & Co for financial success.
An offer promotes a panel photo gravure for two cents postage and wrapping to accompany advertising for Bile Beans by J. F. Smith & Co. of St Louis Missouri. The note includes light remarks on noise, mosquitos and old fashioned soap Dob bins Electric Soap.
Two tramps debate breaking into a minister's house while most people attend church. One worries about robbing the clergy yet feels drawn by opportunity, the other volunteers to guard outside and warn if anyone comes. The exchange reveals guilt, sympathy, and conflicted motive.
Advertisement asserts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures and benefits diseases such as biliousness, impure blood, skin eruptions, scrofulous sores, and consumption with a money back guarantee if not effective. Claims use as tonic and blood cleanser and cites a Dr Sage's remedy for chronic nasal catarrh. Mentions Egyptian origin of geometry due to annual landmark loss.
An advertisement touts Hibbard’s Rheumatic and Liver Pills as scientifically compounded and safe for adults and children. It promises relief from sick headache constipation dyspepsia and biliousness and claims unmatched efficacy as an appetizer. OxE sale of turquoises at Nishni offers a fixed payment for a handful from a bag.
An advertisement for eight color study plates valued at $2, offered by Scott & Bowne of New York. They will mail a copy to any reader who sends 25 cents in stamps or a postal order, with the note to mention the paper. Also includes unrelated notices about immigration and historical facts.
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