Poverty to Pay for a Paper and a Human Oddity
A city worker credits reading a newspaper with keeping his family united and saving money on tobacco, proving newspapers are a cheap investment. The text then describes a sensational hotel arrival, where a limbless, disfigured man with a young companion is unveiled, drawing interest from clerks and guests. his conditions began in 1847 and progressively rendered him unable to move, yet he remains in good spirits and seeks medical study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aperse
Albany
NA ) Journal
Interna Ional
Park Row
Quick
Tor
San Norval
Moatee
Viginia
Liese
H.n.snow
J.T Mallory
J. W. Walker
E.J. Parrish
T. D. Jones
A. H. Stokes
A. Bryan
United States
National Bank
First National Bank
First National
Infants and cigars bring duel across Bond Street suit
In London Queen s Bench a noble lord’s son faced a £647 cigar bill from Bond Street dealers who alleged orders during his Cambridge student years. The defendant claimed infancy at the time and disputed the 1887 reorders, with a counterclaim of £300 for mistaken payment. The court ruled for the defendant on both the claim and counterclaim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple of
London Telegraph
Queen's Bench
Bond Street
Cambridge
Illustrated Pamphlets and Travel Tickets Rates
Local railroad and steam navigation ad notes that tickets and pamphlets are available via agents. It promotes Dr King’s New Discovery, New Life Pills, Bucklen’s Amic Salve and Electric Bitters with a refund promise if unsatisfied, endorsed by KK Blackwall & Son, druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago AN
St, Joseph, Mich
E. B. Whitcomg
iDacian
Mich
Rolt
Cleveland Steam Nav. Co
Dr. King
Bucklen
Blackwall & Sor
R.blackwall & Son
New King’s New Discovery for Consumption Ad
Guaranteed safe plan offers Dr King’s New Discovery with full purchase price refund if unsatisfactory. Buy from R Blacknall & Son’s Drug Store for relief in throat lung or chest ailments including consumption bronchitis asthma whooping cough with trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Blacknall & Son
Syrup of Figs Natural laxative from California
Nature's own laxative Syrup of Figs is advertised as the easiest most effective remedy to cleanse the system relieve headaches colds fevers cure habitual constipation indigestion and piles. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company San Francisco and sold by Kt Blacknall & Son. mar 28 ly
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
San Francisco
Cal
Blacknall & Son
California Fig Syrup Company
B B B touted as cure in humbug dispute
A compact note argues that the remedy labeled B. B. B. is a God-send to humanity and refutes claims against it, asserting its proven efficacy for those seeking a cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunnicutt
Hunnicut Medicine CO
Atlanta
P. W. Venghan
Ap Lely Dew
Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption
A rustic testimonial style ad promotes Dr King s New Discovery for coughs throat and lung diseases claiming cures and offering trial bottles at R Blacknall & Son s Drug Store. Includes patient endorsements from C H Morris and J Middlewart and notes free sample bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Blackwall & Son
Dr. King
C. H. Morris
Newak
Ark
Dr King
Bet of
R. Blacknall & Son
Diay Stree&w
Also Mentioned on This Page
Swift
Peru
Ind
P. Heaud
Auburn
Ala
Ge Swirt Sreeiiie Co
Mackinac
Detroit
Mackinag
AC Island
Fame Area
Marie
Lake Ports
Cleveland
Tutt
Sable
Mt Bend
Swift Sereipte Co
Atlanta, Ga
Sucklen
Artica
Rts Co
Dourham
W J. Exum
Durham, N.C
Wright Building
James
ARPS
J. Means & CO
Boston
Jacob Lev
Nurham, N
H.R. C
Mt. Airy
Lesa
A. M. Smith
Mawaora
Mt. Air
Geo
Thaxton & Watkins
Jobbers
Richmond
Saleman
Middle N. C
Murray
P. J. Murray
Bollingbrook Street
Petersburg
W. F. Ellis
KaLipuiren
WF. Ellis
Broad Street
Virginia
Primium
Swaynn
Swayne
Gladstone
First - National - Bank - of - Durham
Eee Cashier
eeeLeller
Officcrs. Ae
Leo, D. Heartt
Chas, A. Jordan
J. S Carr, C.S. Bryan
J.S Carr
W. W.fuller
Haxall Crenshaw Company
Haxall Mills
Rushmond
Byrd-Island
Reller Patent
Low Gades
Uss
Haxall, Crenshaw & Clara
12Th Street
Ete
Teh Rael
Cottrell & CO
Ktehell
East Main Street
Richmond, Va
Durham Sash Dvr and Blind Manufacturing CO
Durham
Sectio
Hemel
Lawber L. W Grissom
Carrington& Thaxton DU Hham, N.C
Carrington Corner
Bran
Hay
Carrington & Thaxton
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