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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1875
Page
3
Local items include marriages and movements, fires, accidents, retail openings, new businesses, court cases, weather observations, and social events. Mentions John Wood purchasing insurance interest, Little wedding plans, Klinger tin shop, burglaries, a fatal train accident in Michigan, and various community notices from Elkhart and Mishawaka with dates in late February 1875.
A druggist from Knob Noster Missouri reports strong sales and universal satisfaction for Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription. He notes women of all ages praise the remedy, and adds the product remains a top seller among medicines. It is sold by druggists and dealers.
The Chicago Journal carries Cushman’s letter explaining she did not know of the planned farewell in New York last October. She says she had Western engagements and could not refuse the pompous farewell, though she did not intend to abandon other work.
Maxon Parmater Co offers lumber shingles and supplies. J D Rush provides wagon repairing at Jefferson and Main. I Bucklen & Son sell drugs chemicals oils varnishes paints and glass at Main and Jackson and distribute Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption. Mrs Jaycox expands advertising to grow patrons.
The passage cites Charles Lamb denouncing spirituous liquors as Wet Damnation and humorously suggests he would condemn Alcoholic Excitants as curealls. It promotes a nonalcoholic tonic claimed to be the best in existence.
Advertises the weekly Observer available with postage free for residents outside the county and a chrome for 1.50 in advance.
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