Love Stronger Than Death in Cholera Tragedy
In the Boston cholera outbreak, James Ammerman stays to close business while his wife refuses to leave. After he falls ill, a desperate attempt to revive him unfolds as the death cart nears. Mrs. Ammerman’s faith and her use of hot compresses, stimulants, and hartshorn yield a dramatic, life saving recovery. The couple then travels to New Hampshire, celebrating a love deemed stronger than death.
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India
Ganges
Brahmaputra
Jessora
China
Persia
Arabia
Russia
Prussia
Germany
England
Montreal
Quebec
Eastern
Middle States
Boston
James Ammerman
New Hampshire
James
Katie
Jennie Porter Arnold
All the heroes ain’t dead yet in Niagara Falls tale
The dialogue cites Niagara Falls bravery with a barrel escape. An old man and his playful grandson debate the feat, framing it as proof that “barrels” enable bold feats. The line “All the heroes ain't dead yet” underscores a lighthearted morale from Life magazine style.
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Bagley
Niagara Falls
Shayer
Warner's Safe Cure Promoted As Kidney Liver Remedy
A Rochester reporter describes Warner's safe cure as the leading remedy for kidney and liver diseases. Dr J L Stephens and others endorse it, noting that narcotic and stimulant habits stem from kidney and liver poisons. The article cites medical authorities and urges recognition of the cure's power amid rising sales and reduced advertising. Deputy mentions: Treasury hires policy on women messengers. Fairchild to visit Nashville with Tennessee plans for a GA R event.
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Rochester
N. Y. Post Express
Europe
H. H. Warner
Warner
J. L. Stephens
Lebanon
Ohio
Beas
Amon
J. M. Hall
State Board of Health of
Iowa
Alexander Neil
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Academy of Medicine At
Columbus
Fowler
Homely Dave the Red-Headed Book Agent on Railroads
A St Louis Globe Democrat tale tells how a red headed book agent nicknamed Homely Dave persuaded Secretary Evarts and a party of dignitaries to buy over $200 in books during a California to Chicago rail journey. Dave read from works and impressed senators, congressmen, and officials, influencing sales and introductions on board.
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St.Louis Globe-Democrat
Evarts
Dave
Senator Evarts
Mr.Evarts
Mr. Hayes
California
Council Bluffs
San Francisco
Mr. Evarts
Edwin Arnold
Asia
Chicago
Secretary urges against compromise in timber case
Secretary Lamar recommends the offer of compromise from Gravel & Goulet Brothers of Minnesota not be accepted. The case concerns 195000 feet of pine taken by Whittier and Scott from a pre-emption land. the lumber sold for 3500 per thousand. The secretary maintains the buyer is liable for full value 3 50 per thousand and favors suing Sanborn & Loud and Meyers Cohn for unlawful inclosures.
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Lamar
Gravel & Goulet Brothers
Minnesota
Wharton
George D. Whittier
Whittier
Little Fails
Stewart Scott
Minneapolis
Sparks
Gravel & Goulet Bros
Sanborn & Loud
Pecomain
Montana
Meyers Cohn
Lund
Oneida County
Malarial Disease Described and Bitters Remedy
The article describes malarial illness as dumb ague with fatigue chills heat and exhausting sweat. It claims Hostetter's Stomach Bitters cures the disease and notes liver derangement and saffron skin tint. It also states Bitters relieves constipation dyspepsia rheumatism and kidney inactivity.
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Hostetter
Gibraltar
Annie Shaw the Bold Defender of Women’s Rights
Rev Miss Annie Shaw, a noted West advocate for women’s rights, once defended herself when insulted in Michigan by pulling a Derringer and warning the driver he would be shot if he persisted. Her calm threat silenced him and drew a large gathering for her at the settlement. In another public meeting a speaker mocked strong-minded women and Miss Shaw replied simply I was born so.
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West
Annie Shaw
Michigan
Miss Shaw
Illustrated treatiee prepaid by 10 cent stamps
The document mentions an illustrated treatiee of 160 pages sent post paid for 10 cents. It is addressed to Worlds a Medical Association in Buffalo New York. It notes the deathbed status of Most Rev William Dalaney bishop of the Catholic diocese of Cork.
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A Medical Association
Buffalo, N. Y
William Dalaney
Cork
Casweau, Hazaryv & Co
New York
Caswell, Harage & C0
Hood
RK. I
Jang Hiney
Lumberton
Clinton County
Ohio
Delays and cures urged for consumption and other ailments
A collage of 19th century medical ads and notices urges early treatment for consumption with Dr Piercy’s Golden Medical Discovery and Brown’s Iron Bitters for digestive health, plus other cures and remedies. Mentions elections with women voting, broken engagements, and various patent medicines and tonics with testimonials.
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Piercy
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Lynn
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