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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1878
Page
1
Albert Crooker of A Crooker & Co. states that after suffering severe rheumatism for years he used VEGETINE for three years and seven bottles, claiming not to have rheumatism since. He advises others with rheumatism to try VEGETINE.
A New York Herald summary from Menlo Park reports Edison’s electric light plan will require many patents across dozens of components. It describes incandescent lamps, dynamos, regulators, and conductors, plus the system’s resistance design, and notes a day of rest amid heavy visitation to his lab.
From a testimonial by James Morse of 364 Athens Street who reports daughter recovered from whooping cough after VEGETINE. He says the medicine cured his rheumatism and praises its blood-purifying properties and bowel regulation as lasting relief. He notes medical endorsement and emphasis on bark root herb composition.
Mrs Lizzie M Packard of South Salem Massachusetts writes that after three years of suffering from Seref ula canker and liver complaint VEGETINE brought relief. She reports she is now progressing well and endorses VEGETINE as equal to any remedy for her ailments.
Prepared by H. R. Stevens Boston Mass Vegetine is sold by all druggists as a remedy marketed in the era, with notices indicating its availability through local merchants and physicians.
Fraudulent medical ad promises instant relief from coughs bronchitis fevers and blood disorders. It touts Dr South and Dr Smiths preparations with money back guarantees and lists numerous diseases to claim cures while urging readers to buy from druggists in Erie Pennsylvania.
An 19th century advertisement describes worm symptoms in children and asserts Dr. C McLane's Vermifuge will cure. It emphasizes no mercury, innocence of the preparation, and authenticity by signatures C McLane and Freeman Bros on the wrapper.
Advertisement touts Dr. McLane's Liver Pills as effective for liver disorders bilious complaints and dyspepsia while warning buyers against imitations. It urges insisting on the genuine product with a red wax seal and signatures C McLane and Fleming Bros of Pittsburgh Pa to avoid counterfeit labels.
Fort Wayne Sentinel notes GoLpD trading at par on Wall Street last Tuesday, marking the first such move since 1882. The paper also directs readers to a finely executed portrait of a Kokomo Yeibuné patriarch, sent by T. C. Pariessors, recently deceased.
The St. Louis Republican argues silver depreciation is shown by world market data and recalls silver’s historical value. It notes a rumor of Rev. Dr. De La Marys’ possible election to the U.S. Senate with GOP support on issues except apportionment. The piece casts doubt on Democrat votes supporting such a candidacy.
The passage states there is no intent to obstruct the resumption act, calling it a land law that cannot be repealed before effect. It urges everyone to let the law play out, noting success will vindicate proponents and failure may lead to repeal, as theories of resumptionists are tested by practice.
Washington dispatch notes four bills to be pressed this session by Hewitt on silver exchangeability and coinage, postal savings banks, treasury notes as substitutes for bank notes, and silver bullion certificates. The third and fourth likely cannot pass, while the first two may become law. Buckner reports a countermeasure to curb gold and silver collateral in loans, amid fears of gold lockups and hindering resumption. Buckner aims to give resumption act a fair chance despite opposition.
A majority on the house naval committee released findings on George M. Roneson, alleging extreme corruption and extravagance in navy department administration. Total navy cost cited at over 960 million since inception, with large sums spent since 1864 and within the last eight years, plus billions in material. The report details contract abuses, defiance of bidding rules, and losses from ship sales and destruction, and notes Secretary Tyowrson’s cooperation in the inquiry.
A congressional committee details wasteful spending on five new monitors costing over 10 million dollars with further 1.5 million paid, needing 2.5 million more to finish. It accuses breaches of law, condemns Secretary Robeson and others, and urges prosecution, criticizing Grant era favoritism.
A critique of James G Blaine's bid for national prominence after 1876. The author condemns his Maine convention tactics and the southern election investigation push as futile, notes party divisions, and argues the probe will prove a farce while harming Blaine's prospects.
The Indianapolis Journal reports Benjamin Mason, a famed former hotelier who built wealth in Indiana and moved through Fort Wayne Lafayette and Indianapolis, now asks trustees for admission to the poor farm. He describes a life of ups and downs, losses to real estate ventures, and final decline ending in the care of the poor house.
A prospective Thornton newspaper plans to launch as tax delinquency totals in Clarke County reach 70048.27 dollars. Local crime and legal notes include a Browns Town man sentenced for assault and a Clinton dog rescued after a locomotive incident. Citizens remain wary as graveside security and a Vernon mob rumor circulate.
G F Gookerly writes from Terre Haute that a reunion of the 150 members who framed Indiana's constitution should be held during the legislature's session at the capital. He nominates William H. English James B. Foley and Joseph Rastine as arrangements committee to organize the call and hopes many survivors will attend.
Indianapolis Journal questions the idea that Gov Williams' clemency fueled a crime surge. It lists cases like Gillooly Greenly Huntsinger Tate Guetig Merrick to argue that murders would have occurred regardless and that mass hanging as a preventive is untenable.
The state house commissioners report expenditures totaling 49 026 73 with 24 026 73 paid to foundations contractors now suspended and covered by dirt for frost protection. Other costs include 3 112 90 for sewer 6 498 12 for architect 7 683 97 for commissioners 1 850 02 for secretary 3 312 08 for experts and 623 85 for legal defenses. A balance exceeding 30 000 is expected to carry to the state house fund.
Capt Wightman of the Maguire House volunteers to give Ren Mason three meals a day if someone will provide him lodging. He would take the old man in if he has room to spare and thinks hotel keepers should act to assist Mason.
An advertisement urges daily use of unbolted wheat flour for vigor of mind and body and mental clarity. It recommends mixing the flour with dry Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder, adding water to form a batter, baking into gems or biscuits, and promises a nutritious food.
A Chicago based singer Miss Abbott rises from poverty to prominence in America. Her European study years in Milan Paris and training under Wartel and Patti shaped a noted Marguerite in Faust. She praises manager Mr Hess and praises the company as a happy unified team.
The piece notes ongoing racial prejudice at the capital, recounting White House social exclusions from presidents’ circles, and statements by Gen Sherman about dining with Bruce. It recalls Grant Hayes and Frederick Douglass social limits, while northern Republicans critique patronage divisions amid persistent color bias.
The new vault of the United States sub-treasury, ready for storing silver dollars, measures forty eight by thirty by twelve feet. It would take 4129 grain dollars per inch to fill every inch, a detail underscoring silver’s bulk. A bag of 1,000 412 grain dollars illustrates the size of the currency.
Tom Brown narrates a tale told by Sam Cox about a rough visitor who asks if Cox is in and inquires about his political career. The exchange touches on Cox’s Columbus origins, congressional service, the Brooks districts, and district changes as the admirer learns Cox’s voting history while noting no favor is requested.
New York neurologist Jamuiond proposes a check for 5000 if Miss Mallie Fancher correctly identifies a sealed cash package within thirty minutes. He also offers 1000 if she endures a month of surveillance without eating. Offers extend to noon December 31 and hinge on physician approval.
A bar-round journalist in a New York Post piece extols how to run a paper with independence and sense while condemning others methods. He argues he would expose corruption and write common sense but admits mockery of frivolous efforts. A test claim suggests daily sensible writing would exhaust him.
A fragment notes a brutal murder case linked to Peru and Cranuce, urging a thorough legal process and elimination of suspects. The text signals court action or investigation but lacks full details.
In Cincinnati one of the city's brightest girls returns from a grand continental tour through England Scotland and Ireland. A boastful suitor boasts of kissing the Blarney Stone but she reveals she had sat upon it. The man reels in sadness and since has not spoken the word Ireland.
A patient bargains with a doctor for payment, promising 1000 if cured and later a 350 bill. After the patient recovers he plans to pay but legal action follows when the doctor seeks the sum, leading to a judgment and stay of execution amid months of delay.
Jay County rejoices at the defeat of liquor license applications with no licenses granted in a quarter century. The county also faces the irony of being represented in the next legislature by J. Peter Cleaver Shanks, a salary grabber, a result attributed to Delaware's election.
A Columbia City column laments the old tale of benefactors aided into power later turning on their editors. The writer notes personal experience of supporting men into place and facing censure afterward, calling it a familiar pattern.
The Rev. J. W. Buck of New Albany was found guilty of attempting to ruin James Hixon’s wife and was suspended from all Methodist ministry privileges. Investigations note two attempts, one in August and one in September.
Washington officials consider whether vaudeville performer Little Sunset Cox may perform all winter without paying a license while other shows are taxed. The dispute centers on whether Cox should be prohibited from exhibiting without payment.
Fragmentary OCR captures scattered phrases about secret societies and misread quotes from Indianapolis papers. The text shows misattribution, stray names, and garbled commentary with no cohesive event or report to summarize.
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