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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1879
Page
6
A fragmented account discusses an elusive lightning painter praised for swift, masterful landscapes and dramatic scenes. It contrasts rapid execution with careful design, noting public fascination and critics and highlighting performances tied to aristocratic patrons and dramatic, improvised subjects.
A German writer notes a chemical method by M. Fischer to blacken zinc for roofing, using sand, dilute hydrochloric acid, chlorate and sulfate of potash, then a benzole seal. The piece also surveys crop growth projections from a single grain, a porch scene with a curious dialogue, a child’s remark on doctors, and Sir Trenry Bessemes’ claim of 160 patents.
Sellers pronounced by all to be the meat pleasant and efficacious remedy now in use for the cure of goods colds croup hoarseness tickling throat whooping cough over a million bottles sold in years. It gives relief wherever used and benefits cannot be bad from cough mixtures. Sold by all druggists at 25 cents per bottle. SELLERS LIVER PILLS also recommended for liver stomach and related ailments. 25 cents per box.
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