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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1890
Page
4
A Western real estate agent explains a supposedly valuable lot 802 in a village now submerged 500 feet beneath the curb and filled with water. The uncle’s heir questions its worth while a quirky remark about frogs suggests potential meals if revived.
An article extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a preventative and cure for malaria and related digestive and systemic ailments. It claims wide historical use in malarious regions and lists conditions improved by the tonic, while mixing unrelated domestic tips and a note on professions.
Mrs H Judin of the Park House Richla Michigan says Allen's Lung Balsam saved her life after relatives died of consumption. She reports twice being prostrated by lung affections and that the Lung Balsam cured her, leaving her in good health. The sailor hat will not down nor drown and, they say, will come back to us next summer.
The piece touts Tansill's Punch Cigar and quotes scientists denying a true vacuum existence while claiming a man survives. It urges nervous debility and kidney weakness sufferers to write Dr. J. H. Dyr in Buffalo NY for a free Health Helper copy. The brass band figure is ready to perform.
Information wanted of Patrick Shea or O Shea son of John and Grace Shea born in Limerick Ireland Heir to an estate if living Add ress W J Covin Webster City Iowa Ministers of the gospel should organize a sindicate.
An old gentleman endorses B B B Botanic Blood Balm as a life and strength tonic to combat spring weakness and prostration. A Norfolk reader claims the remedy preserves family health for nearly two years without a doctor, while a closing quip notes funeral notices reveal middle names.
W. H. Worthington editor of the Patrons of Husbandry at Columbus Mississippi in a Feb 26 1882 note praises Allen’s Long Balsam as a fifteen year family remedy for coughs colds and croup calling it safe and sure for children. He also notes a Venetian point lace imitation glove suited for afternoon teas.
A nostalgic verse traces Castoria’s role from infant sickness to motherhood across generations. The lines recount a mother’s tradition of giving Castoria as a remedy and comfort from infancy to grandchildren.
A mixed set of reader quotes praise Brown's Bronchial Troches for cough relief with claims of superiority. A testimonial from Feliz Adlay of St. Louis and a letter about malaria antidote from A T Sua Lennereen Co. are included along with miscellaneous notes on habits and letter carriers.
The New York Sun reviews English influence in the United States noting vast foreign capital flow since 1888 into brewing, mining, and land ventures. It cites specific deals and a total of about 205.4 million dollars invested, with breweries, elevators, mills, and mining firms named among the recipients.
A pastor answers a doorbell at night to find a young couple seeking a Baptist pasture. The clergyman politely confirms the address, performs a wedding, and sends the couple away rejoicing, reflecting a small community faith moment.
The record notes 1888 malt liquors consumed totaling 767,587,056 gallons. It notes nearly 8,000,000 gallons were imported beer and ale.
A garbled page mixes boastful claims of salvation and benefaction with quips about a college oarsman and ducks. It advertises Dr Bull’s Doug Syrup and Allen’s Long Balsam, cites a Catarrh cure from Cheney & Co, and includes a notarized sworn testimonial from 1886 Toledo.
A sixteen year old boy, once frail after a cough, was saved by Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. His strength returned, cheeks rose, and he graduated with the highest honors, remaining the pride of his class.
An advertisement claims chronic nasal catarrh can be cured by Dr Sage’s Catarrh Remedy for 50 cents at local druggists. It asserts a positive cure and names the product and price for consumers seeking relief.
Much of the so called oriental decorations of the day in private houses is unknown in the east. The remark hints at differing tastes and cultural interpretations of decorative styles among households.
A critique of fashionable society’s strain on women and the health risks it poses. The ad promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as an effective tonic and nerve restorative, guaranteed by the manufacturer with a money-back offer. An accompanying booklet on woman’s health is available for ten cents.
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