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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1889
Page
4
The column catalogs elaborate brooches and pins with gold leaves and diamonds, silk cuff buttons featuring a pug and a cat, easel center plaques, and other ornate accessories. It also promotes Salvation Oil and Dr Buils Cough Syrup, plus Brown's Iron Bitters, Bryant's Disease quotes, Warner's Safe Cure, tortoise shell combs, onyx crescents, and moonstone parrot head designs.
Juan A. Pizzini editor of the Catholic Visitor in Richmond Virginia declares from personal experience that Shallenberger's Antidote worked like a charm against malaria and fulfilled all doctor claims. He would use it again if exposed. The ad notes availability from druggists and mentions fluted crystal claret jugs finished with gold handles.
An editor is urged to publish a claim that a positive remedy cures consumption with thousands reportedly cured. A letter offers two free bottles to readers who mail their Express and P.O. address. Also mentions oxidized silver link bracelets and a work-for-wage pitch from B F Johnson & Co. in Richmond Virginia.
Readable fragment notes bidding for a Havana cigar lot and silver belt buckles with green work. No clear names, dates, or organizations are identified in the text.
The ad promotes Botanic Blood Balm from Atlanta claiming cures for chronic skin and blood ailments. It lists testimonials from S M Wilson of Round Mountain Texas and J L Bosworth of Atlanta and G W Messer in Howell's X Roads Georgia, and touts a “Book of Wonders.” A final line notes small combination pin cushions and jewel cases as additions.
A Galveston woman, visiting New Orleans for Mardi Gras, bought a Louisiana State Lottery ticket for $1. She later discovered her ticket No. 10420 held one-twentieth of the second prize of $100,000, entitling her to $5000. The winnings were cashed through Adone & Lobit and paid to Mr. Nichols as her representative.
From the Saturday Review a portrait of women workers in nail shops in England's Priest Corner. A single ten by twelve foot shop holds four young women who toil up to fifteen hours a day for meager weekly earnings. The piece condemns unregulated hours and harsh working conditions with stark imagery of bellows, hammers, and red hot rods shaping nails.
A prominent physician told the Washington Star he has only three pneumonia cases under his care but receives far more calls about colds of all severities than he can attend to. He says most colds began on inauguration day and overwhelmed him for days, leaving him exhausted and unable to finish daily work.
An article notes Germany offers cheaper living for the poor compared with America while the wealthy face high costs similar to the United States. It lists prices for butter 20 cents a pound eggs 20 cents a dozen coffee 15 to 40 cents a pound salt 6 cents a quart sugar 6 cents a pound rye bread price not fully shown steak 15 20 25 cents a pound and observes vegetables cost about a quarter as much as in the U.S.
An engraved cross on Snake mountain bears a stark inscription about Sandy Johnson. The rough-marked message recalls weathering seasons and landslides while explaining the deceased’s ascent and the accusation that he called Johnson a liar. The notes appear in a Chicago Daily Mail column.
A graphic Western storm tale parallels a man’s decline from kidney trouble. The piece warns that symptoms mimic other illnesses and that early care is essential, urging heed to Warner's Safe Cure to avoid a fatal outcome.
Poet Bryant recalls Thanatopsis in a shaded forest scene. The piece reflects on mortality amid ancient trees and the hush of a grand woodland.
A historical rhyme traces Castoria’s use from infancy to motherhood, noting Vestoria as a remedy for illness in a child and Castoria as the preferred remedy through stages of life and into motherhood, reflecting era norms.
Hairpins are topped with small sea shells enameled in a variety of colors and set with a single pearl.
A Kentucky gentleman visiting Washington was asked if Kentucky people are bibulous. He replied Bibulous hell. I don’t reckon you could find a dozen Bibles in the state. Washington Post.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local treatment. internal remedies cure the disease by acting on the blood and mucus surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Cure is described as a regular prescription, composed of tonics and blood purifiers. testimonials are sent free. price is ten cents per bottle.
An endorsement of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a superior tonic for run-down women. Claims include easing stomach weakness, indigestion, bloating, back pain, nerves, and sleeplessness. Emphasizes vegetable ingredients, safety, a satisfaction guarantee, and a one dollar refund. Copyright notice attributed to Womip's Dispensary Mephart Association.
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