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Newspaper
Greencastle Star
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1881
Page
3
Local note clarifies that the Tak Star does not endorse correspondents opinions in columns. The paper provides space for readers to learn neighbors thoughts and welcomes newsy letters from various parts of the county for publication.
The writer tours New York City landmarks from the Battery to Central Park noting ships at the docks, Fifth Avenue mansions, and the Staten Island and Coney Island retreats. A lengthy letter argues against women’s suffrage, defending traditional roles and criticizing enfranchisement as political capital.
The excerpt cites praise for Malt Bitters and Brown's Iron Bitters as health aids, notes a Boston court denying testimony from a disembodied spirit, and reports Tenney the Boston drummer-turned-thief caught after theft clues hidden under his hatband. The mix shows era ads, legal caution, and a cash-theft incident.
An advertisement criticizes patent medicines and promotes Brown's Iron Bitters as a tonic that strengthens digestion and overall health. It alleges other remedies are harmful, claims medical and religious endorsement, and warns buyers to avoid alcohol and counterfeit products.
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