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Newspaper
Greencastle Star
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1880
Page
7
A Rochester woman at Avon Springs developed a mottled face after using a powder, mistaken for paint by a physician who linked the discoloration to sulfurous vapors. The item also mentions liver pills, a French kidney pad, an elephant keeper incident, Dr Bull’s Baby Syrup, fake patent corsets, and a violent Arkansas love affair.
A collection of notes on medical claims and cures. Israel Jones of Franklin Station Ohio revived by a kidney pad after doctors gave up on his diabetes. Ice prices in Cincinnati rise to 50 a ton this year from 425 in 1876. A German ice machine arrived in St. Louis for ninety cents per ton. Hop Bitters praised by advocates and skeptics alike for wide claims. Mrs Greenzwint of Williamsport Pa regains her voice after daily prayer. An offer touts Dr Guysotl's Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla as best cure for many ailments. A Tennessee suitor's letter and a comical reply. Dr Crumpton's Strawberry Balsam touted for bowel and summer complaints. A free recipe for nervous weakness and early decay from Rev Joseph Inman.
Banker Jeckyll plots a grand funeral for Ida Vancouver, presumed dead after leaping from a river pier, while Detective Ferret traces the tragedy to Miss Vancouver. Rumors of a secret romance with William Hamilton swirl as Jeckyll’s wealth buys silence and public spectacle.
A visitor arrives to see Mr. Hamilton triggering shock over a jaw dropping reveal about a Vancouver two million and a Mrs. Hamilton. Banker Jeckyll’s nephew plots, and Jeckyll dies. the niece haunts the tale with a staged funeral. Signs and Wortents closes with odd observations on lunar weather omens.
A local dealer announces a daily supply of full line furniture in the finest styles. Prices are stated to be lower than any comparable quality goods sold elsewhere in the county.
We specialize in undertak ing and guarantee satisfaction with a full line of coffins caskets and burial robes in all sizes and styles. Located at No 22 East Washington Street Green Castle Indiana.
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