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Newspaper
Greencastle Star
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1881
Page
2
In Iowa City a crowd gathered at Whetstone’s to try a lung tester. A strong Amish youth, despite not feeling well, blew past 240 and reached 362, stunning onlookers as the device surged with his effort. He warned he’d try again another day.
The column critiques police court items as sensational clutter and argues Beecher is right to criticize the daily focus on petty criminals. It contrasts harsh legal career hardship with advice to avoid legal professions and favor steadier trades for respectability.
Professor Adler warns clergy face dangers such as superstition insincerity sensationalism immorality and hypocrisy in the ministerial profession. He emphasizes vigilance to prevent guides from falling by the way. William Smoak a 97 year old in Orangeburg County South Carolina has 13 children 189 grandchildren and 691 dependents 575 living. A Young man notes a diamond pin may seem fine but genuine value comes from steady income.
A noble lady compared society to china delph and crockery during a gathering. A guest asked to see her child and the footman called the nursery maid to fetch “Crockery,” then “China,” creating a humorous miscue about the child’s name.
Commodore Thatcher, president of the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati, commanded the Colorado during Farragut's Mobile Bay assault. When the Colorado halted before torpedoes, Farragut urged to proceed and Thatcher relayed the order to his captain. The vessel surged forward and engaged the Confederate fleet.
In Logan Ohio a lengthy duel between Brook and Love lasted over an hour. They began with wood projectiles then stones and finally pistols from cover. Twenty shots were fired with both men mortally wounded. A crude note on medical theory follows about female complaints and impure blood. Lindsey's Blood Searcher is mentioned.
Letters from Guilford Connecticut Padreah Kentucky and Detroit Michigan recount long battles with dyspepsia. Patients credit Cole’s Dyspepsia Cure with relief and cure after years of suffering and failed remedies. Testimonies note improved appetite and restored health following treatment.
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