Hood's Sarsaparilla Advertises Blood Purifier
An 19th century advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a superior blood purifier and strengthener. It claims to purify blood aid digestion and restore vigor with testimonials from M rs Davis of Brockport NY and J Thompson of Lowell MA praising its effects. It also emphasizes unique formula and invites readers to request a book of evidence.
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SouMons
Cohoes
N.Y
Hood
Ang
M.D. Davis
Brockport
Wood
Thoreault
Mtood
Thompson
Deeds
Lowell
Mass
I. Barrington
Bank Street
New York City
Record of 1888 News Snippets From Aged Columns
A 1888 roundup covers The United States Fondle Company seeking congressional funding for schooling to prove spelling science. Franciscan vows to serve among African Americans. a Buffalo death from loose electric wire warns on danger. Reports on cocaine cure claims by Dr Brapsey. Mexican plans to tap Popocatepetl. Amec mechanics rail tunnel link. Western Union Supreme Court decision on telegram delays. harsher horse stealing penalties in Indian Territory. meteoritic speeds versus cannon shots. theft and weather service notes. orthography reform bill proposing a three-member commission paid 25 dollars daily. Dublin lion tamers’ tragedy. Young Men’s Christian Association growth. a New England church oddity. railroads’ safety vs mileage stats. casualties and deaths in a yearly roundup.
Christmas in the Ceylon highlands by a mountain retreat
Special correspondent describes 6200 foot elevation in NouveEnrs Enya Ceyton Sri Lanka. He details rainy season gloom, jungle wildlife, jade valleys, tea and coffee plantations, Colombo markets, and a scenic Colombo to Kandy railway ride with views of waterfalls and tropical life.
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Republican
NouveEnrs Enya
Ceyton
Jupiter
Colombo
Orient
Kandy Voyage Describes City Hidden in Hills and Gardens
The account stops near Kandy Sri Lanka, noting a population around 8 million island wide and 15 thousand in the capital. It portrays a hill sheltered town with a lake walled by a stone barrier, gardens, and public buildings. Temples of Buddhism Islam and Christianity stand near streets where daily life unfolds. The tooth relic is kept in multi- tiered caskets with a gold lid, and worshipers attend evening prayers. The royal botanical garden four miles from town features 160 acres of diverse flora and fruit trees.
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Heber
Tropica
Ceylon
Colombo
Navu Oya
Illinois
Perenduya
Kandy
Colorado
Ocean Shore
Bhudda
Rhudda
Royal Botanical Garden
Poutskiria
Snd
Reminiscences of Ceylon Gardens and a Departure to California
A traveler recalls Colombo sights including nutmeg, clove, rubber, and the famed traveler's palm with a water yielding feat. He notes vast bamboo groves and sunset scenes before news of KR Moodey leaving the city for California. Moodey, longtime bookkeeper and school board secretary, is praised for integrity, temperance work, and a strong mayoral run on an anti license ticket.
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KR. C Moodey
Pacific
California
Mr Moodey
Ohio
E. H. Hutchins
Hutchins
Our City
M. EB. Church
Temperance
Altho
C. R. Jones
First National Bank
Moodey
Wonderful Cures and Trusted Remedies Sold Here
Wonderful cures reported by Henry Mlaya for two years with Dr King’s New Discovery Electric Bitters and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. Mentioned are cases of renounced consumption cured by these medicines in the city. Guaranteed and sold by Dr Powell.
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Henry Mlaya
Dr King
Bucklen
USA
Dring
Powell
Sabbath petitions demand six day week for rail and mail
A religious association petitions Congress and national firms to honor the Sabbath by halting railroad trains postal service and telegraph activity on Sundays. They argue Sunday work contravenes divine law and harms civil order, urging six day work weeks and a weekly rest.
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Lsbor
Nots
Tinaigh
Postal
House of Representatives
United States
Mansera
United
Cap
Wil
Sowing Wild Oats by M. Hamble
Poem-like reflection on youth and temptation warning against sowing wild oats and its lasting shame. Mentions Satan’s excuse and staying on the path of duty. Ends with a plea to treasure the soul and avoid evil deeds.
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Delphi
Msn
Satan
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Guarante Hep Pips” & Bon Sa Ee Putnam Co
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Eta Ely Brothers
Edreenwich Street
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Geo. Burr
United States Fondle Company
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Buffalo
Mexico
Popocatapetl
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United States Supreme Court
Western Union Telegraph Company
Indian Territory
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R. E. Kirkham
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Dublin
Mile
Young Man's Christian Association
New England
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Calcutta
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Madras
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Sulla
M. Hamble
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