Hardware and ironmongery sale at Francisculs's store
Advertises a large stock of hardware at Philadelphia prices for cash. Includes nails, window glass, locks, planes, saws, funnels, and many farm and carriage items. Claims low cash prices and emphasizes variety and availability at Franciscius's in Lewistown with last notice pay up or be collected.
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Sim Colterth
Franciscus
Philadelphia
Cote
See
BP. OG
Beatty
Rose
Vanderhill
Ft. Hoe & Co
BF. G. Francisens
BP. OG. Franeisens
I. G. Franeisens
Pranciscus
BF. G. Franciscus
F. OG. Francisens
G. Francisens’s
Spear & Jackson's
Ware & Butcher
Franciscus’s
TG. Franciscus
Praneciscuss
I. G. Frantiscus
Pranciseus
S. Minnettann
Ir. G. Franciseus
Morocco
G. Franciscus
G. Praciseus
I. Gy
I. G. Franciscus
BP. G. Franciscus
F. G. Franciscus
Mifflin County
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Prasetseus
S. AD Hazen
Swoope & Moore, Alexandria Ps
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Murder of Smith O'Brien sparks outrage across Ireland
The Dublin Nation reports Smith O'Brien is subjected to slow death in Maria Island. Detailing solitary confinement, starvation, and denial of comfort, the piece accuses Governor of Maria Island of brutal tyranny. It calls for intercession by Irish people, Protestants and Catholics alike, to save the imprisoned patriot and warns England of retribution.
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Smith O’brien
Dublin
Ireland
Maria Island
O'Brien
O’brien
Silvio Pellico
England
St. George
Sun Distance From Earth Sparks New Calculations
The Sun's distance from Earth is debated, with Congress funding a West Coast South America expedition for precise measurements. A local inventor claims a rapid method using motion laws yields 92,287,598 miles, near the astronomical estimate, challenging observers. Also included are unrelated anecdotes and a Connecticut justice tale.
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Congres
South America
Smoking’s ruinous toll on body and mind, warns physicians
An 19th century medical view details tobacco’s harms to lips, throat, lungs, heart, and brain. It notes weekly consumption ranges from half an ounce to twelve ounces, with inveterate smokers at four to five dozen cigars per week. Early effects include mucous membrane inflammation, throat irritation, and dental decay, followed by heart depressions and disrupted cerebral activity. The piece cites Dr. Laycock and Dr. Wright, plus a mix of anecdotes and quotes on temper, nerves, and overall vitality, underscoring dangers to respiratory and nervous systems.
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Laycock
Wright
Birmingham
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