Dr Johnston advertises cures for secret diseases
An 1852 Baltimore advertisement by Dr Johnston promotes rapid cures for secret diseases and sexual debility. It warns youth about solitary vice and urges immediate consultation at Office No 7 South Frederick Street, with a guarantee of cure in one to two days. The notice touts extensive London and U S training, and claims many sensational recoveries, including nerve and mind ailments, skin and throat issues, and weak organs.
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Royal College of Surgeons
London
United States
Paris
Philadelphia
Dr. J
South Frederick Street
Baltimore
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Petition for licenses to keep a public house in Huntingdon county
The document records requests before the April 1852 term of the Huntingdon County Court of Quarter Sessions. Robert Kyle seeks a license to operate the Tan ur tavern at Mill Creek Brady township for a year, with local citizens endorsing the need and his good repute. Joseph Forrest of Petersburg likewise petitions to renew a public house license, supported by Petersburg citizens affirming necessity and Forrests honesty and capacity.
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Huntingdon County
Robert Kyle
Brady
Mill Creek
James Shmpson
Huntingdon
Samuel G. Simpson
J. K. Hampson
Isaac Wittman
E L. Plowman
Benjamin Vlatt
Samuel Sharra
Samuel P. Foster
Robert Mattson
Frances Holler
Thomas B. Miller
Christain Miller
Benjamin Yoder
Jesse Yocum
Dickson Hall
Janes McDonald
Thos. H. Morrison
Martin Getz
Adam Hower
John 8. Weston
Court of Quarter Sessions
Joseph Forrest
Petersburg
Jno
R. Hunter
H. Orlady
Gee. W. Carswell
Joseph Johnston
P. Murphy
Henry Neville
H. A. Wakefield
Jonathan Isenburg
William Temple
Wm. B. Meyahan
Barnabas Zigler Sen
Thomas Kyler
Joli Bl. Ritter
Geo. W. Whitaker
Patchwork talk with printers and pressroom tour
A lively dialogue reveals daily labors in a printing house. Printers explain composing rooms ink stained tables and galley proofs while a visiting lady questions processes from press to mangle. The piece ends with an onlookers note about basket willow cultivation and its economic promise to US farmers.
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Oregon
Congress
Printer's Language and Curious Newspaper Bits
A collection of printer slang and brief, dated anecdotes. It contrasts jargon from the Delaware Republican with light, humorous quips about sailors, field animals, and a boots fitting tale, featuring characters Jim Pat Jenny and Treavens in a bustling old column.
Painting of Heaven Enclosed by Sausage Fence
A curious scene features a painting titled Heaven set behind a fence crafted from sausages. At its center a fountain splashes pot pie, creating a surreal exhibit that blends food and art in a whimsical display.
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Heaven
Sale of Intoxicating Liquors Law Passes Legislature
The license law now passed by both houses of the Louisiana Legislature gives police juries mayors and aldermen power to make local liquor prohibitions and to grant or withhold licenses for drinking places. The measure takes effect immediately upon passage and lets local officials determine liquor sale policies in their wards towns parishes and cities.
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Louisiana
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