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Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1878

Page

4

Tom Potter and Abner Byng recall spectacular rifle feats

The New York Sun recounts Abner Byng praising Tom Potter a famed rifleman who performed astonishing shots. Tales include shooting glass balls midair and dropping cherries with bird shot from a roof, plus a batten shot from a coat tail and rapid bullseyes during rain. Also noted are political essays on Grant’s third term and a bishop gag about educated girls.

Dr. Carver Abner Byng Tom Potter Potter Carverall Tom Jim Miller Jim Jia

Two Noted Grave Robbers and Their Virtues

A column contrasts grave robbers with medical tonics, praising Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Purgative Pellets as household medicines. It frames the former as villains and the latter as virtuous restorers of health, with a satirical tone about gentlemanly conduct.

Scott Harrigan Ohio Offihe Olin Medical College Dr. Pierce

London Hair Color Restorer promises youthful shade and growth

An advertisement touts London Hair Color Restorer as a safe, perfumed hair dressing that restores natural color and stops hair loss. It claims to be purer than other products and offers 75 cents per bottle, with six bottles for four dollars and a U.S. depot at 330 North Sixth Street, Philadelphia.

London J. A. Tynes Wilson N.C U. S North Sixth St Philad

Herald Seeks Agents With Promised Inducements

To all potential Herald Agents the offer promises unparalleled inducements. Payment of money is required to accompany the subscription list.

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