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Newspaper
Marshall Messenger
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1876
Page
7
A 14th century fragment from Richard Rolle describes heaven with lines about immortality wealth peace contentment and joy. It states there is life without death youth without old age and endless worship love and harmony in the sight of God.
The McGarrahan v. Fresno County quicksilver mine case, spanning over fifteen years, concludes with a settlement. McGarrahan pays $1,000,000 to the defendants, $400,000 cash and $600,000 from future mine proceeds, with Gen. B. F. Butler as backer.
A storied stream between two hills near Washington Heights. Diedrich Knickerbocker relays how Anthony Van Corlear, Stuyvesant’s trumpeter, crossed Siuytiden Duy vel Creek during a mission, vanished after a trumpet blast, and sparked local wonder among the Dutch burghers.
The report outlines 80 000 articles for the Argentine Republic exhibit and two hundred statuary pieces plus carefully chosen paintings. It notes German and Italian contributions, a Dutch educational books display, and a chromo lithography design of the American flag. Indian encampment preparations and a wax Wilhelm I figure are also described.
The late Mrs Horatio Seymour of Buffalo leaves a charity bequest plan totaling multiple church and hospital gifts. Provisions include 5000 to the Protestant Episcopal Charity Foundation, 5000 to fund a hospital, 2000 to St Andrew’s window for her husband, and 1000 to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals among others. One third of the residue goes to the Charity Foundation, Hubert Gaisgo, and the Board of Domestic Missions of the Episcopal Church United States.
A fashion journal notes spring wardrobes embrace soft woolen fabrics trimmed with silk. Descriptions include a dark cameo striped brown twisted wool dress with tee and long overskirt, and a French gray armure basque with deep apron skirt.
A Denver Times item describes a strange funeral convoy at Santa Fe. Twenty freight wagons served as hearses carrying 140 exhumed soldiers from Fort Craig to the Government Cemetery. Except for Lieut. Drew in a coffin, remains were shipped in gunny sacks, treated like ore, with no rites or reverence observed.
Dr Prerex argues against harsh caustics and recommends his Favorite Prescription as a safe tonic for female ailments. He touts its benefits for irregularities and obstructions, promising relief after sustained use and cites The People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser for further guidance. The work, mailed postpaid for $1.50, is sold by druggists.
Advertised offer for a six month subscription to The Bismarck Tribune with a pocket map of Dakota and the Black Hills. Includes sales pitch for Ritmeier's California Wine Bitters and VEGETINE as health tonics.
An ad claims Juniper Tar Soap from Caswell Hazard & Co. cures chapped hands face pimples ring worms and other skin issues with soft smooth skin promised. It warns against counterfeit tar soaps and notes Cragin & Co. will send a free sample of Dobbins Electric Soap to readers who mail 16 cents for postage.
Dr Schenck promotes Pulmonic Syrup Mandrake Pills and Sea Weed Tonic as the standard cure for pulmonary diseases. The regimen aims to ripen lung morbid matter, cleanse the digestion, and restore health if exposure to cold is avoided. Consultation offered at his Philadelphia office every Monday. medicines sold nationwide.
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