Quack Medicines and a Chicago Trial Highlight Local Notices
A garbled OCR fragment reports on patent medicines sold with claims of cures including syrup of i ea and Hycelinn pills. It notes a Chicago federal court injunction involving Hostetler Co and G A McKee over imitation bitters, with details of the case and a West Madison street department store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cus
United States Circuit Court
Chicago
Sidge Wooda
Tar Hostetler Co
Wis Yrikin Ti
G A. McKue
Plainlif Mike
Ncil Hantutter
X Department Store
West
Madison Street
Plainti
Mr. Clark
E.C. Dake
An Ordinary Man and a Doctor's Ghoulish Pact
A narrator recalls a visit to a wealthy doctor in a city mansion. The doctor and Mustapha reveal a hidden chamber where a vow leads to reviving a buried daughter using bizarre rites and alchemy. The revived woman appears lifelike, and the account ends with a warning about strange happenings and a chilling claim of silence kept for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siva
Acenold
Mustapha
Pater
Tran Carafally
Cally
Fle
Geain
Lark
Cylmiq
Hit
Aunchianay
Maggia
Maine
Diy
Msgr
Prapiis
New York
William Cloud
Starvins
Yorks
Cloud
Mr. Cloud
Umbrella lore and rulers cite ancient scenes and modern uses
An extended survey blends humorous notes on umbrellas across cultures with a reflection on age and status. It mentions Americans using umbrellas widely, lists royal and historic figures associated with umbrellas, and transitions into a New York Exchange summary on publishing restrictions and official attitudes toward literature and governance.
A Lever Sword Smas at Napier Camp In Performance
A leaver swordsmans act at Napier's camp stirred reaction after a bravado display before the general and his retinue. The performer sliced through a lemon placed on a volunteer’s hand without touch and sparked suspicions of collusion between a guard and his retainer over a jewel-like sword object.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Fais
G- Biaine
Gladstone
Celui
Sant
Slam
Perdis
Azaiuel
Etti Babylon
Niger
Cleopatra
Julian Cisar
Nuakt
Vie
Napier
Joyeier
Abel
Widows of Continental Warriors Recount Revolutionary Sufferings
A lengthy feature recounts nineteen surviving widows of Revolutionary War soldiers, their ages, and hardships. Nancy Cloud, widow of William Cloud, recalls hunger, cold, and marches, with their family history and pension details. Other widows from Pennsylvania Vermont and New York share memories of Valley Forge and service, highlighting the long shadow of the war on later generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiany
Zou
Benely
Vermont
New York
Nascy Wraratrwan
Lineback
Tennessee
Anxa Mstua Younes
Taston
Philadelphia
Congress
Old Naan Hall
Princeton
Washington
High Street
Princeton College
Ishovsanda
Fox Wang
William Cloud
Virginia
St.Paul
Old Dominion
Nancy
Elizabeth Betz
Harrisburg
Peter Betz
Elizabeth
Peter Russ
Garman
Eluig
Herrand
Centenarians
Anna Maria Young
Pennsylvania
Henay
Jacob Young
Euston
Valley Forge
Germany
Jacobd Shickis
M Young
Captain Young
Uivke
William J. Murphy
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Young
Booker Bill
Burgoyne
Old Saratoga
Faw and Co
Grand Army
Tiberty
Iig
Saniel Dunham
Taliue Ato
Manchester
Yoih
Sue
Alinaio Daonham
Childean
Taigh
West Creel
Cornwallis
South
Ganeril Greene
Repaur Gates
Mersdy Saith
Newman, Ga
North Carolina
Ell Worls
TeBoreon
Lincoln
Mia
Luce Morne
Gast Burmard
Abiel Morne
Trha
Connecticut
Patty Itienanisoz
East Bethel
Godfrey Richardson
New York Yeomanry
Schuyler
Olu Torkimer
Arnold
Hudson
Wins
Macy Snead
Parkuley
Bowden Snead
Asher Eusbald
Gittren
Sarah Dabrey
John Q. Dohney
Barry
Saral
Virginis
Tugso
A Curious Hand Trick and A Meandering June Page
The fragment describes Napier and Seely debating a hand balancing feat performed by a juggler, detailing which hand to use for safety and the juggler’s swift stroke. It also drifts into a June page with garbled verse and a mix of names, poetry, and scattered observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Zgeneral
Napier
Evordemar
India
Mennee
Advise on farming methods and milking care from old notes
Readers discuss dairy practice and crop planning with tips on beets and carrots, aerated milk, and careful milking to reduce udder stress. The text also recalls a wartime battle metaphor and reviews classroom spelling definitions with humorous errors.
Birthmark Cure Sermon Draws Public Interest
A lengthy article outlines a physician led by Professor Woodbury promoting a birthmark cure through dermatology. It details public fascination, patient letters, and a planned 143 page treatise, with bankers and society figures referenced among supporters and skeptics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa
Idepvicy
Snll
Teety
Melydia
Phyvleliis
Lo Ventor
Serena Msiay Apoure
Nate Ee
Waahlesgton
New York
Leek Woodbery
Gautier
Woodbury
New Jersey
Nis
York
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California
Hycelinn
Guinea
Kiloe
Arch
Pilla. Pa
Oslo
Shelbyville
Ind
Pirail
Lin
Dr. Sure
Doug Aton
Lydia
Finkhorn
Lirge
Silvaan Rexcspy Co
Peoria
Selec
Mandaurt Eetinor
Amin
Argohl
Abedchamber
Bhualoctor
Minster
Leisora
Dioetor
Mustaphi
Clint
Wade
Sea
Warriage
Muntipha
Ilia Inne
Mustapou
Tadia
Shain
Herstif
Bira
Mestapha
ASEAN
New York Exchange
the Hevolativy
Nancy Cloud
Williams Cloud
Oer Booband
Mrs. Cloud
George Atbearn
Athaara
Oshkosh
A. E. Rosenberg
Russell Love
Apu
Grasa
Tivers
Tanya Bo
de Deere
MMC Dce
Ywaklor
Leo
Sf 404
Xed
Tir
F. W. Headley
Tranien
Hanels Boxsr
Finn
Tomony
Ava
Nevetow
Alelans Coaliut Gace
Begiitan Co
Onu Bootho
W. Huennefeld
Rano Contty
Kas
John Loevenicl
Ldove
Pattar Koenig
John Molitor
Koenig Faed. CO
Ill
Shorse Laruo
Tutt
Arinete
Drugeista
Ganse Cycle CO
ST. Chicat
DE. Harter Burr
Kennedy
Donald Kennedy
Roxbury
MASE
Sum Bend
A. Ai
Eier Eckho
Ensior
Caren Seniast
Canuncicatingednias
Ely
Barlow
Thealely
Hemordia
Atdmincard
Piso
Tilus
Ondbury
Amer Ae Cere
Nowea Per
Dalty
Eieote
Marke
Harlur
Thia House
Avery
Blastizul
Emeline Hawley
Mary A. Stacey
Synip
Ony
Figa
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