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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1896
Page
11
A historic advertisement touts Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the cure for longstanding female ailments including backache weight issues and nervous tension. It features patient testimonials praising pain relief, regained flesh, and freedom from suffering after using multiple bottles.
An advertisement by Donald Kennedy of Roxbury Massachusetts touts a weed claimed to cure scrofula pimples and many ailments. It cites over eleven cases with few failures and boasts numerous certificates of value within twenty miles of Boston. The piece urges sending a postal card for a book and mentions dosing advice, dietary notes, and widespread druggist availability.
The article recounts a claimed 1776 discovery on the island of Ios of a tomb described as Homer’s, found by Count de Grann a Dutch officer. It cites a seven by four by one foot tomb with an inscription, a marble inkstand, and a pen case, arguing the find reflects the era’s uncritical archaeology and raises questions about Homer’s burial.
The 18 year old Margaret Neilsen, daughter of Captain Neilsen, accompanied the Norwegian bark Julie from Wales to Nova Scotia. As pumps failed and water rose, she cheered the crew and manned a windmill pump. The Oscar II rescued all aboard, including a dog and a black cat, while rabbits were left behind.
Advice on home emergency care when no physician is available. It urges warming the patient with hot bottles, giving stimulants, and keeping hot water, brandy or whisky, a rubber bag, and ground mustard ready. It stresses even temperature, careful monitoring, and preparedness for nocturnal emergencies.
A jumble of notes on travel, health remedies, politics, and society. Includes claims about kidney care with syrup of figs, hair regrowth products, and early medical ads. Mentions Miss Pemberton seeking county recorder post, and Goettingen’s new doctor of philosophy Alice Sue. Also notes a royal dispatch from Bombay, a prolonged opera career plan, and Archduchess Stephanie of Russia planning a six week Italian cruise. Ends with a historical note on rockets in 969 A.D.
Poetic meditation on life and fate by Matthew Athi. Behind a gate a man senses a thousand years and longs for a peaceful life beyond birth and struggle, a nature where life persists in plants and stones and finds true solace.
An advertisement touts Dobbins Floating Borax Soup as an original, non imitation soap that soars in quality. It claims 100 percent pure borax content and urges trial by ladies, noting strong loyalty after first use. Separately, New York Clearing House reportedly moved 30 million dollars in gold to a new vault.
A reader notice praises the Motel Empire at Grand Boulevard and 3rd Street New York for its new building, modern conveniences, and liberal management. It claims easy access from elevated roads cables street cars rail ferries and centrally located near Central Park with reasonable charges. The hotel card in another column explains terms.
Joan Houlihan died in Britain Connecticut from injuries after a prize fight with boxer Patsy Nolan. The death follows a bout where Houlihan sustained a blow that led to fatal consequences. Authorities opened an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the fight and the incident.
A garbled collection mentions colors and sleeves, a claim of 25 percent England insured, a pledge forfeiting $1000 on fake testimonials, a company in Waireu Pennsylvania, and a stray note about Chinese history circa 2700 BC.
Testimonial from Thos J Meals of Canton Stark County Ohio praising Ripans Tabules for relief from indigestion headaches and stomach distress after a long bout with grippe. He says the pills improved his digestion and nervous symptoms, noting they beat other remedies in effectiveness. The letter appears with Ripans Company advertising and price 79 cents.
Advice urges letting in ample daylight and fresh air to protect health over furniture cost. Emphasizes ventilation without drafts, regular washing basin maintenance, and boiling drinking water to avoid contamination. Recommends pouring boiled water between jugs to refresh it. cites Queen Hygela.
The fragment references tonics and patents, noting activities around a Gray Overcoat and stomach bitters marketed for a range of ailments including fever constipation and dyspepsia. It mentions widespread patent activity with two thousand patents filed in the U S for paper manufacture.
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