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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1885
Page
7
A string of quips and musings on knowledge wealth and human nature. Topics range from education and invention to domestic life, work independence, and social manners with a humorous note. The piece cites jokes about religion baseball and marriage while reflecting on ambition dissatisfaction and contentment.
An account of a confrontation between John Phenix and the editor, described with chaotic humor. The scene unfolds at the newspaper office on New Town road as the editor arrives and the clash ends with both sides exhausted, clothing torn, and the editor resisting an onslaught while a bystander reads ads from the San Diego Herald.
A Rochester Chronicle reflection notes the challenges of posing people for photos and how colors and angles affect appearance, comparing side and full views and noting that white can fail in portraits. It also recalls Maxwell’s faith remark and reports nine Portland youths taking the triple pledge against alcohol tobacco and profanity.
Maryland physicians endorse the Rep Stak Counu Cure noting it is harmless and effective. They agree with official opinions from Baltimore Health Commissioner Dr Samuel K Cox and other authorities, highlighting the product as free from opiates poisons and narcotics and quickly efficacious.
A periodical advertisement touts Red Star Cough Cure as a pure vegetable, opiate free remedy. It claims medical authorities and officials endorse its safety and efficacy, stating it leaves no bad effects and does not derange the system. Sold nationwide by Cranes A Vocever Company for fifty cents a bottle.
A bill to prevent dairy product adulteration passes the Pennsylvania senate. A quip notes a hen pecked man as not always shrewd. Attorney General Garland enjoys flowers while Martin F. Tupper is described as poor as an average poet.
Mrs E W Carpenter of Overlee Balti more county Maryland reports a severe cold relieved by Red Star Cough Cure used with St Jacobs Oil on the side. Her cook, previously ill and untreated by a doctor, improved overnight and appeared greatly revived by morning.
The two and a half year old son of Mr. D Parrott of Albion scalded himself when a dish of hot grease spilled over him during play burning his chin neck and breast. President Cleveland takes sugar and cream with his strawberries. Kate Field is quick with words often coining new terms when none fit.
The World’s Dispensary Medical Association at 663 Main Street Buffalo New York advertises a radical rupture cure and pamphlet terms. A sensational note mentions Felix Constant and McDonald were hanged at Bush Creek near Benton Montana for horse stealing.
Geo A Spear, the man who drew 75000 from the Louisiana State Lottery, spoke with a Tribune reporter at the post office noting he will collect the amount via banks like a draft. He remains unaltered in demeanor and will not change his work as a clerk during cold weather. A New York draft for 74850 was sent as payment on the claim. Mrs Phelps, wife of the new minister to Fanland, is described as handsome and amiable with her own fortune.
An advertisement praises Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as restoring purity and health in the body. It contrasts rotted living conditions with a healthy system and mentions a Sandwich Island Princess described by a poet. The piece also cites Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and a note about druggists.
An 1882 advertisement roundup touts butter color, cod liver oil, worm remedies, nerve liniment, and harness oil. It promotes Wells Richardson butter color as non rancid and top priced. Also features Uncle Sam products and various patent medicines and tonics.
The notice promises Centra access to New York City with a $3 carriage hire and a Grand Union Hotel opposite the depot. It boasts six hundred rooms at one million dollars, European plan and amenities including elevators and an in-house restaurant.
A collage of 19th century health claims and patent medicine pitches. Advertisements tout Kidney-Wort purifying the system and doling out cures for malaria dyspepsia and biliousness alongside Hair dye replacements, Cough remedies and laxatives. Other notices promise sexual vigor cures and cheap dye kits with prices and supplier names.
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