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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1885
Page
4
A New York Tribune writer recalls three powder mill explosions he endured. A first blast at the packing house killed a worker and scattered remains, a second explosion followed a night of theft and arson, and a final moonlit ghost sighting preceded a deadly mill blast. The record ends with the survivor noting no subsequent ghostly appearances.
Advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claiming it relieves nursing infants pain from teething and treats dysentery diarrhea wind colic and stomach issues. Promotes its pleasant taste and cites a distinguished nurse and physician as originator with price 25 cents per bottle available at druggists worldwide.
The ad promotes Deininger Ready Reference Tax Receipt Book, priced at 40 cents, expanding with distant customers and lasting for many years. The Millheim Marble Works advertises fine monuments and headstones, with proprietor A C Musser praised as an expert, honest, and undersold.
Listings show single shot guns starting near 00 dollars and breech loaders priced around 10 dollars. Double barrel shotguns range from about 13 dollars to 35 dollars for higher quality. Revolvers available from one dollar upward with a note of reduced stock.
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