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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1885
Page
4
A well dressed man and his bull terrier aboard an Illinois Central suburban train attract no notice until the dog repeatedly extinguishes fires scattered in the smoking car. The reporter notes the animal’s instinctive fire safety and calls him a natural watch-dog superior to patent extinguishers.
A historic advertisement promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claimed to ease teething pain. It asserts rapid relief for sick crying children and lists benefits including cure of dysentery and diarrhea, stomach regulation, wind colic relief, gum soothing, reduced inflammation, and general energy. The syrup is described as pleasant tasting and widely sold for 25 cents per bottle.
Gen. Grant relates a story of Bra g at a post where as first lieutenant he commanded a company and acted as quartermaster and commissary. He refused his own requisition, argued it, then sent the matter to the commander who quipped that Bragg had quarreled with every officer and with himself.
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