President Arthur's Deteriorating Health Reported
Televrants from Washington say the President left the capital in poor condition this summer. Reportedly overworked and exhausted, he required rest as doctors grew concerned about his health and possible constitutional issues.
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Washington
Iis
New York
Alevimbie Bay
Bucklen Arnica Salve Sold By Richards & Selirbeck
Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Guaranteed to give satisfaction or money refunded. Price twenty five cents per box. For sale by Richards and Selirbeck.
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Richards & Selirbeck
Richards & Sobrbeck
Cataronsia and the rise of farm lands with railways
The article notes the distribution of landed property linked to railway introduction. In 1850 no railways stretched west of the Rockies, with California having 672 farms. The latest census records 25 0034 farms, illustrating rapid growth.
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Cataronsia
Rock Mountains
California
Griggs Glycerine Salve Claims and Jury Death Report
Griggs Glycerine Salve advertised as a universal cure for cuts burns and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee sold by Richards and Sobrick. A Quincy juror fell ill after serving and died days later with a postmortem linked to brain congestion, suggesting effort to follow counsel.
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Quincy
Woman's True Friend and Medical Quackery Notes
A fragmented 19th century notice touts Electric Bitters as a "true friend" for women's ailments with a fifty cent price and cites Richards and Lohrbeck as sellers. The text also references Thurlow Weed and an uncompleted eye surgery plan aiming to restore sight, describing attempts to remove a double cataract and fit a lens card.
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Richards & Lohrbeck
Drous
Thurlow Weed
A Vexed Clergyman and a Coughing Audience
The article notes a preacher named Joh struggling to be heard as listeners cough incessantly. It promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds with trial bottles at Richards and Sohrbeck’s drug store.
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Joh
Endeavo
Dr King
Richards & Sohrbeck
Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic Promoted In 19th Century Ad
An advertisement touts Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic as a cure for pepsia liver woes pimples and facial blemishes at 50 cents a bottle. It also notes a State Bureau of Labor report placing Illinois coal output as a major producer rising from 6 million tons in 1880 to 9 million this year with 46 counties contributing nearly 14 million dollars.
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Richards & Soherbeck
Dr Jones
Tne
State Bureau of Labor
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Voltaic Belt Company Trials for Men’s Health
A 19th century advertisement offers Dr Dye’s Celebrated Electro Voltaic belts and electric appliances on a thirty day trial for men of any age with nerve and vitality problems. It promises speedy restoration of health and vigor with no risk, as the trial is allowed.
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Voltaic Belt Co
Mich
Dye
Virginino Invents "Lung Destroyer" Cigarette Machine
A young Virginino inventor unveils a device named the lung destroyer that allegedly burns 150 cigarettes per minute, drawing curiosity about its purpose and potential health implications.
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Virginino
No cure for cough urged by fool and wise man
A quip urges readers to visit Richards & Lohrbeck's drug store for Dr. Bigelow's Positive Cure. A trial bottle is offered free with the promise of immediate relief from a hacking cough and a return to well being.
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Richards & Lohrbeck
Dr. Bigelow
Ohio Politician Predicts Strong Republican Victory
A returning Ohio politician spent a week in Columbus and estimates a Republican victory next Tuesday with an 8,000 to 10,000 majority. He expects Cincinnati to vote Democratic by 5,000 to 6,000 and suggests a potential Congress seat victory, noting a stronger Republican organization statewide than the Democrats.
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Ohio
Columbus
Cincinnati
Capuress
Loth
Butterworth
Republicwn
Plocesion Cologne Offers Lasting Fragrance
An advertisement touts Plocesion Cologne as a fragrant and refreshing option, positioning it as a durable alternative to inferior scents and inviting consumers to purchase a lasting perfume experience.
Irishman Buys Apple Pie Then Destroys It At Home
A Berruio Irishman purchased a prize item, carried it home, and disposed of it at his property. The next day he asked the storekeeper whether he preferred boiled Wiel salt poruk or corn bale.
Wells' Health Remeyer Marketed Cure for Impotence
A dated advertisement touts Wells' Health Remewower as a cure for nervous weakness dispersia impotence and sexual debility. The claim promises restoration of vigor with a price of one dollar.
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Wells
Connecticut Farmer Sells Heifer For 84800 Value
Mr BownituaM a Connecticut farmer sold a young cow for 84800. The thin animal aged 872 days produced ten times her weight in milk and yielded 1000 pounds of butter.
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Bownituam
Connecticut
Tno
Pest control product with aggressive animal repellent claim
An orange advertisement claims Rough on Rats clears out flies roaches ants bedbugs rats mice and gophers chipmunks from homes and properties. The note highlights rapid action and broad pest range for indoor and outdoor areas.
Woman Sues Railroad Over Wrong County Destination
An Indianapolis woman sues a railroad for 2000 dollars claiming her ticket to Watson Indiana sent her to Geeen county instead of Clark county. The suit argues the error caused travel delays and inconvenience.
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Watson
Geeen County
Indiana
Indianapolis
Clark County
Buchu paiba Cure Claimed for Urinary Ailments
An advertisement touts Buchu paiba as a remedy for pain irritation retention and incontinence deposits including gravel. The claim notes a price of one dollar for the treatment.
Canvass Gains Momentum in Mississippi District
CuatrmMEne runs a strong canvass in the Second Mississippi district as supporters rally to his banner. Bourbon leaders once said he had no chance but have shifted their stance amid growing Democratic defections and cross party appeal.
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Cuatrmmene
Mississippi
Erean
Epilepsy Treated At World’s Dispensary Medical Assn
Pamphlet details the treatment of epilepsy with fits at the World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo New York. The publication promotes medical guidance and patient resources offered by the association.
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Address World's Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo
Circus suit seeks $30000 from railroad over delayed transport
SELL3 BroTHgRs sue the Chicago and North Westtro Railway Company for $30,000 claiming damage for failure to transport the circus and its menagerie to towns including Lluwa in July.
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Chicago and Northwesttro Railway Company
Lluwa
World’s Dispensary Medical Association Stamp Treatise
A compact notice describes a large treatise offering three stamps as part of a guide for self treatment. It lists the World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo, New York as the source of the material and promotes practical medical guidance for readers.
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World's Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo
Ford Brothers Plan Kansas Journey After Frank James
In an interview printed by Truth the Ford brothers Bob and Charley declare immediate travel to Kansas and warn that if Frank James avoids punishment the feud will continue. The brothers frame the move as a response to ongoing criminal conflict and signal intent to pursue rightful justice.
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Bob
Charley Ford
Kansas
Frank James
Notice on medical relief stamps for nervous debility
Yousa and middle aged men suffer from nervous debility premature old age memory loss and similar symptoms should send three stamps for Part VII ot peel issued by Works Dispensary Medical Association Bullule NOY.
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Yousa
Workls Dispensary
Charles P Jonsson to Defend Frank James in Prosecution
St Louis lawyer Charles P Jonsson, a leading criminal attorney, will defend Frank James in any state prosecution. The statement Signals readiness to represent James if charges are brought.
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Ev. Linu
Charles P Jonsson
St Louis
Frank James
Sample Bottle of Dr Bosanko's Cough Syrup Promoted
At OSS Bryant and Wm Chandenin's drug stores a sample bottle of Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup is advertised to relieve obstinate coughs and colds and demonstrate the effects of the regular 50 cent size for asthma bronchitis and chest pains associated with throat and lung diseases.
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OSS Bryant
Wm Chandenin
Rample
Bosanko
Senator Stewart Draws Media Crowd With Finger Story
Independent Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidate Senator Stewart impressed Media residents by recounting his claim that he pounded the table and broke a finger while making his remarks.
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Stewart
Pennsylvania
Media, Pa
Cascara Remedy Mentioned for Digestive and Kidney Ailments
A physic remarked that Cascara ranks among top vegetable remedies for dyspepsia constipation and kidney issues. It is widely used in the preparation of Hops and Malt Bitters.
Bachelor candidates in California politics analyzed
The report notes a scarcity of bachelors among California political nominees. All Republican State ticket members are married, with only a single bachelor among Democratic nominees.
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California
Hops Highlighted as Superior Tonic by Physician
A physician endorses hops for tonic properties and vigor, claiming nothing in the vegetable kingdom rivals hops. The text notes hops as a key ingredient in Hops and Malt Bitters and promotes its invigorating effects.
Providence Woman Laments Five Husbands in Eleven Years
A Providence woman who lost five husbands in eleven years has grown disgusted with men and vows she will never marry again.
Dr. Guysett’s Yellow Doe and Sarsaparilla Remedy
An old ad claims anxiety weakens the body quickly but can be counteracted by Dr. Guysett’s Yellow Doe and Sarsaparilla. It promises a refreshing non intoxicating pick me up that excites mind and body.
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Guysett
Detroit official praises Chicago boulevard design for parks
Mr Bria of Detroit's boulevard commission told the Detroit Free Press that Chicago's end and public drives are the best laid out and most beautiful in the country. He said Detroit will model from them and that descriptions cannot do them justice.
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Detroit
Boulevard Commission
Mr. Bria
Wen
Ohio
Detroit Free Press
Chicago
Geography Quiz Joke From City Schoolroom
A Binghamton public school scholar, after a long tour of Asia, faced a geography review that yielded a string of humorous exchanges. The teacher pressed for definitions and the pupil offered simple, comical answers about mud land water and a flat earth, joking about digging a hole to reach the other side.
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Binghamton
Asia
Yellow Dock and Barsaparilla Praise From Mrs Kimpau
Mus S A Kimpau of Yellow Springs QC reports relief after using Dr Guysett’s Yellow Dock and Barsaparilla. She describes anxiety and weakness easing, improved health, and strong renewed vitality after trying the remedy.
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S.A Kimpau
Yellow Springs
Guysett
Yellow Dock
Dormant Alligatorlike Creature Found at Kokomo Quarry
An unknown animal eight indies long with four legs and ten fore and hind claws resembles an alligator and crawls rapidly. It was unearthed ten feet below ground in the Jnana stone quarry at Kokomo Indiana and appeared embedded in solid rock in a dormant state.
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Jnana Stone
Kokomo
Ind
Colden's Liquid Beet Tonte Promises Cure for Indigestion
An old advertisement touts Colden's Liquid Beet Tonte as a cure for indigestion and a means to preserve bodily vigor. It claims benefits from a tonic marketed by druggists with no other comparable remedy.
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Colden
Masked procession drops aid baskets in Lyons Iowa
In Lyons Iowa a procession of about one hundred masked men in robes and bats silently moved through the streets and left baskets of tea coffee sugar bacon and flour on the doorsteps of needy families.
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Lyons
Iowa
Columbus man praises Sellers' Liver Pills as best
A Columbus Georgia man named A M Dugie testifies from experience that Sellers' Liver Pills are the best in use. The statement underscores a local endorsement of the product.
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Dugie
Columbus, Ga
Theft at Philadelphia wallpaper firm nets massive losses
Eight years of weekly $800 stock theft by wallpaper firm employees totaled about $124,800 in profits while the company suffered $15,600 annual losses. Observers note the remarkable ease of concealment despite long-running pilfering. Meanwhile an ad touts Ayer's Hair Vigor promising renewed hair freshness and luxuriance.
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Philadelphia
Beauty
Ayer
Ferro phos phorated Elixir of Caswell Hazard & Co
The elixir is promoted as a tonic for dyspepsia indigestion low mood and debility and as a preventive against fevers and intermittent fevers. It is described as superior for patients recovering from fever and other illnesses. A separate note reports an English Lightfoot family building a triangular house at the southern border of California with guidance said to come via a medium. The project is to cost about $3,000.
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Caswell, Hazard & Co
New York
California
Lightfoot
Wil
Parkers Ginger Tonic Promises Health Benefit
An advertisement touts Parkers Ginger Tonic as a remedy for weak stomach kidneys or bowels and claims it cleanses poisonous matter from the system. The text also mentions chat resy checks and goal health as quickly restored. A Swiss family in Cove Weston is described as skilled basket makers with one finger on each hand, trading and loading mules for likely trips to California each fall.
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Lupresa
Cove
Weston
California
Improvement of Mind and Body Ginger Tonic Endorsed by Editors
The editorial page hails Parker's Ginger Tonic as stronger than malt or milk for vigor of mind and body. Commercial Harry Tineny of the Stan ton Vendicator praises it as an outstanding aid for invalids. A Cincinnati firm settled an old debt to Tinsley with a two cent share of assets.
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Harry Tineny
Stanton
Va) Vendicator
Cincinnati
Tinsley
Parker's Hair Balsam Proves Perfect for Bunies
An agreeable dressing for the buni, that will stop ita falling, has long been sought for. Parker's Hair Balsam, distinguished for its purity, fully supplies this want.
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Parker
Burglars Opened Joliet Safe in Twenty-Eight Minutes
A Joliet businessman lost his safe key and hired two penitentiary burglars. After a day or two of failed attempts by local skilled mechanics, the two criminals opened the safe in twenty eight minutes.
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Joliet
Piles Remedy Claims Quick Relief and Cure
An 19th century sales notice touts Drake's Pile Remedy for internal and external piles with itching and discomfort in the back and abdomen. It promises absorption of tumors and relief after warmbed irritation, urging prompt use to prevent chronic distrust and seeking cure. The ad cites 0.8 Bryant as distributor.
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Pereira
Ake
Bryant
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