Yorktown man loses thumb and three fingers in threshing accident
Charles Atkryson of Yorktown suffered the loss of his thumb and three fingers of his right hand in an accident at Barnhart Wolf's threshing scene when his hand was drawn under a power wheel. Doctors Wells and Antes amputated the mangled fingers and dressed the stubs. It is hoped some stubs can be saved to preserve hand function. Atkinson is nephew of Charles Atkinson, Esq., of this city.
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Charles Atkryson
Yorktown
Barnhart Wolf's
Tle
Drs Wells & Antes
Genesee Republic
Atkinson
Chas. Atkinson
Electric Bitters Proclaimed a Public Benefactor
An editorial note endorses Electric Bitters as a highly effective cure for biliousness fever and ague stomach liver and kidney complaints promising relief when other remedies fail. It asserts personal testimony and offers the medicine for fifty cents a bottle sold by Richards & Sobrb ck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richards & Sobrb
Tug New York Churchman Voices Shock Over Colonel Tager sell
A New York churchman condemns Colonel Tagersell for invoking Mary at the cross to argue about a star route. He mocks a longtime gospel critic and accuses him of disbelieving Christianity. The remark provokes broad indignation among decency lovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tug
New York
Tagersell
Free Trial of King’s New Discovery Offered for Consumption
Notice invites readers suffering from coughs colds asthma bronchitis hay fever and throat or lung ailments to visit Richards & Sobrbeck’s drug store for a free trial bottle of King’s New Discovery. The piece also comments on Mercer Republicans’ support for Gov Cullom and hints at political maneuvers regarding a Senate appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pr King
Richards & Sobrbeck
Positive Cure advertised for coughs and lung diseases
Local druggists promote Bigelow's Positive Cure as a superior remedy for coughs, colds, consumption, and throat and lung diseases. Free bottle offers at Richards & Lohrbecks' drug store accompany the sales pitch. A humorous aside about women not falling in love reinforces the ad copy.
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Bigelow
Richards & Lohrbecks
Red Clover Tonic and Italian Clerical Fashion Contrast
The piece notes Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic as a traditional blood purifier used by German women and physicians, praised for blood disorders and headaches. It also describes Rome’s 250000 population with 7500 priests wearing varied robes, a two by two procession presenting bold religious attire and Wildean fashion influences.
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Jones
Richards & Solrbeck
Rome
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Remarkable Skin Relief
An advertisement touts Bucklen arnica salve as the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers sall rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and lists price twenty five cents per box sold by Richards and Spohrbeck.
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Richards & Spohrbeck
Traveler Dies In Pullman Car After Water Request
An elderly passenger collapsed and died in a Pullman car shortly after asking for water. The porter, who offered water without demanding payment, appeared compensated by the company to provide comfort. Authorities suspect the shock of the incident caused the death.
Griggs Glycerine Salve Advertisement Claims Cure All
Griggs Glycerine Silva salve promoted as a universal cure for cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and all sores. Claims it will positively cure piles tetter and skin eruptions with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Sold by Richards and Sohrbeck for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griggs
Richards & Sohrbeck
Iron-worker absolved as charity funds raised for starving family
A Pittsburg iron worker jailed for stealing produce claimed a hungry family drove him to theft while strikers kept him from work. The charge was dropped and a purse organized to aid the pauper, whose tale proved true.
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Pittsburg
Rough da Rats clears pests in home and offices
A compact pest control note lists removal of rats mice roaches bed bugs ants and gophers. The snippet mentions drugs and pharmacists and a person or brand Shane Vaperunks, with ambiguous terms ldo.
Farmers dig pits as cyclone retreat in fear of future floods
Across districts hit by the lows cyclone farmers improvise defenses by digging pits near homes to shelter from potential repeat disasters and save lives.
Secretary of the Treasury succession talk in New York politics
SpecRetary Foraka could not state a resignation date for the Treasury post but suggested it may come after the New York election. Friends of Assistant Secretary John C. New assert he will replace Foraker, noting New was informed Folger’s probable governorship and his own promotion to the Treasury was assured.
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Mercer
Cullom
Bigs
Senate
United States Senate
Foraka
the Treasury
New York
Friends
John C. New
Voltaic Belt Co trial offer for nervous debility
The Voltaic Belt Co of Marshal Mich offers Dr Dye's Celerated Electro Voltaic belts and electric appliances on a thirty day trial for men of any age with nervous debility lost vitality or manhood to restore health and vigor. Address given. no risk due to thirty days trial guarantee.
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Bell
Joan Tech
Ngxvova
Wek Oy Neave
Wastisa
Voltaig Belt
Marshall, Mich
Voltaic Belt Co
Marshal Mich
Chinese Husband Mourning Law Sparked by Death in Law
A correspondent notes in China a husband must mourn two weeks after his mother in law's death claiming universal compliance. The writer questions Chinese adherence and labels any man observing the two week mourning as a heathen, criticizing the custom.
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China
Da-Law
Pere Cod Liver Oil by Caswell Hazard & Co New York
Pere Cod Liver Oil made from selected livers on the sea shore by Caswell Hazard & Co New York absolutely pure and sweet. Patients who have once taken it prefer it to all others. Physicians deem it superior to other oils in the market. Also notes on juniper tea and a remark about Japanese students returning home after studying in America versus Europe.
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Caswell, Hazard & Co
New York
Vaswellis and Lo
National Baseball Players Union Resigns Worchester Club
The executive committee of the National League of Professional Base Ball Players accepted the resignation of the Worchester, Mass, and Troy, N Y clubs. The admission application for Metropolitan New York and Philadelphia clubs will be acted upon in December.
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Worcert R
Mass
Troy
N. Y
Metropolitan
Philadelphia
Ginger Tonic Quoted Remedy Keeps Lady Cheerful
A witty exchange notes Parker’s Ginger Tonic as a quick fix for wellbeing. In Albany, public schools report abolishing recess and adopting fixed morning and afternoon sessions from 9 to 11:30 and 1:15 to 3:30, with physical moral and social improvements cited as reasons for permanence.
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Albany
Impossibility Deserving Articles At Parker’s Hair Bulanam
A quirky excerpt notes Parker’s Hair Bulanam as unusually clean and popular for grey hairs though the text is fragmentary. Andrew Wert discusses heaven with a Scotchman and his brother, remarking on their unlikely salvation in a humorous regional exchange.
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Parker
Dr Lindsey's Blood Searcher Promised Cure for Impure Blood
An ad claims female complaints stem from impure blood and touts Dr Lindsey's Blood Searcher as a sure cure. The copy presents a pseudo medical remedy with broad health promises and no verifiable evidence.
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Lindsey
Hops Bitters touted as remedy for various ailments
An old advertisement-like note claims Hops Bitters can ease kidney troubles and many other health complaints. It urges discouraged readers to try this life enhancing tonic and suggests benefits from its properties.
Wreck of Sidewheel Steamer Off Rondeau Light
A sidewheel steamer name unknown ran ashore Wednesday night four miles off Rondeau light on Jake Erle, resulting in a total wreck. The location is inaccessible and particulars cannot be learned.
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Rondeau Light
Jake Erle
Ayver’s Harn Vicar Promotes Beauty and Fragrance
The product claims to improve air quality and beauty with a lasting perfume. It stimulates roots cleanses the scalp and adds elegance to luxurious hair while its ingredients are harmless and long lasting, presenting itself as a best and cheapest toilet article.
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Ayver
Experiments Fail to Prove Lights Cheaper Than Gas
Experiments so far do not prove that electric lights are cheaper than gas. In Dayton Ohio the benefit is not appreciated as the electric and gas companies are unified by common stockholders.
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Dayton
Ohio
Samp
Bellers Liver Pills Advised For Various Ailments
An old advertisement text promotes Bellers Liver Pills as a gentle purgative to cure headaches, liver complaints, biliousness, and similar ailments. It frames the remedy as a simple, effective treatment.
Conspiracy to Defraud Government Charged in 1879 Star Route Case
Tomas A. McDrvitr and Christian Price were convicted in Philadelphia on a conspiracy to defraud the government through star route contracts entered in July 1879. Lieut. Le gand, indicted with them, was acquitted.
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Tomas A. McDrvitr
Christian Price
Philadelphia
Lieut. Legand
Misfortune Strikes Cov Man as Six Year Old Sparks Fire
Mr. Wx. Nicnosoy of Cov suffers after his six year old son starts a blaze using matches. Fourteen tons of hay burn, neighbors salvage the baron and keep vigil through the night. The Globe offers sympathy and hopes for a swift turn of fortune.
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Wx. Nicnosoy
Cov
Will
Globe
The Precious Blood and its Healing Powers
The article extols blood as vital and fragile, warns against poisons and disease, and promotes Dr Guysolt's Yellow Duck and Sarsaparila as a "blood maker" that purports to renew strength, enrich the blood, and expel poisonous humors from the circulatory system.
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Guysolt
Salem pastor criticized for phrases to parishioner wife
Tuk Rev JC Sullivan, elderly Methodist pastor in Salem, wrote to a parishioner's wife with innuendo comparing her pout to a persimmon, drawing sharp rebuke from the congregation. The editor notes such language is unworthy of a preacher in Beecher's line.
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Tuk
JC Sullivan
Salem
Yaller
Beecher
Blood Purifier Claims Highlight Dr Guysett Product
Mr Jerry Wincuer of Warsaw Kentucky writes that Dr Guysett's Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla is the best blood purifier he has used. He says it quickly cures pimples and relieves indigestion unlike any other medicine.
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Jerry Wincuer
Warsaw
Guysett
Actress Sara Bermarpr Damas Walks Off Stage During Camille
In a Paris performance of Camille, Mre Sara Bermarpr Damas halted the scene and refused to continue claiming a hemorrhage. Rumors claim the action stemmed from alleged flirting by Monsieur Damala with another woman backstage.
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Mre
Sara Bermarpr Damas
Camille
Monsieur Damala
Buchu Remedy Promoted as Kidney Support
A physician endorses Buchu as a leading remedy for aiding strengthening and cleansing the kidneys. It is cited as an ingredient in Hops and Malt Bitters.
Mane and bull cross mishap behind barbed wire fence
A rider describes the bleak moment when a horsework scene turns sour as a well planned move to stay ahead of a cross bull ends at a fence topped with barbed wire, dampening the effort and spirit of the horseman.
Pierce's Medicines Promise Health Savings for Workers
An advertisement claims workers save by using Dr Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets and Golden Medical Discovery to cleanse the blood and system, prevent fevers, and cure scorfulous humors. Sold by druggists.
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Pierce
Michigan's Sweet Singer Welcomes Baby Boy
Mrs Jura Moore described as a famed local singer recently welcomed a baby boy. The report notes the child’s arrival and Mrs Moore’s continued public attention in Michigan society circles.
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Jura Moore
Michigan
Good Foundation Tonic Promises Health Boost for Stomach Nerves
In American households common complaints include stomach weakness indigestion nervousness and rheumatism. Parker's Gloger Tonic is recommended to tone the stomach and nerves and keep kidneys active to remove foul matter, claims Y. O Preayune.
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Y. O Preayune
Aurelian Query on Heart and Hand in a Card Playing Wager
Aurelian asks whether to give her hand where her heart cannot follow. The reply urges acting in full, play the hand for all there is, heart or no heart, noting many times when a shadow of a tramp may still catch him in suit.
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Aurelia
Beware of Imitations Floreston Cologne Sealed with Hiscox
Novel Floreston Cologne carries distinctive odor and bears signature of Hiscox & Co on every bottle, warning consumers to seek authenticity.
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Signaure of
Hiscox & Co
Senator Sherman Sees Splendid Victory Ahead in Ohio
Senator Sherman discusses the Ohio election saying the issues are favorable and the opposition appears confident. He expresses optimism for a strong victory and notes decisive public sentiment in the race.
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Sherman
Ohio
Medical advertisement from Buffalo dispensary offers treatise
A field advertisement targets men of all ages suffering nervous debility and related conditions. It invites readers to write with two stamps to the World's Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo New York to obtain a large medical treatise.
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World's Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo
N. Y
Camels Arrive Weak at New York Central Park Menagerie
Six camels from Africa reach Central Park New York but arrive in poor condition after lying through the ocean voyage.
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Central Park
New York
Africa
Glens Sulphur Soap Ad and Cure Claims
Lapres patrons the store for Glenn's Sulphur Soap as a premium option. Hiuu's Hair Dye offered in black or brown for 50 cents. Coupen's Liquid Beef Tonic advertised as curative. Encourages asking for Colden's at druggists generally.
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Lapres
Glenn
Hiuu
Coupen
Colden
Springfield genius pockets rival's beets at state fair
A Springfield man stole a neighbor's mangelwurzel beets, exhibited them at the state fair, and won first premium. The neighbor uncovered the fraud, led to the arrest, and the premium was transferred to the rightful owner.
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Springfield
National Anti Horse Thief Association Convention at Palmyra
The Taz National Anti Horse Thief Association gathered in Palmyra Missouri where members note no thief escapes detection or punishment. A mysterious serenade over Madison Georgia unsettled residents, while other unrelated notes from the Ore yesterday mention a ballet and health efforts with unclear relation to the main events.
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Taz National
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Ponder
Uae
Beatty Washinston NJ
P.O
Kline
Klines
Ray
RF. Kendall & Co
Hn Merchanta
Lasalle At
Aindatsas
Piper & Brigham
Baton
Maas
Rodman Avenue
Tf . L. McKinnie
Prussia
TER Medicine Cor
Rochester
Bucklen’s
Arnica
Aan
America
Germany
France
England
Kiink
Arch Street
American Public Health Association
Indianapolis
Boards of Health
Andrew
Sandy
Hell
Phric
Madison
United Sane Tention
THE
Dra
Arter
Tao
Harter
Wash Avenue
Harter Medicine CO
M. Christy
Ktram Barery Kuock Island
Ill
Alter Connaughton
Bruly St
Davenport
Iowa
Edward Russell
Hen. J. Haphy
Thomas Tater
DEANE
Cope & Maxwell
Marriott
Rock Island
Brown Chemical CO
Baltimore
Faite
Optanion
E, Hi Hazen, M. D
Sproialtt
Forrests
Brady Snd
Parker's
Floreston Cologte
Ng Boand Berg
Ginger Tgric
Congress
Addrens
Stamp
K. M. Gelston & Pexvick & Patene
RARYS
Waahington
DR. Ward & CO
Leuleiena, Me
Dimock, Gould & CO
Illinois
S. Lovejoy & Son
Dealers
Henry Streets
Bet
Andereor’s
Ona
Geo. P. Rowell & Co
Spruce St
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