Propriety and Drinking Habits of Congress Members
The Boston Herald notes that the National Congress shows general propriety despite a diverse membership. It discusses intoxication among public men, stating drinking is widespread but instances of disruptive intoxication are infrequent and declining, with famous examples acknowledged but not representative.
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America
National Congress
Washington
South
Republic
Congress
House
Boston Herald
Saving Their Mother Prompts Judge to Remit Fine
In a Chicago magistrate court a woman charged with drunkenness clung to a torn gown as two children aged seven and a girl pleaded for mercy. The boy offered to go to jail to spare his mother, gathering coins from bystanders until the judge remitted the fine. The mother vowed to reform as she hugged her brave son.
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Winslows Monthly
Chicago
Wagner and the Jew and Arxican Sheep Notes
A compilation of brief historical clips discusses Wagner’s anti Semitic fame and a Liszt anecdote ending with a Jewish lawyer retort. It then describes Arxican sheep in Berlin gardens noting size color and woolless coat and values for food among Blacks. A census claim places Hindus and Chinese over half of humanity at about 400 million.
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Wagner
Liszt
Leipsic
Richard Wagner
Berlin Zoological Gardens
Lessons of Unser Fritz Case Highlight Old-Time Remedies
The article critiques modern medical provers and extols Warner's Log Cabin Sarsaparilla as a simple, trusted cure. It cites testimonials about eye recovery and general blood purification, praising old fashioned root and herb preparations over expert doctrines. It frames Warner's product as a durable, nationwide remedy affirmed by long family usage and manufacturer guarantees.
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Unser Fritz
Europe
Garfield
Grant
Warner
Some Advice to Boys from Burdett
A fatherly exhortation urges a son to seek lasting impact while alive rather than longing for distant remembrance after death. It emphasizes being noticed through action and direct contribution, even in small duties, to influence the world during one’s own lifetime.
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Herency Busiaces
M Kselers
Juventure
Pantita
United States
Leeepe
Alavai
Ag Tepes
Maine
Stendef
Cmiimake
Amelicas
Alaliva
Leap year brides and old maid resolve clash
The Lincoln Journal notes Naomi and George debating social norms of leap year and marriage, with Naomi insisting on propriety and preferring to remain single rather to ask a man to marry. The dialogue flags cultural expectations and personal choice in relationships.
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Naomi
George
Lincoln Journel
Water Test and oddities in culture and science
The item cites a joke about hydrophobia in a dog and milk to test it, then reports on historic glass use, female scientific advancement, liberal culture, and a sensational note about a twelve year old in Japan with enormous feet and height engaged in a medieval game called club ball.
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Japan
What Constitutes Family Medicine in The Long Ago
A historic piece extols Hostetter s Stomach Bitters as a reliable family remedy. It claims relief for dyspepsia constipation and biliousness and notes its botanic origin and broad curative claims. The text contrasts tallow candles and electric light for health and ends with a courtroom quip about age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostetter
Ex-Alderman 8.0 Dishman Recovers After Illness
Ex Alderman 8.0 Dishman speaks of a five week recovery, praising Masonic Mutual Benefit Association and Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup plus other remedies, with doctors urging cures for rheumatism and skin conditions. Includes notices for various patent medicines and travel ads from 1887.
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Pathor
Masonic Mutual Penefit Association
Hibbard
Effie
Errrel L. Disian
Third Street
Grand Rapids, Mich
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health Boost Before Spring Ills
In this ad style notice, Hood's Sarsaparilla is promoted to purify and vitalize blood to prevent spring debility. It features testimonials from Decatur and Canastota praising cures for eczema scrofula boils and general debility. The ad lists ingredients and asserts effectiveness against numerous ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Dr Greene's Nervura Nerve Tonic advertised as cure
Public notice-style advertisement touts Dr Greene's Nervura Nerve Tonic as a universal remedy for nervous debility and myriad ailments. It claims to restore sleep, appetite, and vitality, promises rapid cures, and lists availability at druggists for $1 a bottle with expert consultation in New York.
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Thorword
Damocles
Dova
Doc Blocusum's Cure for Consumption Offered Free
A reader letter claims a potent remedy for consumption by timely use. T A Blocum offers to send two bottles free to readers who mail express and address details, citing thousands cured by the treatment and requesting correspondence to 181 Pearl Street, New York.
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J. A. Lawrence
East Ninth Street
New York
Ph. O
T. A. Blocum
Af. C
Pearl St
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Jersey City
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Ohio
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Michigan
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Wisconsin
Nebraska
Dakota
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Dad
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Chivas
JL Warner
Ottawa
Lyon
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Piontis
Grand Hook
Dickerson & CO
Detroit
Mich
Mente
Bryant's Buaixik
Buffalo
Ely
Ely Crean Basin
Davidson
Boston
Druggista Ely Beos
Ani
Ita Hene
I Jackson, Mich
Octavich Bt
MLS
Cnannin
Decatur
St. Six
CI. Hood & CO
Apothecarics
Lowell, Mass
Ilood
CI Hood & CO
Apothecaries
Lowell
Mass
Klad
Danger Patents
F.l.pond
M.D. Aurora
Kane Co
GEO. G. Li
Washington, D.C
American School of Telegraphy
Madison
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Warrine
Spiserianas
Williams
Drungist's
Williamis Mill
Cleveland
T. Rug
tUuing Kus
E. Russ & CU
Toledo
Ifee
Wwe
Goulds & Austin
Lake ST
Illinois
TJ. Ue
Tave & Co
Augusta
Oise
W. McCormick & Son
Weahington
D.C
Ciocimnati
Peereneerrereres
Ferelles
Acta A. Kidder's Pastilles
Emai Stowetl
Adysetges
Secret Service
Grannau Detective Bureau
Arcade
Cincinnatio
Alabastine CO
Grand Ra
Dr. Chase
NEW “ Memorial
Manrion Ithiss Paper
F. B. Dickerson & CO
Anton
John P. Lovell
Mas
Loomis &Nyman T'O Fin
Gia Library
G. & C. Merriam & CO
Springfield
CNL
Reliance
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Penmanert
Sage
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Main Street
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Eal
Ative
Pelle
Pierce
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