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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1893
Page
3
Mr. Chas. Carman writes from Petersburg in praise of Salvation Oil as a remedy for neuralgia rheumatism burns toothache and cuts. He claims their family never goes without it and ties peace and rest to struggle and effort.
Abundant promotional notice proclaims a free edition of Life and Scenes Among the Kickapoo Indians, a nearly 200 page illustrated book detailing tribe habits, history, customs, and the publisher's connection. Readers may request a copy by sending three 2 cent stamps within two weeks.
A reminiscence recalls Aaron Burr's court trial with Miss Blank, her father opposing Burr, and Burr's courteous, sincere manner that swayed some, while noting his wit and ambition. The piece shifts to a rustic comic on corns, detailing types, origins, and humorous pitfalls.
The article advises thawing frostbitten eggs by boiling them for five to twenty minutes depending on frost, instead of cold-water thawing, to restore usable yolks. It blends cooking guidance with a series of aphorisms and quotes from the Free Press about fortune, judgment, and human folly.
A historical look at conductors slashing fare profits in Philadelphia era railroads, including large thefts and a penny shortage incident. It traces how ticket punching, train-wide accounting, and strict checks curb corruption. It notes that only rare rebates occur at flag stations, where spotters may trigger leniency.
A historical table claims a woman's odds of marriage peak early and fall with age, starting at 144 percent between 15 and 20, then 52 percent for 20 to 25, 18 percent for 25 to 30, 15 percent for 30 to 35, 3 percent for 35 to 40, 24 percent for 40 to 45, 0.375 percent for 45 to 50, and 0.25 percent for 50 to 55, with widows listed as far higher, 76 to 82 times greater than a spinster.
A persuasive piece extols Hostetter's Stomach Hitters as a renovant that preserves vigor, strengthens enfeebled constitutions, and improves appetite, sleep, and bodily functions. It claims testimonials from physicians and warns against inferior tonics while urging use of the genuine remedy for indigestion malaria nervousness constipation liver and kidney complaints and rheumatism.
The monomaniac who halted Queen Victoria on horseback in Hyde Park in 1839 and proposed marriage to her has died in Bedlam London. He was 84, well educated, and authored sensible writings on insane asylums and reforms.
The late winter and early spring bring higher risk of colds and coughs especially for those with weak lungs. A minor cold can become serious and the following cough often leads to consumption in early spring. Kemp's Balsam is recommended as a remedy for lung disorders, including la grippe cough and early consumption, with a bottle urged for today.
Snohomish Council approved giving whisky to smallpox patients at seven dollars per gallon. As the epidemic grows it may worsen if liquor is supplied without limits, prompting scrutiny of public health policy.
A collection of antiquarian notes on the water pump origin in ancient Egypt, early English pump work, and a shift in railway engineering culture. The piece touches on Ptolemaic adoption, Hero of Alexandria, Morland and De la Hire pump designs, and the modern move toward engineers accepting any engine. It also cites a New York boarding house claim, a Boston Globe weight loss article, and a medical scam about Dr. Jayne’s Expectorant and Dr. Kline’s Nerve Restorer with various ad-style lines.
An old warning ad warns against opiate cough medicines for infants with croup and promotes Reid's German Cough and Kidney Cure as a safe alternative without opiates. It advises readers to request a free trial bottle by mail from Sylvan Remedy Co., Peoria, Illinois, by mailing this paper name and their own.
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