Mortgage and Mercy in a Village Village
In a New England tale Cyrus Deane faces foreclosure on Jerry Deane’s mortgage as Miss Mahala Truffett leverages a shady deal to save the family home. Cyrus balks then relents, and Jerry’s sister helps erase the debt, reshaping lives and teaching mercy amid hardship.
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Jerry
Cissy
Louie
Cyrus
Lis
Paapa
Tot
Martin Best
Cey
Cyrus Deane
Perdition
Miss Mahala Truffett
Louisy Ann
Mass Mahala
Cissy Deane
Mamma
Miss Mahala
Etis
Sway
Foolish Hope Cured Wife by Hop Bitters Says Detroit Reader
A Detroit man recounts his wife’s decade of bed sickness baffling doctors. After trying Hop Bitters on a U.S. flu claim, two bottles cured her for two dollars, restoring her health and strength, a tale of warned folly turning wise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
H. W
Detroit, Mich
Free Press
Opium Habit and Unsettling Statistics Rise
The Catholic World cites Albany statistics showing opium and morphine consumption soared from 350 pounds and 375 ounces to 3500 pounds and 6500 ounces for a growing population. The piece notes a 39 percent population increase but a 900 percent drug sale rise, with unrelated notices about St Jacobs Oil and Shakespearean dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Honored and Brest by the Hop Bitters discoverers
A board of eminent physicians and chemists announced that combining known remedies yields a medicine capable of curing many diseases, leading to skepticism but proven by trials. The discoverers of Hop Bitters are honored and believed beneficial by all, per the Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brest
Democrat
Laughing joke from travel salesman and Allen's Lung Balsam ad
A traveling man recounts a humorous exchange about career moves and “taking an interest” in business. The piece then promotes Allen's Lung Balsam, urging use for cold cough or lung trouble with warnings about neglect and noting druggists sell it nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
A Day That Is Dead
A Sunday Argus note laments living in the moment as people chase past joys or future plans. It contrasts present happiness with memories and future hopes, urging readers to pause and enjoy today rather than dwell on yesterday or tomorrow. A Woodbury New Jersey paper cites St Jacobs Oil curing Mrs Jos H Mills of rheumatism.
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Sunday Argus
Louisville
Woodbury
N. J
Jos
H. Mills
St. Jacobs Oil
Drawing the Lime at Snores
The Rev Dr Arthur Hall, an English clergyman, paused his sermon when a parishioner began snoring. He declared he did not object to a quiet nap on a hot day but drew the line at snores and asked someone to wake the sleeper.
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Cyrus
Miss Mahala
Arthur Hall
Frightful Insect Pest Remedies And Patent Medicines
The ad copy touts Rough on Rats and other insect killers plus various patent remedies. Dr Winckell’s Teething Syrup claims quick relief for summer complaint and infant distress. Miyusan’s Peprogizey Erk Toxic advertised for indigestion and general debility, with Gas Well Hazard & Co. as New York proprietors. Additional lines promote Dr Hannan’s Tan, Eilert’s Daylight Liver Pills, Carboline hair renewer, and Frazer Axle Grease figures from 1879.
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Gaswell, Hazard & Co
New York
St Jacobs Oil Praised By Philadelphia Stable Owner
Mr J A Watton, a leading stable proprietor at 1245 N Twelfth Street in Philadelphia, endorses St Jacobs Oil as an effective liniment for horse limb sprains and bruises based on many years of experience. He says he has used it on horses with success and recommends it.
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J. A. Watton
Philadelphia
Twelfth Street
Propria
St. Jacobs
Aristides Welsh
Erdenheim Stock Farm
St. Jacoby
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Jerry Deane
Timothy Meaiowses
Lize Blynn
Springfield Republican
Menasha
Wis
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St. Jacobs Oi
Tesdemons
Othelo
Shakespeare
John
Milwaukee
Hersalter
Peck
da. Winckell
Dr. Winchell
All Druggista
Eilert
Uncle Sam
Scovill
Baker
Man
Beast
DR. Roger
Musical J Journal
F. Brehm
Erie
Roetiberg & Co
Cleveland
Oho
H. Hallett & Co
Portland
Chicago
Catalogue Ree
Gores
Btannara Watche Americana Watch Co
Pittsburgh, Pa
Ramples
Don Portians
Ite
Croccile
C. BaYiiu3
Dubuque, Ia
P. A. Vickery
Augusats, Me
MATER
Sal
DR. i Brine & Co
State Street
Cuicaun
George Woodley
Ohicago
Croquois
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lyer, Hass
Lydia FE. Pinekmann
Woeetern Avenue
Lynn
Maia
Lydia KE Pineram
Great West Gun Works
Pittsburth
Mue & Oco
Augusta
Ant Eola
Mail
Stowell & Co
Tharlestown
Mage
England
Manhattan
W. Léth Bt
Wastravid
TODD
Palmeyville, N
Claes
C. S. Roshor
Market St
Harrisburgh
Yu. S. H. Harrins
Piltsburgh
Garfield
Guiteau
Outfit
Trbard Beos
Lottensiatape
Johnson d& CQ
Bostox
Maus
Bangor
Lfe
National Pupilspine Co
Piace
Hop
Drurgiste
Rochester
N. Ys
Toronto
Fifth Avenue
C.N.U
Frank Eldridge
Rickard A. Eldridge
Washington St
Cyclopedia War
Great Library of Universal
Sint
American Book Exchange
Youn B. Alden
Broadway
J.P. Watson
Christian Church
Troz
Deepair
D. Gell
Albert Sabard
Autor House
Europe
America
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