10 Apr 1884
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1884
Page
1
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the greatest medical wonder for Burns Bruises Fever Sures Piles Corns and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee and price of 25 cents per box. It also markets a laxative fig preparation claimed to treat debility and mental stupor from a so called positive habit. Sold by Steiner Bre
Reports from the capitol describe mixed views on presidential candidates with Arthur favored by some and Tilden by others as party lines shift. In home news, local merchants share concerns about water power prospects, industrial growth, and supporting town businesses to boost employment and prosperity.
At William Milton's funeral in Wabash Indiana the coffin collapsed during lowering twice. The body fell from the coffin both times and had to be retrieved, then the coffin was secured with nails before final burial.
The parade committee last night nearly finished arrangements for Westminster's big Monday event. A letter from Hagerstown confirms the Light Infantry companies will join, with units from Frederick, Williamsport, Towson, Catonsville and others. Civilian groups plan a burlesque and trades display. about forty business wagons, plus bands from multiple towns, are slated, with 10 000 expected attendees.
Knoxville items recount visits by Thomas Kline and guests from Bolivar West Virginia, moving of residents into new homes, serveral ministers, and social calls around the town. It notes a 1773 Baltimore newspaper facsimile with English Commons proceedings and ship Walworth voyage details.
Mexican merchants close stores in protest against stamp act enforcement. President Gonzales remains firm, with Minister Morgan saying American merchants’ property cannot be protected. Tensions rise nationwide as compromise efforts fail and danger looms. Separately, Mormons are settling in Southeastern Oregon.
The article describes Maundy Thursday rites at St. Toliv and nearby churches with Holy Thursday and Good Friday customs, then lists tobacco tax rebate payments approved by the Baltimore Internal Revenue Collector to various claimants totaling 4258.79.
A woman in a black dress and white shawl, unclear identity, blocked or walked on tracks near Haverde Grace for two days. She slowed three fast trains on Monday, stepped in front of a south bound mail at 12:25 a.m., attempted the Susquehanna bridge approach, and had to be removed by a track walker after forcing trains to halt. No deaths occurred thanks to vigilant engineers’ lookout.
Fruit as a Medicine describes Crofts Senna Figs a wholesome fruit laxative for constipation. Ingredients include sliced prunes and figs crushed oranges lemons sugar powdered ferns sulphur soda and aromatics formed into twelve portions with a nightly dose one part for children as needed. Sold by Steiner Bros for 30 cents.
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