A Baltimore Reader Proposes Cure for Grip Illness
A letter signed Pharmacy in The Daily News argues for sulfur and calcium sulfide as a preventive and potential treatment for the grip influenza. The writer cites English experience, describes dosing of 2 to 5 grains four times daily, and notes mild stomach upset in some. The piece presents no medical endorsement and urges trial amid the current epidemic.
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Baltimore News
Bogs
England
Ines
Deaths in Adamstown and Nearby Areas
Eveline M Kohlenberg of Adamstown Michigan died January 4 after eleven days of grip and pneumonia aged 80. She leaves four children and grandchildren and was a founder of the Reformed Church in Adamstown in 1868. Funeral at the church and burial at Mc Olivet Cemetery. George Mainhart two died in New York City age two. John White died January 7 near Zentz mill, buried at Me St Marys Cemetery. Ambrose Althoff died January near Mt St Marys after grip and pneumonia buried in parish cemetery.
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Eveline M. Kohlenberg
Adamstown
G.T. Kohlenberg
Dolly
Fischer
Washington, D.C
Dr. Hammond
Wheeling
W. Va
Airs
Koblenberg
Adam Koblenberg
Church
Reformed Church
Thas Place
Mc. Olivet
George Mainhart
New York City
Frank BE. Mainhart
George A. Dean
Althofe
Ambrose Althoff
Mt. St. Mary's
Ephe Res
Pound Party at Winpigier Residence Delights Local Residents
A large and lively pound party and dance drew a wide crowd to Mr. Jesse Winpigier’s home near Ijamsville, with refreshments served throughout the evening. The item also promotes a pneumonia prevention remedy, claiming it counters cold and influenza symptoms and is sold by Als Pearre in Frederick.
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Jesse Winpigier
Ijamsville
Therippe
Phemmenia
Ehser
A.ls Pearre
Frederick
Millions Given Away for Consumption Cure
Proprietors of Dr Ki pererr for Consumption offer trials of a tonic claimed to treat tuberculosis and other chest diseases. They advertise sizes 50c and 1, with money-back guarantees if not effective, urging the public to call for a trial.
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Ki ~Pererr
Consumption Disease Threat Fears Pressing Sale
A fragmented notice describes consumption, likened to a serpent of disease spreading rapidly and blamed for grave illness. It mentions a local remedy offer at 30 N. Market with a soprano tone, advertising large bottles for 25 cents.
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Cleveland
R. Feu
Williamson
Commissioner George Reports Maryland Fishery Growth
The annual report by Maryland Fish Commissioner George to Governor Lowndes shows 40,000 people in the fish industry and Western Shore outfits valued at $5,001,904 in 1800. He notes pond use at Druid Hill Park for bass propagation, plans to stock streams, and statistics on shad, trout, perch, and bass plantings from 1874 to 1808, with emphasis on bass and brook trout gains and cooperation from the Game and Fish Protective Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Lowndes
Maryland
United States
Severn River
Fish Commissioners
Game and Fish Protective Association
Mauritius Stamp Sells for Five Thousand Dollars
A Mauritius Island postage stamp on its original envelope sold in London for 5,000 dollars, the highest price for a single specimen. The stamp, from the first colony issues of 1847, is exceptionally preserved and rare because most of the initial supply was destroyed.
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Baltimore
New York
Mauritius
London
Europe
Africa
Madagascar
Queen Victoria
United States
Best o' fellers far and wide in death
A poem by Frank D. L. Stawton from the Atlanta Constitution laments a local man known as a good fellow. The verses reflect on anonymous kindness unnoticed until death, praising humble acts and the communal loss felt by neighbors and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olka
Turan
Beato
Altos Stamplin
O' Fellers
Frank DL. Stawton
The
Atlanta Constitution
Nervous dyspepsia and Stuart's Tablets promoted
Nervous dyspepsia is misinterpreted as nerve failure while the stomach remains the real focus. The ad claims Stuart's Tablets cure sour stomach loss of flesh sleeplessness and heartburn and includes endorsements from Prof Henry Becker and a personal account of relief from indigestion.
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Tienry W. Brecker
A.M
J Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Atl
Henry W. Becker
St. Louis
Mission Board
German Methodist Church
St Louis
Stuart
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Royal
Alam
Alam Baki
the Daily News
Jon Waite
John White
Zentz's Mill
This County
St. Mary's Cemetery
Acnew
Sears
Central Hardware Company
Ota Central Hotel
W. Patrick St
Tutt
Felia LE Brunts Steel
Nuit Gening
A. L. Pearre
Frederick, Md
Geo
Gilbert
Market St
N. B
Institute
Carty
Carty’s
East Patrick Street
Aspecialty
Stuait
Premg
Rochester
Howard House
Cor. Paate
6Th St
Arouchout
Sonadie
Reaue News
JAS. E. Walker & CO
Lowenstein & Wertheimer
Ebert & Sons
Maine
Sargent < Co
Barney & Berry
Mieco
Lue
Minnesota
Ate Grocers
Sen iv
Rice & Haller, &Gts
Frederick, Ma
Buffalo Restaurant
Oyster Department
West Patrick Street
Chas. N. Hauer
Anna Gierin
Dialta
Harrison's Nurseries
Berlin
Caat
WM. S. Miller & CO
Resolu
B.H. Blackston & Son
S. Market St. Frederick
Doll Brothers
N. Market Street
Frederick Electric Light and Power Company
Patrick St
Willard C. Keller
Victor
Genta
Draggiet
Beli
Rothschild’s
Rothschild
Etchison
NEW Furniture Store
S. Market St
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