Pleasant Walz marriage and local notices in 19th century county paper
The column records a marriage at Pleasant Walz by Rev W F Martin, notes on a Georgetown bridge disruption, and a petition among dry goods merchants to close three stores from July 1 to August 8. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla and features a Dunkards meeting in Harrisonburg. News on Warrensburg, Seminary notes, and Middletown church graveyard removals follow with listed family names.
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Harrisonburg
Warrensburg
Johnson County
Middletown
Motter
Wics
Kefauver
Welsh
Biser
Young
Stone
Alexander
Motrer
Oro Cemetery
Cadet entry plan eyed for revenue marine service
The New York Star reports Carl Smith urges splitting marine officer training by creating cadet entries in the Revenue Marine Service. He notes two years sea service on the Chase at New Bedford, examination rigor, and commission by the president for life. He argues cadet tracks could reduce costs and better use top youths.
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Aslisis
Carl Smith
Treasure Department
Annapolis
Syeward
Cauiet Cay
Secretary of the Treasury
Marine Service
Hfe
Who
Chase
New Bedford
Dunes
St Mary's
Luis
Lisa Monty
Tice
Senate
Life
Revenue Marine Service
Domuin
Inds
Cue Tito
Treasury
Ecommunidan
Umink States
United States Navy
Capt. Smith
Cr. Mary Alerement
Revenue Service
Navy
Revenue Marine
Naval Service
United States
Napolis
Marine
Treasury Department
New York Star
Look Out For It Warns of Imminent Cyclone Over Washington
A warned omen predicts a forming cyclone over Washington tomorrow with a terrfic storm on the 17th inst and claims the Signal Service may not warn in time. Disturbances of Hiare and Jupiter are cited as central through the solstice. Hotel arrivals list many travelers including J W Browne and W C Crawford among others. Also a promotion for Lares Family Medicine offers free samples to those with health complaints.
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Washington
Hiare
Jupiter
H.C. Wood
Woman's Discovery Boosts Health with New Cure
A county woman credits Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption with a remarkable recovery after seven years of disease. She suffered persistent coughing and sleepless nights for three years before trying the remedy, which led to restful sleep after one dose and a full turn for the better. Her name appears as Mrs Lather Lute in the clipping.
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Dr. King
Dream of Head Severing Stirs Psychical Research Interest
A dream tale features a prominent Worcester businessman contemplating decapitation in dreamland while a clock counts minutes, then losing his head as it rises and travels the room. The bizarre episode, relayed to a reader as if from a New York paper, sparks curiosity about psychic data for the Society for Psychical Research.
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V'sreester
Dreamland
Society For Psychical Research
Mple
Worcester
New York
Acker’s English remedy praised for sore throat relief
Acker’s English remedy is claimed superior to all throat preparations and is said to cure whooping cough and crowing fits instantly. The advertises offers a free bottle as a sample and notes the product is sold with a positive guarantee by J A Willinmeon, a druggist.
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Acker
J. A. Willinmeon
Reading at home shapes young readers with shared evenings
A family scene depicts mother and three brothers forming a reading habit after tea, exploring Scott, Cooper, Dickens, and Hawthorne as lamp light and fire glow. Shared narratives strengthen bonds, foster taste for quality literature, and spark lifelong learning in history, English, and morals.
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Svaphoe
Scott
Cooper
Besidh
Albis
Leoters
Coopers
Nicholas
eAlice In Wonderland
Hawthorne
Where Woman Has a Grip in Typing Work
The Chicago Tribune notes women dominate typing work with about 65 percent of operators being female. War and dexterity, neatness, and lower wages are cited to justify hiring women, with many earning as high as 12 a week while some fall to 7. The piece highlights that women are valued for cheapness and speed, though many advance only to low weekly totals.
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Chicago Tribune
English pills and salve advertise cures and guarantees
A duty to yourself mentions English pills as a simple cure for headaches and liver troubles, claiming they are small and easy to take with no griping. A salve for cuts, sores, and skin eruptions is urged as the best in the world, with a guaranteed satisfaction or money back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Acker
J. A. Williamson
Jesus Crucified and The Cross in Mark XV Commentary
A devotional lesson on Mark xv 22 28 and related gospel passages. The article discusses Jesus bearing the cross, the place of Calvary, the crucifixion scene, and fulfillment of prophecy. It cites Matthew Luke and Psalms, reflects on the atonement, darkness, and the final surrender with penitent faith. It emphasizes the cross as the completed sacrifice and encourages reverent contemplation.
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Phil It
Her. D. BL
Stearns
Lesses Helper
Ils
Hother
Pebusher Pasadel
Fela
Simon
Matthew
Lute
John
Jesus
Calvary
Ess
Jess
Juku
Luke
Zix
Fey
Lewashay
Lementine
Jmus
Hum
Jobo
Jesus of
Narreth
Pilate
David
Jacob
Manifesttus
Abderud
Hell
Whitther
Christ
Israel
Egypt
Jeba
Orsia
Gea
Texas
Jesus Christ
Mothers warned against laudanum and paregoric use
A druggist J A Williem Williamson warns mothers not to give laudanum or paregoric to children as they produce cravings and harm the mind. He promotes Acker's baby soother as harmless and free of opium or morphine and offers samples via storekeepers.
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Acker
J A Williemson
Church Work in Summer Offers Suggestions for Vacation
The York Observer discusses summer church life, urging ministers to be supplied during vacations. It argues a resident pastor or designated substitute maintains worship, funerals, and parish ties, stressing regular services, pastoral readiness, and keeping churches comfortable and welcoming during the season.
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Buc
Imar
Wischurch
Forest fires sweep Iron Range towns and Wisconsin
Reports from Minnesota and Wisconsin describe widespread forest fires. Iron Range lines and Tower Junction suffer destruction amid strong southwest winds, with smoke obscuring cities. Across Wisconsin flames threaten rail lines and debris damages noted as fire spreads, injuring crews and endangering property. A separate Toulouse tragedy reports a farm laborer killing three people before dying.
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Minnesnta
Wisconsin
Minn
Iron Range
Ixix
Tower Junction
E*r
Blinn
Religious Gleanings From Various Missions and Churches
A fragmented religious column notes missions across the world including Paris freeholders under church control, American Seamen's Friend support, Moody training school purchases in Chicago, and Episcopal South Carolina debates on negro preachers. It references Mormon conference figures, Madagascar church building, and Sunday school concerns, ending with an advertisement for Acker's blood elixir sold by J Williamson.
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Paris
McAll
Chisago Evangelistic
Chicago Avenue
Moody Training School
Episcopal Diocese of
South Carolina
Madageseer
Ambokinanga
Sundar School
Boos
Dyspepsia relief and free trial bottle offer
The advertisement promotes Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for dyspepsia, indigestion, flatulency, and constipation sold by J A Williamson. It touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumers with free trial bottles at Josh Garret drug store and claims quick cures for coughs colds bronchitis and throat and lung diseases with a large bottle priced at one dollar and warranted.
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Acker
J.A Williamson
Josh Garret Drug Store
Dr. King
Wal
200 Ladies Wanted And 160 Men to Sell on Druggist
Advertises Lane's Family Medicine as a free trial root and herb remedy for blood liver and kidney diseases and constipation. Claims broad health benefits, praises Electric Bitters as a pivotal tonic, and promotes sales at Joseph Garrote's drug store with 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles.
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Lane
Sills Lane
Rocky Mountains
Keith
Joseph
Garrote
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Thie Gounty
W. F. Martin
Geo. Cor
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Fts
Iplomas
City Bore
Eusbee
Michigan
W Browne
He Wolfe
T ‘Guetze
Phila
Boerrser
Pittsburgh
Dunker
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Simms
Baruth
Baltimore
C Cernwford
Fiske
G Hanaman
Cos Wallace
York
Worthington
Virginia
B Hof
Keprach
Del
Taelin
Hagstes
Westminster
Barap
Eegerstown
Stull
Crist
G L Fox
C Pentecost
Philadel
Harper's Ferry
Hageretown
O Lmaziz
Ilinois
J Daugherty
Ohio
A P Schiniz
England
Sunrin
Jewset
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Bridie
Alian
Danny Lass
Terver
Mira
Lyons
Trence Dream
Persia
de Wirt
York Observer
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Sepenter
Wis
Clequer Reservation
Genzany
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Bat Meade
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PH Brere
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Rouguet
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J A Wiliamson
Wolfe
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Requizizi
Vreeb Randolph
Pauat
Warhington
A. W.nicodemte
Excelsior Creamery
Buckerstown
Reayiséeogs
Calhi
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Sappington
Market Street
Brederick Ma
City Bakery
John Hershberger
Seeruyr
Er Espiss California Fig Syrup CO
Sam Francisco
Cal
Jouisville
Elie
Rederiche, MD
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Zellees
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Marke & Sonik
Fuesdry Smachise Works
Pampel
Frederick
Henry Pampel
Funkstown
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