Impatient Call for Pure Air and 1889 News Notes
An 1889 jumble reports Hood's Sarsaparilla marketed as a cure all for blood disorders with bold claims. It covers a marriage delay case under bigamy law, the Patriotic Order Sous of America national convention in June, a Loretto convent jubilee, and various local notices on theatres, letters, and Montgomery County political candidacies. It also notes rail freight shifts, sugar and coffee market moves, and several obituaries and local incidents.
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Hood
Berd
The
Patriotic Order
Sous’ of America
Order
Pennsylvania
Ute
Vernon
White House
White House Park
Soothing Remedy Sold By Local Drugstore Claim
A fragment warns mothers to avoid giving certain preparations to children noting a soother labeled harmless and free of opium or morphine. It claims the product eases pain and claims no narcotic ingredients, sold by J A Williemcon, a local druggist.
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Siothera
J A Williemcon
Buckteh Arnica Salve Promises Guaranteed Cure
An advertisement for Buckteh Arnica Salve by Joseph R Garrett promises relief for skin eruptions and conditions such as sore chapped hands chilblains corns and piles. The copy asserts guaranteed satisfaction or money back with a stated price per bottle.
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Joseph R-Garrett
Jokers English remedy cough treatment notes
Fragmentary readout mentions various preparations for cough relief and a general reference to a remedy. The text is garbled with multiple phrases and unclear sourcing, lacking clear names, dates, or places to anchor a precise news-like item.
People Who Have Lost Their Way sermon from Hagar tale
The Rev. T De Witt Talence preached at Tabernacle. He used Hagar and Ishmael in the desert to urge listeners to find and stay in their God given sphere. He warned against pride and urged service in one’s appointed place, citing mothers guiding destinies and the need for faith in life’s wildernesses.
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Abraham
Hager
Sarah
Abrahem
Hagar
Ishmse
Ishmael
Lewel
Howor
Ishmail
Beersheba
Évan
Sret
Housshéla
Sextus V
Ware & Scepter
Fergoron
Galiel
Hogarth
London
Hawley
England
Dentis
Rome
Wandic
Macy Magdalene
Paradise Lost
Rmigh
Mary
Bertha
Agnes
Egypt
Add
Assyria
Gacius
Alexander
Swilderness
Bors
Sutton Pool
Plymouth
John X3tto
New York
Cartan
Madras
Besian
Tabernacle
Lewes
Dow
Isis
Lamphier
Fulton’ Street
Jesus Christ
Ishmeel
Bagar
Jesus
Bazar
Christ
God
Lfe
Jacob
Hindoo
Anmod
Heather
Yen
Fragmented plea in archaic cadence evokes faith promise
A fragmentary line echoes a fervent appeal to Jesus as a fountain of mercy and light. The speaker vows to deliver a concise tale of pardon, comfort, and guidance amid darkness, addressing a sense of universal need before an unseen audience.
Local visits and traffic of notable residents reported
Little Locals, L. Rev. Maurice Mehrling of West Virginia arrived today to visit his parents near the city. Rey Riordan of Barnesville was in town on business. Miss Winne Wharton, recently at the F F Seminary, returned home to Burton, Chester county. Elmer Bader and family spent yesterday in Boonsboro. Dr Parnell left at 3 pm to attend a Delaware College directors meeting in Newark. Troxell postmaker at Mt St Mary’s fell from a cherry tree, breaking a leg. Wm P Manleby Jr. of the city is in Westminster for court matters, away about three days. F Staubie in Baltimore on business. HTC Green in Treasury Dept. at Washington, spent today at home here.
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Maurice Mehrling
Westh Virginia
Rey Mr Riordan
Barnesville
Winne Wharton
F F
Burton
Chester County
Elmer Bader
Boonsboro
Washington County
Parnell
Delaware College
Newark
Del
Asoz
Troxell
Mt St Mary’s
Wm P Manleby, Jr
Westminster
F . Staubie
Baltimore
Htc Green
Treasury Department
Washington, DC
Impure blood remedy ad promises clear complexion
An 19th century style advertises Acker's Blood Elixir sold by J A Williamson, a druggist, claiming to remove impurities and improve constitution and overall health. The copy touts the product as a thorough purifier and complexion smoother, appealing to readers concerned with facial appearance.
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Acker
J A Williamson
Draggiet
Forced to Leave Home Over 60 Demand Free Trial Pack
More than sixty people displaced yesterday to demand a free trial package of Lare's Family Medicine. The ad promises quick health boosts claiming relief for blood, liver, and kidney issues, constipation, headaches, and complexion. It touts a large size package for fifty cents and asserts universal popularity among women.
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Lare
Scrap of Paper Saves Life with Dr King’s Discovery
Ailing woman near death from consumption weighed under seventy pounds. She found hope in a scrap of wrapping paper about Dr King’s Discovery, bought a trial bottle, then a larger one, and quickly regained strength. She now weighs about 140 pounds and praises the tonic. Send a stamp to a Fort Smith druggist for details and a free trial bottle.
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Wy Hole
Fort Smith
St Joseph
English Pills Sold by J A Williamson Despite Alternatives
A fragment notes that people may choose ordinary pills over more valuable English pills, praised as coal colored, sweet and easy to take though mildly gripe causing, offered by J A Williamson and Dr Acker.
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Dr. Acker
J. A. Williamson
Lane's Family Medicine offers free trial package for all
Large ad claims 200 ladies and 100 men can call on any druggist to obtain a free trial package of Lane's Family Medicine. Promoted as the great root two herb remedy by Dr Silas Lane, claimed to aid blood liver and kidney conditions and to clear up constitutions. Praised for children and adults, available at druggists in large sizes.
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New York
Eredezisk
Alfred Ritter & Co
Frederick, MD
Lane
Silas Lane
Rocky Mountains
Veryone
Electric Bitters Promised Cure for Dyspepsia
A vintage advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for dyspepsia and ailments of the liver stomach and kidneys. It claims the product provides relief when used as directed and appeals to readers to purchase from Jos B. Garr druggist.
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Jos B. Garr
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Kate Forsyth
Globe Theatre
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Cumberland Valley Railroad
Cumberland Valley
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Montgomery
Philip D. Laird
House of Delegates
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J. M. Etchicon
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Supreme Court of
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Fourth Infantry
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Pittsburg
Henry E. Rochester
Rochester
Sophis Beatty
James E. Morgan
Washington
Jane 2d
St. John’s College
Washington, D. C
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T. DE Witt Talmage
Wolff & Randolph
Philadelphis
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Milwaukee
Bay View
Patrick Ane
California
Califo Orneafig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
Kew
York
Fine Merchant Tailorin
West Patrick Street
Cassimeres
Cali
John A. Kennedy
Petrick Street
Sicodem Excelsior Creamery
Buockerstown
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Ennes Bs
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