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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1889
Page
4
An Ellis Company act “Royal Marionettes” survives into the 3080s and will exhibit tonight in City. The program promises a festive display with the penal run and con code noted. Additional specialties will be introduced as the show travels.
Dispatch from Washington reports the Maryland Division Sons of Veterans gathering at headquarters No 923 Fetree with delegates from Garfield Camp Ellsworth Camp of Baltimore Amherman Camp Frederick City and others. Col J Brown presided and representatives from James A Garfield Camp and more attended. Washington delegates numbered three from each camp. The session covered internal concerns and this evening delegates will be entertained by Washington camps amid May festival prose.
Fragmentary notice describes a product or remedy with claims of eradicating germs and skin eruptions. Mentions refund policy and a price around 25 cents per unit. Name Joseph B. Gerrrott appears as seller.
The Lancaster area paper notes the forty fourth anniversary event at Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster PA, with local members such as Ghee Smith and John Gronise mentioned amid a flurry of small local items. Health ads and local notices fill the rest, including improvements, appointments, and a city train schedule update.
Advertises white and decorated chinaware calling it affordable. Highlights plain white sets and patterns, with a 139 piece service priced at 17.50 for a family of two adults and two sons, plus single pieces always on sale.
PUDDING. DISH. Finer than these is the Ridgewar pattern priced at 85 for 149 pieces. The design features two delicate colors on a white background. French china is recommended for durability, with full sets available for 181 including plates, bowls, tureen, and serving pieces. Also notes on strawberry acid and new dinner fashion bonbons after courses.
Acker's Blood Elixir gains strong trust in the public as a superior preparation for blood and skin diseases. The medical fraternity endorses and prescribes it. Sold by J.A. Williamson, with free samples offered. Also advertised: Electric Paste Stove Polish that cleans carpets and furniture without dust.
Fragmented clipping describes a rough incident on a State Street streetcar where a large man leaped onto a platform and confronted a young passenger. A pistol was flashed, the attacker retreated, and passengers watched as the conductor questioned the confrontation.
A garbled antique item presents a quixotic quip about a child Georgie and prayer, with odd phrasing suggesting a column note or poem fragment from a Providence Journal page. The piece conveys moral admonition and quirky dialogue in a dated journal tone.
An old style advertisement describes Acker's English Remedy for croup and cold, warning that illness can strike suddenly. It promises several doses and positive care, mentions a sample bottle and a guarantee by J. A. Williams, in Greggs.
An advertisement touts Dr Acker s English Pills as a positive cure for sick headache and liver troubles. The pills are described as pleasant to take, non g gathering, and easy on the stomach and are sold by J A Williamson, a local druggist.
Harrisburg lawmakers trimmed near one million in projected appropriations as the House zeroed measures including funding for charity groups and disease control. In Albany, a prison removal bill advanced as investigations into a death sparked calls for a three-person committee. A Scotch Irish congress opened in Covemara Tennessee to study the race's influence on American civilization with delegates from multiple states and planned events at the Hermitage.
An old advertisement extols Lane's Family Medicine as a root and herb remedy for blood, liver, and kidney issues, claiming cures for constipation and complexion, with children and adults praising it. Itfurther recounts a scrap of wrapping paper saving a life by Dr King’s Discovery, urging trials and free samples via local druggists and a Fort Smith address.
Advertisement touts Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets claiming cures for dyspepsia, constipation, and indigestion, with prices 23 and 50 cents. Also promotes Acker's Blood Elixir as a remedy for skin diseases and other conditions, endorsed by doctors and druggists.
Over 60 people were forced to leave their homes yesterday to call for a free trial package of Laces Family Medicine. The ad claims blood, liver, and kidneys issues and promises relief with a free sample from any druggist. Ladies praise Evervore. large package 54 cents.
An 18th or 19th century advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for dyspepsia and digestive complaints. It claims thousands spend large sums seeking relief and guarantees good digestion if used per directions. Sold for 30c and 1 per bottle by Jos A Garrott.
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