Dreary Existence at Bishop Lighthouse Isolated Life
A vivid article describes lighthouse keepers and isolation along the English coast. It recounts Bishop, Longships, and Eddystone lighthouses facing ferocious storms, mental strain, and dangerous duties while detailing cramped quarters, sections of the new Eddystone, and keeper retirement as the only remedy.
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Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Popular with Mothers
The item praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as soothing and effective for colds and whooping cough, noting quick relief, safety for babies, and endorsements by A. L. Pearce. It also touts Ely's Liquid Cream Balm for nasal catarrh with a nasal atomizer, selling for 75 cents and available from Ely Brothers in New York, urging readers to mention the newspaper.
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Ely Brothera
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New York
Small Caliber Rifles Clean With Water
An article explains that powder buildup in small caliber rifles can foul barrels. A gunsmith advises using water to soften and flush out the powder, suggesting a syringe to spray water into the barrel after every ten to twelve shots, then firing a live cartridge while wet to keep the gun working smoothly. Also includes anecdotes and household notes on meals for children and cornmeal preparation.
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Wny
St. Louis Republic
Pepper and Diarrhea Cure Tied to Ancient Remedies
Pepper valued since ancient times appears in historic notes from Rome and Hippocrates. A modern testimonial claims Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured thirty years of chronic diarrhea for John S Halloway of French Camp Mississippi after several bottles, available through A L Pearre.
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Government Acquires Coal Without Payment to Willimsted
The Venezuelan government has acquired 350 tons of coal at Casico, shipped to Fort San Carlos and Maracaibo, though payment was not made before departure. The gunboat Nuranda arrives with news of a battle near La Hacha where Colombian liberals and Venezuelans clashed. casualties unknown. Also reports of James A. Dinehart, veteran riverman, dying at 58 from paralysis and praised as king of rivermen. Emperor Nicholas and the Russian empress returned home via Kiel, proceeding to resume journey. Aguinaldo's body guard surrendered 40 miles north of Baler, Luzon, taking oath and released.
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Caracas
Fort San Carlos
Maracaibo
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la Hacha
Davila
Idth
Riverman
Williamsport
James A. Dinehart
West Branch Valley
Susquehanna Boom Company
Aguinaldo
Manila
Alhambra
Baler
Luzon
George A. Detchemendy
Twenty-second United States Infantry
Gold discovery date set for Coloma California
The Society of California Pioneers determined Jan 28, 1868, as the exact date of the discovery of gold in California by James W. Marshall. The gold was found in the tail race at the Sutter sawmill in Coloma on the South Fork of the American River.
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California
Society of California Pioneers
James W. Marshall
Sutter
Coloma
American River
Cure and Bruises Quickly Healed Balm Ad
Cure and Bruises Quickly Healed describes Pain Balm claims to instantly ease pain from cuts burns and bruises and to heal with no scar unless injuries are severe. Also advertised are Harper Whiskey claims and Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a one day cold cure and refund guarantee by Beeman.
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W. Grove
Desertions Plague U S Training Ship Mohican Cruise
San Francisco Sept 23. The training ship Mohican returned after a prolonged cruise with 490 landsmen enrolled to be molded into seamen. During the voyage about 90 desertions were reported, a notable loss from the crew and a setback to training efforts.
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San Francisco
Mohican
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