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Newspaper
North American
Location
Swanton, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1840
Page
4
Poem-like piece from Canada praising liberty and resistance against oppression. Imagery recalls Evie, fathers, and a longing for independence. Lines invoke the spirit of De Lorimer and a desire for a free nation amid tyrants.
The essay argues amusement is a natural part of human nature linked to happiness and health. It praises creative arts and dancing while warning against excess and misuse. Truthful guidance to youths about amusements is essential, with sincerity as the best policy.
A Belfast Whig note describes Mr William Wallace of Newtownards, a watchmaker, presenting a remarkable pair of hinged iron plates forming a miniature locomotive for feet. Two wheels enable skating motion on ice or smooth paths, with a horizon tal wood plate lifting the sole. A toe wheel and ratchet prevent backward slip, showcasing notable scientific skill.
Farmers refrain from bringing produce to market as snow lies heavy and markets pay far less than in recent years. The Bellows Falls Gazette notes sleighing is good but low prices deter collecting crops. The piece also mentions hoof care for horses when snow clogs feet and a quip about sin against those harmed.
Claims to cure fever and ague, liver complaints, typhus, measles, small pox, whooping cough, rickets, worms, female problems, and more. Promises 23 cents per bar, sold at 100 Chatham Street New York with agency opportunities. Notes extraordinary success and lists testimonials of recovery from illness.
P. M. McCormick of Owark New South Wales July 1 1890 writes praising Dr Hunt and his Rotunic Pills. He describes four years of fever and ague, prior medical costs, and relief after using the pills. He declares the pills the safest cheapest and most efficacious cure and offers thanks.
William Tucker recounts long suffering from dyspepsia including pain chest tightness headaches and weakness. After taking Hunts Botanic Pills he reports rapid relief and a full restoration to health, urging others with similar symptoms to try the remedy.
Mr Joshua Roberts suffered bilious and nervous disorder with headaches, loss of appetite, dizziness, stomach pain after meals, tremors, spasmodic pains, chills, jaundiced skin, constipation, and right side pain. After fruitless remedies he used Huwot's Botanic Pills and regained health, able to work free from pain.
The report describes Joseph Hart sick with severe rheumatic pain in head and neck, joint swelling, constant diarrhea, and rapid decline. After trying standard remedies without relief, Hart took Bunt's Botanic Pills per a local ad and reportedly improved after eight days, returning to health.
A patient named Mr. Francia Caldwell suffered years of debility and nervous affliction with frequent spasms and pain. After trying various remedies without success, Rant's Botanic Pills were prescribed and within days his strength returned and health was restored.
The notice lists medicines for sale at 100 Coaruam Stue r, New York, with names of firms and individuals such as L Perry, James Russell, Jeremiah Pollen, H Saf ford, Gro Webster, Walton & Son, Roberts, Brewster, Anderson, Warren & Trace, Cadwell, M Lull, Thos Smith, Swartout. It reads like a historical wholesale and retail drug ad with multiple signatories.
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