Fragments of a 1840s North American pamphlet page
A mixed reading from a 19th century issue recounts editorial notices, a pardon controversy at Port Livingston, and arrivals in Quebec with attorney Charles Drolet planning residence in the city. It notes a mutiny pardon debate, a Canadian figure’s arrival, and legal aspirations, all presented in period voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Drolet Taie
Quebec
S. C
Drolet
Jetice
Lower Canada
Congress in disarray over party wrangles and violence
The Maine Gazette laments a Republican Congress losing respect for law as party bickering turns personal. A brawl in the House last week left members bruised after a dispute over a Louisiana document, prompting calls to “zeroed and went home.” Also reported is the death of 14 year old F Barnett, killed by a falling tree while riding with his brother in an Arkansas county, his horse also killed.
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Con- Stowe
Pensacola
Flemy Hime
Livingston
Lovell
Congress
Congresa
Gillet
House of
Dream
N. C
Garov'ccame
Louisiana
Elsehood
Ile
Evang
Maine
Den
F. Barnett
John Barnett
Res
Hunt's Botanic Pills Sold in New York with Noted Health Claims
Directions advise taking three to ten pills two or three times daily priced at 25 cents per box sold at 100 Cherry Street New York. The advert touts extraordinary success, claiming the pills have raised languishing patients from affliction and promises prompt attention for agencies medicines or advertising inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New-York
Hunt
Fever and Ague cured by Hunt's Botanic Pills
A letter from Pp. M. McCormick of Newark New Jersey dated July 31 1839 praises Hunt's Botanic Pills as the safest cheapest and most efficacious radical cure for fever and ague after four years of illness and failed medical advice. It credits the medicine with permanent relief and expresses enduring gratitude. Also a testimonial from William Tucker in New York describes dramatic recovery from dyspepsia indigestion and related symptoms after using the pills. Pills sold at 100 Chatham Street New York and by L Perry in Swanton Vermont.
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Jtunt
Hunt
India
M. McCormick
Newark
N. J
Torker
Gwen
Gnally
William Tucker
Chatham Street
New York
L. Perry
Swanton
Renovating Mizture 2% Cure of Rusunarin and King's Eirdl
An 19th century patent medicine advertisement touts a universal tonic for painful throats, skin diseases, piles, and internal ailments. It claims blood impurity causes, promises a permanent cure, and urges a dose of ten teaspoons daily with adjustments for stomach upset.
Bangs Renovating Texture Cure for Ulcerated Leg
In 1840 a testimonial from Francis Welsh of Stanbridge claims Bangs Renovating Texture cured a two year leg ulcer with severe swelling and pain, avoiding amputation. The ad promotes Dr Evan's Camomine Pills as heart and blood improving, urging strict dosing and caution to buy only labeled medicines.
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Bang
Francis Welsh
Stanbridge
L. C
John E. Bangs
Stanbridge L. GC
Swanton
Dr Evans Soothing Syrup for Teething Children
Dr J Evans's celebrated Soothing Syrup for Children claims to ease teething in infants from four months old. The notice urges mothers and nurses to use one bottle on the gum to open pores and prevent convulsions and fevers, warning against white syrup near children and noting immediate relief for night gas pains.
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J. Evans
Proof positive of Evans S soothing Syrup efficacy
A letter from a parent attests dramatic relief in a teething infant after using Evans Soothing Syrup. The child suffered convulsions and pain before administration, then improved markedly and recovered, with improved health noted. Public acknowledgment requested, endorsements from others follow, urging careful selection to avoid counterfeits.
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Dr. Evan
List of post office agents by state and town
A scanned roster lists postmasters and agents across Vermont New Hampshire New York and Wisconsin. It names many individuals with towns and counties and requests all postmasters to act as agents and forward information.
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Vermont
Montpelier
J. A. Vail
Troy
Orn
North Troy
L. C. Moord
Canaan
Nathaniel Perkins
Cambridge
Brush
Jeffersonville
Rev. J. Baker
Fairfield
H. Soule & Gott Brigham
East Fairfield
Hiram Bostwick
Franklin
Eri Jerome
Berkshire
Butler
Alburgh
Tabor
Sewell
North Hero
Col
Headsworth
Brigham
Highgate
H. O. Green
Burlington
Ludget Duvernay
New Hampshire
Marlott
Capt
Selden Brown
Fitzwilliam
Josiah Ingalls
Hanover
N. H
Sios K. Williams
Stuartetown
CoosCo
H.-W.smith
Columbia
Coos Co
Huse
New York
Roure
John Goodell
Glenn
Heman K. Hopkins
Norfolk
St.l. Co
M.pheife
Lean
Thompkins Co
Patterson Francis Wisconsin
Milwoukie
Sonia Prapehere
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Wm. Palmer
Tam
Ke. J. Mead, P. M
Brook
Palmer
Calvin Perry
Weilheite
Tyotel
Noa
Wonite Gagello
N Refugee
Seemon
J.P. Ladd
Santon
Franklin County
Aten
Augustus Knight
Register
Charles Roby
Doctore Medical
Chatham Streets
Evan
Farrar
DR. Evans
Jonxvon
W. Evans
McPherson
Madison
Dave Tiger
Dr. Peane
N. Voy
DR. Goode
Baron von Hutcheler
DR. Hunt
Cuatass Street
Laura Severre Sr
Pritaperrmra
Coasmine
Posvestd
Mass
L. Pemry
Slenian
James Russel
Jeremiah Potter
Swanton Falls
Apel
Id Icke
Said
Thomas Mott
Med
Inner Heer
Seribet
Bix
Eicurkee
Joseph Rowdish
Sorth Fairfield
Grand Menageriaf
Reasta
Brnes
Reiss
Holby & Cot
Wepwesnar
Grand
Kitridge
Dri L
Mome
Ft. Ryt
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