13 Aug 1879
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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1879
Page
1
Correspondents are directed to address all communications to the Basnens Manager for business and public notices. The message indicates the editor will handle correspondence and outlines the intended distribution and point of contact.
Local records show William Willatts involved in a court matter dated 27. The name appears with a variant spelling and unclear details. Further context is needed to confirm the exact action or outcome.
Terrible accident at Wiixespayre, Pa. Geo Zeigler, his wife and two daughters were poisoned by coffee laced with tartar emetic by an unknown person. They remain in a precarious condition as doctors treat the family.
Telegraph report of the German corvette Freya’s boiler explosion while near Batavia, with several killed and many injured. Rumors of the accident circulated on August 2, with confirmation off Matta.
Dr. Jerome Cochran arrives as national board of health representative. Memphis imposes yellow fever restrictions on boats and rail lines, with 22 cases and 3 deaths, including Maj. W. W. Guy. Howard Association sends 30 more nurses as officials urge precautions amid cold, dry weather.
The garrison at Constantinople has received one month's arrears of pay. The walls surrounding Weatéhinek are being Gemblished in accordance with the provisions of the treaty of Ebriint.
Dispatches report a curious fire at Nishi on a Tth dirst while Vienna and other sources note Turkish troop intent in Vale. Sir Garnet Wolseley is named for India command. A Virginia match winner is Vonberg at 303, Tourtelette 275. A Fort Fairfield assault case ends with a fatal shooting. A Cape Town rumor on King Cetyn Wayo remains unconfirmed. A steamer explosion near New Cumberland, West Virginia destroys forward deck. cause unknown.
A collection of short notes covers accidents, crimes, weather, and local oddities. Incidents include a death from a scaffolding accident, a flogging case for swindling, bountiful gold rumors, a drowning, a drunken accident, and a public temperance ruling. Names, places, and dates pepper the entries.
A vivid portrait of New York fire companies describing steamer and hose cart operations. Firemen handle horses, alarms and parade routines with precision while noting the danger and high pay relative to risk, praising bravery and discipline in 19th century firefighting culture.
A historical note lists symptoms such as headache shoulder pain cough dizziness sour stomach eruptions bad taste in the mouth heart palpitations and kidney area pain as offspring of Dyspépaias, reflecting period medical beliefs and symptom associations.
A note lists a few loads of hay available on subscription at the Jaxcion Office. The brief item records limited supply and a call for subscribers to arrange delivery or pickup.
An advertisement asserts Helmbold's product acts as a stimulant for the liver bowels and kidneys cleansing impurities from blood and restoring vigor. It promises quick, decisive results to convince skeptics.
Price one dollar for a bottle delivered free from observation. Patients may obtain a medical consultation by letter answering key personal and health questions. Include name, address, age, occupation, marital status, height, weight, health, duration of illness, complexion, hair and eye color, posture, and all case details. Address Dispensatory, Filbere Street, Philadelphia. Dr. T. H. Helmbold, Philadelphia.
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