29 May 1880
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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1880
Page
1
A dated 1878 prospectus offers a vast jewelry stock at wholesale rates, with mail order terms. It lists rings bracelets pins and chains priced for postpaid delivery, claiming savings up to half and promising free items on larger purchases.
The piece promotes a special offer via the Inventors Agency at 116 E Washington St Chicago. It claims $15 secures a gold watch or similar timepiece with optional chain, presenting a sales pitch tied to various newspaper endorsements and feeder ads.
Advertisement offers catalog, watches, jewelry, and novelties from the Inventors' Agency Jarin Man, Madison Street Chicago. It requires payments by registered letter or money order for orders over 10.60 and postage stamps accepted as cash. refunds offered if not satisfied and goods returned.
The World denounces any likelihood of Tilden's election and cites the Oregon case as a major obstacle while presenting a digest of the affair and related telegrams. The report questions his personal responsibility for associates close to him and warns Democrats of consequences in the upcoming election. Katloch impeachment trial proceeds in San Francisco before Judge Cary and a panel of judges.
A May note from Loxpoy argues Bradlaugh erred in refusing the oath, risking opposition enabling further legislation. Liberals fear sectarian backlash if an Atheist sits in Parliament, while the Lords may block a needed bill creating a dilemma for MPs. Paris reports seize suspects in a Sunday communist protest, with diverse nationalities among those arrested who may be expelled.
A wide snapshot of 19th century events: Chung Slow faces execution within a month. New York drought persists. Epsom racing notes with Advance and Angelina winning stakes. 10k visitors to Coney Island. Omaha smelting strike ends. 8000 at Rockaway Beach. Edinburgh fire losses total 110000. various political and foreign affairs across France, Turkey, Peru, Russia, and Britain. notable deaths, marriages, and appointments. railway developments expanding to Kansas and beyond.
Fresh Luffy at Reeder's Ogden Bazar with 3 at. mal7.
An old advertisement extols Angust Flower for digestive ailments and promotes Green's Atlas and Diary. It claims the remedy dates to 1568 and lists benefits for dyspepsia and liver complaints. Prices are given as 75 cents per bottle and 10 cents for samples, with free atlas offered upon two cent stamps. G G Green of Woodbury, Conn is named.
An advertisement extols Dr Mintie s Special Medicines claiming best materials not curealls with Nephreticum for kidney and bladder issues and other tonics for liver biliousness and fever. It lists English Dandelion Pills and Dandelion Pills plus Dr Mintie products for female weakness and digestive disorders. Also promotes Astley Cooper s Viral Restorative as a safe remedy for nervous debility and lost manhood priced at 3 dollars a bottle or ten dollars for four bottles with various distributors listed.
An 1878 testimonial from Rev. Geo Thayer of Bourton Ind asserts Shilohs Consumptive Cure cured lung diseases, with sales described as tremendous at Matchett France store. Sold by J W McNutt Co and Ormaby in Logan.
Prepared to furnish Sprengjeen's receipts in approved form neatly bound on reasonable terms. Apply early for plain and fancy job work. If Jo xerion Prynzina Aga is involved, contact for details.
An 6 line misread advertisement highlights a general store at 4th Street and Weber Hills offering ladies and gents clothing hats groceries hardware farming implements flour feed and more at low prices. It lists ry goods and notions with a focus on value. The text is garbled but presents a typical late 19th or early 20th century shopcard.
Advertisement fragment notes SHILOH'S POROUS PLASTER priced at 25 cents. Sold by McMutt & Co. Wholesale and O. C. Ormsby, area druggists. References For. Lame Back and Chest remedies.
The article surveys wind velocities, noting 110 mph for straight winds and 180 mph for cyclones, then details a melanosis case in a Philadelphia child whose skin darkened then lightened over sixteen months. It covers rope tar effects on strength, a Milan prehistoric cemetery, high heeled boots harming eyesight, a Peters prize for discovering 43 small planets, and bioluminescent ocean mysteries. It also notes Russian cattle plague trials, a child prodigy mathematician, Japanese marble finds, skull-size intelligence links, and Siemens electric furnaces for refractory metals.
A German physician Dr A Boschee promotes his German Syrup as a remedy for coughs colds and long troubles claiming rapid cure and strong healthy restoration. The ad notes two million bottles sold yearly and warns against similarly named medicines. Introduced in 1868 the syrup is presented as widely used in towns and villages worldwide with a sample bottle available and a 75 cent price.
A discussion on the dangers of tight-lacing for women notes that reducing waist size compresses chest and abdominal organs causing displacement and a host of serious illnesses. It warns of shortness of breath lung inflammation liver and kidney congestion heart issues and digestive problems. Gold Words.
A collage of light verse and quick wit from various locales mocks manners and sayings. Jests about weighty silly trades, brides, grooms, and strange schoolhouse exchanges appear with names and places like Hoboken Meriden Quincy Salem and Vermont, all in a breezy newspaper style.
A Poultry Monthly writer assesses Light Brahmas and Plymouth Rocks, comparing egg yields, hatchability, and market timing. He argues for fixing standards to improve winter egg supply and spring meat, noting Brahmas’ profitability and Rocks’ faster growth.
A scattered page of jokes and quips references marriage eve troubles witty lines about trombones clocks and a rambling judge speech. It mixes puns on diamonds twins and a stern defense ending with a playful legal aside. The tone mirrors late 19th or early 20th century humor columns.
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