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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1879
Page
4
Yesterday morning passenger train No. 1 from the east collided with a freight train at Glenville in dense fog. Three clerks in the postal car and the No. 1 engineer were slightly injured, along with a lady passenger. The incident delayed travel as investigators assess the wreck and injuries.
Brief items report plenary amnesty proposed in the French chambers upon reassembly, with public excitement over the decision. Gen Gough advances along a supply line to Jagdalak and Cabul, arranging convoys. The Pall Mall Gazette cites U.S. iron demand as a factor in rail trade, Britain selling 30,000 tons of old iron rails to American buyers at about the old rails price. Bismarck is ill with neuralgia and ordered to rest.
Across Ohio and Cincinnati precincts, Republicans lead Foster and Hickenlooper on state tickets. Early tallies show GOP majorities in governor and legislature, with Democrats conceding gains in some counties while Republicans claim strong margins in several districts.
If Richard Williams calls upon Goodfellow he will hear of something to his advantage.
The remedy is praised as a preventive and curative for malaria fevers and related illnesses. It claims special value for emigrants and travelers in malaria-prone regions, noting broad appreciation across America and steady demand in rural homes.
Our European letter reports on in depth talks between Bismarck and Andrassy in Germany and earlier interviews between the German and Austrian emperors. It suggests a likely mutual understanding or alliance between William and Franz Joseph, with possible Austro German plans for joint action if contingencies arise. The piece notes Prince William’s university farewell parade and an inquiry into prison labor in Prussia.
An 19th century advertisement promotes a so called Kaiser Celebrated German Elixir for consumption and throat and lung diseases. It warns the product is dangerous and has caused child deaths in various towns while claiming to be harmless. It urges purchasers to seek the genuine German Elixir with official arms and signature. Wholesale agents are listed.
The article notes European beliefs that turning a loaf upside down brings ill luck. Scotland links it to Sir Walter Monteith and deadly duels, Germany to a Bohemian king foretelling doom, and Russia to the devil occupying the loaf prompting a village reversal.
Trade from the best mater t obtainable. The Nephreticum and Mintie remedies promise relief for kidney bladder ailments and liver derangements. Advertises Dr Mintie English Dandelion Pills and Sir Astley Cooper's Vital Restorative with prices and multiple outlets in Ogden San Francisco Salt Lake City and Kearney Street.
Fragmentary text advertises a dubious opportunity offering free trials and special private techniques. The garbled lines mention no clear product, location, or legitimate contact details, but imply a solicitation aimed at employment or time use with no cost.
A promotional claim touts a cure all replacing quinine calomel and mineral poisons with life giving blood strength for nerves and overall health. The item promises dramatic health benefits and universal efficacy.
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