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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1882
Page
4
Poem excerpt from the Independent presenting two youthful lovers torn apart. The verse recalls a rose in a garden, a marble shaft, and a cup of snow as the heart's hope dies. The speaker, identified as R. H. Stoddard, frames the tale with mournful moral imagery.
The author recalls his escape from Baltimore during the Civil War, his shift from lawyer to journalist, and his role in dramatizing East Lynne. He details meeting John Wilkes Booth, securing John T. Ford’s staging, and the April 21, 1862 premiere with Lucille Western, shaping a landmark American melodrama.
A collection of reflections on affliction progress beauty light and invention. The piece contrasts immortality earned by action with the ironies of aging and memory and muses on judgment nobility knowledge and human perception. It weighs caution against vanity and celebrates the enduring value of thoughtful insight.
An undergraduate under examination in Dublin is stumped by questions. The examiner grows irate and claims a home dog could answer the questions. The student calmly asks if the dog could be sold, prompting a wry exchange.
The Post-Dispatch extols St Jacobs Oil as superior to rival liniments, claiming magical efficacy for sciatica rheumatism pleurisy neuralgia nervous headache lambage and many other disorders. It declares it a panacea for sprains burns and injuries and mocks medical advice as inferior.
Prominent figures from large enterprises report St Jacobs Oil eases injuries and rheumatic pain. A Conn River Railroad master mechanic cites arm healing after a severe injury, while a Boston & Albany supervisor notes near full recovery from shoulder rheumatism.
Court heard Prosecution's case as Judge Porter delivered a forceful attack on the defense. He condemned Guiteau's madness claim, stressed premeditation and divine mandate, and warned of hangman’s justice. Judge Cox then began the jurisdiction and insanity rulings, upholding the prosecution and signaling Thursday for Davidge’s opening.
In court on the twelfth instant Davidge argued that Guiteau shot the president for self gain and traced how the prisoner concluded that one life stood between him and benefits. He asserted Guiteau had intelligence and moral responsibility, but claimed a period of insanity to excuse the crime.
Opening remarks from Reed portray Guiteau as a likely insane defendant. The defense shows tension with Judge Cox who refuses the prisoner’s right to speak before the jury. Reed argues against relying on doctors opinions and imagines a gallows scene to urge jurors to avoid historical shame.
The ex mayor recounts reading cures advertised in the paper and buys a bottle of St. Jacobs Oil for rheumatism claiming the items are factual. He notes the paper is full of wonderful cures and that he will try the remedy.
A Philadelphia writer notes Tony Pastor the New York showman and theatre owner relies on St Jacobs Oil to handle rheumatic pains. Pastors troupe members report the remedy keeps performers fit on tour, ensuring punctual appearances and audience satisfaction across the United States.
Rochester readers react to a republished article detailing Dr J B Henson’s near fatal illness and recovery from Bright's disease. The interview with Mr Warner and Dr Lattimore asserts kidney disease is widespread, often symptomless, and curable with Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure.
A quotation emphasizes that a well directed mind provides more enduring guidance than any relative or family member. It reflects the value of intellect over lineage as a source of support and success.
A Boston Commercial remark plus testimonials promote Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Favorite Prescription for uterine ailments with readers urged to write for full case details. Advertisements praise the remedies and advise spring tonics and kidney care while noting personal endorsements from Mrs E F Morcan and others.
Universal Satisfaction touted by druggists with reports from Groesbeck Wilkinson Harvard Indiana Sandon Kirby Ohio Volkers Dennison and Minerva No on the cure’s rapid sales and good results. The New York Commercial Advertiser notes the product’s dramatic, unpoetic side effects in a skeptical aside.
Column ad mix promotes Dr. Pierce tonics and "Pellets" for skin and health. Offers for a subscription to RELIABLE magazine and a hotel pitch in Omaha with lodging details. Mentions audience requests to verify genuine products and government stamps.
A mixed page of medical claims and advertisements discusses tonic bitters and tonics including Hostetter’s Liver Bitters and Allen’s Lung Balsam for coughs and consumption. It cites quinine limitations, touts botanic bitters for malaria protection, and lists various patent remedies with testimonials and prices. The piece weaves in ad prose, anecdotes, and market notes for medicines, tonics, toothache drops, and health products from Wells and others.
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