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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1891
Page
2
A memoir style meditation on Lincoln era aides Nicolay and Hay, their roles, character, and friendships amid wartime Washington. Reflections on Lincoln's personality, jealousies, and the political dynamics with Greeley, Stanton, Forney, and Cameron.
A Dutchtown Missouri advertisement touts a remedy for colic cholera and diarrhea. Herman Rabich promotes the 8 dozen Chamber Isin’s remedy with testimonials available upon request.
Saloons favor Pilsner beer to attract patrons while Iron City Brewing Company promotes the brand. Telephone number 1186 listed for contact.
For sale notices feature the finest building lots in two cities on the California Avenue Electric Line. Each lot is 50 feet wide. Plans and details available from A. Z. Byers & Co. at 93 Federal Street.
Lost and Found items advertised by Mahon Bros. & Adams and photographer Lies. Rates listed as a cent a word. Also mentions locations at 10 and 12 Sixth Street and other lodges or societies in Missouri listings.
The new tariff law, in effect since October, reports show nine months of imports value at 610.2 million dollars, up 31.5 million from 1890 under the old law. Free imports rose to 208.98 million, while dutiable goods fell 95.54 million, with 46.9 percent of imports free and 58.1 percent taxed under the new regime. The period saw record foreign commerce and a trade surplus, despite opposition claims that the law would harm commerce. Prices for manufactured goods did not rise. many items fell, and employment and investment increased as new enterprises emerged nationwide.
A pamphlet railings against tariff on farm products cites 1890 imports to argue farmers need protection. It defends sugar duties and explains reciprocity with Brazil, Spain, and San Domingo, while criticizing free tin plate fears and predicting Democratic policy shifts.
The Thunderer quotes British opinions on the McKinley protective policy, comparing 1860s protection to the Morrill tariff bill. The London Times dated March 1881 comments on the new tariff and its protectionist stance, noting evolving views of free traders.
At San Jose California August 22 remarkable findings from Lick Observatory led by Prof Holden show hourly photographs of the moon with new features. A luminous white spot on a lunar mountain suggests possible snow and an atmosphere, challenging the long held view of a airless moon.
Lawrence Lyons a mill man from Cass avenue Allegheny testifies to Drs Copeland and Hall about his three year catarrh struggle. He describes severe symptoms including headaches dizziness and chest pain before treatment. Lyons says all symptoms vanished and his health fully recovered.
Myer F. Herrman a New York drygoods drummer lost a pocketbook with 160 in currency and his first girl's picture on a Big Four train. After a long journey home he learned a stranger found the pocketbook and later a man on the Iron Mountain track returned it, with contents intact, to railroad agents.
Doctors Copeland and Hallhare announce a summer treatment plan valid until September 1 offering to treat all patients by mail or in city at six dollars a month with medicines provided. Those treated before September 1 pay five dollars monthly and are guaranteed cure or free continued treatment until cured. the account details include patient testimonials of relief from catarrh rheumatism and heart symptoms. Mr. Walker of 199 Erin Street is cited as a verifiable case.
Public letters to Drs Copeland and Hall applauded their crusade against fake specialists and institutes. The piece details a string of fraudulent healers from a man burying an patient to cure rheumatism to an electrical dealer posing as a healer. The column pledges continued effort to expose and remove impostors and ensure legitimate medical education.
The article reports another instance of Drs. Copeland and Hall's notable care in the city. It covers James Walker of Erin Street who suffered two years of recurrent colds and severe headaches. Walker describes a constant pain over his eyes and nasal congestion prior to treatment.
A series of statements from women across towns extol Drs. Copeland and Hall for treating catarrh and related ailments. They describe rapid recoveries and call the physicians skilled, conscientious, and worthy of praise. Testifiers include Mrs. Anna Mangold from Butler and Miss Nora Fitzgerald of Pittsburgh among others.
A crowd of Pittsburg residents and local figures praise Doctors Copeland and Hall for catarrh treatment. Notables, including Mrs. James F Boter and Mr. John Boden, testify to scientific methods and lasting relief, while others from Allegheny and surrounding areas express confidence in their care.
Dr. W I Copeland and Dr Hall secure strong endorsements from New York and Pennsylvania medical authorities. They practice at Bellevue Hospital and Western Pennsylvania Medical College Pittsburg with specialties in catarrh and ear eye nose throat and lungs. Office hours listed and consultations offered via mail inquiry.
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