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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1892
Page
2
The article compiles scattered items from 1891 and 1892 including McKinley bill effects on oil imports and duties, praise for Republican leadership under Harrison, and commentary on reciprocity and markets. It also mentions a machinists’ prize drawing, a rheumatic worker’s plight, and a bicycle race among Cranford, Roselle Ramblers, and Elisabeth clubs.
The piece notes a post office guardian dog killed after going mad, treated with cold water by Dr. Frisbie, and recounts a political notice from Plainfield’s Republican committee chair urging Mayor Gilbert to preside at a rally. It mentions possible national chair candidates and an upcoming Music Hall gathering with speeches by Mayor Gilbert and others.
A 19th century style argument likens the human body to a machine worn by friction and aging. It claims regeneration through a product named Braxpeery’s Pate to renew vigor in two to three months, replacing worn parts without stopping.
A fragmented OCR passage mentions the Duke of Pintafielt and the Countess of Somerville in a tennis scene with a frisky piper. The dialogue reveals curious garbled phrases and an allusion to pipers in Scotland, along with a stray note about gold and wood and a doctored line about Dr. Howe's Arabian noted tonic.
A damaged notice describes a contest where entries are numbered as received and not opened until after July. It states the winner’s name and address will be published in the first issue after the series closes.
Various West Fourth Street and Park Avenue churches announce Sunday services Sunday schools and preaching times. Second Hope Chapel and East Third Street Mission note morning and evening services. Park Avenue Baptist First Church of Christ and German Church list morning worship and Sunday school times. Gospel Temperance meetings and memorial events also mentioned along with Avenue Chapel and Y.M.C.A. activity.
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