27 Jun 1885
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Times
Location
Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1885
Page
1
An obscure line presents a poetic quarrel over love and marriage with a metaphor of two lutes in one key. The text blends classical motifs and modern distortions, signaling fragmented ancient sentiment woven into a brief literary fragment.
The article explains that a man’s hat can serve as a temporary life preserver if a drowning person grabs the hat, keeps the crown under the chin and the mouth under water, and uses the air in the hat to keep the head above water for hours.
The article cites Dr. Malins arguing eight hours as proper sleep for a man in modern city life, while other maxims vary by occupation and lifestyle. It notes that intellectual work often requires seven to nine hours, with Kant and Goethe cited for seven and nine hours respectively, and soldiers and laborers needing less.
Children use strips of paper to list names beginning with a letter then read aloud. Players gain a mark if their list matches the reader’s. The game moves to the next letter and can run through the alphabet, though young players stop after about thirty sets. It trains memory and name recall with lively, informal play.
Lord Coleridge awards beauty and intellect to Americans while Sir Lepel Kiffin favors English traits. He cites climate and daily habits as factors, noting English women exercise more outdoors and engage in benevolent and religious activities. American women, though healthier now, have suffered in past winters.
A Wall Street News item recalls during the Reconstruction era in Mississippi where a legislature dominated by Black lawmakers faced manipulation over public improvements. A colored Senator challenged graft, warning that contracts labeled as improvements shifted large sums to white officials, prompting a risky, blunt confrontation.
The correct form per Congress dictates addressing the President as Mr. President. Federal officeholders are not entitled to Honorable or Excellency titles, except perhaps Supreme Court Justices. State officials may be titled Excellencies or similar, but common forms vary by law.
A paper folded square without a lid is hung by four threads under a lamp. The stick rests on books, creating a tiny cauldron that boils water quickly. Caution warns that threads may catch fire and spill water. fumes must stay controlled.
They hail Electric Bitters as the best blood purifier and system regulator for liver trouble biliousness jaundice weak kidneys and urinary diseases. The tonic acts quickly and guarantees satisfaction or money back. Sold at fifty cents a bottle by Enos Reed.
An editorial excursion from Mexico is expected in Chicago today and will be hosted by the Press Club. The group will proceed to Cincinnati early in July for further events.
Advertisement notes Aromanna as the best blood purifier and the item readers have sought. It is priced at 2 dollars and 75 cents and sold by all druggists.
Minister Pendleton was received by Emperor William on Saturday, marking a formal diplomatic engagement with the distinguished monarch and signaling continued relations between their respective governments.
Taunton celebrates no public Fourth of July for years while Providence club Irrepressibles gains local notice. Salem prepares an Auction of Veiled Beauties. Boston preacher urges methods to attract nonmembers. Malden honors a donor with a library fund proposal amid council divisions. Nashua clockmaker builds a multi dial clock with sun and organ tunes for each hour.
The piece argues for prudent spendthrift habits, respect across ages, and fostering good habits through imitation. It cautions against dwelling on faults, urges gratitude to build friendships, and stresses the growth of goodness and truth by highlighting positive traits to nurture innate potential.
An eye catching ad warns families about scrofula and lung disease from neglecting sores. It touts B B B as the fastest cure and urges neighbors and druggists to vouch for its efficacy. The clipping also notes a political jab about a Republican convention and Leo Weltz.
A collage of brief items notes elopement fears in Zanesville, cholera in Spain, Cincinnati shoe workers likely to strike July 1, and wholesale protection actions. It cites measles at Lawrence County Children’s Home, a Hamilton murder case, Pittsburg mill resumption, pension roll deletions, and political shifts in Ohio and beyond including California governor prospects and a fatal circus balloon accident.
A reader recommends Lindsey's Blood Searcher as the dependable old remedy, dismissing new medicines as unnecessary and praising the staple product for blood health.
The city council composition is described by birth origins with Germans Irishmen Englishmen and Americans represented. Notable notes include President Metzger born in the city and others like Charley Best Kirby Nichols Micklethwait York Salt Langtry Stanton Lynn and Knauss claimed as foreign born or connected to foreign roots.
Mrs. Mary A. Daily of Tunkhannock Pennsylvania suffered asthma and bronchitis for six years with no relief from doctors. After using Dr. King's New Discovery in October she felt immediate relief and was fully cured, gaining 50 pounds in months. Free trial bottles offered at Enos Reed's Drug Store. large bottles priced at $1.00.
The medical record notes that five percent of cancers occur on the tongue. Without operation life is about 10 months, with operation about sixteen months. Some patients live two to ten years after surgery.
Elliott Dubois of Indianapolis thanks the maker of Mishler's Herb Bitters for curing his three children of worms. He calls the Bitters far ahead of all worm lozenges ever made.
Dr Phipson argues in a German scientific journal for sugar as a standard dietary article. He has consumed at least a quarter pound daily for forty years, excluding sugar-forming substances, and finds it improves health versus alcohol substitutes.
An advertisement claims Ayer's Cathartic Pills are the best remedy for torpidity of the liver and costive derangements of the di gestive tract, touting forty years of testing and vegetable ingredients as evidence of efficacy.
Congratulatory telegrams arrive after James W. Newman is announced as Collector of Internal Revenue for the Eleventh District. Messages from Nipgen Armstrong and Dunbar, rival candidates, praise the honor and friendly competition. Relayed from Washington January 2 by The First News.
Letters dated June announce congratulations on political appointments or successes. Signatories include M Stanton Wt M Enker J A Nipden Jas W Newman D Armstrong and Steve McCormick from Buena Vista and Jackson among others. Messages praise the appointments and express good will.
Col. Glaze of Portamouth visits Portsmouth supporters and Washington contacts as he seeks the Register of Deeds appointment in the District of Columbia. He solicits a large petition and letters from Senator Payne and Judge Thurman while signaling readiness to marry a Washington woman to cement social and political ties. If unsuccessful, he may pivot to the Portsmouth post office and a local heiress match, backed by friends.
The notice outlines advertising rates per insertion with a liberal discount for yearly and half yearly ads. It describes Nonpareil type lines forming a square and space-based charges for range type. It also advertises book and job printing and merchant paints offered in various descriptions at fair rates.
Residents travel for work and schooling, with several moving about the region. Emigrants and labor trends are discussed, along with political activity for county offices and local postmaster hopes. Strong mentions include Ase McCall, George Edmunds, Jack Simmons, Harman Holman, and local voters.
An advertising claim asserts Ayer's Sarsaparilla operates radically through the blood and body to cure diseases from debility to constitutional taints. The claim presents the preparation as a reliable absolute remedy for diverse disorders.
A Danville man left an old watch for repair and was told two dollars and a half, or twenty shillings. He offered to pay part now and settle the balance later, prompting the humorous remark that the watch could be taken toward payment. Danville Breeze reports the exchange.
A promotional line touts Sellers' Liver Pills as a remedy to sate the liver stomach and bowels claiming quick health results.
An old-time tale describes a physician telling a wealthy convalescent patient he must resign the case. The patient protests while the doctor cites business reasons and a profitable family connection as justification. The exchange highlights tensions between medical care and financial policy.
Johnny Dempsey voices a humorous take on family resemblance, joking that any similarities are mainly fur pie. The remark reflects a playful, casual tone without further context or events.
The Jon Printing and Printing Material of the World's Industrial Exposition displayed two presses from Cottrell & Sones of New York. One set showcased their new Front Delivers Revolution and the other featured their Air Springcountry.
An old advertisement touts Aromania as a remedy for dyspensia and liver purification, claiming blood cleansing and stomach benefits. It is offered for 25 and 75 cents by all druggists.
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