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Newspaper
Salem Press
Location
Salem, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1886
Page
2
A fragmentary notice describes travel routes to Chicago and Nebraska with references to Salem and an agent in Salem Indiana. It hints at ticketing and rate considerations but details are unclear due to damaged text.
Salem Press reports Charles McFall is authorized as a candidate for county office in Wasco Indiana subject to the Republican nominating convention.
The article urges careful selection of township trustees in Indiana to prevent further malfeasance and debt. It cites past fraud, impaired credit, and excessive taxation, arguing for voters to demand unimpeachable integrity and business ability when naming candidates. It warns against party tricks and urges immediate action in the forthcoming nominations. Dec 2.
A Sioux City letter dated January 30 commends the Madame Fry Concert Co for a superior performance. It notes high satisfaction from five years in YMCA work and urges attendees to expect a first class show with no hesitation. Concert set for Saturday night February 13 with admission five cents and reserved seats at C C Hauger's.
Livonia reports County Supt Snyder visited the school emphasizing practical education. Bob Hancock was in town attending to mule trade matters. Wm McCoy visited his father in Orange county during the first week. Miss Belle Collier of Illinois is visiting friends and relatives here. Frank Stannish had a trading loss with a Livonia merchant. Prof Masterson may teach a spring school here. Feb 1, Gum Suck.
Local item notes health concerns in the South Boston vicinity and calls for Sabbath school creation. Mentions memorial service at ALF church near Conowar's, details old cemetery history, and debates on woman suffrage. Includes anecdotes on medicine ads and hair products in period-appropriate tone.
A collage of 19th century cure-alls and medical anecdotes. Claims tout Glycerine Salve for cuts and sores, Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic for dyspepsia to malaria, Dr Bigelow’s Positive Cure for coughs and lung diseases, Freud’s sarsaparilla as a blood purifier, Vinegar Bitters for temperance and health, Ely’s Cream Balm for catarrh, plus anecdotes on milkings, color blindness exams, and a Cincinnati wedding. Numerous brands pitched with prices and testimonials.
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