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Newspaper
Springfield Globe Republic
Location
Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1885
Page
3
Col John C. Hatrekin and others attend social events while court cases, real estate actions, and municipal concerns fill the day. Dismissals, a death at East Main, lodge communications, councilor candidates, a severe cold snap, and a first look at a new manufacturing venture set the town’s agenda.
The tale recounts Old Judge McTeal, early Arkansas circuit rider, who wanders to a Bent Shank courthouse cabin and encounters a rural church service. A skeptical preacher questions his dignity, but the judge wins respect after sharing a drink with the congregation, who hoist him on their shoulders before resuming the service.
A speaker discusses media mismanagement and opportunistic ventures during hard times in New York. He recalls transforming failed wheelbarrow factory assets into a riding academy and skating rink, then pivots to a beer garden plan aiming to profit on a food and entertainment trend.
A bizarre account describes a Japanese dentist using thumb and forefinger for tooth extraction, terrifying patients with steel instruments. a rapid five to six teeth per half minute claim is made. The text shifts to ads for patent medicines including a wood drawing trick, a universal healer, and Electric Bitters, touting cures for various ailments with money-back guarantees.
The notice promotes Dr Marchiti's Italian Pile Ointment with a money back guarantee and 50 cent price, and Dr Marchiti's Rock Candy Cough Cure at 25 cents with $1 larger bottles. It also touts Bigelow's Puni tive Care for consumption and Bantock Blood Bitters, plus Glycerine Salve and Bosanko's Pile Remedy. Numerous medical claims, prices, and vendors are listed, urging readers to buy and try these patent medicines.
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