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Newspaper
Springfield Globe Republic
Location
Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1885
Page
3
Glorious January days bring a hopeful tone as travelers fill hotels and business prospects rise in Springfield. Officials discuss mayoral outlook, religious meetings close with renewed interest, and local notices mention bank stability and community events amid a busy social scene.
A barbershop skit features Lord Vandeville and William K Vanderbilt as a groom seeks flawless wedding-day shave. The tale, cited by Col. Huston Herald, depicts a jokey con game in aristocratic circles. Also noted: Archer the jockey is twenty eight, began riding at four, with about 3,000 mounts and 1,200 wins, weight eighty four pounds.
A Detroit sculptor discusses what makes a good figure citing proportions and a nearly perfect model. The piece shifts to the Baker district oil fields near Balakhani where wells yield thousands of barrels daily and a dramatic oil fountain reaches heights rivaling Icelandic geysers, drawing an Armenian company into ruin amid land claims.
An editorial from The Century urges a national renewal of character through a sense of honor in all employment levels from cook to President. It warns that without responsibility society may face growing calamities. The piece also recounts New Year superstitions about slippers and a first log predicting future partnerships.
A stream of medical patent remedies from Havana Mason County and New Haven. Claims praise for Browns Iron Bitter Dr Jones Red Clover Pomie and Dr Bigelow’s Positive Care. Includes testimonials about cures for rheumatism piles coughs and general debility with druggists and agents named.
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