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Newspaper
Springfield Globe Republic
Location
Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1885
Page
3
A jumble of city business and personal notices from a small town page. Events include lodge meetings, school committee actions, plans for Memorial Day, and local civil duties. Community updates span veterans, police talks, theater and charity events, and local business notes with scattered names and places.
The committee reports hiring Arbogast to supervise construction of a large telegraph wag and paying him daily. Miles and Cincinnati firms quote chair rentals or purchases for the convention. They plan to rent Dayton skating chairs, buy in Cincinnati, and decorate with outside help for about $300, aiming to fill the auditorium with 600 attendees and secure further funds totaling around $600 more. Memorial Day observances and court docket notes conclude the update.
An advertisement highlights Ladies French, German and English Hosiery in black plain and fancy colors. It promotes Lislethread Balbriggan and silk blends for children and men, with names like Shaw Knit and regular made hosiery priced at 18c 20c and 25c to attract shoppers.
A lad offers elegant Kid Gloves in black and color with lustre and a sure fit. Children’s Lisle and Silk gloves, black and color, available in multiple shades and fashions.
The text surveys ancient Britons dietary taboos, Galen and Aristotle views on flesh, and medieval myths, then shifts to Vesuvius eruptions described with historical details. It notes Herodotus on horse and camel consumption, and recounts the 79 CE eruption that buried Pompeii and Herculaneum, with mentions of the crater, lava, earthquakes, and the Souma remnant.
A jumble of patent medicine claims praises Brown's Iron Bitten for vitality and relief from debility. The text also describes decorative furniture pieces and a mock up of an ornate draped cabinet, plus several property transactions and sales notices scattered through the page.
A local item notes various patent medicines and remedies including Minhiet's Herb Hite tore, Ayer's Hair Vigor, Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lunge, De iko's Pile Remedy, and Carters Pills. Claims of cures include rheumatism, indigestion, piles, cataracts, and urinary issues, with testimonials and prices. The notice mentions J J. Brown and Wotsen wis pale as local sellers and references Shenandoah.
The scene centers on a lecture by Ife, described as a strong, imposing figure with large features and wiry hair. The room fills with students who applaud as he begins, delivering rapid, emphatic diction. The correspondent notes his confident stage presence and distinctive, clipped delivery.
Judge Wilte convened a Bar committee at the courthouse for civil assignments but the deputy reported officers out of reach. A divorce decree granted to Ids Mease from Christen Menze on desertion and neglect. Custody awarded to the child. Deputy Baker escorted several inmates to the Daytom workhouse for sentences. A county bond of equalization with young commissioners and auditor meets tomorrow. County board sessions next Monday. Donnelaville precinct and Mad Hiver township reports show totals and declines from last year.
An ad listing Dr imo's Cough and Tang Setup claiming to stop coughs and cure croup with a price of 80 cents and 1.00. It markets Mrs Braine Clark's Hair Restorer promising dandruff removal and hair growth, alleging cures for headaches pimples and scalp health. Prepared by Mrs Emma Clark of South Charlmont Ohio with agents sought.
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