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Newspaper
Springfield Globe Republic
Location
Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1886
Page
3
A Gloucester street car scene frames a mournful tale of a widow and relatives as bystanders recall a sea loss and the rituals of packing belongings for homeward return. Disjointed vignettes touch on a horse auction, a bearded journalist's inquiries, and local remedies while glimpses of a shipwreck fever and a courtship of everyday life unfold.
A sprawling exploration of Americans chasing country homes near New York, detailing lavish castles and rambling estates funded by wealth. The piece critiques the social aim of marrying wealth to land, the lure of European luxury, and the erosion of genuine country life as towns swell with commuters and summer residents.
A former Nease Register editor recounts his battle with rheumatism and how Athlophoros claimed to relieve pain. He praises the remedy and notes physicians warned against patent medicines while sharing his own relief after using Athlophoros and Athlophoros Pills purchased from a New York druggist.
A bustling display of oddities and curious attractions draws attention along avenues like Madison and Wells. Vendors show illustrated papers, novelty goods, and souvenirs while storefronts feature windows packed with curiosities. A gas tapping device teases passersby while others showcase pictures, furniture, and a dramatic tableau that captures public curiosity amid lively, if uneven, commerce. The piece also glances at Queen Victoria's carriage, noting its lavish interior and decorative motifs, with a brief nod to a New York description of the vehicle.
An 1880s style ad describes alleged past travels and ailments, claiming a physician’s bold cures for rheumatism kidney complaints catarrh and swellings. It promotes a “BLOUS BALM CO” treatment from Atlanta Georgia with testimonials and promises of wonders and startling proof.
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