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Newspaper

Sullivan Times

Location

Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1886

Page

4

Telegraphing by Induction on a Train Chance Breaks Bank Frauds

A report describes a trial of induction telegraphy on the Staten Island railway. Messages travel via air through a condenser and telephone receivers, enabling two-way communication without interrupting ordinary signals. Henry Guy Carleton is praised for a mine gas detector using balanced receivers to warn from the mine to the office, offering early danger alerts.

Henry Guy Carleton New Yorks W. Wiley Smith Thomas Edison Staten Island Canada United States Vicar Durand Life Durand Henry Irving New York Times Gratison Humphrey Davy Mr. Carleton Carleton

Diet and tonic claims spark irony in 19th century chatter

The piece contrasts poor and overindulgent eating with the idea that Brown's Iron Bitters improves blood and health, listing cures like dyspepsia and malaria. It quips that Satan visiting Pennsylvanians signals social improvement, and briefly promotes Woolford's Lotion for itchy skin with a 15 minute cure claim.

Seaman’s Friend Samuel Plimsoll touring the United States

Mr Samuel Plimsoll known as the British sailor’s friend visits the United States accompanied by his wife He is the man behind the white painted load line marking on British ships and pushed the loading limit law He plans to invest in Florida land and is described as vigorous courteous and precise in speech

Samuel Plimsoll Plim Florida Evansville Terre Haute New Orleans Jacksonville Ohio River Nashville Palace R. A. Campbell Ind

Lucky Baldwin and the Perkins Suit in California

The article reviews the Baldwin Perkins case with Louise C. Perkins alleging promissory marriage ties and a claimed £520,000 settlement. It compares the California approach to courtship values with a broader jab at courtship as business. Also referenced is Morrison pressing Campbell for votes and a quip about the menu.

Baldwin California Ling Sharon Sarah Althea East New York Star

Prisoner Escapes Train Robbery Sparks Missouri Humor

The Cass county Missouri sheriff lost an insane prisoner near Tolano Indiana as the prisoner robbed him of a watch and 65 dollars then fled during a train stop. The incident may restore the public opinion of the prisoner's sanity among Missourians per the Chicago News.

Cass County Missouri New York Tolano Chicago News

Simmons Liver Regulator Promises Easier Digestion After Meals

Advertises a vegetable digestant claiming one half tablespoon after each meal relieves indigestion. It is praised as mild and pleasant with no nausea or irritation, usable in any condition, and unlike other medicines it does not leave the system constipated when discontinued.

Iran C. J. Rhodes Safe Harbor Mishler E. A. Schellentrager Clair Street Cleveland Simmons Liver Regulator Wranper J. H. Zeilin & Goq Sole Proprietora Philadelphia Pas

Airy Castle on a hilltop near Washington unveiled

The article describes Airy Castle perched about three miles north of the Capitol site. A shiplike platform forty by seventy feet sits forty feet above ground with a canvas roofed bedroom, a lower kitchen room, and a cargo of hardwood lockers. Mr. Haywood, a bachelor, lives there with a male colored servant.

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Joaquin Miller's Cabin on Meridian Hill in Washington

The article describes Joaquin Miller's log cabin on Meridian Hill Washington highlighting frontier style interiors a warm open fire and a plain wooden work table as the poet resides there with good health cited as proof of the cabin's restorative effects amid his frontier life.

Joaquin Miller Washington Sierras West Miller Meridian Hill Poe Parry Batiton

Cattle and Grain Prices Reported for February May Market

Chicago market notes show CATTLE steady with Extra Choice and Good Shipping Steers. Prices for light to heavy sales range from 3.75 to 4.25 dollars, with Woor and Grain prices across Wisconsin Illinois Michigan Indiana Iowa and western states, including Wheat and Corn futures and spot values for Feb March May contracts.

Ste. Conn Hligher Mess Park Lower Woor Wisconsin Ilinois Michigan Indiana Iowa Barry Ste Nebraska Dakota Minnesota Kansas

What Would the World Do Without Woman

The essayist argues the world would fail without the salvation of woman and Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription, calling it indispensable for female ills. It cites Galveston News on ghosts in Chicago, and St. Louis opinions that there is no ghost within her limits, noting chilly city jokes about death and locale.

Dr. Pierce Galveston News Chicago St. Louis Jess St. Louis

Conx Firm at Sorge for a 2 Vats Firm

Fragmentary OCR mentions a February date and valuation notes for a firm action, with references to No 2 White, Rac.tive, and No 1. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a business matter involving a firm and quantities or items.

J. Heat Sorge

Market quotes and grain prices across Cincinnati and St Louis

Cincinnati from fair demand shows pork steady at 11.25 with lard at 6.10 and bulk meats 4.25 to 5.65 while bacon ranges 6.15 to 6.85. St Louis reports futures for red wheat at 89 to 92 cents, corn softer, oats higher cash, and pork and lard generally easing with pork around 11.25 and lard near 5.92 to 5.97.

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Baltimore Rowing Meet Highlights and Entries

A fragmented report from Baltimore lists entries and seeds for pairs such as Western lower and Winter Red Spot with Feb and March dates, alongside oars and mixed crews. The sparse data hints at a regatta schedule, boat names, and classification codes.

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