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Newspaper
Sullivan Times
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1885
Page
4
An article explains why heavy drinkers develop a red swollen nose and systemic congestion. It links facial redness to blood build up from rapid heart action and explains how alcohol affects organs, causing pimples or grog blossoms and potential long term disease. It notes breath may odor of alcohol and outlines the progression to illness and early death.
The paper lists granted patents reported by Jos. H Hunter and A D Ginerick. Inventors include James Hagans Maxwell port-hole auger Martha McCoy eaves trough Josephus Norton Jr New Albany potato planter R E Poindexter Indianapolis saw handle and others such as Wm Chrystler La Grange molasses cooler S H Taylor Remington hay wringer Hachman Walter Vincennes machine for boring gun barrels Olin Harley eaves trough fastening Robi McDougall Auburn whip socket lock Cochrane Cambridge City gearing and relief mechanism for driving rolls Parker Terre Haute stock car Vanes Brazil girder Deniel Terre Haute fluid diaphragm meter Anson Wolcott car dump.
Advertisement extols Simmons Liver Regulator as a cure for dyspepsia and sleeplessness by regulating digestion and nerves. A testimonial from Mrs. R. Bryant claims lasting sleep after taking the remedy. The text also urges families to avoid spreading suspicion and to support a sick child with confident care.
Bridgeport West Virginia poultry expert J M McCann claims mixing St Jacobs Oil into poultry dough cures chicken cholera in birds able to swallow while forced pills revive those unable to swallow. He asserts cured birds will flap wings and crow. A Georgia town debate weighs whether lawyers or buzzards are more useful to society.
An assembly of testimonials praises Brown's Iron Bitters for general weakness and renewed vigor, with Isaac C. Weed of Burr's Mills Ohio and a Springfield Ohio blacksmith among converts. The piece also mocks modern English and American commercial contrasts and mentions Mishler's Herb Bitters curing cholera morbus.
A Hallet and Davis piano valued at 750 dollars new is offered for sale as the best bargain, with testimonials from L H Southard and Franz Liszt praising its tone evenness and sustaining power and noting European access for pianist enjoyment.
The notice lists per unit prices for hay and staples, cattle hogs and poultry, eggs and dairy, dyes and feathers, and birds. It also reports Chicago grain futures for corn oats and provisions, plus live cattle and hog market tones, with ranges for quality grades and regional wheat prices.
Prices for corn and oats are noted with corn at 48 cents for No. 32 and oats at 59 cents for No. 1. The November figure for corn is listed as 86e, and oats as 84ic, reflecting a firm oats market and dull overall reining prices.
Frion-Fair demand and various firm or steady quotes for corn oats rye and provisions. Wheat futures show higher sentiment with No 2 Red Sept and Oct activity. corn and oats mixed with September and October marks. pork and lard steady to higher with spot and futures notes.
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