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Newspaper
Sullivan Times
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1885
Page
4
James M. Kew argues that global prosperity grows from increased production and labor saving innovations. He contends over production raises home comforts, shortens work hours, and elevates society, while poverty remains exceptional and vital roles rely on the working class.
Hon James N Kerns of Pennsylvania praises Red Star Cough Cure for winter maladies saying it gave relief for colds and sore throats. The note humorously links club ties to risk, while an ad solicits 10 cent stamps for a medical treaty from the World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo New York.
List of patents granted with inventors and places including camera shutter by Sylvanus Cox Indianapolis base pivot straw stackers J W Rowlett Richmond roller skate John Southerland Attica crane J J Wheat Indianapolis presser foot device for sewing machines C W Crawford Brazil cut off table for tile machines A B Reeves M T Reeves J D N Reeves Columbus straw stacker L H Shular Crawfordsville car coupling L F Case Jr Goshen vehicle spring E Q Carr Shelbyville end gate for wagons H L Fink Nebraska car coupling M F Teague Indianapolis escape ment motor C B Cones Indianapolis pantaloons G R Holden Michigan City machine for removing plumage from feathers.
An advertisement urges immediate use of Simmons Liver Regulator for small ailments and a bitter taste in the mouth to relieve dyspepsia and related discomforts, claiming a speedy cure. The copy emphasizes bodily and mental distress improved by the tonic.
The November North American Review prints Schaff’s scholarly analysis of statecraft and priestcraft. He argues America leads Europe in church and state development, praising American clergy for organizing power and administrative ability while asserting freedom and independence foster growth.
The advertisement claims Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy will quickly relieve dizziness indigestion eye inflammation headaches lassitude and inability to perform mental work. It asserts the remedy stops nasal twang offensive breath and constant nose and throat cleansing, sparing friends from loathsome disease.
In the November issue Hon. E B Washburne challenges popular Lincoln myths notably the "Scotch Cap" and "Big Shawl" stories. He describes Lincoln wearing a soft hat a muffler and a short overcoat suggesting a farmer appearance rather than a presidential image. The excerpt also mentions Mishler's Herb Bitters curing James Donaghy of general debility and notes England’s abundant wheelmen improving roads and inns.
An Ennis Texas resident, A. J. Pickrell, reports Brown's Iron Bitters restored his health after ailing symptoms including poor sleep kidney issues and rheumatism. A broader note warns about partisan press bias while recounting a Scandinavian mass meeting in Minneapolis where John Johnson was asked to stand.
A collage of product pitches and anecdotes from the era notes Hall s Vegetable Sicilian Hair Re newer and Ayer s Sarsaparilla as blood purifiers. It includes humorous exchanges about clergy rates and a Baron Steuben drill story showing colonial discipline and comic miscommunication.
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral is praised by multiple mothers for quick relief in croup and cough cases. Testimonials from Emma Gedney of New York, Mrs. London of Guilford, Mrs. Gregg of Lowell, Mary Evans of Scranton, and Wm. Reid of Freehold claim rapid breathing relief and life-saving effects.
Market notes show firm to active trading in cattle with exports seeking fine to choice steers. Prices for medium and light steers range from 3.55 to 4.25 while unwashed and washed grades vary across Coarse and Fine categories in Wisconsin Illinois Michigan Indiana and western states.
The report lists price quotes for commodities and notes shifts in market activity. Entries mention Nevada pricing around one dollar and one cent, with December and January figures shown, alongside terse market commentary on spot rates and quiet trading conditions in western markets.
The notice lists selling figures for various grains: Wreratt-Higher at October 891 cents, Wove 915 cents, Conn-Firm at 43 cents for No. 2 Oats, No. 2 White at 254.4 cents, Byrz-Dull at 60.1 cents for No. 1.
From Fair demand overall steady movement in futures and cash prices. Corn trades around 46 1/2 cents with firmer tones in some contracts. Provisions show pork steady at 8.75 and lard at 5.90, while bulk meats and bacon quote near 4.00 to 5.87 per hundredweight.
Market notes show No 2 Red Oct price 1.01 to 1.016 with mixed futures. Higher coun and oars lower in Oct and Nov signals. Provisions pork and lard prices listed at 87.5 and 5.90 respectively with rye quiet.
Baltimore market notes show wheat prices for Winter Red Spot and October contracts, with figures for November and Migasse. Corn runs quiet with October and yearly quotes. oats prices listed as Western White and mixed.
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