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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1892
Page
4
A balloon flight at Crystal Palace London ends in disaster when Captain Dale perishes and three passengers are injured as the balloon bursts during a public exhibition. The scene draws thousands including many children as the crowd witnesses the fatal collapse.
The article notes post office inspectors may open suspected letters under official rules. It also quotes Geo B Dunbar praising Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with claims of widespread success during past epidemics in Iowa Virginia 1887 and 1888 and notes it is sold by Joe K Smock Center Point.
A New York Tribune quote extols kerosene over turpentine for hand care and brush maintenance. The energetic female painter uses kerosene to keep her hands soft and white while she renovates boats, varnishes a village cart, and keeps brushes fresh by soaking them until cleaning.
Mr and Mrs Loren Trescott, keepers of Gov Lighthouse at Sand Beach Michigan, blessed with a daughter four years old. She contracted measles and a dreadful cough last April, grew worse despite doctors, became a mere handful of bones until Dr Kings New Discovery cured her after two and a half bottles. Trial bottle free at Joe K Smock's drugstore.
A St. Louis Globe Democrat interview describes the buffalo’s speed and endurance as unmatched by any racehorse. The animal maintains a steady, enduring lope from dawn to night, making pursuit by cowboys nearly futile.
A wife in Watkins writes a suicide note amid long nights and sickness. The piece promotes Dr. Miles Restorative Nervine with a free book and trial bottle from Crowder & Reed, urging readers to seek the remedy for relief from misery.
The piece notes stamp collecting mania driving prices at auctions in London Paris and Australia. It cites a British Guinea stamp sold for 250, Ferrari of Paris owning a 250 000 stamp hoard worth around 1 million, and other big sales including Iwick selling to Ferrari for 30 000 and Cooper selling to Ferrari for 15 000. It mentions the Dutchess de Golima collection cost about 3 000 000 with 3 000 volumes valued at 65 000.
The piece denounces doctors for neglecting heart disease as deaths rise. It claims one in four people have a diseased heart and lists symptoms such as shortness of breath and palpitations. It promotes Dr Miles New Heart Cure as the only reliable remedy with thousands of testimonies and free books from Crowder & Reed.
Blackwood's Magazine notes how sailors name battleships to evoke awe beauty and swiftness. It mocks dispatches about the Bhilian ironclad O'Higgins and how foreign pronunciation obscures the implied terror or admiration without context.
If you are not feeling strong try Electric Bitters and regain vigor for la grippe sick headache or bilious issues. One trial proves it. Large bottles 50 cents at Joe K Smock's drug store. For bilious disorders use St Patrick's Pills then Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy for a speedy cure. August India rubber trees grow wild in Lee county Florida Fort Myers hosts them as chief shade trees.
An advertisement touts Blush of Roses Massage Oil as a facial treatment that tones facial muscles smooths cheeks and reduces wrinkles. It claims to firm dry skin and improve appearance with one dollar per bottle and directions included.
A New York Times quote argues that a 400 foot chimney would not sway sixteen inches. It notes that any vibration is noticeable on tall chimneys and suggests that about one inch would be near the extreme swaying level.
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Nerve and Liver Pills for biliousness torpid liver and digestive issues across men women and children. It promotes 50 doses for 25 cents with free samples at Crowder Reed's. It also notes Col Ingersoll admired William J Campbell who became chairman of the Republican national committee after meeting him years ago.
Constantinople reports the Turkish government has decided to require vaccination across the Ottoman empire. The move aims to curb disease by mandating immunization for all subjects under imperial authority.
In New Holland the women cut themselves with shells and keep the wounds open to form deep scars they regard as highly ornamental.
A correspondent of Ilall's Journal of Health asserts water stimulates tissue changes and waste formation while renewing tissues and boosting appetite. Those unused to drinking water may see wastes accumulate faster. drinking a full tumbler before bed aids night processes and prepares the body for the next day. Hot water and a hot bath are noted as effective remedies for insomnia.
A collection of observations on air quality, health tips, and social curiosities. It argues that sleeping with windows open improves health, cites placebo like cures, and notes varied topics from hair renewing remedies to titles of nobility and emigration figures.
A Parisian woman reportedly took her own life by covering her body with leeches causing exhaustion of the capillary system. Officials are investigating the unusual method and its medical basis.
Indianapolis July 11 District Attorney Chambers returns from Vincennes where he investigates Vincennes National Bank. He reports the bank insolvent due to a shortage by president Wilson M. Tyler who died by his own hand last Monday on his daughter's grave. A receiver will be appointed next week.
House coinage committee votes 8 to 5 for favorable report on the Stewart free coinage bill Bland plans early floor debate. Naval appropriation conference report rejected 102 to 129. Senate Quay pushes Sunday closing for the Columbian World’s Fair and sends a Bible to prompt reading of the Sabbath commandment.
Washington July 11 The Select House Committee on the Columbian Exposition advances reasons for a 5 million dollar appropriation tied to 10 million spent by Chicago’s local body. It proposes raising excess over 15 million by citizens to fund the government exhibit and commission. A minority report challenges formal government financial liability beyond national commission costs.
One member of the Red Rock gang was captured near Union City Oklahoma Territory by a posse led by U S Marshall Grimes after a prolonged chase in which three men were wounded. A watch stolen from the express messenger and a large sum of money were found on the robber. The remaining gang members are still pursued by a second posse with chances of capture before morning.
The president and Mrs. Harrison enjoy their new summer home at Loon Lake in Saranac Lake New York. Mrs. Harrison expresses health hopes upon arrival for the heated term and the president concurs that the move will aid her improvement.
Hastines Nebraska July court reports Charles H. Paul former Adams County treasurer found guilty of embezzling forty four thousand? dollars after a two day jury deliberation. He was recommended to the court's mercy and a motion for a new trial was filed though doubt remains on its likelihood.
Advert says thousands suffer torpid liver with low spirits indigestion and constipation. It claims Dr Sanford's Liver Invigorator is a reliable remedy that cures thousands each year and that your druggist will supply it.
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