Mermaid in a pail and a living snake in the arm
A compilation of oddities and cures. An Eastern summer resort tale of a mermaid-like creature a foot long and black as ebony ends with its death after containment. Reports of cures with Electric Bitters and Bucklen’s Salve accompany a frightening live-snake under a woman’s skin in South Carolina.
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Isaac Bergman
Lindell
Hampshier
Submarine Ballet
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Columbus
S.C
Philadelphia Press
Dr Miles Nervine Promises Cure and Strength
Advertised claims tout Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as a cure for nervous diseases headaches sleeplessness and prostration while also building the body. A quoted testimonial from Mrs L B Millard of Dunkirk N Y says after two weeks she gained eight pounds and sleeps easily. Another note claims a customer used five bottles and added fifteen pounds in flesh. Crowder and Reed distribute trial bottles and a free hook.
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Millard Dunkirk
N.Y
Brown & Maybury Cortland
Crowder & Reed's
A New Method of Regulating the Liver and Nerves
A new nerve based method claims to regulate the liver stomach and bowels with Dr Miles Nerve and Liver Pills curing biliousness torpid liver piles constipation and more. 50 doses 25 cents samples free at Crowder Reeds. Also notes free trade questions and a Salem Missouri diarrrhea cure by Chamberlain's remedy praised by Mrs KE Gleason with sale by J K Smock. Butterflies sold to Lord Rothschild for 5000 amid English country house trends.
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Miles
Crowder & Reeds
KE. Gleason
Salem
Dent Co
J. K. Smock
Carter
India
Carter Medicine CO
New York
Unusual Dover Flag Episode Ends With Congregationalist Banner
In Dover Missouri a Republican father and a Democratic mother clash over a campaign flag for their young son. The child proposes a combined label Congregationalist to please both sides, securing a flag that flies above the street. The humor rests on the parents being Universalists.
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Dover
Tarrison
Cleveland
Lewiston
Testimonial for Dr Miles New Heart Cure circulates
Ro McDougall of Auburn details two years of skipped pulses and chest tenderness before a single bottle of Dr Miles New Heart Cure relieved his symptoms. The testing editor notes the cure and promotes the Crowder Reed booklet on heart and nervous diseases.
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Sedamsville, Hamilton Co
Pastor Kounig
W. Hupmefeld
Lowey
Ohio
J. Kampfmeyer
Pastor Koenig
Adam Cramer
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Ro McDougall
Auburn
Dr. Miles
Crowder & Reed's
Borden Name Prominent in Fall River History
The Borden name, long prominent in Fall River, produced a Massachusetts congressman and a state legislator who voted for Charles Sumner, aiding his first election to the U S Senate after a lengthy controversy. The Fall River figure was the lone Whig to back Sumner, and his defection helped secure Sumner’s success.
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Borden
Ball River
Fall River
Massachusetts
Congress
N. B. Borden
Charles Sumner
United States Senate
Sumner
Boston Herald
Dr Kings New Discovery Advertisement Claims Guaranteed Relief
It will cost you nothing and will surely do you good if you have a cough cold or throat chest or lung trouble Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds is guaranteed to give relief or money will be paid back Sufferers from la grippe found it just the thing and speedy perfect recovery Try a sample bottle at our expense and learn how good it is Print bottles free at Joe KK Simock's drug store Large size 50 and 31.00
Cosmetics and cures parade in a 19th century ad mix
The notice blends catalog style advertisements for Blush of Roses cosmetics and Ayer’s Sarsaparilla, praising facial improvements and health. It promotes J. L. Smock sales in 25 cent pills and references Saint Patrick’s Pills, with scattered notes on cocoa wood, Thessalian legend, and Chinese imperial grades.
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Ayer
Herd of 300 wild horses roped in Colorado sweep by cowboys
About 300 wild horses were driven down and roped in Cheyenne county Colorado by a posse of cowboys shortly after dawn. The event involved a large herd and a coordinated roundup through the plains.
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Cheyenne County
Colorado
A Boy With a Heart and a Cemetery Fireworks Tale
A boy Sacksey is portrayed as the right sort with a heart. He was away at a cemetery firing off firecrackers for his late brother, while his neighbors discuss past exploits and a nearby cough remedy earns endorsements.
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Brudder
Sacksey
Bradder
Vandalia Line Excursion Rates for Exposition and Harvest
Vandalia Line announces round trip excursion fares for September and October. Exposition and Fair tickets offer one fare to most West North and South points during specified windows with a 26 day return limit. Washington reunion trips provide reduced fares with stopovers between Harrisburg and Washington Gettysburg visit included.
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Vandalia
ST. Louis Exposition
Washington, D.C
Reunion
Washington
D. C
Harrisburg
Gettysburg
A.M. Chesbrougil
St. Louis
Train Excursion Fares for September Across Several Lines
Railroads announce excursion rates via BE and T H R R Portland and Chattanooga tickets to major events including Army reunions and fights. Round trips from Sept 1 to Sept 19 with 60 day limits and return validity to Oct 15. West and Northwest routes feature lowest first class fares with 20 day return limits and conductor secured stopovers. Agents J A Campbell and W M Drae n oversee sale and scheduling.
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Army of the Cumberland
BE. & Plth
Chuattanooga
Fenn
Sty
Sullivan and Corbett
New Orleans
Army of the Cranberland
Chattanooga
Grand Armay of the Republic
Washington
D.C
Naval Veterans of
U.S
Baltimore
Mad
PWRR
Wilder Brigade
Ind
KK. & TH
Sullivan
Tso
Convention National
Union Veteran Legion
Indianapolis
Missouri River Lines
St. Paul
J. A. Campbell
G. Pla
W.M. Draren
Remarkable Horse Liniment Claim From Sullivan Drugstore
English Spavin Liniment removes hard and soft blemishes on horses including blood spavin splints sweeney ring bone and sprains While one bottle may save 50 dollars the maker calls it the most wonderful blemish cure Joe Kaiinek druggist Sullivan Ind offers this product with a warranty and medical claims in era catalog copy
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Joe Kaiinek
Sullivan
Ind
Notice to non resident in divorce action Sullivan Circuit Court
The Sullivan Circuit Court notices non resident defendant George Bartholomew to appear at the October term starting October 2 in Sullivan Indiana to answer the complaint for divorce filed by Ella Bartholemew represented by W M Maple. The plaintiff requests a default if the defendant fails to appear by the 23rd judicial day of the term. Witness W M Denney clerk.
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Ella Bartholemew
George Bartholomew
W. 8
Maple
Indiana
Sullivan
W. M. Denney
A Woman Explains Tariff Value To Her Son
A New York special column presents a mother’s defense of protectionism. She argues tariffs shield American workers, raise wages, and keep money in the country. She cites English fashion and English goods as examples of cheaper, poorer outcomes for U S workers and praises American mills and dressmakers.
None Such Brand Mince Meat Ad by Merrell & Soule
An advertisement proclaims Mince Meat as a daily convenience from an all time luxury. It stresses purity and scrupulous preparation. It boasts the highest award at Pure Food Expositions and notes each package yields two large pies.
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Merrell & Soule
Syracuse
N. Yo
A FOREIGN VIEW On Democratic stance on protection policy
The London Spectator notes the Democratic party shifting toward free trade and tariff for revenue only. It highlights a large vote against protection, backed by a New York delegation and other allies, signaling an era where protection may be ended.
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London Spectator
United States
Democratic Party
Shearman
Jarge
New York
Cleveland
England Loses Cotton Trade Shares Fall In Exports
The government return for the first six months shows reduced cotton exports with details on yarn and twist. Labor disputes loom as wages or production are questioned, while Lancashire may need wage cuts or output cuts. Saxony watchers see election results affecting U S trade and democracy potentially boosting German industries. Reciprocity has increased sales to foreign countries. The World attacks allied newspapers as the New York Sun condemns collaboration with a convicted swindler.
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England
Thoo
ISO
Liverpool Mercury
Lancashire
Daily timetable fragment for city transport notes
Fragmentary arrival and departure times listed for city routes. Mentions 1:20, 7:15, 6:05 PM along with route numbers and scattered terms render the schedule difficult to decode.
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Daity
Eel Ee
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Illinois Female College
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Vandalia Line
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CLML
Wheeler City Ticket Ag
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Ind. Ord. M. Chezbrough
St. Lois. Mo
Isaac H. Kaelly
Attorney-at-Law
Mc Cannon
Wolf & Cops
Sullivan Pad
Joun ‘D. Lays
Attorney-at-hiw
Sullivan, Indiana
Ofice Over Farmers’ Bank
W.C. Barrett
Public Square
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Dunt
Orion B. Harris
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Harris & Coupeltet
Attorneys-at-Linn
No. Southside
Robo H. Crowdig
Bee Office
J.J. Whompson & Son Physicians and Surgeons
Ofice
State Bank
Washington St
Sudlmvith, Presse
S. Murrpily
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Sullivan Lodge
Wtto
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Wallis Noble
BE. Rains
Navillus
John Karamee
New Crowder
Sullivan Lowe
Dewree
Rebekah
Wik. Noble Gand
Cora Woops
Canton Thompson
Patriarchs
A.B. Turner
Walter N. ‘Thompson
Frank Neff
Gero
T. Brigas
Nick Davis
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Jos. K. Smock
Sullivan Indiana
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