Neighbor's Revenge Turns to Reunion and Peace
Robert Murdock despises James Follett for stealing the Walsingham lot and vows revenge. After Follett loses his fortune, Murdock helps him regain status by supporting his postmaster appointment. Follett repents and reconciles, inviting Murdock and his wife to stay as friends, forging a lasting alliance.
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Follett
Robert Murdock
Robert
Walsingham
Murdock
Polletti
Mary
James Follett
Janey Follett
Poyers
Mr. Follett
Congress
Fortunes in Outstanding Coins and Mint Profits
The article explains nickel and penny production costs for the Treasury, noting each cent yields about three-quarters of a cent profit. It cites large stockpiles of old and current coins, and outlines silver coin minting profits and the process from bullion to finished pieces. It also touches on light topics like social logic and Madagascar marriage practices.
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Treasury Department
New York Star
Uncle Sam
National Treasury
Wall Streets
Madagascar
Curious Cow Tail Craze Captivates Kittanning Shepherd Dog
A Kittanning shepherd dog develops an unusual passion for cow and calf tails. It gathers, piles, and guards tails from butchered animals, steals more tails when their removal occurs, and is eventually tied up after chewing tails from calves. The owner and neighbors remain puzzled by the strange fixation.
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Kittanning
Chicago Times
Straw Based Gunpowder Shows Promise at Harrow Trials
Experiments tested a chemically produced powder from straw at Harrow. It is described as smokeless and flameless with reduced recoil, and stronger per weight than black powder. While results questioned some claimed advantages, the powder proved resistant to mere concussion and may have valuable applications.
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Harrow
Chambers’ Journal
Wonder Drugs and Remedies Promoted in 19th Century Ad Saturation
An assortment of testimonial style claims and product pitches dominate the page. Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery touts cures for liver and blood disorders with a money-back guarantee. Other items include Dr Sage’s Catarrh Remedy with a 500 dollar reward offer for incurable nasal catarrh, Carter’s Little Liver Pills, Glenn’s Sulphur Soap, Hill’s Hair Dye, Dr Isaac Thompson’s Eye Water, and assorted onion notes. The tone resembles a crowded period medical advertisement column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Dr. Sage
Ounce of Prevention in Health Editorial
An editorial from the New York World argues for regular health exams and early prevention. It cites kidney disease as a hidden danger and promotes Warner's Safe Cure as a reliable means to prevent or treat such ailments. The piece blends medical commentary with humor about a public lecture.
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New York World
Warner
Various advertisements and anecdotes from a late 19th century issue
A collection of short items praising Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for bilious conditions, noting rapid relief of right side pain and headaches. Anecdotes include a Baltimore death from a leg cut, claims about B F Johnson agents in Richmond, a Bulgarian prince's historical writings, and Oregon immigration sales. Also mentions Dobbin's Electric Soap, Carter's Little Liver Pills, and a quip on clean profit from dirty bargains.
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Mary E. Vandyne
Harper's Weekly
Gaddis
Cincinnati
Enquirer
Salmon P. Chase
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Treas
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Johnson
Shepherd Dog
Carter
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Hill
Te Shah
Persia
Harrison
Isaac Thompson
New York
POLK
Western Steam
Chicago
Wisconsin
Baltimore
Gevsstesves
Dave
Indianapolis
Ieee
Ennete
Wire
John
Ion
B. F. Johnson & Co
Richmond
Alexander
Battenberg
Bulgaria
Oregon
Oregon Immigration Board
Portland
Sarsaganha
Gerye Yous
Hood
de Serters
W. McCormick & Sons
Cincinnati,c
Washington, D. T
OTN
sThetas
Sor
Swift
Jonx
Det
Peru
Ind
Doun F. Hearn
Auburn
Ala
Swart Spevurio Co
Atlanta
Tutt
Wiistaka
Sone
North Market
Ontario Sts
Paris
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester
Mass
Bradfield Regator CO
Atlanta, GA
Sts. Em
CeeeRe
Tran
Gregory
Ae Francois Gregory
Broadway
Rochester
N. C
P.W. Alegler & CO
Inventuls
Frey
W. T. Fitzgerald
Washington, D.C
Arness
Ciné Elonati
Safety Rein Moluke CO
Holly, Mich
GOP
Anke
Adverticfes
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Saleratus
Joseph H. Hunter
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