Grant Cancer Controversy Highlights Medical Gatekeeping
An editorial piece questions medical gatekeeping around General Grant's cancer treatment. It argues intolerance from physicians, cites failed diagnoses of Garfield, and praises independent remedies like Warner's Safe Cure. The author cites doctors, patients, and reformers, urging open trials and patient choice.
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Washinton
Garfield
Grant
Grronjof
Weil
Genernor Urut
Lincoln
Chett
Ringe
Mazter
B. F. Larrabee
Boston
J. Henson
M. D
Rochester
N.Y
Ider JS. Prescott
Cleveland
Ohio
Wingle Named Seal Fisheries Commissioner for St Paul Island
The Wheeling business figure George H. Wingle is appointed Commissioner of Seal Fisheries at Seal Island. He and his family will sail from San Francisco May 10 aboard an Alaska Commercial Company steamer to St. Paul Island in Behring Sea. The article describes the island, its small Aleut population, volcanic terrain, extreme weather, and harsh seasonal life.
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George H.wingle
Seal Island
Wheeling
Congress
Wheeling Intelligencer
Tingle
San Francisco
Alaska Commercial Company
St. Paul
Pribylon Islands
Behring Sea
Aleutian Islands
Sitka
Siberia
St.Paul Island
Reading notes and advertisements in Clarksburg area paper
A vintage local piece discusses The Youths Companion’s stature and reach, then shifts to social news about Mrs. Julia Fleming and 2 H Watson marriage, Clarksburg developmental notes including a proposed government building and hotel, plus political intrigue around The Intelligencer and Senator Camden. Also tips to buy straw hats at Adelson’s.
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America
England
Boston
Perry Mason & Co
Rupert C. Schaeffer
Crafton
Elarksburg Telegram
Grafton
Clarksburg
Julia Fleming
H. Watson
Wemington
Taylor County
Intelligencer
Hart
Camden
U. S. Senate
Pieres
McCormick
Presbytery Proceedings and Kanawha Church Dedication
The Presbytery met in Charleston with roll calls and appointments. Rev J H Flanagan and Rev Reed were assigned for installation duties. Rev J H Baird joined from Philadelphia Central. Kanawha church installation of Rev F J Stanley occurred. several clerks and delegates were named for the General Assembly. vacancies noted and missions discussed. Kanawha church dedicated with a debt-free cost.
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Flanagan
Reed
Young
D. D
S. T. Stapleton
General Assembly
Cincinnati
J. B. Reed
Selmanist Welles
J. E. Ewing
Ohio
Louisville
B Reed
Seth
A. D. Carlile
Crockton
Mass
B. W. Andrews
West Chester
N. Y
F. J. Stanley
Kanawha
Hamner
Winfield
Hairmont
Quillen Young
Hughes’ River
Pennsboro
North Pacific
Oeed
Clarksburg
Charleston
Kanawha Presbyterian Church
Blanagan
Grafton
Hainer
Baltimore
J. H. Brown
Dr. Young
A Boy’s Bright Idea On a Broadway Board Rescue
A young 8 or 10 year old boy helps an elderly woman by splitting a 14 foot ceiling board into pieces using a paving stone as a fulcrum. South ferry stage and express wagon traffic repeatedly break the board, shortening it step by step until the woman can carry away the scraps. The boy then repeats the trick to create space for others, drawing attention in the street. This account from the New York Times highlights quick thinking and street hustle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
New York Times
The Fortune Every Young Man Has
President Gates of Rutgers College argues that a young man’s fortune lies in youth not wealth or status. He says energy defeats defeat, and will power defines the man. Self-confidence fuels effort and honorable duties show true character.
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Gates
Rutgers Col
Counterfeit Bitters and News Across Town
Madison County Record reports Brown's Iron Bitters praised by a Huntsville couple, warns imitators exposed. Putnam Democrat editor Downtain travels Spencer route. feed scarce for horses, cattle poor but grass returning. Washington church preacher collects funds before sermon. Hendricks misses baseball event. Charleston State House occupancy advances. Logan vows no Democrat in Senate if blocked. Dr Petgold's German Bitters recommended by pastor. Marriage license issued in Waetzel county to sixteen year old and partner with parental consent.
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Madison County Record
Huntsville
Ark
Brown
Daugherty
Jag. Downtain
Putnam Democrat
Spencer
Winfield
Putnam County
Overland
Burning, Springs
Parkesburg
Howard
Charleston State House
John Alexander Logan
United States Senate
F M and P Bridge Piers Nearing Completion Note
Keily and Ryan, contractors, finish the piers for the F M and P bridge below town amid cold weather and high waters. The abutments stand tall as landmarks while the wrought iron superstructure is expected soon, with six car loads of material already received for the footwork.
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Fairmont
Messrs
Keily & Ryan
F., M. and P
Frasier Throat and Lung Balm and Williams Pile Ointment Ad
An 19th century style advertisement touts Dr. Frasier's Throat and Lung Balm as a universal cure for coughs throat and lung diseases with widespread praise and low price. Also promotes Dr Williams Indian Pile Ointment claimed to cure piles including bleeding and itching with instant relief and asserts broad efficacy.
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Williams
Waititass M
Prop
CoxyBeam
Livscomm Agent Grafton
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Anson Singer
Bright
Chicago
Joan Goss
Lauriabee
Henson
Prescott
Warner
R. A. Gunn
Edison
Guimaraes & Co
New York
Picanesha
Fulton St
Roel
Taylor County Marble Works
BF. B. Blue
Provineron
Main Street
Girafion
Ra Dorie i
The
Grafton Eagle
Eagle Company
Ettore
West ‘Virginia
Aoa
R. Tingle
Adelson
Presbytery
Siarleston
Jackass
Thos. H. Brittan
Snow Hill
Powell
Union
Brown Chemical Con
J. A. Grant Deugwist
Atkee
Lege
Washington City
Hendricks
Manhattan
Washington
Waetzel County
Drpric
ICE
Tartar Povider
HLH
Warner & CO
Rocorder
Hochester
Mus. RC
Battelle
Waterlo
H. Warner
Rochuster
N. Fe Hay
J. Pere Powers
Dellwood Distillery
A. M-Jaturaprid—Ly
Parker's
Parker
Tomoye Dundrow
Stebing
Hiscox
William St
Marek Liadt
Lensatendonur
Atts Entonsarne Peetere
Astoniahiast
Enhet
A T . Parker
Nanathor
Duisny Fauken
William Street
Lorillard
Love
P. J. Rowan
Eiato
Mer
Abdominal
Vauilld
Price Baking Powder CO
Esa
Uso
W. Va
Nts
Mthersax
Dng
Parmamene Notlees Absntuursure
WUE CO Auguste, Malm
Roelely
U. Patent Office
U. B
Erie
C. A. Snow & CO
Juincinnaty
Washington —An
Baltimore Railroad
Indianapolis ,Louis
Kantas City
Omata
Sorm
ST. Louis
Uzhea. In
J. W.hamilton
Hy Stewane
P. Hiner
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Dee
Tollawyy
Annie
Battrwore
Battie Steam
Wheeling Biron Wheel
Cumberta Ais
Packersbut
Parkerelott
Parkershire
Parkerstit
Oites Dally
Gimberland
Mattimore
Fown
Uzum & White
Mask of Woods
Compter Building
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