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Newspaper
The Warner Sun
Location
Warner, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1885
Page
7
Boston Times reports Frank F. Martin, keeper at Minot's Ledge Lighthouse, could finally leave his post after a record gale surpassing even the 1851 storm. He details waves of fifty feet over the pinnacle, the tower's interior water intrusion, and the sunlit calm after near disaster.
A French publication ranks world merchant fleets by vessels and tonnage. Great Britain leads with 22 5 00 trading ships totaling 11 200 000 tons, 4 649 steamers. United States 6 600 sail, 2 700 000 tons. Norway 4 200 ships, 1 500 000 tons. Germany 3 000 ships, 1 400 000 tons. France Italy Russia each under 3 000 ships. steamers show France second with 458 steamers, 667 000 tons, England 4 645 steamers. Germany 420 steamers, 476 000 tons.
An elderly man observed at a railroad stop as a station agent attacked a trunk with force. The man questioned the trunk’s ownership, and the assistant declared ownership of the railroad, then left the scene as Col. Donahue reboarded the train. Healdsburg Enterprises.
In a rural home pamphlet a judge, a wagon, and a drunken coachman story unfold on a morning road to the county seat. The piece argues many drinkers are unseen victims of sleep and uric acid driving a moral panic and promotes Warner’s safe cure to neutralize uric acid and end drunkenness in the blood.
Market report lists grain and feed prices from Minneapolis Milwaukee and St Paul. Wheat No 1 Northern 88 to 92 cents with various futures. flour and corn values. bran, shorts, oats, rye, barley, flaxseed and seeds pricing. pork and lard quotes. butter eggs ranges. St Paul and Milwaukee regional price variations.
An old medical ad features a laconic patient telling a physician he caught a cold and the doctor recommending Red Star Cough Cure for twenty five cents with no morphia or poisons, plus St. Jacobs Oil for pain.
A New York correspondent to the San Francisco Argonaut notes a shifting fashion: men adopt lax posture, wide trousers, and simple moustaches while women dominate attention with bold eye style and tailored jackets. The piece observes public gaze toward women and a reversal of earlier male dominance in vogue.
Hon R A Jones of Rochester Minnesota denies truth of a report he will become a United States Judge in Washington Territory or Dakota but authorities say he will succeed Associate Judge W H Francis of Bismarck. Jones plans to live in Bismarck with the post valued at 3000 dollars yearly noting Francis was appointed July 5.
A conflict erupts at Illingworth Congregational Church in Con., as Rev. Ira C. Billman who wed Ida Kelsey after divorcing his second wife faces majority parish opposition. The pastor remains in the pulpit amid the dispute.
The notice proclaims a new method that guarantees a cure in every case or no pay. It asks readers to send 10 cents in stamps for a pamphlet and references and cites the Worlds Ce Medical Association at 663 Main Street Buffalo New York.
A fire in Jacksonville Florida caused an estimated 450000 in property damage with 250000 covered by insurance. Officials investigated the blaze and assess the event as a major incident impacting the local area.
The piece highlights Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo and his Favorite Prescriptions as a remedy for female weakness, claiming the Golden Medical Discovery supports his claims. It notes the new Favorite Prescriptions strengthen pelvic organs and enhance health and beauty. In a separate item Bishop Krautbauer was found dead in his Green Bay bed.
Greatest discovery since 1492 and for coughs colds sore throat bronchitis laryngitis early consumption and liver and bowel issues. Also advertised as a blood purifier strength restorer tonic sold by druggists. Chicago loses Nebraska corn trade due to rigid inspection.
Advertisement touts Allen's Lung Balsam as the best remedy for Cove and Croup. It is sold in three sizes 25 cents 50 cents and 1.00 dollar per bottle at druggists with the large bottle recommended for consumption.
Second Assistant Secretary of State William Hunter, though bedridden, is showing rapid improvement as he recovers from illness.
Mrs. Carrie Houston of 2213 Bloomington Ave Minneapolis reports that after long use her family found Brown's Root Bitters cures when others fail. The product strengthens muscles steadies nerves aids digestion and provides new life.
Mrs. Millbank of New York prepares a $400,000 villa project on the site of the famed Tweed mansion in Greenwich Connecticut. The property carries the historical echoes of William M Tweed as the new construction advances.
The ad touts Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup and its alleged cough curing powers with claims of dryness prevention and universal cure. It cites testimonials about rheumatism relief and work ability, mentioning Louis Zimmerring and William Sommers. A strengthening medicine is promoted as Allen's Iron Tonic Bitters from J. P. Allen, Druggist, St Paul.
Grand Union Hotel opposite Grand Central Depot in New York City lists 600 elegant rooms from $1 a day. Travelers arriving at the depot save $3 carriage hire and baggage transfer under the European plan. Bronchitis is claimed cured by Pisos Cure for Consumption through frequent small doses.
An assortment of trade notices and product pitches including Saskatchewan Fife Wheat from W. J. Abernethy Minneapolis as sole originator, Lyon’s Patent Heel Stiffeners for boot care, Caswell Hazarp & Co New York liver oil and Pur e Cop Liver Ori, sea shore manufacture, and Caswell Hazarp Juniper Tar Soap for skin conditions.
A Pioneer Press story notes a man with eleven years of obstinate l etter on his hands was completely cured in less than a month using Coles Carbol oil, according to Pioneer Press staff.
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