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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1884
Page
3
An aged Southern planter recounts a near disaster as a Mississippi steamboat capsizes and passengers recall past misfortunes and disease. The narrative pivots to health advice praising Parker's Tonic as a remedy to liver, kidney, stomach, and heart ailments, claiming it cures dyspepsia and related troubles by restoring bodily functions.
The sheriff proclaims the general election in Van Wert County with voting hours from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters are instructed on proceeding to vote for state officers and county officers in designated election districts within the county. The notice lists participating counties and authority for the election.
Examination items cover grammar analysis tasks and mathematical word problems. Topics include training pupils in practical spelling, defining word types, outlining language teaching methods, infinitives in various roles, tense signs, complex clauses, degrees, relative pronouns, and verb agreement. Arithmetic questions ask fractions, decimals, payments, present worth, and plowing time across a field.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Wilitan’s Indian Pile Ointment for piles and related symptoms. It claims immediate, permanent relief and cites testimonials by Hon. J. M. Comaberey of Cleveland. The notice promotes sale locations, pricing, and Dr Wilitan’s patent remedies alongside Muffat’s Life Pills and Bitters for prevention and vitality.
Fraudulent notice touts agents of mysterious powers Anexorsozoa and Anwtormonos claiming to cure limb pain neuralgia and other conditions. It hawks a dubious potion with express mail delivery and urges purchase from a druggist or mail order from a New York address, reflecting reckless quackery.
A garbled 19th century ad chunk touts Athlaphoros as a direct, speedy remedy for rheumatism and neuralgia with patient testimonials about regained mobility. It warns readers against indecision and mentions Dr. Homer’s Rheumatic Lightning and other elixirs, including a dyspepsia remedy from Acker.
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