Valley of Death Devastates Conemaugh Valley
A catastrophic flood from a reservoir in western Pennsylvania swept through Conemaugh Valley devastating Johns town and surrounding villages. An estimated twenty thousand residents were endangered with hundreds killed or buried in debris. Property losses reach thirty to forty million dollars as national and international aid pours in to support survivors.
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Pennsylvania
Johnstown
Bullirmy
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
van Wert
Pennsylvania Company
United States
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Philadelphia
Drexel
Ohio Republicans to Convene in Columbus for State Convention
The Republicans of Ohio call a delegate convention in Columbus on June 25 and 26 to nominate candidates for Governor Lieutenant Governor Supreme Court Judge Treasurer Attorney General State Superintendent of Common Schools and Public Works Clerk of the Supreme Court. Delegates per district meet June 25 at 2 pm for committee selections and to begin temporary organization. June 26 at 10 am for permanent organization and nominations. Representation is one delegate per 500 votes for top GOP presidential elector in 1888 plus one per 250 votes or fraction. County quotas listed for districts including Allen Ashtabula Belmont Clinton Columbiana Darke Defiance Fayette Hancock Hardin Holmes Huron=None.
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Columbus
Supreme Court
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Swayne’s Ointment Promises Healing of Sores and Tumors
A late 19th century advertisement claims symptoms of itching and moisture with nightly intensification. It asserts that if untreated tumors form and bleed, Swayne’s Ointment stops itching, heals ulcers, and removes tumors in most cases. Priced 50 cents, available at druggists or by mail from Dr. Swayne & Son, Philadelphia.
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SwayNe
Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
Dickinsons Baim or Life inhaled cure for throat lungs
An old advertisement touts Dickinsons Baim or Life inhaled as a remedy for catarrh asthma sore throat bronchitis and consumption. It promises a thorough trial will prove its value and claims a revolution in chronic throat and lung disease treatment. Sold by L F Gackenheimer in Van Wert Ohio.
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Dickinson
L. F. Gackenheimer
van Wert
Ohio
Handsomest Lady in Van Wert Praises Kemp's Balsam
A Van Wert resident praised Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs noting it stopped her cough instantly when other remedies failed. To prove its merit, a sample bottle is offered free by any druggist, with a large 200 and Bl size mentioned.
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Kemp
van Wert
Health advice for expectant mothers promotes herbal remedy
The text advises pregnant women to monitor their health and address monthly difficulties or uterine weakness with Zoa-Phora, Woman's Friend. It notes availability through Gackenheimer and frames the product as a remedy for maternal well being.
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Zoa-Phora
Gackenheimer
Lane's Family Medicine Free Sample Demand
Over 60 people were forced to leave their homes yesterday to call for a free trial package of Lane's Family Medicine. The advertisement promises relief for bad blood liver and kidney issues constipation headaches and unsightly complexions. The copy claims wide praise from ladies and the large package sells for 50 cents.
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Lane
Local party leaders named in official slate
Wn MonaGhan chairs the state central committee with Arvin Kumurr serving as secretary in the party slate.
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MonaGhan
Rep. State Central Com
Arvin W. Kumurr
Rail lines and routes attract home seekers to Northwestern region
The New Northwest including Montana Idaho Washington and northern Oregon draws home seekers and investors due to climate and resources. The Chicago & Northwestern Railway links Chicago St Paul and Council Bluffs with Miles City Lexington Spokane Falls Benton Great Falls Milk River Valley Helena Butte Portland Tacoma Seattle and Puget Sound points via Council Bluffs or St Paul. Palace sleeping cars for first class and tourists sleepers for second class are offered with full timetable details available.
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Chicago, IL
Public Auction of Decedent Henry W. Blachly’s Property
Executor H. W. Blachly will offer for sale at the late residence of Henry W. Blachly on Thursday June 20 1880. The estate includes 1 driving mare 1 work horse 1 Red Eagle colt 3 years old 1 milch cow 5 hogs 1 two horse wagon 1 spring wagon 1 buggy 2 road carts 1 pair bob sleds 1 sleigh 2 sets double harness 1 harrow corn in the crib and other items. S. R. Glover will offer 1 work horse and 1 span of fancy driving mules. Sale starts 10 o clock a m. Cash for purchases under 3 00 notes on nine months with two sureties for larger amounts.
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H. W. Blachly
Henry W. Blachly
S. R. Glover
Restorative Nervine Promises Quick Relief for Nervous Ailments
Eminent authorities warn modern life heightens nervous disorders and afflictions from headache to insomnia. Dr. Miles' Restorative Nervine is advertised as the fastest cure, easing worry and building health, claiming no opium or morphine. Trial bottles offered free at Ohio Drug Store.
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Miles
Ohio
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