Scandinavian Remedies Convert Dyspepsia and Rheumatism Cases
A 64 year old man and a 58 year old man report radical relief from dyspepsia and rheumatism after using Roback Scandinavian Blood Pills and Purifier. Each cites improved appetite, reduced pains, and regained mobility. The letters praise the remedies and include a poetic tribute to a mother’s grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Roback
James R. Trey
Tam
Matherton
Marcus Smith
Desorin Roperts
Elopement schemes and dramatic garden intrigue
In a comic yet tense tale, Helen and Annie plot to rescue Minnie from an elopement by faking Minnie’s consent and guiding Herbert Seeley into a risky midnight scheme. The plan backfires as deception spreads through rain slicked streets and social consequences unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie
Minnie
Helen
Herbert
Mr. Seely
Pearville
Seely
Halloa
Seeley
Master Seeley
Albany Journal
Big Rat Caper Stuns Elko Road Bar Kitchen
At the Three-mile House near Hamilton a Chinese cook named George traps a large rodent after declaring a “big lat” roaming the premises. He alarmed staff by shouting for help and pinned the creature with forks as it tried to flee through a hole. The skunk’s odor lingered for days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gold Hill
California
Elko Road
Hamilton
George
Baron's Offer Leads Sergeant to Take Steuben Name
A Revolutionary War tale from Middletown recounts Sergeant Arnold forced by Baron Steuben to drop his surname and adopt Steuben in gratitude for the Baron's service. Arnold later becomes ancestor of F. W. Steuben, with land granted to the Baron and a county named for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuance
Middletown
Conn
Arnold
Baron Steuben
Steuben
Sergeant Arnold
F. W. Steuben
Texas Husband Writes Emotional Reconciliation Letter
A Texas man, after leaving his wife following a heated quarrel, drafts a touching note promising to return next week. He seeks forgiveness, vows reform, and urges peace and renewed affection in their marriage. He even claims to have joined a temperance society and warns against further provocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Damp wheat weighs less per bushel than dry wheat
In explaining why damp wheat seems heavier, the excerpt cites the American Agriculturist: two equal yields from two acres, one damp and one dry. When threshed, damp wheat weighs more due to water content, but per bushel it is lighter because water increases bulk without increasing density.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Health Board
American Agriculturist
Alligators Attack Caravan Crossing Florida Stream
A Southern journal recounts a fierce alligator attack on a menagerie crossing a Florida stream. A keeper led an elephant two camels two dogs a mare and a colt toward the ford when scores of alligators rushed the caravan. The dogs vanished, a camel was torn, the colt was killed, and only the elephant with her keeper a camel and the mare reached the far bank. The scene was described as terrible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Advertisementstirring scene with oyster basket of silver
A New York merchant displayed a large oyster basket filled with silver coins under the banner specie payments resumed. To deter theft he placed a zouave guard with musket on the steps, creating a curious scene that drew much attention to both soldier and treasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Card Way to Mark Gin Stolen by Eight of Clubs Warning
Tom labels a gin jug with his name using a seven of clubs card and ties it to the bundle. A friend warns the display is careless and could invite someone with the eight of clubs to steal the liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Drunken Boston man quotes heaven temper winds
A drunken man on church steps in Boston under a biting wind remarks that if heaven tempers the wind to the shorn lamb he wishes the lamb were on the corner. The remark blends religious imagery with street corner wit reflecting urban life.
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Washington Street
Conn Corner
Boston
Quack Warning Prompted by Mock Diagnosis
A sick man claims only a quart of cacnip tea could cure him and jokes that he must die with only a pint left to drink, illustrating a dark humorous quip about medical quackery and fatalism.
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van Wert Bulletin
J. H. Foster
van Wert
Leen Lee
Sealowith
Sos
Vol
Matism
Chesaning, Saginaw Co
North Snape, Gratiot Co
Mrcu
THE
D . Vvil
B. Decker
George D. Prentice
Chicago Post
Hele
Goose
Mother
Herbert Seeley
Helen Chapman
Annie Graham
Jen
Minnie Chapman
B.f.cessna,m.d
Gg Toehi
Orrier
Hertz
Cc. B. Stemen, M. D
Melodeon Hall Building
Jacobs’ Clothing Store
A.n.krout
M.D. Elan Andsurgeon
Offic—Arcade
Swineford’s Grocery
WM. Smith
Purmort & Springer’s
W.N. Longsworth
Ohio
Longsworth & Pennell’s Drug Store
P.J. Hines, M.D
J. A. Hines, M. D
DR. Hines & Son
Cor. Main and
Walnut Streets
J. L. Reid
Melodeon Hall
Melsheimer
Rail Road
Capt. C. Neff
Co. E. Millrer
Wiltshire
J.B. Brodniz
W.H. Deniston
Atotary Public
Court House van Wert
Theo. W. Brotherton
Delphos
Western Ohio
North Jaw
I. D. Clark
LAW
A. Jacobs
N. Alexander
G. M. Santzgaber
Alexander & Saltzgaber
Attorneys AT Law
Over
James M. Barr
Noble & Baker's
Tory
W. J. Beers
Ttorney
Boebus
DePuy
J. L. Price
Joan Darnell
Price & Darnell
Aturneys AT Law
Ae McCurdy’s
First National Bank
I. S. Hartsockh
Heist & Emerson
Aw Family
Wy A. Clark
Arcade Block
van Werr
WW. A. Clarke
Clark & Purmort
Ookseller
B and N News
van Whidto
Orrick
Purmort & Springer
J. Alonzo Gleason
Andrew J. Gleason
J. A. Gleason & Bro
Spoke and Bending Factory
NEW Tailor Shop
WW . Penn
Hilneek
van Weis
Todos
England
Re and
France
Germany
R. W. EI , Horace E. Wells
S. Swineford
Main and
Washington Sts
van. Wert
George A. Kelly
John D. Park
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati, O
W. N. Longsworth
W. A. Pennell
Longsworth & C2
Peh
Mery
AUTEN
DR. Morgan
J- W. Mount
D. H. Clippinger
D.H. Clippinger
van Wert, O
Gepheart & Miller
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