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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1889
Page
3
Special correspondence from Wasnixetos profiles Col. Goodloe near Lexington, a model Kentucky gentleman who hosts lavish dinners, oversees a vast Blue Grass operation, and champions thoroughbred breeding. The piece highlights Blue Grass horses, local labor by Black grooms, and the enduring Kentucky reputation for racehorse excellence.
A new mastic discovered by a French engineer is now widely used in France and exported to eastern countries. It is said to be virtually indestructible and is made from linseed oil mixed with ninety three parts powdered brick and seven parts litharge. Brick and litharge are milled separately, combined with oil to form a paste. The surface should be dampened before application. After three to four days the coating hardens and prevents water filtration in terraces basins and masonry.
An eyewitness recounts a spring flood on the Alabama River where enslaved families faced ruin. A rescue party ferried them from a rising corn crib as water surged around the shack, a courageous voyage marked by a woman named Lyddy and a boy named Moses. The scene ends with a hymn as aid boats reach safety and the crib sinks.
The advertisement touts Ayers Cherry Pectoral as the best remedy for croup whooping cough bronchitis and asthma claiming it calms larynx irritation strengthens vocal organs and eases lung soreness. It cites testimonials from a wife with a distressing cough and a neighbor with measles cough relief and strong endorsements.
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