SILOCKING ACCIDENT ON OHIO RIVER INVOLVES HUNDREDS ABOARD
A collision on the Ohio River near Mingo Junction between the steamer Scioto and Loomis sends up to six hundred excursionists at Wheeling on the Scioto. Reports say about fifty passengers missing, with witnesses describing crowded decks, panicked passengers in the water, and the steamer sinking after the crash. The stoker Charles Page from Marietta recounted the moments before impact and the scramble to launch a skiff and reach shore.
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Ohio River
Scioto
Wheeling
Looms
Mingo Junction
Moundsville
Wheat and Martin
Tecan
Loomis
Cuticura remedies praised in testimonial sketch
AWS Kingsbury of Keene narrates prolonged skin disease and relief from Cuticura Resolvent and Cuticur a solutions after failing with other treatments. Testimonials from H E Carpenter and others claim dramatic cures, noting internal blood purifier use and external soaps. Advertises Cuticura products sold by Weeks Potter in Boston with pricing.
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Albert Kingsbury
Keene
N. H
Rob
Bullard
J. W. Adams
Newark
Ohio
Lada
Alboingeists
Mintind Depot
Weeks & Potter
Boston
USA
Sanford
Francis Roots
Buffalo
Dhuggists
Baxter's Mandrake Bitters Notice in 1879 Zeeland Ad
A druggist N DeKutrr encloses a draft for the invoice amount dated May 7 1879. The Baxter's Mandrake Bitters are advertised as effective for biliousness liver complaints dizziness indigestion and constipation priced at 25 cents per bottle.
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Zeeland
Mich
Baxter's
N. DeKutrr
Marys Lamb on a New Principle
A humorous Burlington Hawkeye item recounts Mollie the girl with a black ram, mischief at church, a deacon’s kick, and a lively chase at the exit. The ram avoids capture, the minister parries with gentleness, and the tale ends with a quip about a California town and a patent cure.
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Marys Lamb
Burlington
Jammie
Rammy
California
Yuba Dam
ZOPIEr SA from Brazil Exalts Digestive Aid and Liver Health
An advertisement touts Zopesa as a new Brazilian compound with strong digestive and liver benefits. It claims rapid relief from dyspepsia indigestion and torpid liver, improving appetite energy and general tone. Sample offers and pricing are listed with A. J. Davis as the seller.
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Zopier SA
Brazil
Zopesa
A. J. Davis
H A Jamieson and Company Hardware Ad Promises Low Prices
Wholesale and retail dealers in General Hardware and Oil Supplies advertise as agents for noted brands and pumps. They boast Melbourne Exposition premium, provide extensive stock including circular saws, cutlery, tools, and sundries, with mail order service and a customer friendly motto.
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General Hardware
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Psoriasis
H. E. Carpenter, Esq
Henderson
N. Y
Sirs
WM. Pellington
Sharon
Wis
Ana Aster
John Root
South, Hill, and
Carver Sts
East Warren
Glade City
Ol Wallen
Allegheny River
W. T. Falconer
Borough of
Ware
M.A Rankin
Corner Market
High Sts
Court House
Pennsylvania
Tor Semple
Jackson & LO
Peters
Bug
Tor
E. Tourjee
Mags
G. W. Ingratam & CO
GEO. P. Rowell & Co
Spruce Street
New York
Queen&co
the Great Opticians
Chestnut Street
Philade TV
Atta
Lea Arrest Nétyi
City Music Store
Thos. L. Manville
Kranich & Bach’s Pianos
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Thos. L Manville
AHE Joy Speam
Shutoh
A.B. McJlain
Wanien
Panis
Catara Hely’s
cLy’s Cream Bay
EAD
L. G. Noyes
Dingeist, Warren, Pa Elx
Owego
N.Y
Allcock
J.wm Mister
Washlington
D. C
J.C. van Scoter
North Park
Erie
Dr. IG
Man
P.o.boxi
H. A. Jamieson & CO
Simonds & Disston’s Laws, Buckeye
Champion
Albion
Syracuse
Gale
Davis
Melbourne
Australia
F. O. Pierce’s
Warren, Pa
Seeley
P. Greenland
SeaCee EE
Nest
Episcopal Church
Eve Erin Bee
Tie County
Greenland
Front Street
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