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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1882
Page
2
Largest circulation notices list Democratic Vigilance Committees across towns in Warren County with dozens of residents named. The announcement also states Dr. John Sagar of Glade is the People’s Independent candidate for Sheriff.
Two East visitors paused in Colorado Springs admiring a lady while one lamented delays in his companion’s wardrobe. The piece contrasts aristocratic affectation with frontier ranch life where sheep toil daily from dawn, through harsh winters, to corrals. It notes the brutal 1878 storm in which eleven feet of snow buried corrals and some sheep survived by feeding on grass beneath the snow.
A Colorado Pueblo letter delves into sheep farming realities. It contrasts a wealthy but wasteful Englishman who failed, with a hardworking herder who thrived on wages in kind and cash. It argues success requires economy, industry, and focus, noting potential returns of 5,000 to 25,000 dollars invested for 25 percent yearly.
A nostalgic reflection on juvenile fantasies of running away and seeking danger, contrasting old sea voyages with modern rail travels and westward myth, questioning romantic notions of leaving home while warning that life’s troubles await.
Frazier's Root Bitters are presented as a strictly medicinal tonic improving liver and kidney function toning the bowels lungs nerves and blood. It claims to aid dizziness apoplexy dyspepsia fever and ague dropsy skin ailments and weakness in men and delicate health in females with testimonials and nationwide sales at 1 per bottle by Henry & Co. Cleveland Ohio.
Democratic Congressional Committee in Washington reports rosy views on elections. They claim Pattison will win Pennsylvania governor and Democrats will pick up five House seats. NY looks favorable, Indiana offers flattering news, Tennessee weaker. In a separate incident at St Marys on the 20th, George Bauer struck his head driving into a coal shed, suffering a scalp wound. He survived.
A scanned page fragment advertises Thebaub Bros steam cleaning and dyeing services in Buffalo with new silk dyeing process and pamphlet offer. It lists Walnut Leaf Hair Restorer claims, pharmaceutical agents Smith, Kline & Go and C. N. Crittenton, Shilohs cough cures, Dr Bosanko cough syrup, and Women’s Medical Institute remedies for ladies health.
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