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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1886
Page
2
Rattlesnake Jim of Wooster Ohio asserts turpentine is the only reliable cure for rattlesnake bites. He describes holding a bottle over the wound with cork removed so the venom drains into turpentine, turning blue flame as it enters. He reports success trials on dogs.
A fragment from a poetic piece portrays a wife admiring a revered artist man, praising his regal gaze and creative drive. She imagines offering sunlit love and devotion to shield him from life’s storms as she remains at his side through hardship.
At Music hall Boston a mixed party of ladies and gents drew Howells the novelist into a scene of lively beer drinking and music. A sharp featured red-haired woman and a florid man impressed by Howells exchanged glances as a guest photographed the table. A note passed that Howells was present and the room fell quiet as the name was read aloud.
A New York Tribune report recounts a German emancipated school student barred from graduation after facing public leering during Du Bois Raymond lectures. It also tells of a Leipzig tale where a poor woman disguised as a man earned chemistry honors for three years, only to be found out at final exam and denied graduation despite effort and prayers.
A Philadelphia Press reader recalls meeting Dr. Henry T. Helmbold on Chestnut Street. He describes Helmbold's dramatic transformation from flamboyant garb and a bouquet adorned coat to sober dress after his release from an insane asylum, noting the delayed recognition.
The New York Graphic reports a new gold find in Silesia. About two centuries ago gold was mined near Freienwal at the foot of the Goldkoppe where old shafts remain. Recently Mr Saltery, once a California resident, unearthed auriferous quartz and is erecting a steam crushing plant. early results are satisfactory.
A 19th century pamphlet style notice touts a product for farmers claiming it improves home life and efficiency. It promises to teach better farming practices, cheerful youth, and honest living, urging readers to call at the office to see a sample and subscribe for one dollar a year.
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