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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1884
Page
7
Unfermented grape wine touted for use in princess churches and communal rites. Marketed as excellent for females, including the young and elderly, with emphasis on health and vitality. Contains mixed claims about benefits and age suitability.
Advertisement for Speer or Speer's Port Grape Wine and related products from Passaic New Jersey. Describes four year old wine, health claims, and multiple labeled varieties including Burgundy P J Surrey and P J Braspy. Notes distribution through A W Merck druggists and doctors.
A Philadelphia subscriber recounts near fatal lung consumption in 1881 and credits Dr Schenck’s remedies Mandrake Pills Seaweed Tonic and Pulmonic Syrup with restoring strength appetite and a full recovery within two months. The testimonial appears among letters published in The Christian at Work and later referenced by its editor.
Annie W Rittenhouse of Philadelphia praises Dr J H Schenck for curing her consumption after dire symptoms including hemorrhages and night sweats. Providence resident Harley P Hopkins claims recovery from lung consumption after Pulmonic Syrup and Mandrake Pills. Towanda owner James McIntyre endorses the remedies after years of coughing and breathlessness.
Survey reveals eight Colorado cases against Prairie cattle company with over one million acres illegally fenced. Officials warn five to six million acres nationwide are fraudulently entered or fenced, many by English and Scotch cattle outfits. Settlers report dispossession as counties in Kansas and Wyoming face vast fencing of public lands.
Arpany September 3 report of H. C. Hunt a Grand Army member and prominent Republican declaring he cannot support the GOP nominations. He criticizes party misuse of the Grand Army, cites the Vice Presidential candidate’s record, and says he will vote for the reform Governor Grover Cleveland.
An advertisement promises Dr Marchisi's Catholicon as a female remedy for ovarian troubles inflammation ulceration falling and displacements irregularities barrenness changes of life leucorrhea and related weaknesses. Sold by druggists at 1.00 to 1.50 per bottle with free pamphlet from Dr J B Marchisi Utica NJ and A W Morck Tarre. A note claims few women are wealthier than Queen Victoria.
First premium goes to the White Sewing Machine entry praised for simplicity and durability. The instrument features embroidery with silk, automatic bobbin winder, self oilers, and adjustable parts. J I K Weaver remains sole agent for Warren and Forest counties.
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