05 Aug 1884
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1884
Page
1
A lamenting verse by Lucy M Blinn contrasts a baby's death with floral beauty. The opening lines describe a dainty pink gown and lace while the poem turns to the infant's grave. Angels weep for the sealed lids and cheeks as zephyrs cradle moonlit dew at the baby's grave.
Texas scout Benficklin figure known as Kansas Kit faces a frontier massacre, saves Alice Joyce from Indians, marries her at Fort Concho, vows to avoid killing, rescues Nettie Henderson in a flood attempt, swims for her, drowns braving the river, and is buried near the cottonwood where Nettie lay.
A Lincoln anecdote describes a jackass that kicks when comfortable and brays at its own acts, used to illustrate the Independent Pharisee crowd. The tale was told at a district meeting where supporters quarreled with Lincoln over unknown reasons.
Governor Vance visited the Ohio State Prison finding about one hundred inmates. He opened talks and heard many petitions for pardons with each inmate pleading innocence. One hardened man admitted theft and the governor pardoned him saying fear of contagion kept him from remonstrating.
The August issue showcases an engraving Meetin's Out by E. L. Henry and original content including Some Creole Blossoms and Lord Avalon. Mrs Stephens contributes a spirited novelet while the reviewer urges ladies of refinement to subscribe. Price two dollars a year with club reductions from Chas. J. Peterson Philadelphia.
The article highlights a Democratic critic praising the Republican party in a Chicago address while denouncing the Democratic side as power hungry and lacking principles. It contrasts the speaker’s sharp rebuke of Democrats with praise for Republicans, noting claims of national devotion and liberty.
A Washington gathering of workingmen adopts resolutions attacking Grover Cleveland for vetoes of labor bills and declares opposition to his Democratic nomination. The group plans a general meeting to express labor views, noting Blaine’s past labor support and suggesting the Republican Party is more favorable to workers.
Scranton Alderman Blair touts Dr. Thomas Electric Oil for numerous injuries with reliable cures. Hub Cough Cure promises quick relief for stubborn coughs at 25 cents. Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets claim digestion relief, sold by Johnson & Siegfried. Also mentions The North American Review August issue with articles by Campbell, Proctor, Dow, and Lewis.
An old advertisement urges readers to treat stomach upset and chronic dyspepsia with Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets. It notes Johnson & Siegfried as the selling distributor.
Julia A. Eastman presents Kirry Kent's Troustes in the Young Folks Library from D Lothrop & Co. priced 25 cents. The tale follows a clergy man's daughter who is partly good and partly flawed, guiding young readers with the message that happiness comes through goodness.
Cure for blinding bleeding and itching piles promoted as lasting relief. One box claimed to cure the worst cases after years of suffering. Ointment absorbs tumors, allays itching, acts as poultice and provides immediate ease. Sold by Johnson Siegried and mailed on receipt of price one dollar. FRAZIER MEDICINE CO. Cleveland Ohio.
A Boston girl of about eighteen engages in a philosophic conversation with her lover about the meaning of the Thingness of the Hero. She defines it as what is not passed and not yet arrived, the This ness of the Now, as he hugs and kisses her.
The Democrats at Chicago used the Democratic National Convention to stage a large campaign rally. Speakers attacked Republicans and predicted a Blaine defeat. Ex-Gov Pillsbury of Maine testified to Blaine's sharp politics and strength, ending the meeting amid applause.
The Louisville Courier Journal denounces drunkenness as a pervasive business harming clergy, merchants, families, and taxpayers. It claims liquor fosters crime, pauperism, and police burden, serving profit at the expense of households and public welfare.
A yearning speaker seeks a steadfast friend who offers support in hardship, humility, and illness. The appeal stresses a loyal companion who stands by during danger, speaks openly, and proves fidelity beyond wealth or risk. The note envisions countless people sharing this universal need for true friendship.
An economical father tells his son that while lightning and comets seem rapid, a five dollar bill moves faster once broken. The son, smoking a 25 cent cigar, asks what could go faster than lightning. The father answers with the unexpected twist.
If a cut flower’s stem end is cut and placed in water the bloom may revive. Colored flowers revive better than white ones which may yellow. Put finely pulverized charcoal in the vase to preserve water and keep odors from vines growing in water.
A mother and father joke about their baby boy who kicks and contorts in the lap. The father, a royal republican, frets that the child will be anti Blaine, calling him a kicker in a humorous exchange.
Cleveland sellers Johnson & Siegfried market Dr. Frazier's Magic Ointment as a universal cure for boils burns sores cuts flesh wounds sore nipples corns chapped lips and blotches. The advertisement claims it is the greatest blessing of this generation and lists price.
A compilation of mini humor and social quips from a historical page includes jokes about lunatic and fanatic suffixes, opera attire, happiness versus wisdom, Grant’s retirement, courtroom quips, aging, May marriages, seaside clam hunts, and brisk modern confrontation culture. The tone mixes satire with quick anecdotes.
Guarantee offered on every box of Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets with prices at 25c and 50c. Johnson and Siegfried carry the product for sale.
The Cincinnati Volksblatt denounces unmasked free traders for praising James G Blaine while praising Garfield. It argues if Garfield was noble, his adviser cannot be a scoundrel and that Blaine’s fitness for Secretary of State implies fitness for President.
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