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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1884
Page
1
Poetic note from Lorrivville Pennsylvania 1884 speaks of wandering in darkness and weariness. A vision arises offering hope beyond sorrow as a brighter morrow appears over the river.
A historical account details a Pulaski Ku Klux Klan parade after nightfall with robed riders on concealed horses, disciplined marching, and hidden identities. Public fear and mystification grew as observers overestimated crowd size, with estimates ranging from three thousand to ten thousand, while the actual count stayed under four hundred.
An engineer recalls a near tragedy when a toddler wandered onto a track ahead of his speeding train. A Newfoundland dog appeared, grabbed the girl in its mouth, and carried her to safety as the crew watched in astonishment. The man, moved to tears, says he has a daughter of his own.
By act of Congress dated June 9 the postage rate for second class newspapers and periodicals drops to one cent per four ounces or fraction thereof, replacing the prior one cent per two ounces. The change excludes books catalogues circulars engravings and similar items which stay in third class. Foreign mail and carrier-delivered notices remain unchanged. Also a local health ad promotes Acker's Blood Elixir sold by Johnson and Siegfried.
Allan Forman in Harper's Young People recounts Prof Bartholomew training Nellie the horse and a dozen others on stage with soft commands, patience, and precise signals. The horses respond to calm tones, bowing, kneeling, and responsive tricks, while the professor mocks loud shouting as ineffective. He asserts horses understand words and emphasizes humane, patient training.
A look back at early baseball heroes, led by Cincinnati’s undefeated 1869 Red Stocking nine. The piece recalls players Asa Brainard, Cal McVey, and Deacon White, rules, equipment, and notable games and umpires, with notes on crooked play and 19th century league life.
Buffalo police officers attended a lecture by Dr. Tremaine and colleagues on emergency hemorrhage management. They learned arterial injury risks, padding and binding techniques,Carotid pressure for throat wounds,and bandaging methods for scalp and broken limbs, with practice on a boy present.
An advertisement notes Acker's celebrated English Remedy for coughs colds and consumption offered with a guarantee by Johnson and Sieg fried. The text highlights guaranteed relief and retail availability.
An engineer recalls 1877 when he and Charley Smith, with few crew, doubled on trains from Pittsburg to Cincinnati then continued on the night express. After a derailment at Trenton they slept three hours beside the track and awoke unharmed, the fall cushioned by cut grass and weeds.
The Atlantic for July opens with a capital story by W H Bishop titled Choy Susan detailing graphic Pacific coast adventures and love making, amplified by a Mor mon girl. Dr Mitchell's In War Time progresses well and promises to be a fine serial when finished. Several other articles and complete departments noted.
Scranton fifth ward Alderman M L Blair said on November 9 1883 he used Dr Thomas Electric Oil for sprains burns cuts bruises and rheumatism and was cured every time.
An advertisement touts Zo-pe-sa as a general health tonic. It claims the product regulates the bowels and liver, preventing headaches heartache and dejection and keeping the family happy through improved health. Johnson & Siegfried are named as sellers.
An old advertisement claims Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets provide immediate relief with prices 25 and 50 cents sold by Johnson & Siegfried. It also touts Acker's Blood Elixir as a thorough course to remove taint from the blood and cure scrofula ulcers boils, sold by Johnson & Siegfried.
A Boston physician’s prescription remedy sold by a local druggist promises to cure any ordinary cough with one dose. Each 25 cent bottle of Hub Cough Cure is described as almost magical and fully warranted.
Mrs Walton presents a private practice remedy touted as effective for feminine disorders and monthly ailments. Sold by Johnson & Siegfried for 50 cents, with mailing from Frazier Medicine Co. Cleveland Ohio.
Senator Sherman urged support for Blaine at a Washington ratification meeting, defending the Chicago Convention choices and urging unity against Bourbon Democratic opposition. He praised Blaine as bold yet capable of balanced policy, arguing for an American, continent spanning approach that protects rights and does what is right.
The excerpt extols Blaine as intensely American in character with flag and eagle imagery. It portrays him as staunchly pro American, unwavering toward Britain and its symbol, and devoted to national identity.
A Boston Traveler piece argues good sleep is essential for vitality and aging avoidance. It cites dark, well ventilated rooms and natural waking as ideal, cautions against early rising, and notes tea or coffee after poor sleep worsens fatigue.
A Toronto Globe piece explains the nursery rhyme as a allegory of the day sky to night cycle. Twenty four blackbirds equal the hours while the world lies in a pie with dawn, sun, moon, clouds, and sunset represented by characters and actions.
An advertisement touts Shedd’s Excel Cough Syrup from A. W. Merck as a guaranteed remedy for colds or coughs. It positions the product as a reliable choice and invites customers to visit a drug store for purchase.
One box has cured the worst cases of 20 years standing. No one need suffer five minutes after using Williams Indian Pile Ointment. It absorbs tumors, allays itching, acts as poultice, gives instant relief. Prepared only for Piles, itching of the private parts. Sold by Johnson Siegfried and mailed on receipt of price, $1. FRAZIER MEDICINE CO. Prop's Cleveland Ohio.
Acker's Blood Elixir is advertised as a guaranteed cure for all blood poisons whether inherited or contracted. The product is sold to two buyers named John Son and Siegfried.
A historic note recalls Downs Elixir rising in reputation about fifty years ago and Baxter’s Bitters for bilious ailments enduring as a reliable, mid century remedy. The text frames the products as popular cough cure and health aid through decades.
The advertisement proclaims a sure cure for boils burns sores cuts flesh wounds sore nipples hard and soft corns creaked lips pimples and blotches priced 50 cents. Sold by Johnson & Siegfried for Frazier Medicine Co. Cleveland.
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