04 May 1880
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1880
Page
1
A meditation on school life with students of varying ages, diligent teachers, and the journey from lower to upper classes. It contrasts fatigue and struggle with growth, knowledge, and the aim of earning final approval from the master as term ends.
A physician in California loses his fortune just before marrying a southern young woman. He writes her honestly about the setback, and she returns a gold keepsake ring inscribed with a Bible verse pledging loyalty. Fortune soon returns, and they wed. The tale praises devout young ladies who study the Bible and keep their vows.
The wave of emigration to the United States continues to rise with 56,404 steerage passengers landing at Castle Garden from January 1 to April 20. Germany, Ireland, England, and Scandinavia lead the shipments as officials estimate up to 500,000 emigrants this year, bringing about $33,000,000 in new wealth at prevailing per capita figures.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve claimed as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands and all skin eruptions. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by A W Morck Co.
A talking Carrying Bag and Lunch Basket mock a female traveler aboard a long journey. They note her fuss over seat numbers footstools and blinds and her constant eating with little regard for scenery. The items conclude travel is mainly about signs and routine.
Dr Kings New Discovery is praised as the greatest medical remedy for consumption and lung ailments. It claims to cure coughs colds asthma bronchitis hay fever hoarseness and throat and chest diseases with immediate effect. A trial bottle costs ten cents and a dollar size bottle is suggested for those skeptical. For sale by A W Morck & Co.
A young society man visits rural Virginia and observes old fashioned horse transport. Riders share blankets and ride two atop one horse, with courtship rituals and scenes of a dangerous, comic journey that tests his nerve and endurance.
Two women bid farewell at a gate on a hot summer evening in a light, intimate exchange. They insist on visiting soon, promising Sally Jane and the baby, who is cutting another tooth, will join next time. The chat ends with another round of goodbyes as they part.
A husband and wife exchange playful letters about thought of each other. The husband mourns a marital rift after a missing button and a stocking hole. The wife admits a new gentleman friend, prompting the husband to depart angered yet amused by her cheer.
An advertisement touts Dr Fenner's Golden Relief as instant relief for neuralgia toothache headache and various pains. It claims cures for rheumatism buckache kidney disease colic diarrhea burns and bruises and urges trying a sample bottle at ten cents.
Advice on cleaning wood furniture paint glass and floors using warm suds oil or polish. carbolic acid for disinfection and pest control. techniques for bedding beds carpets and pests. household tips on rugs chairs silverware and marbles. theatre anecdote about a fire rumor at an uptown venue.
An 1873 testimonial endorses Dr Fenner’s Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic as a cure for biliousness dyspepsia and numerous ailments. It touts Relics like Improved Cough Honey and Vegetable Blood and Liver Pills, with sample bottles and local sellers Wells & Noyes A W Morck Briggs Russell Johnson Friday.
Notices outline that nonreplying subscribers are presumed to want continuation, and publishers may continue sending papers until charges are paid. If papers are not taken or moved without notice, subscribers may be held responsible. Courts deem refusal to collect a paper or abandoning it as prima facie fraud.
A collection of humorous quips and vignettes from the era includes political campaigning jests, a Pennsylvania oil wells setting, and a Chicago memory of U S Grant with a touching episode. A young girl seeks Grant’s autograph and receives a kiss. a newsboy and an orphaned touch reveal Grant’s humane conduct.
A year after the idea emerged sermons via telephone reach 60 distant locations. Plymouth Church connected to Newark Orange and Orange N J with the preacher Beecher delivering to bed bound listeners. Telephony captured voices clearly with Beecher sometimes thumping the pulpit for effect.
The President and Webb Hayes prize historical artifacts. Black kid gloves from Lincoln's overcoat, worn the night of the assassination, sit as relics. Mrs. Lincoln sent many worn items to the White House staff, later claimed by Hayes and his son. Webb Hayes possesses slippers Lincoln wore in his dressing gown en route to the War Department.
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