Richard Watson Gilder obituary, Century editor and reformer
Richard Watson Gilder, poet and long time editor in chief of Century Magazine, died in New York City at a friend’s home. Born in Bordentown New Jersey in 1844 he rose from boy printer to publisher by age twelve and served in the Civil War before shaping modern American letters. He helped found the Newark Morning Register, edited Hours at Tome then Scribner's Magazine, and led Century from 1881 until his death while writing verse that critics praised as enduring. He supported antislavery causes and civic reform in New York audiences.
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New Use for Tacks in Lungs Reported
Doctors in New York discovered two tacks inside a woman's lungs. They appeared to have been placed to aid her breath control, suggesting a self harm context or accident. The case highlights unusual foreign object risks and medical intervention.
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Reverend Fesperman Endorses Foley's Kidney Remedy
Salis bury North Carolina author Rev Joseph H Fesperman reports years of kidney trouble with a severe winter attack confining him to bed eight days. He describes thick white sediment in urine and frequent urination until using Foley's Kidney Remedy which reduced the pain and normalized his urine. He fully recommends the product. Lemmon's Pharmacy and Mc Elhinney Drug Co.
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Burglar Convicted Over Teeth Mark Evidence in Apple
In Prussia a burglar was found guilty based on teeth marks left on an apple he bit during the theft, the proof cited in court.
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Forced Into Exile and Healed by Dr King’s Discovery
William Upchurch of Glen Oak Oklahoma sought mountain air to cure a two year frightful cough. After six months he returned death seemed near until he used Dr King’s New Discovery, taking six bottles and regaining health. It cures coughs colds hoarseness sore throat grip bronchitis hemorrhages asthma croup whooping cough. 50 cents and 1.00 trial bottle free. Guaranteed by J E Lemmon.
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Superstitious Viennese Crowd Rushes to Lottery Booths
In Vienna after a recent quake a surge of residents flocked to lottery shops seeking tickets with numbers tied to the event. The unusual demand centered on numbers believed to be suggested by the earthquake.
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Cure a Cold in One Day Bromo Quinine Patent Pills
An old ad promising a one day cure for a cold with brominated quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. E W Grove signature appears on each box. Priced at 25 cents.
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Fortune’s Whims and Moonlight Cures in Humorous Columns
A ribald dialog about theft and self defense opens a note on farm loans promising early applicants the best terms. The piece shifts to a quirk about moonlight causing sore eyes in Cuba and a playful, pseudo scientific cure by Frank Steinhart, noting radioactivity in moonlit dew.
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Arnica Salve Cures Boy in Nebo Kentucky
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Sage Tea to Sage and Sulphur Hair Restorer Boosts Color
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