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Newspaper
Washington Telegraph
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1859
Page
4
A long blend of moral maxims and scattered news items urges steadfastly doing the right thing despite praise or blame. It notes varied anecdotes from lottery luck to a Buffalo gentleman’s sheep venture, and reports on rail speed and local fundraising for monuments.
An 19th century prospectus extols Ayer’s Cathartic Pills as a universal family remedy. The ad claims cleansing, invigorating effects on all organs, cures for costiveness, indigestion, headaches, nausea, flatulence, and general debility, with free certificates and directions in the American Almanac.
A fragmentary catalog style list details hardware and tools including chains, locks, hooks, hammers, files, saws, axes, planes, hoes, scythes, pumps, glassware, nails, kettles, hinges, locks, brushes, screws, chisels, and various utensils. It notes prices for some items like No. 1 at 5.00 and No. 28 at 6.00, plus references to violins, gun trimmings, and portable items in a broad retail inventory.
A circulated letter from doctors editors merchants and farmers extols Scandinavian Vegetable Blood Pills as cures for dyspepsia liver complaints and systemic disease. It claims rapid relief and possible complete cure if used early and lauds testimonials affidavits and medical literature backing the remedy. The notice urges widespread use across the Union and lists price and purchasing details.
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