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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1883
Page
7
A Peck's Sun excerpt argues that smiling faces improve society and individual life. It extols a natural sincere smile as priceless, transferable like legal tender, capable of calming crowds, guiding behavior, tempering gossip, and aiding personal growth across homes, workplaces, and schools.
Washington corresp identifies Alex Stephens angered by an advertised easy invalid chair. A red faced inventor demonstrated a chair that caused Stephens to lash out in pain and anger, then apologize to the inventor after calm returned.
Bolivar, born July 1783 in Caracas, rose from law studies in Madrid to lead Venezuelan patriots under Miranda. He defeated Spaniards in 1818, entered Caracas in triumph, faced exile in 1814, and later helped unite New Granada and Venezuela, aiding Peruvians in 1823. Bolivia was named for him as a new republic honoring his lifelong presidency.
A historical note recalls a leader who served as President of both Colombia and Bolivia for several years before dying in December 1880. The brief references his dual presidencies and the date of death.
A columnist admits ignorance about glucose after sampling beer and candy lore and facing odd reactions from vendors. The piece notes public interest in glucose factories and ends with the author conceding ignorance and indifference.
A historical note outlines wedding ring customs with brides giving grooms a seal or gemmed ring while the bride avoids worn jewelry. It covers luck superstitions about something old new borrowed blue, dancing etiquette with bows, and polite behavior on streets including hats, greetings, and smiles among women and acquaintances.
An 1881 threshing accident left straw on Col Chambers farm attracting local cats. The herd expanded into a 500-strong colony feeding on nearby small game. The site is famed as the greatest cat ranch in Texas, noted with a humorous aside on old maids and English beef vigor.
A letter from the Gordor Castle commander recalls receiving a Gold Keyless Waltham Watch from the U S president via the London Local Marine Board for gallant conduct. He notes the watch showed remarkable performance, barely differing from chronometers during a voyage from London to Singapore.
A Boston Globe reporter visits Haverhill Mass and interviews Mrs M W Wingate a veteran physician praised for treating female illnesses. She recalls early study at Harvard and Boston Medical College, notes women’s lifelong health risks, and discusses Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure as a valued remedy.
A physician loses practice after an elderly patient improves with Dr Guysett's Yellow Deck and Sarsaparilla. The nephew arranges a trial that benefits the patient, leading her to dismiss the doctor. The doctor then promotes the remedy, popularizing the phrase take Guys scott's and boosting sales.
The article notes the Mississippi has 55 tributaries and 16,571 miles navigable to steamboats, about two thirds of the world’s distance. It also cites 20,221 miles navigable to barges and mentions ongoing federal improvements in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and other rivers to expand navigation.
A collage of snippets cites endorsements by Baltimore officials for St Jacobs Oil, cotton industry shifts toward the South, Baptist churches in Mexico, Chicago Ledger promo, a Hornellsville marriage, hair restorers, a Paris pawnshop, and medical tonics. Also mentions Texas treasury, Mesner beef tonic, Vermont sleigh stage history, Brown's bronchial remedies, war nurses, Lydia E. Pinkham, Maine farming, Hop Bitters claims, Gainesville health notes, and an Providence RI organist anecdote.
A Medina Ohio woman suffered years of coughs before a dropped shirt button revealed a link to a rodent pest problem. The article notes elimination of rats mice roaches flies bed bugs and other pests as a remedy.
A quasi advertises a thirty day trial offering electro voltaic belts and electric appliances to restore energy and vitality. The promise targets men only with a guaranteed restora of vigor and glandular health. No risk trial is allowed.
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