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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1878
Page
4
Diphtheria is described as a mucous surface infection that can spread by contact. The article advocates early use of chlorine-water washes to arrest the disease, emphasizes cleanliness and proper care, and discusses origins as a filth-related illness. It warns against neglect and notes dangers of late-stage treatments.
A reflective piece likens life to a river from childhood to manhood, with vivid images of growth and striving. It then shifts to a travel note about the Persian Gulf coast near Bahrain, describing submarine freshwater springs and a diver retrieving water with a bag and stone setup. The excerpt ends with a classroom quip about stamp speakers, defined as men who earn their living by eloquence.
An old advertisement notes Vegetine prepared by H R Stlvans Boston Mississippi and sold by all druggists.
A long promotional note from Harper & Brothers New York advertising Harper's Magazine, Bazar, and Weekly with subscription options, prices, volumes, and mail terms. Mentions post free shipping within the United States, annual volumes, cloth bindings, and payment methods.
The advertisement details new January and November volumes from Harper & Brothers. It offers eleven volumes in a complete set for 7 dollars per volume, with cash payment on receipt and freight at purchaser expense. Cloth bindings available by mail postpaid. remittance via money order or draft to Harper & Brothers in New York.
The notice warns that only McLane's Liver Pills with red wax seals and signatures of C. McLane and FLeaune Hros are genuine. It cautions that many imitations use similar pronunciation but different spellings like McLancey, urging buyers to trust the authentic Dr. C. Pills prepared by Fleming Hros. The pills originate from Pittsburgh, Pa.
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