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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1892
Page
10
A garbled column argues about recent events and figures from New York and Pennsylvania. The piece names Maltlands, Brade, Wailers, Baldoorn and Ohio, with scattered references to power, transport, and unrest, then drifts into personal commentary and tangential anecdotes.
A scattered narrative blends road conditions, New England travel, and social observations. The author reflects on poor rural highways, the shift to professional road building, and contrasts with rustic methods. Personal anecdotes cover inns, hotels, and a vivid tale of a Walter at a New York catering scene, plus reflections on alcohol recovery adventures and a trip through Lancaster.
Plans for a national American art exhibition to be staged in Chicago during the Columbian Exposition were announced. A cyclorama building on Watasa Avenue would showcase groups from major early to modern painters, with a second fireproof gallery to hold contemporary works, funded by a $550,000 syndicate.
A sweeping editorial argues 13 million public school pupils crown American youth as future leaders. It urges raising the compulsory school age, critiques untrained teachers, and praises state superintendents. It marks Columbus Day as fitting for schools to lead civic patriotism and national leadership.
Three months ago the infant suffered severe scalp sores and waning hope among caregivers. After treatment with sulfur and bitters, the baby recovered remarkably, gaining strength and vitality, with the sore healing as the child thrived again.
A Tyler County case in Sisterville saw a man Conway seek a billiard license for public use then have the permit rescinded by the County Court. Editorials condemn public houses and gambling. a broader note lists West Virginia pension awards with numerous names and details amid a fragmented telegraph-style report.
An ad-like extract describes Scott's Emulsion as cod liver oil hidden in glycerine, resembling cream in appearance and texture. It claims the product provides easy digestion without tasting butter, urging readers to read more about its benefits.
A German Hebrew, Paul Friedmann, sought to establish a Hebrew state in Sinai or Midian with a self styled king title. Escaped colonists recount his plan that started in Vienna with Russian Hebrews, then forced military drills, flogging, and executions. Turkish troops soon attacked the camp. many colonists fled, others died or vanished, leaving unknown fates of remaining settlers.
The fragment lists multiple rail connections with various destinations and times, including frequent daily departures, Saturday options, and express services. It references cities such as Washington, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Chicago, New York, Columbus, and Cleveland, noting arrival and departure sequences and car accommodations.
A long, garbled reminiscence profiles Dr. Lewis G. Davis of Bellerue Hospital Medical College New York City and Pennsylvania. It cites his lineage and education, then narrates a dramatic ear illness with an abscess and temporary deafness, describing medical details and a patient tale in a period newspaper voice.
An old medical fragment explains the inner ear structure and tympanic drum function. It notes how blockage or damage to the auditory system disrupts hearing, causing partial or total loss with prolonged pathology linked to catarrhal conditions and ear drum changes.
Doctors Orpelend and Davie appear to misrepresent patient needs and favor pharmaceutical suppliers. They allegedly conspire to keep drug costs high while claiming patient care suffers. Local officials present seek to lower prices and ensure drug access, with Den Copeland and Levis in attendance.
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