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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1890
Page
3
The article discusses frontier land speculation reducing farm values, Japan student violence against an American, US publishing trusts, luxury in French and English elites, colonial ambitions in Africa, German rifles, leprosy crackdown in India, and rare art and instrument markets. It weaves global observations with economic and social critique.
A story notes a Nordic abstinence plan for drunkards using bread steeped in wine to induce aversion, followed by a long race anecdote where jockey Isaac Murphy guides Volante to a nose victory at Saratoga and Baldwin’s late ticket purchase.
A stage trip in Missouri in early spring had five men and two women on board. The stage got stuck repeatedly amid rough roads. after lifting the wagon many times, the two women finally disembarked to reveal themselves as two robust men who declined a drink, noting they knew the road.
Professor Winchell credits a cement that sticks to anything. Mix gum arabic starch and sugar, dissolve in water, cook until clear, and thicken to tar like consistency. Add gum camphor or essential oils to preserve and enhance adhesion for glazed surfaces and mineral repairs.
The passage argues that those who prioritize sensual indulgence over mental and moral development are deficient in manhood and belong among the lower orders of creation, attributed to Dr J H Hanaford.
A mix of medical claims and trade notes appears, citing Dr Isaac Thom sons Lye water for sore eyes 5c per bottle Hall s Catarrh Cure by J A Johnson Medina NY goat paint for steel ships and pickling discussed F I N Lins nerve restorer claimed to stop fits after day Dobbins Electric Soap praised for purity and skin care a Geographical Society special medal awarded to Mr Stanley for services to safety and exploration
The ad extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant laxative with gentle action and soothing effects, claiming it is the best family remedy and essential for every household. A Grand Haven Michigan note warns shifting sands threaten the city, with the council planting 2000 trees on the hills to stabilize it.
A letter from Crauscey Kilmer of C Kilmer & Co praises Venetian Liniments as the best and most reliable family remedy for external and internal use. The writer notes their household and stable indispensability and mentions a weak galvanic current related to toothache and a zinc silver arrangement with diluted water as enhancing effects.
The article discusses Eracinus and a 15th century recipe from Jehan le Begue for making dyes from flowers. It notes gathering at dawn and drying with raw gypsum, lime to turn colors green, and ivy juice producing a red rose color for dyeing goats and sheep skins.
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