Rhode Island porgies and strange wild life notes from the era
A collage of curious items: Rhode Island clams and porgies, sea tales of a giant sea creature encounter on Tiverton waters, a redheaded scorpion snake, leprosy cures with gurjun oil, a Bandai earthquake description, and brief vignettes of criminals and odd accidents across the Atlantic world.
Shrewd Advertisers and Modern Remedies Highlight Era Marks
A historical critique of advertising shows printer's ink as a powerful tool for public fame, praising Warner’s Safe Cure for kidney health. It also notes a rapid rise in American plate glass using natural gas, and ends with commentary on London Times disputes over Parnell coverage and editorial oversight.
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Tragic Drowning After Dive Into Wire Entanglement
Joux Heavy of Columbus with companions dove into twenty feet of water and did not surface. His body was recovered entangled in loose wire, which had held him down.
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Joux Heavy
Columbus
Shade Trees and Piazzas Opinion Piece
Dr. Lewis argues shade from trees and projecting piazzas harms health by cooling homes and weakening nerves. He claims removing shade and exposing rooms to sun improves vigor and reduces rheumatism.
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The
St. Louis Magazine
Lane's Family Medicine Free Trial Offer
And 100 men to call daily on any druggist for a free trial package of Lane's Family Medicine. The great root and herb remedy discovered by Dr Silas Lane in the Rocky Mountains claims to cure diseases of the blood liver and kidneys. It is said to aid constipation and clear the complexion and is liked by children. Fifty cents per package at all drug stores.
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Drowning at Chippewa Falls Narrates Sudden Tragedy
Adel ar Fascette fell victim to an anaplectic seizure while chatting with friends on the riverbank at Chippewa Falls Wisconsin. He rolled into the water and drowned before onlookers as witnesses watched helplessly.
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Adelar Fascette
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
Various Health Claims and Events from 19th Century Notices
Rickets remedies praised Scott's Emulsion with cod liver oil and hypophosphites as highly effective. A May earthquake near Lick Observatory in California lasted two minutes twelve seconds. Advertisements tout employment schemes and financial investments. The American Baptist Publication Society reported year book sales and assets. The Methodist Church in Brazil shows growth, and Dr Pierce's Pellets are recommended for stomach and bowels. The Sultan gifted a $150,000 necklace to the German Empress.
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