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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1891
Page
3
A series of inspector anecdotes detail how post office thefts were caught, from decoy letters and undercover surveillance to dramatic busts. Tales range from a Utica clerk stealing about $1500 to a rat-triggered breakthrough in Ohio and a boot trap uncovering hidden letters.
The New York bootblacking trade once dominated by boys has dwindled due to chairs at saloons and indoor setups. Italian youths around Washington Square undercut with three cent shines while padrone influence persists. Some American boys still work City Hall Park but earn little, while many Italian lads hire others and pay as much as four dollars weekly.
Baltimore figure William H. Hendricks cites a drop in the oyster catch from over six million to about two million bushels and calls for stricter enforcement of the culling law. He notes pirates raid beds at night, but a Navy expansion with searchlights and new instructions aims to curb illegal harvesting and prevent further depletion.
A German chemist recommends ordinary soap as the best remedy for mosquito bites. He notes lathering the affected area with soap and allowing it to dry provides instant relief and pain fades. if discomfort persists, reapply as needed. This advice comes from the Commercial Advertiser.
The piece critiques excessive and vague guarantees in commerce, arguing refunds and rewards rely on trust. It highlights Dr. Pierce’s medicines as example of guaranteed effectiveness with money-back assurance, urging consumers to seek products with verifiable backing and dealer credibility.
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