17 Aug 1882
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1882
Page
1
In a tale of travel and romance, Dick travels to London then Paris chasing a widow he admires. Letters from his father reveal a twist as the widow becomes his father’s wife, leading Dick to travel, romance Julia Kentridge, and a surprising joint marriage plan that reshapes the Halliday fortune and family.
Halliday and Son in a New York private office discuss a young widow named Mrs. Watkins. The son, Dick, boasts of her wealth and looks while deferring to his father’s judgment. They plan a London business trip, and the father agrees to decide on the match after meeting Mrs. Wilkins. They spend an evening at the Astor House and the father is impressed but cautious.
A vintage health tonics advertisement extols a “serious” illness warning and claims Dr Kennedy's Favorite Remedy will cleanse impurities, invigorate blood flow, and restore vigor. It promises new vitality, brighter eyes, rosy countenance, and elastic steps with a one dollar bottle sold by druggists, Rondout NY.
A Boston Post report notes a policeman faced with a mob bent on wrecking a building. He fled around a corner and yelled dog fight. Within ten seconds the crowd dispersed and everyone hunted for the dogs, ending the confrontation.
A notice warns of detection and conviction of anyone selling counterfeit Hor Brr-TERS and Hop Brrings impostors. It cites imitation Hop Brrings, fake Gruen Hors products, and misleading recipes advertised in papers or for sale. Readers are urged to beware and report fraud to Rochester, NY authorities.
A terse advertisement promotes Hop Bitters as the only sure and permanent preventive and curative remedy for Brights disease diabetes and other kidney and liver disorders. It warns that all other claimed cures only provide temporary relief and may worsen health over time.
Eleven schoolboys in Geneseo walked to Jagara Falls on August 4, 1682 and agreed to meet again if living in fifty years. Last Friday seven kept the promise, returning with their wives and children for the reunion.
Clarke of Port Dalhousie describes confinement in her room due to consumption and failed hopes of escape. She began discovery of cures, consults with Laubach Donnelly's Drug Store, and purchased bottles as she sought relief from the dread disease.
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