Gardner seeks to clear his name in land fraud case
The article reports John A. Gardner’s arrest for complicity in fraudulent Missouri land sales and his detailed statement to a Cleveland Leader reporter. Gardner denies wrongdoing, explains why he used other titles, asserts he bought valid lands, and credits attorney Goulder for title corrections while noting delays from third parties and agent dealings.
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John A. Gardner
Missouri
Cleveland Leader
Leader
Gardner
Perkins
Atwood
Detroit
J A Gardner
Goulder
Soulder
John McEweeney
Robert Glogersol
East Cleveland Methodist
Pride and prejudice in a rural town adds a wedding plan
A first person narrator named Peggy recounts village life with Silas Harris, Nance Vincent, and Mrs Harris. After messy quarrels over ill treated food and a clash with Nance, Peggy and Silas decide to marry, despite Peggy's initial misgivings about men.
Old Maid Turned Bride Finds Good Husband at Last
A gossiping neighbor recalls how she, once mocked as an old maid, married Silas Harris after nursing Mrs. Harris. She defends herself against Nancy Vincent’s schemes, notes her tender heart, and explains how helping neighbors led to a lasting match.
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Nancy Vincent
Mrs. Harris
Nance
Silas
Nancy
Silas Harris
Nance Vincent
Peggy
Parson Smith
Politicians and a Charged Rally at Limekiln Club
Proceedings at the Limekiln Club in Detroit expose tensions over race and politics. Brother Gardner warns against a black or white politician while Seeker Jackson clashes over control, calling police and threatening violence as members debate loyalty and redemptive politics.
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Beebee
Seeker Jackson
Werry Pusson
Deir
Mac
Gardner Samuel Shin
Givendam Jones
Jackson
Dis
de Pass
Limekiln Club
Detroit
Dr Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy Promises Vigor and Glow
An advertisement touts Dr Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy to cure lassitude and sickness, claim of renewed vigor and brightness. It notes one dollar per bottle and availability at all druggists, with Dr David Kennedy of Rondout, NY as proprietor. A separate notice offers six thousand one hundred dollars by Logan county Illinois and the State for capture of McMahon farm triple murder suspects as the coroner investigates behind closed doors.
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Marion County
Indiana
Harrion
Tama
Illinois
Maron County
Abraham Linda
Chicago
Lincoln
Garfield
Paltiner Miller
Leanders Miler
Maysville
Salt Creek Township
Nyne County
Kennedy
David Kennedy
Rondout
Logan County
McMahon
Mt. Pulaski
Quarantine 40 Days Origin and Prize Drill Report
The term derives from various languages meaning forty days marking quarantine for ships. Dr L R Bissell of the hospital ship Falcon in New York praises Misbler's Herb Bitters for its notable efficacy against Cholera Erysipelas Bronchitis and blood impurities. Knights of Pythisa drill at Detroit concluded with Springfield Ohio taking first prize $500 Kokomo Indiana second prize $300 and Dayton Columbus not entered for third prize $200.
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Lr. Bissell
Falcon
New York
Misbler
Knights of Pythisa
Detroit
Springfield
Kokomo
Ind
Dayton
Columbus
Beware of bogus cures for kidney liver disease warns readers
A warning against fake remedies for kidney and liver diseases promotes Hop Bitters as the sole permanent cure. In Boston a swimming contest for $1,000 and world championship honors featured Captain Webb beating Thomas Isley, the American short distance champion.
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Boston
Captain Webb
Thomas Isley
America
Webb
Hap Bitters Endorsed as Cure All Claims Strong Fans
After praising Hap Bitters for cures against kidney and urinary troubles Bright's disease diabetes and liver complaints the ad touts it as the best family medicine. Ex Governor Morgan hosted President Arthur in an elegant reception with 500 guests including Spanish Austrian and Swedish ministers and Generals Hancock and Schofield. music by Fort Adama band. The event ran four to seven pm and the President stayed at Morgan's villa.
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Bright
Morgan
Arthur
Hancock and Schofield
Astora
Vanderbdilts
Augustus Schell
Fort Adama
Man Falls To Drink Habit And Its Toll
A man seeks artificial buoyancy from heavy drinking causing misery and danger to life. The text promotes Electric Bitters as a temperance remedy, priced at 60 cents, and Brown's Iron Bitters for improved skin and vitality.
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Laubach & Donnelly
Dr King's New Discovery and Other Patrons
A vintage advertisement notes the worldwide reputation of Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds and warns against imitations. It cites trial bottles at Laubach Donnelly’s Drug Store and lists prices and other tonics Brown's Iron Bitters and Rinehart's pills. Richmond Virginia factories count 675 with $11 million capital producing $32 million last year.
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Dr King
Laubach & Donnelly
Chaige
Richmond
Virginia
Johnson's Compound Extract of Sarsaparilla Advertisement
Promotes health and vigor with Johnson's Compound Extract of Sarsaparilla. Claims to restore vital forces to proper tone and action, calling the sarsaparilla preparation the best made from the renowned remedy.
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Johnson
Briaut Disease of the Kidneys and Other Kidney Liver Ailments
A historical ad declares Briaut's Disease of the Kidneys and Diabetes and other kidney and liver diseases are greatly feared. It promotes Hop Bitters as the sole sure and permanent cure while claiming all other remedies only offer temporary relief and worsen health.
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Yee
Briaut
Pest Remedies for Slugs and Plant Pests
The article outlines methods to control garden pests including slugs feeding at night on succulents and vegetables. It advises lime water and slaked lime applications for pots, a lime-based wash for oleander stock, quassia chip decoctions for plant lice, and hot alum water to deter ants, cockroaches, spiders, and chintz bugs.
Parker's Ginger Tonic Promises Digestion and Strength
An 8 sided claim touts Parker's Ginger Tonic as a universal remedy for digestion improvement and nerve rest. The advertisement presents it as harmless and suitable for every family, boosting energy and overall health.
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Parker
Boy 14 Falls From Fourth Story Window in Cincinnati
Geo Rogerman, a fourteen year old worker at a Race street printing shop, either jumped or fell from a fourth story window yesterday morning and struck the sidewalk head first. He died later in the afternoon.
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Geo. Rogerman
Race Street
Cincinnati
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