07 Dec 1882
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1882
Page
1
A dialogue between a daughter and father on marriage and love contrasts with Mrs. Breezy pressing Mr. Breezy for Christmas funds. She negotiates a sizable check amid holiday duties, family ties, and political worries, ending with an unexpected kiss and a dawn celestial note.
An ad claims hard workers face bilious attacks that risk illness. Parker's Ginger Tonic supposedly keeps kidneys and liver active, preventing attacks to save sickness time and expense. Detroit Press appears as the source.
The article explains Venus will be evening star through December 6 and morning star afterward, highlighting her inferior conjunction and transit across the sun. It notes observers will use smoked glass, with transit visible across the United States from about 8 55 to 3 00 Washington mean time, and mentions immense government and private investment in timing and calculations.
Promotion for Parker's Ginger Tonic claiming to strengthen liver and kidneys to ward off malarian poisons and aid general debility and nervous exhaustion.
Nimmo reports corn at 1.68 billion bushels vs 1.194 billion in 1881 and wheat at 500 million vs 380 million. exports fell to 723.2 million from 892.9 million. imports surged to 724.6 million. Rail freight rose to 96.96 million tons. U S rail mileage stood at 104,813 miles. Western Union wired miles grew to 374,204.
The death of Congressman Updegraff of the Sixteenth district creates a vacancy in Congress and a rush of speculation on a successor. Observers note reluctance for immediate elections and discuss timing for filling both the unexpired and full terms. Potential nominees include Colonel Joseph D Taylor of Cambridge and State Senator Hollingsworth, with party strength in the district described as reliably Republican. The governor’s duty to issue a special election is noted, and historical age disputes surround the deceased.
At a crowded afternoon post office window a large woman warded off two men and asked about northbound mail and writing letters. She sought postal cards and change for a five dollar bill, but the crowd pressed in as she searched for the missing bill.
Mrs Helen Pharviz of 831 Dayton St Chicago Illinois aged sixty eight says she suffered with consumption for about ten years. She claims seven bottles of Dr King s New Discovery cured her and invites trial bottles free at Laubach Donnelly s Drug Store with large size priced at one dollar.
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