05 Feb 1890
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1890
Page
1
The House skirmishes over the West Virginia contest lead to heated roll calls and near quorum issues. In the Senate, discussions focus on silver coinage policy and currency, with Mitchell urging free coinage and Vance signaling immigrant policy talk.
Fragmentary OCR describes a heated session with McKinley-like statements on rule delays, fiery speeches, and arguments over seating Senatorial contests. It notes O Ferrall and Virginia’s stance, calls for adjournment, and a postponed vote as the House wrestles with late rule changes and the printed record.
A historic House proceeding ends with Jackson ousted by a 1 to 0 vote amid heated rhetoric. Members mock or applaud during speeches as Speaker Heal attempts decorum and an adjournment is debated amid sarcastic remarks and partisan commentary.
A deadly fire and a sequence of falls on February 4 left Secretary Tracy and family amid injuries and fatalities. Mrs Tracy and daughter Mary Mary Tracy Wilmerding faced severe harm while Mr Tracy and others survived. President Harrison oversaw the crisis as plans for a New York judiciary centennial visit were reconsidered.
A Des Moines Northwestern Hotel Reporter notes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as reliable for colds. It opens secretions, improves lungs, and restores health. When used early, it can lessen the attack or cure a severe cold in a day. 50 cent bottles sold by Roller & Wilson, Druggists. Feb
A testimonial letter from a Jackson Michigan resident claims Hubbard's Rheumatic Syrup cured chronic rheumatic and stomach ailments after other treatments failed. The writer, a master mechanic and blacksmith, describes years of illness and business troubles improved after using thirteen bottles.
Fragmented report notes secretary Tracy influenced by opiates after a tragedy. He remained conscious briefly during events and heard of his wife and daughter’s deaths. Senate adjourned in respect to Secretary Tracy amid the calamity affecting his office.
An advertisement touts a product to cure dyspepsia and liver, stomach, and kidney issues. It asserts many seek it daily and that the remedy, Electric Bitters, will improve digestion and banish dyspepsia, sold by Laubach & Boyd Druggists for $1.00 per bottle.
A woman near death from consumption found salvation in a scrap of paper noting Dr King’s New Discovery. She used a sample bottle and soon bought more, gaining strength and weight from the remedy, now reported strong and healthy. The ad claims a druggist in Fort Sythe offers the treatment via Laabach & Boyd’s Drug store.
Dr Col Snyder of Creston spent Sunday in the city. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised as the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers and many skin conditions with a money back guarantee. Four cents per box referenced in a dated ad.
Card of Thanks notes Kemp's Balsam cures for severe throat and lung troubles and invites readers to visit a druggist for a free sample bottle to test. Large bottles priced 60 cents and one dollar. Also mentions Miss Mellie Woodworth ill with la grippe.
Fragmentary note mentions a family gathering and Kemp's Balsam advertised as a throat and lung remedy. References to a mother and a guarded remedy imply a household purchase or trial of the cough medicine.
An advertisement promotes Van Wert's Balsam for the lungs as the best cough medicine on the market. It claims every bottle is guaranteed to do what is stated and invites a free trial. Trial size offered, sold by A. W. Bleck.
An advertisement asserts scientifically compounded pills relieve headaches constipation dyspepsia and biliousness and suit both adults and children with perfect safety. It claims unmatched care for common illnesses and positions Laubach & Boyd as the selling druggists at 4421.
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