12 May 1887
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1887
Page
1
In South Africa, Jess contemplates love's power after a tense confrontation with Frank Muller and a stormy afternoon in Lion's Kloof. John Niel pursues Jess as tension grows between duty, desire, and loyalty to her sister Bessie.
A heavily garbled exchange shows John mockingly addressing Miss Jess with odd phrasing and laughter. The transcription reveals incomplete words and unclear syntax, suggesting a damaged or misOCRed historical snippet with little coherent narrative or quoted action.
Publishers tout a new book claiming any woman may become a mother without pain and detailing remedies for morning sickness and pregnancy ills. Endorsed by physicians as a private wife’s companion, descriptive circulars offered for two cents.
In Paris County the relief of Mr J I Carly, once unable to walk or lift his head, is hailed as a miraculous recovery. A single bottle of King’s New Discovery, followed by Dr King’s New Life Pills, and regular use of the bottles and boxes, led to rapid improvement. He reportedly gained thirty six pounds and regained flesh after treatment at Laubach & Boyd.
The article touts Electric Bitters as the top remedy praised by customers. Druggist Abraham Hare of Ballville claims decades of success with the product for rheumatism and general relief. Consumers report relief after using several bottles and credit the medicine with liver and kidney benefits.
An old advertisement touts Acker's English Remedy as a guaranteed cure for coughs colds croup and lung diseases. It claims immediate relief and offers a money back guarantee with price marks 10 and 50 cents. The text also references Bowdoin College and a political note about a president.
A fragmentary note describes a dubious treatment by WOW Blackburn and others for skin diseases and frost injuries. It alleges heating properties and mentions products from Drig fist temist and Burst Liberty stropt. The text lists conditions like frost bite and eczema and references Family Mattar t WOR and Wooster.
The unprecedented claim describes Boslep s Cera SST as the best speedy cure for coughs colds and lung ailments. It asserts the remedy strengthens health and prevents relapse and mentions trials and sale by druggists and general dealers for 75 cents.
Local notices promote Shilol's Vitaliger and Shilol's Catarrh Remedy claiming cures for dyspepsia and catarrh. Advertised by Laubaeh A Boyd with nasal injector offered free. Fishing smacks referenced in a matrimonial angle.
The advertisement touts Hioster s Stomach Bitters as restoring mental energy and vitality, countering fatigue from labor and strain. It claims to support brain and nerves, cure or prevent fever, dyspepsia, rheumatism, kidney and uterine weakness, and notes a quick cure for hacking cough with Shiloh's Cure. Endorsed by Laubach & Boyd and Rev Geto H Thayer.
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