08 Oct 1885
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1885
Page
1
Readers describe a mix of motives for church attendance from socializing and gossip to seeking forgiveness and worship. The piece notes people come for news, companionship, or to applaud singers while few kneel to worship God. It also critiques political manipulation around prohibition.
An 1886 Ohio reader recounts a train discussion on shifting the 1888 election. The plan relies on boosting Prohibition votes by nominating Dr. L A B Leonard for Governor and leveraging Methodist leaders to rally a large reform bloc.
Sept 29 report notes a Treasury division chief’s resignation to make room for Valentine Snider, a Manning protege from New York. The piece recounts Captain Johnson’s long Civil War service and ongoing career, contrasted with Snider’s brief tenure and limited experience in the mails and records division.
The excerpt recalls Abraham Lincoln's 1847 Congress entry, his cautious House activity, and social ties with Elihu Washburne. It notes a grand inauguration ball, Lincoln's modest attire, and a walk to his lodgings describing his tall frame and cloak.
An Atlanta Defiance editorial critiques suppression of the Colored vote in Chatham County Georgia. It cites discriminatory registration and jury practices, asserts Republican prospects against black voters, and accuses Southern papers of condoning outrages while promising future libel prosecutions for truthful reporting.
Yaubsch & Boyd announce they carry a full stock of goods and have secured the agency for Dr. King’s New Discovery for Coughs, Lung, and Chest illnesses. They offer a positive guarantee and invite customers to obtain a trial bottle free to prove its efficacy.
Claiming no quick fix for Bright's Disease Diabetes or weak backs Electric Bitters are said to permanently cure thousands daily and purify the blood restore bowels and treat diseased parts Each bottle is guaranteed and sold at 50 cents by Laubach Boyd If anyone brings a case of Kid-
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever blisters chapped hands and skin eruptions. Guarantees satisfaction with money back if not cured. 20 cents per box. sold by Auba & Boyd.
A naval examiner interrogates a sailor about color vision. The dialogue centers on identifying a color from a light, with the sailor joking that removing a red globe would make him fall asleep.
A historical note advises early use of a remedy to prevent grievous injury and liver disorder when misdirected, claiming it eases bowel issues, fever, bladder troubles, and age-related ailments, while aiding convalescence and recovery.
A historical note describes the Genesta and other cutters with bowsprits rigged to lay back on deck, creating the effect of reefing or shortening sails. This design allows rapid sail handling and adaptability during operations at sea.
A H Hightower, conductor of CK R Ga, reports lifelong digestion problems and biliousness with fever episodes. After more than a year of distress he used Liver Regulator and credits it with curing his indigestion and bilious complaints. He notes friends corroborate its virtues.
A rare ivy species, though uncommon, grows in England and endangers timber as complaints claim its spread harms trees.
The ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the strongest and most economical blood purifier. It claims 100 doses per bottle lasting a month and contrasts with rivals that last about a week. Also mentions Ely's Cream Balm for nasal catarrh and a pricing note on California fruit freight rates to Chicago.
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