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Story January 12, 1870

Watertown Republican

Watertown, Jefferson County, Dodge County, Wisconsin

What is this article about?

In Monroe County, Missouri, 80-year-old James Davis miraculously recovered from near-fatal pneumonia, regaining vigor to walk miles, steady nerves, sharp eyesight, and new teeth after being on the brink of death with failing health.

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A Remarkable Case.

The Randolph (Mo.) Citizen is responsible for the following: "About one year ago Mr. James Davis, of Monroe county (near the Randolph line), an old gentleman eighty years of age, was taken with something like pneumonia, and for a long time the balances between life and death were equally poised. Finally, however, he recovered. Before his sickness his eyesight was nearly gone, his limbs trembled as if from palsy, his teeth were decayed and gone, so that, had he died, death would have gained but a slim victory, as the old veteran had well nigh run his course. So his friends thought then. But mark the strange sequel. "Health and vigor have not only returned, so that with good roads the old gentleman walks four miles to church, but his nerves are perfectly steady, his eyesight is so completely restored that he can read the finest print, and a new set of teeth have grown out and taken the place of the old ones! Verily, verily, the day of miracles does not seem to be over yet."

What sub-type of article is it?

Medical Curiosity Extraordinary Event

What themes does it cover?

Recovery Providence Divine

What keywords are associated?

Remarkable Recovery New Teeth Growth Restored Eyesight Old Age Miracle Pneumonia Survival

What entities or persons were involved?

James Davis

Where did it happen?

Monroe County (Near The Randolph Line), Missouri

Story Details

Key Persons

James Davis

Location

Monroe County (Near The Randolph Line), Missouri

Event Date

About One Year Ago

Story Details

Eighty-year-old James Davis recovered from a severe illness resembling pneumonia, regaining full health, steady nerves, restored eyesight to read fine print, and a new set of teeth, defying expectations of his imminent death.

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