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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1899
Page
7
The text blends fragments on calendar cycles and leap year quirks with antiquarian notes on the Aztecs. It references recurring intervals of years, presidential inaugurations, and calendars, followed by scattered observations on Aztec skulls, features, and remnants.
Illinois inventor patents a spliced broom handle with a metallic band and bolt. A new spring plate door threshold keeps edges airtight with a depressible rod. A ball bearing monkey wrench uses a crescent plate to lock the jaw. A folding washtub uses two rings and vertical braces. An improved bed for invalids tilts the head and adds an adjustable table. A two part pocket knife handle opens by pivoting one side. A rail truck attachment prevents derailment with flanged wheels and an automatic switch clearance.
The Boston landmark Faneuil Hall undergoes rebuilding along original lines using much of the old material. Walls stay, roof and supports replace with steel and fireproofing at an estimated cost around 100000 dollars. The project aims to preserve the cradle of liberty while acknowledging its ties to the slave trade.
The piece describes two dangerous substances: ezeal, a South American drug used by tropical Indians that drives victims to frantic, circular walking until death, and ginard, a European drug that induces a brief arithmetical frenzy followed by scribbling and eventual death or insanity. Scientists know of ginard and it appears in some homeopathic medicines.
In Buffalo a machine operates cutting a 12 inch wide shaving from solid cast iron. The knife width is between 12 and 13 inches, producing a continuous metal strip. The fragmentary report notes the remarkable capability but lacks context or purpose of the operation.
A collage of sensational quips and ads notes medical nostrums, cures, and strange facts. It touts Tostetter's Stomach Sitter remedies, Dr. Kline's nerve restorer, a claim about the Great Seal’s wax use, and assorted tidbits on clocks, clay pipes, and ship lifespans, interwoven with literary notices and jokes. The piece cites Anthony Hope and The Ladies Home Journal, plus satirical quips from Detroit and Indianapolis papers.
A publication quotes a doctor authoring a society paper warning kissing may harm health and a witty reply about a kiss. It then notes a joke about forming a new coal and coke trust titled The Coal Trust and Coke Dust Cindercate, attributed to Alley Sloper in the Chicago Journal.
The 1898 fish landings on English and Welsh coasts totaled 6 128 744, up by about 250 000 from the previous year. Other notes touch on punishment in 17th century New York, brain activity, match production, and ear-care remedies.
An inflationary classified ad offers a cure claiming to relieve any ache with trial bottles sold for 25 cents and larger bottles priced at 1.00 or 8 for 2.50 from Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co. at 167 and 169 Dearborn Street Chicago. A Baltic region statistic notes a higher wreck rate with about one ship sunk daily year round.
The article extols Syrup of Fies from the California Fig Syrup Co as a pleasant, effective laxative that cleanses the system, dispels colds, headaches and fevers, and aids habitual constipation. It emphasizes its gentle action on kidneys, liver and bowels and notes figs are used for taste while senna provides the medicinal value. Package bears full company name with sale details and price.
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