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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1898
Page
7
A fragmented clipping notes the resignation of a queen with a curious puff quote. The readable elements mention a royal figure and a quoted line, suggesting media commentary rather than an official statement.
The article extols Dawson City and the Yukon mining boom, noting immense deposits and coming development across Forty-mile, Chicken, Canyon, Nugget, Branklin, and Birch Creek districts. It highlights expected hydraulic work, new claims paying large sums, and a large, rough population drawn to the Klondike. It also notes a future exodus of unsuccessful miners and describes the machete’s Cuban context and a Honolulu cable contract news item.
The article catalogs Kansas folk remedies for rheumatism headaches and warts, citing methods like carrying potatoes, wearing skins, beads, or spoons, and chants or actions. It notes sources from Coffey and Douglas counties and that many cures came from University of Kansas students who claimed to know none.
Frederick A. Ober argues Porto Rico's strategic naval importance surpasses its prior status as a mere link. He notes its location between the Atlantic and Caribbean and its suitability as a coaling station, comparing its value to St. Thomas and stressing Porto Rico’s six good harbors and broad commercial potential.
A New York sighting ends in tragedy as a country lad sacrifices his life while stopping a frightened team from rampaging into a crowd of women and children. The incident highlights dangers faced by bystanders during chaotic events.
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease to cool swollen nervous hot feet and ease walking. It claims relief from swelling sweating blisters and bunions with 25 cent price and a free trial offer by mail from Le Roy New York. A second line notes railway holding in Africa progresses rapidly despite high costs.
The notice proclaims improved Stoughton wagons that outshine rivals. Three more car loads are en route and the catalogue can be requested free. John Poole, sole agent, Portland, Oregon, invites inquiries. It notes microbes are minute with 250 million fitting on a penny stamp.
A German authority claims the human brain is made up of about 300 million nerve cells. The statement appears in a science brief reflecting ongoing neuroscience discussions.
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