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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1899
Page
7
An old advertisement touts oil as a remedy for rheumatism neuralgia lumbago sciatica sprains bruises soreness stiffness backache muscular aches and related historic claims. It references a reception and a note about people in the aunt enjoying a play while hissing. Indianapo.
The piece notes what may be the oldest living bicyclist in Essex County England a 93 year old woman adept at riding with sprightliness. It adds a humorous Chicago Journal anecdote about a cow delaying a South Africa railway journey highlighting improbable travel misadventures.
Havana will get an electric railroad built and operated by an American syndicate. The project aims to improve regional transport and link key communities with modern streetcar service.
A period advertisement fragment promotes Allen's Foot-Ease for swollen nervous feet and related ailments with 25c price and free trial. Additional items note a fibre industry plea in Antigua and machinery sales in Portland Oregon, West Radford pig iron sale, Jesse Moore Whiskey endorsement, and oil well machinery orders for Japan.
Tra M Krutz and Bogle Ray and Rigg sue in Kititas county superior court to recover 160 acres at Roslyn Washington and improvements of the Northern Pacific Railway Company worth about 150000 dollars for Swan Nelson under a June 1884 homestead filing rejected by the land office. Key dispute centers on rail withdrawals of 1873 and 1879 and map filings. In regional notes, fishing is limited with salmon prices and Creeks yield modest steelhead, hay values rise with winter demand, and local incidents include a 78 year old Scottish pioneer death and a skating accident in Independence Oregon.
Eight boys and girls were coast ing on a bob sled in Tacoma when a laundry wagon ran over the group. Surprisingly no one sustained any injuries as bystanders and responders rushed to assist.
Ad column highlights testimonials for Dr Darrin who has practiced in Oregon 11 years and operates at 265 Morrison street Portland. Includes patient letters praising electric and medical treatment for head pain cross eye and rheumatism with free consultations and confidential treatment policies.
A single elephant tusk can be carved into a sheet of ivory measuring 150 inches in length and 20 inches in width, illustrating a potential new use length and area for the material.
The year round chronic rheumatism and neglected aches are said to be eased or cured by St. Jacobs Oil. The ad notes rheumatism worsens in damp chilly weather and claims prompt, effective relief. It also mentions space reaching 200 degrees below zero.
A Black woman serves as postmaster at Edisto Island in South Carolina, marking a notable appointment in the local postal service.
A pasted mix of sayings promotes various patent medicines and cures. It cites Piso's Cure for Consumption, Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, Dr Foote remedies, and general medical claims. It also notes a 900 foot bridge at Budapest built by electrical machinery.
Mrs Benn thanks Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for relief from severe headaches, chills, and back pain after doctors failed. She now feels strong with improved sleep and no internal pain, calling it wonderful and recommending it to others. The piece ends with a local remark about Sandwich Islanders judging beauty by weight.
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