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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1902
Page
7
A Chicago Record Herald essay portrays Jerusalem as dangerous and disillusioning for Christians and Muslims alike. It cites constant disputes over holy sites, mufti-like killers called fakirs, and the risk of sudden violence. The piece notes beggars, leper sightings, and consular guards for visitors.
A traveler criticizes Jerusalem as spiritually degraded and physically filthy, noting the modern city’s superstition and avarice. He describes the old walled quarter, its narrow streets, lack of sewers, and night dangers, while praising the Mosque of Omar as a rare exception of Saracenic architecture.
The Torrington area in Connecticut claims John Brown as a notable figure born in a nearby farm. The quaint house, now 112 years old, is occupied by a Black family, reflecting a historic irony since Brown died advocating abolition. The site remains a local showplace.
The passage notes Joan Brown Lirthplace and John Brown’s early life in Torrington. It recalls his move to Kansas with family, and his anti slavery stance drawing threats. In 1987 tensions rise in Wolcottville over abolition meetings, and Brown’s bold stand ends with his hanging in Charleston Virginia in 1800.
A historical excerpt notes scrofula may be hidden in childhood and progress slowly to stomach issues and glandular swelling. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as the best medicine to eradicate all humors. The page also contains jokes about lawyers and a sharp-eyed woman reacting to neighbors’ wealth.
Predictions confirm a half cent per pound advance on all twine grades driven by a firm fiber market. Expect higher prices soon as demand grows for oat harvest twine, wheat straw shortages affect the East, and Northwest makers respond with ready supply.
The article explains that many skin diseases stem from toxins in the blood and that arsenic and potash based preparations and facial powders only mask symptoms. It argues for maintaining pure healthy blood as the route to lasting clear, smooth skin, warning that continual vigilance is required for beauty.
A rough exchange reveals doubts about smokeless powder and a gun's reliability. Characters tease a college boy's lifting prowess while Silas recalls lifting a mortgage and a hypnoist fails to mesmerize Chumpley, with the crowd reacting to the act.
A testimonial from Mrs. X Schneider of Chicago reports relief from nervous symptoms and heart palpitations after using Peruna, with praise for the remedy and a promise to recommend it. Another note from Mrs. Klavadtascher of Summitsville says two bottles cured pelvic catarrh and back pain, and requests more health literature.
A quip from Punch notes a reply about fox thefts and local hunts in Shopshire, mentioning two opposing sides and a claim on both, with bells paid by each. The humor centers on a plaintiff balancing blame between the fox and the hunts.
An fragmented shopper notice highlights Dr Kline’s Great Nerve Cure with a trial bottle offer and a testimonial about nervousness. It also promotes Allen’s Foot Base for smaller shoes reducing swelling and foot issues. A brief humorous city exchange closes with a waiter whispering to avoid a conflict.
The column highlights Portland Trust Company of Oregon certificates of deposit used across several states and notes how farmers can earn interest up to withdrawal dates. It also includes brief, unrelated quotes and jokes about social life, burial wishes, crew training, and Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup for teething children.
A dialog mocks lavish spending on bonnets and proposes a plan to win a milliner’s favor. The text endorses Hamlin’s Wizard Oil as a remedy, noting prices of 50 cents and one dollar per bottle as a curative claim.
A collage of quotes contrasts illusion with delusion from Life and press outlets. Notable lines include a self view versus others own fancied images and a dramatic Ned escape via improvised bedclothes. The samples show sly wit and social observation across Chicago Record-Herald Baltimore News and Tit-Bits.
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