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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
4
An excerpt notes distinctions without differences and contrasts a small man known for his economy in speaking truth against a bigger, braver figure. The narrator recalls the little man writhing as insults fly and a confidant recalls the other calling him a mere storyteller.
Mrs Joannah Straw of Canton reports relief from three years of rheumatic backache and kidney issues after using Deans Kidney Pills. She claims renewed energy, better sleep, appetite, and health at age 91, comparing herself to a 50 year old. Sold by all dealers, 50 cents a box, Foster-Atburn Co., Buffalo, N.Y.
Late night at a New Haven station President Hadley of Yale climbed into a cab assuming the driver knew the destination. The cabbie drove in circles for about half an hour before Hadley asked if they were headed the right way. The driver replied he did not know which direction to take.
Mrs Risky of Mormont New York recalls an exceptionally severe infant eczema case lasting over three years. After trying many patent medicines, she says the Cuticura trio cured the child within six months and full recovery two years after beginning treatment.
A Chicago News item notes a young man in a parlor scene clinging to fantasy with no sign of making a home run. A witty exchange includes Iris explaining arctic nights six months long as the man fades into glumpsome gloom.
A vivid meditation on the angleworm’s ugliness and hidden beauty, noting how a glimpse under a microscope reveals satin like sheen and rainbow colors from intersecting lines, revealing unexpected elegance in a common creature. The passage concludes with an odd product reference and fragmented text.
A six story elevatorless apartment building uses a staged misdirection to scare off seekers. The first floor is called the parlor and stairs are counted from the second floor. A janitor tests a prospective tenant with escalating floor numbers, continuing past the fourth before revealing the true floor.
Frances pleads for mercy as Henry Wharton faces execution for spying. Colonel Singleton wrestles with duty and emotion before the court confirms the death penalty approved by Washington. Dunwoodie and Peyton debate mercy, while Harper’s promised aid sparks hope and daring plans to save Henry.
In a colonial setting, families reel as a prisoner awaits fate. Major Dunwoodie returns with news from captain Peyton’s spy confession relieving Henry’s loved ones but ending with anxious doubt as a messenger arrives with a crucial letter. The scene blends fear, loyalty, and looming consequence.
Frances recounts Harper's pursuit and escape, detailing the river crossing and a night of anxious search. Dunnwoodie learns Washington left quarters as Harper’s arrival is recalled with Henry’s risky decision. Frances expresses admiration for Harper and assures the family of safety.
In Chapter XXII a devout housewife, moved by awakening sermons from a divine of the neighboring parish, seeks solace for Henry Wharton on death row. A sentinel questions explicit access while Dunwoodie orders family entry. a reverend visitor is admitted, hoping to comfort the condemned man before his fate.
A 19th century note describes evolving cosmetic options from concealed talcum bags and improvised handkerchief pouches to the French paper poudre. The article praises its dual role as powder and cleansing surface while highlighting its discreet, portable design and hidden use alongside everyday accessories.
A fragment from a suburban scene notes long routines and excuses for lateness. A girl practices on the plane four hours daily earning unseen credit from neighbors.
A Kansas City street car tale unfolds as a man on a T avenue car carries a box of candy with a pepper tag. A confused scene erupts when the box drops and “ker-choo” chorus sweeps the crowded car, culminating with the conductor tossing the bag into the street and signaling the motorman.
The article notes the Capitol lawn has long resisted even height with a steam mower but a new 420 horsepower gas engine mower speeds work, equating to twenty men. It then shifts to a science aside about caterpillars and other creatures with hearts located along the back, including earthworms and crustaceans, explaining varied heart placement in nature.
Robert Louis Stevenson reflects on human vanity and folly as a man ages. He notes the longing for rewards and pleasures fades, friendship falters, and weariness grows. The passage hints at detachment and the eventual realization of hollow ambitions as life nears its end.
In a reading room a cranky man scolds a drowsy companion for snoring while the other retorts. The exchange, labeled as a sign of age, unfolds with playful yet sharp repartee reflecting a casual, improvised banter.
An appeal describes a trusted health product praised by physicians and buyers worldwide. It promotes a genuine Californi Fig Syrup Co. remedy as a wholesome family laxative, comparable to Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, sold by leading druggists.
At a banquet a speaker jokes about a “little man” at the head of the table being “one of our biggest capitalists” while pointing to a “giant of fono” near the forty as “one of our small morchonte.” The caricature hints at size and status in a humorous contextual exchange.
A vintage advertisement proclaims that deafness stems from a blocked Eustachian tube and catarrh. It offers Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills, promising cures and circulars, with clerical company J Cheney & Co. soliciting customers through druggists.
An inquisitive passenger notes Curlexly Appenaed appears prematurely bald and asks how he maintains his hair. The response claims the individual lost it by meddling in others’ affairs.
An advertisement asserts Tpazo Ointment can cure piles including itching bleeding and prolapsed varieties within 0 to 14 days with a guarantee or a refund. The claim emphasizes rapid relief and a money back offer if not cured.
A War Department record in Washington recalls a vast buffalo herd that soldiers faced in Kansas in 1887. Canton ammunition rounds diverted the herd from threatening a camp, an officer who witnessed the event recalls the sight stretching to the horizon. General Cooke once spared antelope passage on plains, showing humanity in duty.
A fragmentary exchange aboard a train near Puget Sound shows two travelers debating Mount Rainier versus Mount Adams with sharp quips and interruptions. The Chicago Tribune excerpt captures regional pride and playful banter.
A reader testimonial extols Grape-Nuts as a remedy for indigestion and heavy meat diets. The couple credits weight gain and better health to the cereal, noting a neighbor also improved after adopting the brand. The ad copy promotes a booklet and the Battle Creek origin, urging readers to try the product.
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