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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1903
Page
3
Fragmentary text references attempts to remove a condition on Green Avenue and a long effort with months of competition. Mentions weakness and a potential fall, then notes Donn's Pilla. Details and entities are garbled with no clear events or reliable conclusions.
Mrs Samuel Parker reports a theft of 50000 dollars worth of jewelry including rare rubies and heirlooms from her home in Honolulu. Police intensify efforts to locate the thieves but no crew has been identified yet. Mrs Parker is a leading figure in the city and her husband is a gubernatorial candidate and island business leader.
A U S Senator M C Butler of South Carolina writes to The Peruna Medicine Co praising Peruna for dyspepsia and stomach trouble. He attests relief after a short use and cites Peruna as a cure for catarrh, noting it aids natural digestion without artificial methods.
A brief reflection on enduring vitality despite age, noting that the heart remains resilient though fatigue appears. The line echoes timeless perseverance.
Ad claims a single Bromo Quinine tablet cures a cold and promises refunds from druggists if it fails. The language reflects early 20th century patent medicine advertising with bold guarantees and slogan pricing.
Edward L. Henry, a stoutly aging academician over 60 with a smooth face and gray hair, is noted for his jokey absent-mindedness. During a Central Club reception he calmly scratched a fellow artist’s ankle above the pant cuff while engaged in conversation and remained unaware of his action.
Rome reports Cardinal Giuseppe Sarto elected pope, taking the name Pius X. Cheers erupt as he blesses the crowd from St Peter’s balcony after the noon announcement, with thousands filling the basilica and piazza. Sarto, patriarch of Venice, is praised as a strong administrator and reformer.
Berlin reports Cardinal Sarto's election as pope with extra editions read at 1 PM. The Foreign Office expects confirmation but considers the selection favorable from an overall view, noting Sarto's mild temper and apolitical stance. Observers point to his ties with the king and aversion to politics as positive signs for the triple alliance.
A tale recounts Russell Sage and a rival who died for his first wife Emma Willard girl. Mrs Sage recalls visiting a graveyard removal when a coffin passed and a wedding ring rolled to Sage's feet, seen as a sentimental omen.
A patient with long stomach trouble improves after three months on predigested Grape Nuts and Postum. The testimonial claims weight gain, better sleep, restored appetite, and full digestion, with less coffee dependence and renewed strength. The ad cites Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan and a 7500 prize contest notice.
J W Sayer traveling for the Seattle Times sails Friday from Germany on the Campania and will reach Seattle in fifty five days aiming to break the world record of six days thirteen and a half hours set by Charles Cecil Fitsmorris. He travels entirely by public conveyances to reach the goal before the trans Siberian railway completion.
Paris government circles react favorably to Cardinal Sarto as pope elect with hopes he will continue the late pope's conservative policy. The Foreign Office first learned of the election from press sources and officials discuss the potential impact and general sentiment.
A lifebuoy aids a novice in a tough deep sea draw game where keeping afloat is nearly impossible for a greenhorn. The line underscores the difficulty and risk in high level water play.
The interstate commerce commission again extends the deadline for railroads to install safety equipment to October 15. It will consider further extensions of the law and the placement of grabirons on engines. Roads granted the extension include the Pennsylvania Eve Santa Fe and the Denver Rio Grande.
Clarence H. Mackay observed an elevator operator sweating in a heavy uniform and learned of the discomfort. That afternoon he issued a directive requiring summer black alpaca coats for all elevator men, to be supplied by the Postal Telegraph Company.
Justice Laughlin affirms the Foot-Ease trademark against imitators in New York and nationwide. The decision condemns fraudsters profiting from bold advertising and confirms infringement by sellers of the alleged preparation. The ruling reinforces brand protection and cautions against imitation across markets.
SALT LAKE CITY The Western Pacific railway has started active operations on the east end of its planned coast to Salt Lake line via Beckwith Pass. A surveying party has left for a point near Reno Nevada where the line crosses the Southern Pacific. The party will push the survey across the desert to Salt Lake. The group is large and work will be rushed.
A quotation by Emerson highlights friendship as a reciprocal bond. the saying emphasizes giving friendship to receive it and defines friendship as a mutual, active support between people.
Greatly requests RATES via Wabash Railroad for home visitors excursions to Indiana Ohio and Kentucky with Sept 1 16 and Oct 6 dates at low rates and long return to Little Rock Arkansas. Half fare to Baltimore and returns Sept 17 18 19. Homeseekers excursions to South and Southeast one way and round trip tickets sold first and third Tuesday monthly.
One hundred dollars reward for any catarrh case not cured by CHENEY & CO. Prove. Local firms West & Truax and Walding Kinnan & Marvin endorse. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally. testimonials free. Price per bottle. Gold by all druggists. Also notes on Mercier quote and Defiance Starch slogan.
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