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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1903
Page
2
A collage of satirical notes on coal and sugar taxes, Edison and horse farming, Schwab and Carnegie fortunes, whisky famine in Kentucky, the Paris cakewalk in art circles, and diplomats' job security. Also mentions a soda tax, coal prices, and a banker’s quip about a cigarette quitter.
The latest lighting innovation is the mercury vapor lamp described as bright yet gentle on the eyes. Its impact on consumer costs will be shown in a forthcoming demonstration.
Rumor says the crown princess of Saxony will showcase dramatic ability soon with performances priced at $1.50 per seat. The notice hints at a royal event drawing public attention and ticket sales.
A German electric trust named Union Blaktricasts Gesellschaft is announced. The speaker calls it a poor deal compared with domestic options, criticizing its structure and implications.
The regular weekly update on the Mad Mullah’s passing has not arrived for two weeks. The report appears overshadowed by the ongoing Venezuelan trouble.
Austro Hungarian tension over government spending flares as the dispute threatens to move to The Hague rather than the Austrian legislature.
In commemoration of the coronation Durbar 16 138 prisoners have been set out of Indian jails. It is almost saddening to think of such an army of men suddenly turned out to work for a living.
The morning papers report a fire in Honolulu yesterday causing a loss of 106000 dollars. The incident is noted with restraint and no celebration, reflecting the somber tone of the report.
The text notes Marconi allows daily newspapers on Atlantic liners reducing the need for an annual Europe trip. It also mentions Mary A. Livermore praising Mrs Livermore for the character of her friends, implying a social comment on women's networks.
A skeptical preacher faces a tough choice in the latest theological question. He should abandon constant skepticism or stop preaching until his doubts are resolved, signaling a shift toward decisive belief or resignation.
Eleanor Baldwin faces a confession of love from Struthers during a walk in the park. He reveals his poverty and ambition, vowing to win her, while she gently maintains friendship and refuses a future romance. Owen Page remains a distant rival as Emma and Harold debate Eleanor's choices.
Five years pass as Mrs Stage sits alone in her drawing room after the late visiting hour. She contemplates a cup of tea, noting how her health and figure remain remarkably youthful for a woman with a daughter nearing courtship.
A crowd at Rep. Foster of Vermont’s seat debated New England cold and winter sleighing. Foster recounted Hank White’s Vermont pride joke about maple sugar, Morgan horses, pretty girls, and the state’s vast snowless six weeks in midsummer added by wheels.
A whispered exchange recalls a photograph sent by Mr. Champledgo. One speaker notes gratitude while the other jokes about prior dislike, suggesting the image could have changed feelings. The dialogue hints at a personal connection and curiosity about the sender.
A New York City woman describes severe ovarian pain and fatigue from standing at a large store job. She reports dramatic improvement after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and urges young women to try it as a cheaper alternative to doctors.
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease a powder to ease uncomfortable nervous cold damp feet. It promises relief for sweating sore feet and tight shoes and notes price 25 cents with a free sample. Sold by druggists and shoe stores and lists address for samples.
Vintage cleaning ad notes Red Cross Bell Blue to keep clothes white from grocers selling large 2 or 5 cent packages. The copy juxtaposes old truths against new doubts it implies.
Some grocers refuse to stock Defiance Starch while holding 12 oz brands. They say customers who have bought the 1602. pkg. Defiance starch cannot be sold to, for money, due to existing stock.
Pra Webbards Van Camp of 1401 Faroam street Omaha Neb offer a free four page information pack on Catarrh and throat ailments with a month long treatment. They promise to send a haler and constitutional treatment for one dollar by postal order or money order. Also includes health product endorsements and humorous quotes from various sources. The piece touches on church attendance statistics in Kensington and Hampstead noting low worship turnout on a wet November 30.
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