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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1903
Page
7
A fragmented old ad claims Doan's Pills cure back and loin pains. It mentions overcoming swelling dropsy and urinary issues with wine sediment. The text is garbled but presents a testimonial tone promoting relief and cures.
A historical note explains that in Scotland Edward VII is really Edward IV, as all British territories honor the prior Edward line. The passage also mentions household laundry advice, noting Red Cross Ball Blue costs 5 cents per package and is a sign a housekeeper uses.
The Countess of Warwick, famed for energetic social work, takes charge of a licensed pub in Essex. She challenges a judge’s dictum that no gentleman can be a publican, declaring she will prove an English lady can.
Hall’s Catarrh Cure is advertised as a constitutional remedy priced at 75 cents. The text notes confusion between Justin Huntly McCarthy and his father Justin McCarthy, both historians and MPs, then describes their careers. It ends with a starch ad claiming Defiance Starch offers more for the same price.
Col Yanke a retired German officer lectured Berlin Geographical Society on his Asia Minor journey undertaken for historical and geographical study. He traced routes from Alexandretta to Smyrna Rhodes Mes alon Adana Pompeiopolis Bailan Ballan pass Issus and Granicus battlefields and described strategic rivers and grounds. He argued Persian forces around 60 000 and noted Alexander’s swift victory and later surveys of Cilician Gate Taurus Kokunsu and Troy area.
A Kansas City Journal reminiscence extols the mule as a superior, resilient, and loyal animal. It notes mules’ hardiness, low care needs, strong market value, and gradual tempering with age, praising their intelligence and adaptability, especially in Missouri stock.
A compact look at how household needs once made at home in 1873 now appear as store bought items. The piece notes wash rags, floor rags, polishing cloths and other basics replaced by cheap ready made goods, highlighting the shift from handmade to mass produced items.
During a private donor hosted by M Loubet in Pari King Edward impressed with a fluent English speech while reading a formal French address. The English sovereign then spoke in French without notes and surprised by the native ruler answering in his own tongue with prepared eloquence.
The president and family will use a private entrance at the new Washington railroad station. In the past Mr. Cleveland avoided crowds by using a designated driver to reach the forward train car, but that option is no longer practicable.
Mile Sarkisova a Russian opera singer was traveling on the Transcaucasian railway when the train derailed and five of her teeth were knocked out. The civil court in St. Petersburg awarded her 50 000 dollars for the injury which affected her singing ability.
An advertisement proclaims Defiance Starch as the top choice for quality and quantity, positioning it ahead of rival brands in the market.
John Casson 85, possibly the nation’s oldest railroad engineer, visited St Louis from Paterson New Jersey for the world fair dedication. Born in England he started on the Morris and Essex line in 1828 then spent 50 years as an engineer on the New York and Erie retiring in 1888 due to frail health.
Nine years of progressive rheumatism from Oakwood Michigan subject David Vetter left him unable to chew and with jaws locked. A single tooth extraction allowed liquid nourishment through the gap and prolonged life until death's arrival, leaving his body hardened like stone.
During a San Francisco engagement Mrs Patrick Campbell toured the bay with a party including a young man whose attentions proved unwelcome. He claimed a local house as his birthplace. Her curt reply echoed the scene as the youth faded from view.
A noted society hostess intervened in a brutal hand to hand brawl among guests at a bridge party. The quarrel began over delays and insults, escalated to hair pulling, and ended with the hostess stepping in to separate the fighters, leaving several guests shaken.
A mother urges exact feeding for babies during hot July and August to prevent stomach upsets. She cites a two year old whose illness improved after using Grape Nuts, claiming the product saved his life. Postum and Grape Nuts are recommended for digestion and avoiding coffee.
A letter from Mrs B A Bra wenann of Nashville Tennessee extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for irregular painful menses dizziness backache and sleeplessness. She claims six bottles restored her health and urges friends to use the remedy.
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