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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1900
Page
5
A 19th century advertisement reflects on national industry while featuring an obituary quip about the worth of manufacturers. It links consumer health claims to public figures and includes a dated testimonial from Cherry Valley Illinois.
Cavalry units marching in four abreast align to cover as many yards as there are men in the force. The description notes precise spacing to optimize movement and cohesion during column and line maneuvers.
An old time advertisement style piece touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a natural laxative to ease constipation and promote health with a money back guarantee. It includes product claims, pricing, addresses for Sterling Remedy Co and cautions about fakes. It also lists other items like a sanitarium notice and a chili tonics advertisement.
Vast honey deposits lie in the Devil's River region with caves and the Devil's Punch Bowl attracting honey hunters. The rough terrain, sparse water, and deadly stings make extraction perilous though profits could reach about 150 dollars per 1000 pounds. One failed attempt ended with the owner dangling from a rope above a bee hive before escaping to Del Rio.
The Manchester Union reports Mrs Margaret Sullivan received from Iloilo a package with nun’s ceiling cloth woven by natives from banana fiber and a pineapple fiber cloth. Accompanying items include two polished dark wood shuttles with bead axles and a brief letter dated December 15 describing the manufacture and cost of two yards of cloth at $2. Lieut William Sullivan notes the patterns, colors, and skill of local weavers.
The International Magazine argues that Japanese resent excessive praise of their country in periodicals. A native prefers recognition based on mutual respect and equality over flattery. He rejects glowing depictions of art, scenery, or manners as insincere and seeks genuine equal status.
The New York Sun argues that civilian polo and outdoor recreation have hindered British military efficiency. It suggests officers favor cups and matches over serious military training and urges Spear Man’s camp to abandon mallets for drilling and studying attack.
An artistic scene shows a man with a sack of grain under his arm sowing across a field. His slouch hat blows off as onlookers joke about a bareheaded sower. The wind and a raven nearby add a grim, wry mood to the moment.
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