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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1903
Page
3
A columnist riffs on baby weight fads and stork lore in Iowa while recounting quirky incidents, a New Haven teamster’s wartime-like caregiving, and a socialist pastor criticizing church hypocrisy. The piece blends humor with social critique and reflections on religion.
Southern France and other warm regions profit from sending cultivated blooms to Britain. The practice highlights export ties and ongoing trade in flowers to the UK markets.
Grocers refuse De fiance Starch claiming stock of 12 oz brands first. They say Defiance costs the same but provides 16 oz. The ad copy promotes Defiance Starch as no cook needed and claims extensive distribution with 1500 British vessels having Chinese crews.
An old notice touts Bromo Quinine Tablets as a cure for coughs colds and indigestion with an exaggerated claim of long standing royal support and free masonry insinuations.
A collage of product pitches and statistics including Hunt's Lightning Oil Dr Lunn's Home Treatment Defiance Starch and Cheatham's Gax tive hill Tablets plus notes on rainfall Liverpool London post offices and British exports. The tone mimics early 20th century ads with testimonials and refunds.
Prof J W Jenks of Cornell argues women are naturally suited to manage large hotels and urges domestic science schools to broaden their programs to train educated women for hotel leadership.
A report from South McAlester News states a black man in the Choctaw nation was so frightened by arrest that he turned ashen gray and has not regained his natural color since.
The note contrasts epigram and epitaph noting the living receive sharp truths while the dead receive gentle falsehoods. It frames the distinction as a small difference in literary purpose.
One of the busiest lawyers in Zurich is Anna Mackenroth a young woman in her 20s who opened the legal profession to women in Switzerland. The quote expresses a blend of despondency and determination as she faces challenges.
A satirical quip notes an autocrat declaring care for the nation’s autos, claiming authority as long as repairs are made. The speaker boasts control of industry while hinting at service as condition. The remark reflects political tensions around production and repair.
The cantons of Valais Uri and Grisons in Switzerland have banned automobiling within their territories.
The Kaiser's army is served regular meals of bread and porridge made largely from peanuts. Army rations emphasize peanut porridge as a staple to sustain troops.
Out of 468 permanent lecturers at Berlin University, 170 are from the medical faculty, highlighting strong medical representation within the faculty ranks.
The article reports women physicians in regular practice endorsing Peruna. Dr M C Gee of San Francisco writes that patent medicines gain credibility when proven by cures, citing Peruna's help with regular and painless menstruation, leucorrhea, and ovarian troubles. Mrs F T Gaddis of Marion NC shares relief after using Peruna.
Mrs L W Anmmumen of Locx Faves Pennsylvania reports a trial box of Doans Kidney Pills relieved her aching back and leg pains and reduced swelling and dropsy signs. The item emphasizes kidney medicine as a relief for desperate cases.
An inventor from Japan announces a compound that allegedly removes birthmarks tattoos and skin blemishes after one application. The ad copy touts cures for itch tetter ringworm itching piles and other conditions with a guarantee by dealers.
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