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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1903
Page
6
A Leslie's Weekly feature contrasts Ostend Belgium bathing practices with American norms. It describes private wheeled dressing houses towed into water by horse, and hoisted back ashore for dressing, plus skimpy one piece suits for all genders. The lively beach scene includes a rubber ball game.
A New York physician notes that fatal railroad accidents among track layers are not only due to negligence but also to a temporary mental and physical paralysis called engine trance. The condition strikes when workers stare along the rails as trains approach, causing momentary blindness to danger and often leading to severe injury or amputation. Animals also suffer similar episodes.
Advertises Botanic Blood Balm claiming it cures rheumatism and catarrh by cleansing blood. Promises free sample and medical advice from Blood Balm Co. in Atlanta, Ga. Claims long histories of cures after other treatments failed and sells $1 large bottles in drug stores. Encourages immediate writing for trial.
The article suggests a sleep aid based on involuntary deep breathing triggered by foot pedaling. Lying on the right side, pedal both feet at the ankles to synchronize with breathing, aiming to relax the brain, promote deep respiration, and induce sleep. Some report success after brief practice, with variations using alternating foot movement.
A Long Branch Missouri merchant news item reports a local family praising Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets after their younger brother recovered from months of indigestion and a forty pound gain in thirty days, with J L Wilke druggist selling the tablets.
A moon reading guide notes frost with a clear moon and rain with a dull one. Halos signal storms and high moon predicts cold, low moon warmth. New moon on its back means wet weather. double halo means boisterous weather. Bright three day old moon favors fine weather. daytime moon implies cool days. Crescent points indicate frost or rain patterns for weeks ahead.
While opening a box J Mount of Three Mile Bay New York ran a ten penny nail through the fleshy part of his hand. He applied Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and soon found pain and soreness relieved and the wound healed. For sale by J L Wikle.
Advertises rooms and suites for rent in New York near Ytst St and Lexington Ave. Front parlor and bedroom with private bath priced at 14.00 and 17.00 weekly. Smaller parlor and bedroom with bath privileges 10.00 weekly. Rates for rooms and baths listed with meal options and daily rates. Depots theatres and shops accessible by trolleys or elevated lines. Private roof garden promotes summer comfort.
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