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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1907
Page
6
A San Antonio writer extols Meruna as a cure for cold symptoms and nasal catarrh, claiming it ended coughs quickly. The piece cites testimonials from Mrs Milen Nagle and others, noting tablet forms and praise across Philippines governance and a hope for American influence.
A Chicago Tribune excerpt recounts a hazing scene where upperclassmen coerce a freshman son of a clergyman to preach a sermon. The student agrees to deliver a three-headlined talk on Cerberus for half an hour, while the crowd promises not to interrupt, then disperses after fifteen minutes.
Technical World Magazine notes a surge in iron ore extraction from Lake Superior ranges and Pennsylvanian deep mines prompting geologists to predict an era where iron may become rarer metals. Railroad magnate James J. H. is cited as foreseeing many rich ore beds exhausted within a base century, possibly forcing reliance on outside sources for manufacturing needs.
A scrambled OCR page offers a $100 reward claim for a catarrh cure said to be by Halle Catarrh Cure, plus testimonials, prices, and assorted ads. It includes medical remedy notes, catchy slogans, motorist jokes, and a historical tidbit about a 1608 Bishop’s House on Staten Island, with notes on the Duke of York and a peace conference.
General Porter of the American delegation reports the Hague conference surpassed hopes by establishing inviolability of private property at sea and international law. It secured broad support, restricted use of mining and bombardment, improved relief for the wounded, and moved toward a permanent Court of Arbitration. Completion included opposition to privateering and a plan for arbitration based on equality of nations. Total cost around 3 million dollars.
An editorial urges farmers to feel prosperous as U S agriculture earns about 1 000 000 600 more this year than last. It argues farmers anchor national prosperity, drive credit, railroads, and industry, and that equitable profits yield wide benefits, stability, and future confidence.
Government counsel Kellogg revealed Standard Oil’s spy system called the statistical department which tracked rivals sales and prices, recording every barrel and shipment. The company also used a dummy firm posing as an independent business to cut prices under real competitors and shift fields.
Henry Farman, a Baris aeronaut, crossed 285 meters in flight, surpassing Santos Dumont’s 220 meter mark. His craft, powered by a fifty horsepower motor, reached about twenty five miles per hour and landed with minor damage after a wheel lift.
A mosaic of jokes and clipped opinions from various papers notes inflation of food and dress prices, social fashion tweaks, and distant explorations. It highlights mischief at home and abroad, theater and politics humor, and a satire on war and industry. Names include Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, Aked, Amundsen, and Wellman.
The piece argues that ancient melee weapons and honor code have faded in favor of modern technologies such as wireless telegraphy and air power. It cites Owen Macdonald in a World Stegazine tone, noting shifts from traditional craft to mass mobilization and modernized weaponry. The text frames China as awakening to new wartime strength and warns against underestimating nations adopting contemporary methods.
Testimony from Mary Crimlish of Wilkington recalls years of pain and swelling from a kidney issue. She credits Dunn's Kidney Pills for relief after trying other remedies, noting renewed health for several years. Sold by Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY, 20 cents a bar.
A romantic yet shy man aged 25 is urged by feds to be practical in love. A woman desires equal romance but prefers an older partner, enough to outpace a widow. The conversation centers on mothers-in-law, ending with a light confession about the groom's mother dying long ago and the couple embracing happily.
Over a period in Iowa City in 1900, Mona Aflict and her family describe eczema and skin issues, noting relief after using Caticera remedies. The testimonial cites Cuticura Soap and Ointment for scalp hair and infant care, claiming improved hair growth and drying effects. Mr. H. L. Springmire of 325 So Catton Street provides the endorsement with dates July 1900 and September 16, 1900.
A Washington Star quotation debates how to gain posterity's gratitude. Senator Sorgium questions the value of such desire, noting posterity may not care or be able to acknowledge it, making any effort potentially futile.
A compact two seat vehicle runs on a storage battery, marking a new type of auto vehicle. It emphasizes mobility with electric propulsion and portable power, suited for short trips and urban use.
The Sedan-Chair name may trace to Napoleon III era with a link to royal favor toward motoring. The device’s origin from Napoleonic scenes is discussed, while England saw sedans earlier in James I’s Buckingham era provoking public outcry. Sir S. Duncombe is credited with introducing sedan chairs to London in 1634, with Bath still recalling Pickwick-era chairs.
A bizarre quote from a New York Pros feature notes that unhappy people reveal themselves by their dogs and the morning court reveals which dog has cried all night, keeping you awake. The fragmentary text captures jagged gossip and social observation in a streetwise tone.
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