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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1903
Page
6
Health notice explains kidney function and links to heart and constitutional diseases. Promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy, claiming dramatic cures and offering sample bottles by mail. Mentions price of fifty cents and availability through druggists nationwide. Includes address for further information.
British writer Mr Holyoke recalls a past when only four Birmingham men wore beards and facial hair was restricted to military officers. He notes a single yard pump serving several working class families and recalls wooden bedsteads as a time when insects preyed on the working man.
In Fiji social rules discourage indoor courting. lovers are said to meet in the gardens or plantations, with the bread-fruit tree as a favored high branches rendezvous, where Cupid’s Sota is held sacred and social expectations guide private meetings.
A North Missouri paper cites a quip about happiness comparing a man with 100000 to a man with seven daughters. A reply argues the man with daughters is content while the wealthy man is never satisfied.
Dr Barton Pitts argues men overlook walking benefits and prefer golf or tennis for outdoor activity. He notes walking to and from preferred pursuits could build stronger calves lungs and a fresher complexion, rather than riding long distances to exercise.
Animal foods cost more per pound yet provide over six tenths of the protein and nine tenths of the fat in total diets. Vegetables, while cheaper per unit, do not yield greater overall economy when analyzing bulk and weight across consumption.
A dated testimonial touts Dr Miles Heart Cure as a cure for years of heart disease. The letter by Lewis Anderson and others describes severe attacks including near blindness, chest soreness, choking sensations, and a claimed permanent recovery after using the remedy. Signed at various places and urging fellow sufferers to try the treatment.
A fragment from a periodical asks readers to share ideas for reducing mistakes in commerce and personal relations. It notes a collection started in 1879 containing unpublished information dating back to 1700 with plans to 1952, and invites suggestions from contributors to aid future readers.
A reflective essay argues that trouble can become opportunity through careful writing and study. It links everyday errors to learning, notes incidents from trains and mailboxes, and suggests developing personal elements like discipline, intuition, and collaboration to grow desirable traits.
A narrator recalls meeting an elderly man obsessed with a political topic. Surrounded by few supporters, he peppered conversations with his pet speech. After the narrator voted differently, the man appeared disappointed while relatives mocked his embarrassment. The writer notes shifting from lecturing to listening and writing.
A long critique of stock market collapse since 191 election, detailing a $7.75 billion decline. The piece questions Republican responses, the water in inflated values, and the impact on small investors and widows. It critiques the Panama policy and post office scandals, and weighs political shuffles, delays, and party strategies.
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