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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1905
Page
6
A Bombay based colonel notes native valets’ alleged pattern of attempting to kill him. His valet Nizam replies with deference and a chilling view that Hindus share a deadly hatred of the English, despite claims of long life.
In a tense scene a colonel and his Persian valet Nizam spar over betrayal as Nizam plots a cobra murder with a beggar’s aid. The plan aims to implicate Nizam in the colonel’s death while authorities remain wary of poisons and truth.
An advertisement argues nature aids girlhood and promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weakness, prolapse, and related conditions. It cites a Wisconsin case of rapid health decline reversed after treatment, and offers a $500 reward for any untreatable case. The ad also notes a free medical adviser booklet available by mail with postage stamps.
Nizam plans a nocturnal escape but the cobra slips from the colonel's window to the jungle. The valet watches in horror as the snake coils closer and strikes, killing the man who slept beside the colonel. The colonel later discovers the corpse and jokes about missing a chance to fight.
An ad touts Foley’s Honey and Tar claiming asthma cures from a Davenport reader’s twelve year battle and praises its effect. Another column extols woman’s emancipation as vital to civilization. A Foley kidney cure notice warns of kidney disorders with promises of cures, urging early use. Palace Drug is listed as seller.
A reflection on selecting a few rare books to form a sanctuary of the heart. Books chosen as friends should shape thought and action, becoming integral to moral and spiritual life, treasured as gold though few in number.
Canon City residents endorse Dean's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney trouble. Testimonial from Archer Barbee of 30 Wall St South Canon states relief and strengthened kidneys after use. Sold by dealers, 50 cents in U S. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents. beware substitutes. Also note Beyer’s bicycle act with Esler Rip Van Winkle company on Tuesday June 6 and a Taz Recomp want column reference.
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