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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1908
Page
3
An essay describes Indian tiger hunts using elephants, noting costs from 400 to 1200 dollars per elephant and a rider fee. It explains how the howdah basket and elephant mobility add excitement, the bee hive hazards, and the role of the trainer as danger and spectacle mix in the hunt.
Henry Ward Beecher argues that cannibalism exists in civilized society and cites New York as having more cannibals than Pacific islands, claiming many would starve without human flesh support. The remark emphasizes moral critique of urban culture and social restraint.
A rugged speaker recalls journeys through Africa with half his men left behind and ivory rotting in a swamp. He vows to quit the chase, yet the jungle’s scent and a lion’s roar haunt him, volumes of fever heat and restless resolve shaping a wild vow.
Nat Anderson of Greenwood Illinois describes five years of worsening kidney illness with backache and disrupted kidney secretions. After repeated treatments he claims Dean's Kidney Pills provided relief and cure, with renewed strength and no remaining kidney trouble. Sold by Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo NY at 60 cents a box.
A fragment from Puck quotes Adonfram Corntop lamenting modern spending and altered courtship values, contrasting with his youth. He recalls peppermint seven cents and treats of ice cream and candy costs, worried about today’s higher frivolities and the future. An aside from Joy in Work notes work vigor as essential.
A reader recalls heavy coffee use for decades and years of illness. After stopping coffee and using a tonic, they report improved sleep, digestion, heart comfort, and overall health, noting weight gain and steadier energy.
Excerpted dialogue shows a man questioning a girl about caring for children and her firm reply that it is her business. The exchange unfolds on a stoop with a child playing nearby. The Yonkers Stateman frames the scene as a local social moment.
Carol admires her grandfather who fought in the Civil War and dodged danger amid battles and shelling. The tale ends with Carol declaring her grandfather a fine dodger after hearing his account of soldiers dying around him.
A child begs for another serving of preserves, recalling his own father's stricter rule. The father reflects on past limits and questions whether the present home offers more freedom. The exchange reveals family warmth and nostalgia.
A garbled scene shows Bobby muttering about being rubbed out while his mother denies it. The clip also includes a clipped joke about women seeking a hoop band and a man’s reaction, reflecting dated social humor.
A visiting gentleman promises candy to Margaret host’s seven year old daughter. She asks for name and address. She then suggests sending it to papa instead, noting papa is a dentist and would not dare to eat candy.
The exchange quips about sobriety and costly medical advice. Hodger jokes he paid a doctor $25 for a diagnosis, claiming he could not waste the expense. The Chicago Tribune tone hints at humor over personal resolve and medical consultation.
Fragmentary remarks mix finance faith and legacy as an old doctor notes the cost of purity. A cryptic dialogue hints at values guiding future generations and the willingness to work.
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