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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1902
Page
9
A Sunday school teacher asks who the meekest man was and hints with the first two letters Mo. The class chimes in Morgan-Pierpont Morgan, prompting a Baltimore American moment of humor.
Josh Edgar of Germantown California reports a fourteen year battle with sciatic rheumatism ending after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He says relief was immediate and the cure permanent. The product is sold by D Q Storie, a local druggist. J P Morgan and associates reportedly control 128 ocean liners with a combined capital of 150 million dollars. Putnam Faceless Dyes claims higher color yield per package than competitors, sold by Early Bros Oakley Iowa at 10 cents.
The Danish Arctic voyage reported mother of pearl clouds seen near noon in daylight. They measured cloud height about forty kilometers and tracked a circular fragment moving south before dissolving. Spectroscopy showed sky lines with absorption indicating vapor. movements likely driven by electric currents rather than wind.
The Baltimore Sun notes a gilded Pope Leo railway car in Civita Vecchia, built nearly fifty years ago by a former pope. Its roof features carved angel figures and a copper dome with Gerome paintings. The interior includes a throne room for blessing crowds and an oratory with a notable Gerome painting, though much artwork has been stolen.
A Honolulu editorial argues that local boys face temptations from diverse cultures and street life. It proposes a Boys' Brigade style program to channel youth into wholesome activities and trades, funded by entertainments, to reduce crime and build useful citizens.
A compact aphorism from the Saturday Evening Post notes that fulfillment rarely ends desire, suggesting a continuous lifelong pursuit rather than final satisfaction.
Constant motion jars the kidneys and travelers suffer kidney disease. Foley's Kidney Cure strengthens the kidneys and cures kidney and bladder disease. Endorsed by Geo H Haugan, locomotive engineer, and sold by D Q Storie. Also a testimonial for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin with praise from G H Came. Ends with a local moral about small towns.
Curio caves in Northern Arizona are described as endless sources of ice prompting a company formation to mine the ice. The article notes the unusual stalagmites and potential commercial interest in exploiting the icy deposits.
A vintage ad touts One Minute Cough Cure to end summer colds that linger. It claims fast relief for coughs, colds, croup and bronchitis and features a testimonial from J. H. Bowles of Grovetown New Hampshire praising its safety and quick action.
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