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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1902
Page
1
Amid unclear OCR, the fragment lists individual deposits: $60,000.00 and $60,000.00 with various stray numbers including 35,748.07 610,18 and 292,608 totaling $448,966.73. No clear event or named entities are identifiable beyond monetary figures.
Richard Parramore, a junior partner, discovers two intruders in his office led by Craggs. A veiled woman and a cloaked man pry open a vault while Parramore fights to protect a hidden, torn letter box and confronts a shocking reunion with Margie, his daughter, prompting a wary confession.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood cleansing cure for tiredness and skin eruptions. It includes a testimonial from C. M. Roor of Gilead Connecticut praising improved sleep and cured scrofula, claiming the remedy delivers new life and courage.
A historical overview from the American Economist praising five years under the Dingley Tariff, detailing the passage, goals, and broad economic upturn since its enactment in 1897, including references to McKinley, revenue aims, and subsequent labor and industry effects.
Mr Robertson a Democrat from Louisiana faces hostility from Free Traders and Pitchfork Tillman for proposing a 2.5 million dollar harbor improvement in Havana. He argues protection cuts harm American labor and would rather fund projects to provide employment than reduce duties, provoking strong backlash.
In Norway and Sweden a curious migration of lemmings occurs as these rodents march southward in search of food. The interval between migrations ranges from seven to seventeen years. They press in a straight line, climbing walls if blocked and even consuming crops before continuing. They swim well and endure ponds but cannot handle rough water, ending their trek at the seashore after which the cycle resumes seven years later.
The new government printing office on North Capitol Street is described as the world’s largest printing plant. It handles vast printing bills, daily journals during part of the year, and ships bulky documents nationwide. It features a bindery, maps, half tone pictures, and an illustrating department.
In court the judge asks if the handwriting has been examined by the handwriting expert. The prosecutor confirms. The judge then orders the same handwriting expert to be examined by the insanity expert.
A reflective line cautions against self-praise when leaving work to boast about virtue. It contrasts real value with appearances and warns against equating small riches with true worth. The terse observation emphasizes honesty over show.
A reflective note proclaims the value of spreading happiness over hurt, urging kindness as a universal aim and describing its uplifting effect on communities and individuals.
In reply to inquiries the advertises Elys Liqui Cream Balm as a soothing remedy for nasal catarrh cleansing and healing membranes with no drying or sneezing. The liquid cream balm is for patients who cannot inhale through the nose and prefer spraying. Price 75 cents including spraying tube. Sold by druggists or mailed by Ely Brothers 56 Warren Street New York.
The quotation urges steady walking when danger looms and weakness appears. It reflects on not forgetting vulnerability and trusting divine mercy to uphold the fall. Alexander McLaren’s admonition centers on recognizing personal limits while trusting God’s knowledge of His own.
The Royal Baking Powder Company located at 100 William Street, New York, changes or confirms its corporate address as part of its business listing.
The article explains two steelmaking methods the Bessemer converter and the open hearth process. It notes the Bessemer uses pig iron in a converter while open hearth relies on scrap steel, discusses plant sizes and costs, and cites 1901 production figures with Bessemer at about 9 million tons and open hearth under 4 million. It warns of potential supply constraints due to scarce scrap and possible shifts in industry dynamics.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the earth's greatest healer for eczema, itching skin diseases, ulcers, fever sores, salt rheum, cuts, burns, bruises, and piles. Sold for 25 cents at A Kleim's and J H Mercer's drug stores.
Milwaukee residents devise lathlike wooden strips fastened with wires to cover sidewalks. The reversible strips form bundles when rolled up and show a clean side after icing. The Municipal Journal notes miles of these coverings on city streets as authorities promote their use to reduce liability from winter falls.
The article argues that initial progress in village improvement begins with cleanliness and order. It notes that clean streets and vacant lots reduce nuisances, boost public respect, and encourage upkeep. It cites anti spitting campaigns as evidence of shifting public sentiment and healthier practices.
Alfred Nobel, during a 1848 residence in France, produced the first nitroglycerin powder. In Hamburg a damp accident led to dynamite when nitroglycerin mixed with infusorial earth. The moisture evaporation created a safer explosive mix. In 1879 he dissolved nitrocellulose in nitroglycerin to make a gelatinous substance that burned more slowly.
New York Health Department seized cheap baking powder sold in city stores after samples showed an alum and rock composition. The product was deemed dangerous to health and thousands of pounds were destroyed at the offal dock. High quality cream of tartar brands are advised as safer and more economical.
Reveals a great secret of cures for consumption with Dr King’s New Discovery. It cuts mucus and infection, enriches blood, and heals inflamed throats and lungs. Hard colds and stubborn coughs yield to this infallible remedy for throat and lung diseases. Guaranteed bottles 60c and 1.00, trial bottles free at J H Mercer and O A Kleim.
Chinese girls will be employed in San Francisco as telephone operators to serve the large Chinese community. The plan includes offering tea as part of service, reflecting Chinese etiquette of entertaining customers while they wait for calls.
Quote style exchange shows Mrs Torkins asking Charley if women should be barred from voting and Charley replying no. The dialogue pivots on the purpose and feasibility of women voting and the speaker questions the value of the vote.
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