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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1902
Page
1
East Street Bloomsburg Pa offers Eye Ear Nose and Throat specialty. Eyes tested and glasses fitted. Telephone connection. Hours to 9 pm 1 to 3 pm 6 to 8. July 11 2006.
A young heiress and a deputy claimant spar over a family dispute and a letter that may dispossess her. She questions whether the man who wrote it insulted her, while he coldly weighs legal duty and personal attraction amid a prairie upbringing. The scene hints at love, class, and a pending jury verdict.
An advertisement describes back pains as signs of weak kidneys or liver and credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with restoring sleep and energy. The testimonial from Mrs. J N Perry of Pike Road Alabama asserts a complete cure and improved daytime function after use.
An advertisement states free samples for piles with one application giving relief. It claims permanent cure of external or internal hem or rhoids including bleeding fissures and fistulas, with immediate relief and certain cure.
A joint resolution proposes amending Article III Section 7 to require popular approval by local vote before certain special or local laws take effect. Courts must advertise the decree for at least 30 days in affected localities before the election. The document is signed by W Gries, Secretary of the Commonwealth.
In a Canadian Magazine excerpt, Alice confronts Thomas about their futures. He admits he is the thief and coward tormenting her home life, while Kitty Brown stands as a virtuous local beauty. Hearts clash over belonging, love, and a migrant future.
An old Arab proverb advises a bride to become her husband's servant to ensure happiness. It counsels restraint, feeding him well, guarding his sleep, and remaining silent about his secrets. The guidance urges patience and emotional balance to earn divine blessing.
In McClure’s October issue an introduction to Ida M. Tarbell's History of the Standard Oil Company appears. The first chapter will be in November detailing the birth of the oil industry and the 1872 oil war, with Tarbell drawing on personal knowledge and extensive documentary evidence.
In 1849 or 1850 Charlotte Bronte commented on Thackeray’s broad brow and facial features signaling intellect and satire, noting a childlike mouth and occasional inconsistency. In 1858 Mr Motley described him as a colossal infant in appearance, with a smooth head, flaxen hair, round face, and a notable broken nose Thackeray joked about in drawings and letters.
A Niagara Falls correspondent reports that Tuscaroras abandon the condolence ceremony and drift from Onondaga leadership. The Six Nations adopted children blame firekeepers for disqualification and favor white customs. The divide widens as Indians in western New York move toward citizenship.
The piece surveys diverse bridal customs: Switzerland bars lips from kisses on the wedding day. rural England keeps the threshold warm with hot water. France gave rise to the slip as a gift. Germany warns against May nuptials. Scotland favors December 31 to start anew. Italy bans sharp gifts to avoid severed friendship.
The passage contrasts winter bird locations from the middle states to Argentina. It notes Florida hosts large flocks of robins feeding on berries, coastal species along the gulf, and the cypress swamps of Louisiana and Mississippi attracting herons with abundant fish and frogs.
A 116 year old Irishwoman born in 1781 near Fermanagh is believed to be the world's oldest. Annie Armstrong, now in Clare county, Ireland, lived through Cornwallis surrender and the 1798 rebellion, remembers hardship, and still tends a cottage at Spanish Point with help from neighbors.
John J. Ward explains in Harper's Magazine how holly defends itself in the wild. Dense, opaque leaves shade the ground, hindering seed germination and deterring other plants and climbers. An evergreen, it blocks ingress while its bitter foliage resists browsing animals and wind damage.
P Muse of Durham North Carolina reports a near death from stomach and liver trouble. He credits Dr Kings New Life Pills with saving his life and restoring health. The pills are sold for 25 cents at C A Kleims and J A Mercer drug stores.
The government introduces accident insurance for railway passengers. A penny ticket yields up to $2,000 for death or permanent injury, $500 to $1,000 for minor injuries, and five francs daily while incapacitated. Passengers may buy up to ten tickets.
A teacher reports using Dream Balm for catarrh two years ago and says his hearing and voice have fully improved. The note credits Elly Bros at 56 Warren Street New York and offers trial and full sizes by mail through druggists.
Mary Pollock born to Mr and Mrs William Pollock at 167 Clybourn Avenue Philadelphia weighed one pound three ounces at birth. Despite grim prognosis the infant survived beyond two days and has grown slowly while nursing continues. Physicians note rapid development of eyes and tiny limbs while predicting further strength gains.
A satirical piece on joke creation by theft and distortion. It asserts humor hijacks ordinary life and mocks a wide range of subjects from cities to rural life, themes of death, crime, and social roles, claiming humor thrives on bending reality.
A historical tally notes 275 Alpine accidents causing 301 deaths over ten years with 3,000 to 4,000 climbers per year going safely. Eastern Alps worst, central Alps 37 percent, western Alps. Germany and Austria suffer most from expeditions. Italians 23, English 18, seven women among victims. Over 70 guides and about 20 porters died aiding climbers.
GOES LIKE HOT CAKES, The fastest selling article I have in my store, is Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. Davis Kentucky druggist G T Smith says it always cures and saves throat and lung sufferers. J A Mercer and C A Kleim guarantee satisfaction or refund. Trial bottles free. Regular sizes 50c and 1.00.
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