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Newspaper
Cuba Advocate
Location
Cuba, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1901
Page
3
A brisk vignette describes the Western Canadian frontier with swift predator lines in the sky, deer and wapiti sightings, and moose by lake shores. It extols prairie air, countryside solitude, and rustic farmsteads offering butter and eggs at uncivilized prices. Government land settlement ads are noted as available through Canadian agents.
A Milford Journal item recounts a humorous scene aboard a city car where a man drops an umbrella, a quick bystander stops the vehicle, and the man refuses the recovered umbrella. The tale contrasts with longer remarks on railroads forming a “community of interest” linking Missouri Pacific with Denver and Rio Grande and other lines to ease cross country travel from St Louis to San Francisco.
The clipping notes Lee Tritkey of Glenwood Wisconsin as the heaviest man in America weighing 560 pounds, recounting a past weight of 710 pounds. It mentions Dr Le Ducks Female Regulator sold by Rigg's Pharmacy. Also reports Stromness Orkney Islands resisting modernization with a cycling ban and a burgher fined for violation.
An old page fragment mentions Allen's Foot Knee insoles promising tight shoes and relief for tired feet with mail order trial offers. It also notes German commercial attaches expanding abroad and references various cities. The jittery column includes market commentary on consumption cures and a Boeman's Pepsin G advertisement.
A New York clerical income map shows large salaries and heavy marriage fees. Notable figures include Dr. John Hall, Dr. Morgan Dix, and Dr. Greer with substantial earnings from weddings and perks. Wives often receive wedding fees as a customary share, while unmarried ministers set aside funds for charity. Residences and perks accompany official salaries in big metropolitan churches.
A writer on feminine topics counsels women how to age with poise rather than resist renewal. Married women gain self assurance. spinsterhood may hinder growth. Some charm lies in clinging to youth, yet true vitality comes with modest adornment and inner grace as life’s sorrows mature.
The World’s Work notes Budapest’s Telephone News paper uses 27 city districts and a main wire with branch lines to 6200 receivers. The plant, owned by the company, includes patented sound amplification devices and centralized testing, with readers speaking into a double receiver for subscribers.
The piece cites Joseph Chamberlain urging Britain to address a growing sex ratio gap and suggests emigration of women as a drastic remedy. It notes that while invasion has not occurred, savagery risks remain if temptations are not checked. It also mentions Italy’s national debt and interest as a separate point.
A mixed page notes a Chicago court ruling on trolley dogs and quick reflexes, plus health pitches for Hostetter's Stomach Bitters and Grain-O. It lists grain drink substitutes for coffee, a Stanford librarian appointment, Allen's Foot Ease ad, fashion notes, Oklahoma land prospectus, and a chain of miscellaneous notices and remedies.
Ad copy touts Ball's Catarrh Care for internal use with price 73a and includes a quip about loss and gain tied to reputation. Also mentions Winslow's Loathing Syrup and various nonsensical claims about teeth, gums, windcolic, and a remark about named Amy girls.
Miss Lucy Annie Heiser a nine year trained nurse from Minneapolis testifies from Albert Lea Minn that Peruana Medicine Co claims Peruna cures an intrained womb and other female diseases after doctors failed. She asserts Peruna revives strength and restores health by normalizing mucous membranes and organ function.
Fragmentary excerpt discusses Zenobia of Palmyra as ancient historians describe her complexion blue eyes and hair falling over the forehead in a modern style. A physician dialogue follows with lines about repayment and a broker figure.
Missouri Pacific Railway expands double daily service from St. Louis and Kansas City to Colorado Utah and the Pacific coast. Trains depart St. Louis at 9:00 am and 10:19 pm Kansas City at 6:00 pm and 10:01 pm with through sleeping cars to San Francisco. Excursion tickets now on sale.
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