11 Dec 1901
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Newspaper
Daily Evening News
Location
Modesto, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1901
Page
1
A late 19th or early 20th century style article surveys the etymology of tobacco names. It traces origins from the Spanish tobago to tobaco, noting variations among English German Dutch French Polish and Danish forms and suggesting global linguistic shifts reflect a universal term for the plant.
Fragmentary obituary style text references varied ages of leaders from Roosevelt to the czar and pope, notes on England adopting metrical system and coin denominations, mentions Strathcona investments in railway securities, Jacob Astor turbine idea, and a Connecticut man saved by love letters.
Obituaries note the funeral of a local parish member held at the Presbyterian Church this afternoon, with emotions running high as family and friends gathered. A letter from W H Rada recalls past sorrows and praise for recovery after long suffering.
In Lawrence Kansas Mrs L Pout reports recovery after illness and nervous trouble using Electric Bitters in three bottles restoring mobility within three months. The ad promotes Sherman's Headache Cure and whiskey brands as remedies with various testimonials and prices.
A letter from Postiano Ohio dated Sept 7 1900 describes a red skin with pimples. The writer claims using Gane’s Tea improved complexion in two weeks, noting skin now clear and white. Address 39 Whitegea Oak St Turner, MA.
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