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Newspaper
Decatur Weekly News
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1901
Page
7
In a courtroom dialogue a lawyer teases a witness who admits he once held a bench position in a shoemaker's shop for 18 years before moving to this state. The remark highlights the wit and irony of the exchange as the witness hedges about his past role.
Norris Silver of North Stratford N H proclaims the cough cure cured him. Advertisement claims the remedy has cured thousands and will cure you. Promoted as safe and sure by W H Long.
A proverb notes that when a man gazes at red wine he is likely to reflect on his nose. The saying ties sensory focus to self awareness and judgment about appearances.
The text discusses how good breeding shows in calm, purposeful hands. It notes that a gentleman’s hands appear at ease and well placed, while awkward traits hint at social lacking. It cites examples from Elizabethan courtiers and Spanish coquettish use of a sword hilt and a fan.
The article notes that absolutely pure water is rarely seen. Rainwater, while close, is not perfect for drinking. Spring water is commonly believed pure but always contains earthy or saline substances, and its value often lies in that impurity.
A user from Arlington Texas reports rapid relief from breakfast stomach distress after using one bottle of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. The testimonial claims meals are now eaten with relish and digested thoroughly, calling the product unique for stomach troubles.
In a Blackwood correspondence letter Coleridge faints while with Dr. Gilman. Upon revival his first remark laments the paradox of enduring thoughts versus fleeting consciousness. Gilman reassures him it is not apoplexy, prompting reflection on Coleridge’s famed wordiness.
An all around artist notes fall business rises as tourists return with unmarked Europe photos. He cites hurried visits and false claims as causes of confusion, then explains sorting and cataloguing chaotic images. Amateur photographers often produce crude shots hard to identify, yet careful work has kept tourists satisfied and income rising.
The advertisement claims dyspeptics cannot live long without nourishment and that food is only nourishing after digestion. It extols Kodol Dyspepsia Care as digesting all foods without stomach aid, matching natural fluids to rest and restore function, endorsed by W H Ong.
The English Local Government Board notes a steady drop in pauperism. Last year 807,471 people were relieved, about one in 39 of the population, compared with a higher share 50 years ago when one in 16 received relief.
An old newspaper ad touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a kidney remedy for back pain and urinary issues. It claims the drinkable tonic cures rheumatism and liver and bladder problems, offers a free sample bottle and booklet by mail, and urges men reading the notice to mention it in the paper.
A historical observation on Turkish attitudes toward beards noting beard removal is a severe insult often leading to fatal retaliation. It describes customs such as wives kissing husbands’ beards and children kissing fathers, and ends with a marketing aside for DeWitt’s Little Early Risers.
Mr James Brows of Portsmouth Virginia aged over four years suffered a long facial sore with no relief from physicians. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cured him permanently. The piece ends with a quip about a woman’s favorite word being the last one.
A vintage ad claims no operation needed for piles using DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, promising safety and cost savings. It also references counterfeits from Dewar and mentions W. H. Lorg in the promotional text.
The London Express notes pet lovers neglecting pets as war rages in South Africa. Jamrach says sales drop as women focus on absent relatives and finances. A fennec from the Sahara, showcased by a dealer, illustrates how demand shifts with conflict and peacetime returns.
Advertises Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a cure for scrofula ulcers bone pains and skin ailments. Claims to destroy syphilitic poison in the blood with free trial treatment and medical advice from Blood Balm Co. Atlanta Georgia and over 3,000 testimonials.
The text explains that no living creature has more than five toes or digits on a foot or hand. It cites the horse as one toed, the camel two toed, the rhinoceros three toed, and the hippopotamus four toed, with the elephant and many others in the five toed group.
A Kirkman Iowa report describes a severe burn from a gasoline stove. Doctors could not heal the running sore, but Buck- Jen’s Arnica Salve cured it. Sold for 25 cents at O B Cartwright's.
The Atchison Globe comments that Sunday churchgoing builds habit as chores finish faster. It notes households skipping services leave breakfast dishes unwashed by 11 o clock. An advertisement promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for eczema and skin conditions.
The article examines Persia's literary diffusion focusing on lithography as the native production method. It contrasts Persian tastes for handwritten manuscripts and calligraphy with the limited use of movable type. It notes historical attempts in Tabriz and the cultural preference for scribe artistry and manuscript copies.
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