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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1900
Page
8
The article explains macaroni production from flour and water through kneading and extrusion to drying, with machines pressing dough through dies to form strands. It notes spaghetti uses smaller dies and describes serving ideas like beef gravy, tomato sauce, cheese, or butter sauce, and mentions Italians in large cities eating macaroni as bread.
A newspaper note depicts a Boer sharpshooter killing cattle for food. The scene illustrates the method used by Boers, who avoid stunning the animal, showing practiced rifle precision in the field.
A historical account notes Boers, aided by herdsmen, expertly select and kill animals at long range. It praises their now proven shooting prowess, though acknowledges younger Boers may not match their fathers. The piece frames their hunting skill as part of wartime prowess.
An electric clock has been erected on the north side of Plendilly Circlea. Electric lamps line the moving hands and electric stats are fixed at each figure. The clock operates with the Synchronome timekeeping system in conjunction with other clocks.
A reprint of Mr. W H Kinkade of Alameda Assiniboia Western Canada letters confirms that a Dec 22 1899 message was genuine and fact filled. He outlines land costs prairie conditions and advice for settlers noting rail access railway land prices and the path to a 320 acre farm within ten years with steady work and saving.
South Africa's Boers and local settlers rub eucalyptus oil tar in horse nostrils to prevent horse sickness while grazing on the veldt. This simple preventive treatment reflects rural veterinary practices of the era.
Delightful Jell O quick and easy dessert answer proposed with no boiling or baking required. Simply mix with hot water and chill. Flavors include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry available at grocers for 10 cents.
Entries describe Simkins wanting to marry many girls and a humorous exchange about introductions. Then advertisement touts Anywhere and Return for One Dollar on the Nickel Plate with party rates for five or more traveling Sundays on daily express trains within 100 miles. Also notes Fort Wayne agents and a Denver via Chicago night service with Colorado Special leaving 10:00 daily and all meals in dining cars.
Wentfield Massachusetts November 27 1890 Mrs Gho R Brown from Le Roy New York writes praise for Genesee Pure Food Co Grain-O. She says three months of use increased her weight from 108 to 120 pounds and improved her strength and appetite. She recommends Grain-O to all.
In a quip from the Cleveland Plain Dealer a dialogue mocks a dispute about a lie with a joke on distance. The exchange centers on a supposed punchline involving a long reach and a phone line rather than a physical blow.
Nickel Plate Road offers low rate round trip tickets to North Manchester Indiana for the annual German Baptists Dunkards meeting. Tickets valid May 29 to June 4 beyond 100 miles and May 31 to June 6 within 100 miles. Return by June 10 or by deposit to July 6. Inquiries to R J Hamilton Fort Wayne or C A Asterlin Fort Wayne.
Tuckerman's Ravine in the White Mountains of New Hampshire is famous for a seasonal snow arch spanning its southern face. The arch, named after Edward Tuckerman, remains until late August thanks to the area’s cold, snowy conditions and the ravine’s unique geology.
One hundred dollars reward offered for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Testimonies from TRUAX Toledo wholesale druggists and Waupina Kinnan Manvin. Hall's Cure claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Prices seven and a half dollars per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials free.
A pretty young woman glowers at a big man with a tin pail after he steps on her pet corn. He apologizes and says his foot couldn’t see a poor fight, and she smiles, letting him pass and making room.
A vintage advertisement promotes Grain-O as a healthful grain based drink for kids. It claims Grain-O tastes like coffee but costs about one quarter as much and is sold by grocers in 15 and 25 cent packages.
The article notes Venezuela's extensive mineral wealth with major deposits of Bessemer iron copper and gold. It outlines the nation's potential for development and extraction of these resources.
An old advertisement praises Jell O as the new dessert pleasing all the family with Lemon Range Raspberry and Strawberry flavors. It notes availability at grocers for 10 cents. Also mentions Senator Honr championing the cultivation of flowers as a fad.
Train No 4 on the Nickel Plate Road departs Fort Wayne at 9 05 p m daily heading east with through drawing room sleeping cars to Buffalo and New York. Dining car service Fort Wayne to Bellevue and on to Buffalo then New York. An observation car from Buffalo offers scenic views of rivers valleys and blue mountains as the train reaches New York City at 7 25 p m the next day. Sleeper space may be reserved in advance through ticket agents or A Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne.
An advertisement offers air cushion rubber stamps described as the best and cheapest with order details to send to Lock Box 210 in Fort Wayne Indiana.
Memoir of Jay Gould and subjects like The St Louis Union Station are cited in the Railroads in Education book the Wabash R R distributes free on request. The note advertises postage 6 cents to Crane G P and T A in St Louis and mentions special low fares to Milwaukee for a General Federation of Women’s Clubs meeting with travel from June 1 to 4 and return by June 11 or by deposit until June 30. Winslow’s soothing syrup for children is also advertised at 2 cents per bottle.
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