10 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
Emmet County Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1896
Page
1
Directory listing fraternal lodges such as North Star Lodge No. 07 and Gauntlet Lodge No. 235 with meeting days, plus county officials and local services. It lists church and civic groups, school board members, and local professionals including physicians, a lawyer, and a dentist in Estherville.
Diet authorities urge increased consumption of leafy greens with meals, citing lettuce beet-tops dandelion kale and spinach as healthful. They note underused plants like winter cress barbarea vulgaris and lambs quarters pigweed purslane as palatable additions grown from late summer to fall in the United States.
Two young girls visit a State street jeweler pretending interest in rings then seek the price of a diamond ring set with an emerald. The jeweler reveals the cost, noting the girl planned to show her fiancé’s ring value to her mother. The ruse reveals how engagement ring price reflects affection, ending with the girl departing satisfied.
A survey of ancient rulers and religious figures shows shaving and beards shaping power and culture from Scipio Africanus and Alexander the Great to Francis II of France and Greek priests. The piece notes shifting norms, from bans by law to ceremonial beard tolls, with fragmented references to royalty, clergy, and notable rulers.
A New Rochelle Englishman introduced periwinkles to the Long Island Sound and found they thrived, enabling him to sell the shellfish locally. The New York Journal notes the dish is popular among cockney gourmets, while Americans may still find it inferior. The tale links to a broader piece about breakfast habits and domestic labor.
A disjointed opinion from the New York Mail and Express questions how witnesses are kept to appear at trials. It argues that being near a crime can lead to being compelled for court, highlighting the harsh realities and potential unfairness of the justice system.
A biased health column extols Dr Pierce remedies for consumption and general ailments. It claims high cure rates for consumption and promotes the Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription with testimonials. The piece also touts Dr Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser and how to obtain a free or cloth bound edition from the World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo, New York.
Classified advertisement listing Cape Cod Cranberries per quart Condensed Mince Meat Johnsons Sweet Cider Citron Peel Lemon Orange Prunes and brown sugar Fresh Roasted Coffee bulk Golden Santos Our Blend coffee The Best Jap Ten in the U S Tycoon brand Pure Maple Syrup Pure Sugar Syrup New York Apples varieties and low prices
Christmas season sales offer a wide range of gifts including china, lamps, and decorative home pieces. The ad touts the Loveenartment and promotes low prices with delivery of selected items to customers.
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