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Newspaper
Freeland Tribune
Location
Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1901
Page
4
A testimonial from Mrs. G. M. Gricks of Grafton Cali describes a restless sleeper whose trembles and jerks eased after using Dr. Miles Nervine. Five bottles led to lasting nerve strength and steadiness, illustrating a health claim about nerve nourishment and recovery.
Dr Miles' Nervine touted as a brain-builder and nerve-strengthener with a money-back guarantee. The piece then surveys various 19th century notes including a German army surgeon's report on lance wounds from the Transvaal war, European reactions, and a collage of curiosities and ads from newspapers.
The piece notes rising demand for frog legs in the United States and reports New England investors planning a large frog farm near Boston. It asks if tadpoles could become a profitable local industry, spanning old and new trades as production aims at domestic elites.
A humorous sketch warns of inattentive driving by Coventry Patmore as he and his wife tour the countryside, culminating in a near encounter with a pond while seeking Heron's Ghyll. A child’s quip about poets’ long journeys to Winchelsea adds a light note to the tale.
A New York Press note describes a unique long odds change purse of pure Indian origin from the Aztecas. Two large leather disks form an inner pocket with a 1 4 inch opening, sewn to two smaller disks, creating a mechanism where coins are inserted and can only be accessed when openings align.
A brisk canvasser for Ithaca grocer pushes customers with a sharp jibe about roses on graves. Mrs Jones resists, prompting the agent to tout his firm’s guaranteed satisfaction and loyalty to her money.
A tall tale follows Manachar through a chain of talking objects. Rod, ax, flag, water, deer, hound, butter, cat, cow, thrashers, miller all demand items to feed a bizarre chain leading to the final rod and gad. The quest ends when Manachar finally achieves the required tool to hang him, bursting in the end.
A Sydenham man named Thornton owns a chrysoprase with a perfectly cut engrav ing on both sides. The item, found long ago in the Rome catacombs, is valued up to $40,000 by a London banker with a notable collection, though the owner has not sold.
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