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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1898
Page
8
A compendium of punctuation errors in newspapers and books. The examples show how misplaced commas alter meaning from humorous to shocking. It includes misreadings about Mrs Brown dress, a man-eating shark, and a vivid but mispunctuated Jubilee procession description.
The article recounts historic colored snow events from sixth century mentions to 1847. It cites red and brick red falls in places like Tuscany in 1813 and Carniola in 1808, with layered red and white snow and rose colored sediments observed upon melting. References include Humboldt and Kane’s Arctic Exploration.
A collage of quotable lines mocks Spanish actions and American policy in Cuba and Havana. Editors note ongoing public sentiment, Maine casualties, and naval tensions with Spain as mockery and resolve mix in the press headlines.
The week saw temperatures close to normal with general rainfall in the Ohio valley, little impact on farming. California faces reduced wheat prospects due to dry spells in the San Joaquin valley. Across the region, growth and development remain strong with early seeding in the north. Oats seedings proceed well, and spring work including corn planting advances well ahead of last year, except in low Ohio valley bottoms.
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease powder cures painful swollen smarting feet and takes the sting out of corns and bunions. It eases tight or new shoes, relieves sweating callouses hot tired nervous aching feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores or by mail 25c in stamps. Trial package free. Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy N Y.
A catalog of antiquated ads and vignettes includes an experienced shop clerk scene with a young woman seeking false hair, a cough remedy pitch for Kemp's Balsam, a cold cure claim for Laxative Bromo Quinine, and promotional notes for Grain-O coffee substitute. It mentions toads used in gardening, Pico's Cure for Consumption, and a note about a giant bell in Moscow versus a Japanese temple bell struck by a ram.
Readers learn of a claimed cure for catarrh called Hella Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. The ad asserts a constitutional remedy taken internally, offering $100 for any cure failure and inviting testimonials.
A Chinese traveler seeking a passport must have his palm coated with fine oil paint and pressed onto damp paper to capture an exact palm print. The method asserts that transference is impossible since no two individuals share identical palm lines.
Lane's Family Medicine promotes daily bowel movements for health and mentions effects on liver and kidneys with a dated claim of curing headaches. Also notes eggplant as native to Asia Africa and South America and lists Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething with gum softening and anti inflammatory claims.
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