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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1896
Page
8
The text describes how gunpowder could be engineered to burn more slowly so gas pressure builds along the barrel instead of all at once. It notes Germany first piloted this delayed-burn powder, with other nations refining it to surpass the German version.
The Duke of Veragua, descendant of Columbus, would lose his annual pension of 4000 pounds if Cuba is ceded to rebels. Separately, over five hundred fossil elephant teeth have been dredged from Moleusea coast in the Mediterranean since 1970.
Mrs J Sten of 2218 Amber St Kensington Philadelphia testifies after years of womb and kidney trouble she was cured by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She urges other women to try it and recover their health.
A fire marshal expert notes the training of new fire horses is interesting and exciting. In large cities stables train newcomers in staged paces, likened to an awkward squad, to prepare them for their permanent assignment.
The article describes how new fire horses must adapt to engine house life after spending time in training stables. It notes that weeks of drilling occur to accustom the horse and rider to the new environment, and that even seasoned personnel must start over if the horse is startled by the unfamiliar surroundings.
An article describes riders teaching horses to exit stalls and spring to a street pole on signal. Horses learn after repeats, some within 24 hours, most within a week. Trained horses reach the pole at night. quick engine response relies on horse alertness. Fire horses have an average working life of three years.
The article praises Chinese shoemakers as patient, diligent and skilled workers bound by a supportive freemasonry. It notes their dominance in foreign shoemaking: Calcutta, Manila with 620 of 784 workers, Philippine trade monopolies, Mexican factories producing goods at low cost, and superior workmanship compared with Europe, with Tonquin cited as well.
The dairyman must study his trade and apply dairy knowledge from breeding to market. Poor butter cannot withstand substitutes pushed by promoters. The beat skill from breeding time to market day is essential for better results.
In 1803 there were 2,710 persons engaged in learning nursing in the country. The figures reflect early formal training efforts in care for the sick.
Scotchmen in New York nearly control the stonecutting industries in the city and influence construction trades and labor practices reflecting a strong ethnic presence in the sector.
A Indianapolis reporter details Miss Pearl Hosier of Rich mond area who suffered complete nervous prostration from age 15 to 19. After two doctors failed, a Pink Pills for Pale People treatment from Dr Williams cured her rapidly. The ad asserts Pink Pills build blood and nerves and aid female health.
A simple pumpkin pie method uses three heaping tablespoons sifted squash or pumpkin, one heaping tablespoon flour, and one and a half pints rich milk. Mix pumpkin smooth with flour, add milk, sweeten, salt, and nutmeg, pour into a crust lined pie plate and bake slowly.
One hundred dollars reward offered for any case of catarrh not cured by Mail's Catarrh Cure. Cheney & Co Toledo proprietors. endorsements from West & Truaux, Kinnan & Marvin Druggists Toledo. Catarrh Cure taken internally and stated to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Prices listed as 75 cents per bottle with testimonials free.
William the Conqueror and other Normans shaved their beards, while a partial head shave made Saxons near Hastings fear they faced monks. The detail reflects period grooming and wartime perceptions among early Norman forces.
Tourist sleeping cars run daily from Chicago to California via the Chicago and North Western Union Pacific and Southern Pacific lines. Complete double berth travel priced at $6.00 from Chicago to the Pacific Coast. For tickets contact connecting line agents or W. B. Kniskern, G. P. A., Chicago & North Western Ry, Chicago.
Birds sustain higher energy output per weight by functioning at elevated temperatures, necessitating a warm feathered coat to guard against the cold atmosphere.
Shake into your shoes Allen's Foot-Ease powder cures painful swollen smarting feet and instantly eases corns and bunions. It calms sweating and sore feet and makes tight shoes comfortable. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 5 cents, or 25 cents by mail. trial package free from Allen S. Olmsted, Lo Roy, New York.
Prof Seeley states earthquakes originate around thirty miles deep and a heat sufficient to melt granite could occur at a similar depth.
The Wabash Railroad announces a new service of vestipated sleeping cars running St Louis to Los Angeles with no changes. Cars depart St Louis Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9 15 p m and reach Los Angeles Saturdays and Tuesdays at 6 05 p m after arrivals from Chicago Toledo and Detroit. For details contact Wabash Ticket Agent or C S Crane G P and T A St Louis Mo.
Fragmentary OCR style notice offers health claims and candy cures. Unclear text mentions Cascaret and candy cathortle with dubious guarantee. Reads like an unreliable promotional snippet with mock medical language and odd phrases.
A selection of short notes touts Hos tetter's Stomach Bitters as a happiness enhancer for drinkers, malarious, rheumatic, and kidney sufferers. Gladstone's first speech in the House of Commons is labeled an evident failure. A testimonial from W. B. McClellan praises Piso's Cure for Consumption. Cascarets claim to curb bad habits by stimulating internal organs without sickness or griping.
An older text touts syrups and tonics as cures and comforts for many, urging readers to test products like Cascarets and chili teething aids while warning against spreading unverified stories. It mixes health claims with miscellaneous ad like notes and moral observations.
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