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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1907
Page
3
A Chicago mother reports her child endured a year of itching on the face and neck with no relief from doctors. After trying Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent Pills, the child improved after three boxes, with the family noting a dramatic health recovery. The note dates from October 1906.
An early medicated syrup advertised to soothe teething pain in children. Claims include softening gums reducing inflammation easing pain curing wind colic with a 25 cent bottle price.
J J Hill urges long sleep with eyes open. Justine Fernandez resigns as Mexico Justice Minister. Admiral Walker favors sailors marriage. King George of Greece cited as the poorest European king with a 700 dollar daily income. Frederick Masson states Napoleon relics are gone from St Helena. Sir Felix Schuster warns overconfidence caused the US financial crisis. Lord Fairfax visits the United States. Robert Forbes elected General Home Missions secretary. Henry M Flagier rooted in Re public village store and a distillery stake.
A neighboring town minister announced a Sunday sermon on “Hell and Who Will Be There” and faced threats of legal action from three lawyers, two merchants, two town officials and an editor who warned against naming individuals in the discourse.
A historic note recalls Emperor Nicholaus accepting offers from Siberian militia volunteers to serve at the front. The petition asked to fight and die for the fatherland, and the emperor wrote I thank you sincerely and hope your wishes may be fully realized.
The Chicago Tribune notes a shift to machine mining in coal production. In 1889 machine mined tonnage was 23 percent, rising to 35.1 percent in 1906. Pennsylvania leads in machines used and machine mined coal, followed by West Virginia, Illinois, Kentucky and Indiana, which together account for over 90 percent of machine mined coal.
Mrs Joannah Straw of Canton recounts three years of rheumatism and back pain with headaches and weak kidneys. After starting Dean’s Kidney Pills she improves dramatically and says she is as well as a 60 year old. Sold by all dealers for 65 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Six crew members of the American bark Prussia were landed in New York by the Tennyson after a wreck on Staten Island Terra del Fuego. Four sailors died and three remained in Punta Arenas hospital, including John C. Drake. A rescue voyage from New Year's Island reached the survivors after six days, aided by Lieutenant Delgado and the Orestes.
A dramatic accident occurs when one of the pair of giant bald eagles drops a child. Details describe the unexpected danger to a young spectator near the nesting site and the response of nearby observers. Officials investigate the circumstances surrounding the event.
An eyewitness recounts a voyage where three young tigers escaped their cage during a ship crossing from India to England. The crew used live chickens to subdue them, dragging a tiger back to its cage after the animal clutched a chicken. The tigers showed fear and aggression while passengers remained calm.
A practical tip from the New York Press advises keeping a long slender rod with a sponge attached beside the refrigerator. Run it down the drain pipe daily to maintain cleanliness and prevent clogs.
Stains on an enamel bath tub may be removed by rubbing with vinegar and salt, left to sit briefly, then washed off. Rough soap should be avoided. use a good laundry variety. Once a week scrub with kerosene then rinse thoroughly. Philadelphia Record.
The practical chest of shirt-waist boxes rests in a wood frame matching room furniture. Covered in cretonne or denim, these coverings wear with use. A new dainty material now comes in colors and designs that withstand cleaning.
The best method of keeping eggs is to dip each egg in melted paraffin. When hardened inspect and add more paraffin to imperfect areas. Pack two or three layers, small end down, in a wooden box in a cool dry place for long storage. Another method is to press eggs small end down in salt, layering and pressing salt to exclude air for months.
A cautionary note urges weighing ingredients and testing ovens before baking. Do not slam doors or rush. wasteful steps ruin cakes and puddings. Proper technique, patience, and mastering a recipe prevent trouble and improve cooking results.
A list of classic fruit desserts and baked treats including a one quart fruit juice dessert with cornstarch and whipped cream, Banbury Tarts with lemon peel and citrons, Lily Cakes rolled with jelly and cream, and Mapleflake Hermits with raisins and spices.
A letter from Edward M Burtt of St Louis and a New York contributor praise Peruna for curing catarrh effects in family members. They cite head nose throat and ear relief, and mention a seven year old son cured after two bottles. Also notes Peruna Tablets as a solid form option.
The office boy reports visitors ignore warnings and a severe scene unfolds when a determined woman, claiming to be the editor's wife, insists on seeing him. The altercation ends with the boy struck and a new helper sought.
The Pal Mall Gazette asserts Trafalgar was the most decisive and durable battle in world history. It granted naval supremacy and has deterred any sea power from challenging Britain for over a century, with no rival likely to threaten for years.
A farmer shares how switching from heavy meat to Grape-Nuts helped him gain from 95 to 125 pounds and end indigestion. His wife followed, gaining, and a 68 year old neighbor also reports relief from years of indigestion. The ad-like letter promotes Postum Co. and the book The Road to Wellville.
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