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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1904
Page
4
A storm battered tourist in the Welsh mountains finds shelter at a solitary cottage. After borrowing host clothes to dry his own, he leaves and is mistaken for the husband by the mistress who greets him with a Bible thump, saying that is for asking to stay the night.
May 23 St Mount Pleasant Utah farmer C B Peterson says he found a remedy for kidney trouble and claims Dodd's Kidney Pills cured him completely. He testifies the medicine also seems to conquer rheumatism with multiple recent reports of success.
A Chicago Tribune excerpt features a bold Giddy Young Thing aboard a ship during a storm. The captain and she spar playfully over nautical tasks as the vessel groans, highlighting steadfast seamanship and humor amid rough weather.
An advertisement asserts catarrh is blood or constitutional and cannot be cured by local applications. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken orally to affect blood and mucous surfaces, claims it is a standard prescription from a top physician, and offers testimonials from Toledo, Ohio. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills as best.
Agnes and Pauline Bain were thrown into Cicero Creek near Tipton Indiana when their horse stumbled. Unable to swim the sisters were saved as the horse swam to them and towed both to shore. The animal’s heroism changed the owner’s plan to sell, vowing Tom will have a monument after his death.
A Massachusetts mother recounts an amusing breakfast tale about her child asking if the King eats Grape-Nuts daily. She praises it as both food and medicine, noting its use in morning meals and desserts, with a claim that the King of England and the German Emperor reportedly enjoy it.
The narrative follows Basil Mierowitz and Usakoff as they plot an audacious bid to free the Unknown Person in Schlosselburg, while Natalie Microwna endures hardship and Charlie Balgonie wrestles with loyalty. Bernikoff warns of traitors as plans threaten Cossacks and imperial forces.
In Schlosselburg Balgonle meets Governor Bernikoff in foul mood after a prisoner rumor and a failed burial name inquiry. Bernikoff calms anger with snuff from Beresovski, while punishing Cossack Jagouski as he mutters about traitors and cast aside prisoners.
A terse courtroom exchange unfolds as a judge sternly cautions a defendant who protests the judge’s presence. The prisoner retorts with resentment, asserting a deep disdain for the sight of the judge. Detroit Free Press reports the encounter.
A dialogue excerpt shows a student asking if a telegram to a father will be sent if the exam fails. The reply asserts the telegram already sits in the pocket. The snippet reflects a humorous or ironic tone typical of the periodical Blaetter.
Society women of Boston announce plans to launch a new magazine likely centered on fashion and social events. The group, known for civic involvement, aims to showcase Boston society, culture, and charitable activities with contemporary updates.
William Pitt is named premier of England under kingly conditions opposing Catholic emancipation and the test act repeal. Rumors say France offered peace overtures via the American envoy in Paris. George Washington biography by John Marshall released in England and America. Paris readies Napoleon for coronation as ruler. Jefferson returns to Washington from Monticello visit.
Seventy five years ago the battle of Travadia saw 3000 Aves lost with no clear advantage for Russians or Turks. John Jay, eminent jurist and statesman, died at age 84. In Sirazt the emperor ordered no slaves admitted after 1820. Five thousand Spitalfields weavers struck for higher wages, while several Massachusetts manufactories closed due to worker demand.
A retrospective notes Santa Anna entering Mexico claiming conquest of Alvarez. It recalls the Spottsylvania battle with 10,000 deaths on each side and reports Grant, Oglesby, and Sherman House balcony remarks. Also mentions homestead acts for soldiers and wounded arrivals in Washington.
Thirty years ago John Sherman of Ohio explained his finance bill to the United States Senate. President MacMahon of France accepted the De Brogife cabinet resignation and tasked M. Goulard with forming a new ministry. The Duke de Brogile presented a play to an upper French legislature, linked to Thiers' downfall. Six vessels arrived at Bridgeport carrying 84,200 bushels of grain, and four cleared with lumber. Hamilton Fish, US Secretary of State, conducted reciprocity treaty talks with Canada.
Twenty years ago in the British House of Commons Gladstone publicly denied charges that the Government had deserted General Gordon. In New York the office of Sussell Sage was besieged by a crowd seeking settlement of Sage’s stock losses and Flaky & Hatch collapsed, with Alaska bill and civil government mentioned.
A major fire in Boston Mass ten years ago razed buildings over ten acres leaving 4000 people homeless. Talmage's Brooklyn tabernacle and nearby homes burned with losses around 2 million dollars.
John Henderson who carried out the death sentence on Louis Riel in Canada is dead at his ranch near Glasgow Montana after years of suffering from wounds and amputation. Born in Scotland 78 years ago he came to the United States as a youth and worked as a scout in Indian campaigns in the United States and Canada. He served as government hangman during the Riel rebellion and in 1885 executed Riel at Regina. He left a $15,000 claim against Canada now likely to go to his widow.
Suffering women report backache fatigue and insomnia from kidney strain and urge Dean's Kidney Pills. Mrs William Wallace of Concord New Hampshire credits the medicine with curing her early Bright's disease symptoms after two boxes. A trial bottle by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo will be mailed nationwide. Also notes on Roman remains at Greenwich Observatory and picnic ideas with Libby's products.
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