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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1885
Page
3
A cosmetics dealer in Washington describes the evolving makeup culture revealing paste powders, eye brow methods, veins painted on temples, and lip tints. He boasts the science of beauty, notes powder shades for brunettes and blondes, and warns of past hazards from lead preparations.
Physicians warn hurried stair climbs to elevated rail stations threaten health especially for women and corpulent individuals. A Fort to Second Street test showed a 150 pound man using energy equivalent to a fifth of a horse power climbing 288 inches in 34 seconds. Experts urge steady pace with proper posture to avoid overtaxing heart and muscles.
A 13th or 14th century chalice given by James I to Friar de Velasco is at the center of a France Spain dispute. The nunnery of Medina de Pomar entrusted it for sale due to finances and robbery fears. Baron Pichon bought it for £6500, but the convent received £4500. The Due de Frias and Burgos chapter claim the relic, with a Latin inscription identifying its giver. The case may require lengthy proceedings.
A skeptical essay questions belief in doctors and medicine. It cites Majendie and Jenner calling medicine a humbug while arguing nature often heals best, and warns against overreliance on physicians. It notes risks of early or prolonged medical intervention and promotes diet, discipline, and restraint.
In Rochester on June 1 1882 a sufferer recalls a ten year battle with intense back and kidney pain extending to the toes and brain. The torment caused delirium and required three men to restrain him. Doctors failed to ease it and morphine had no effect. After two months he was told he would die.
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