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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1893
Page
3
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative praised for gentle cleansing of kidneys, liver, and bowels without weakening them. It claims broad medical approval, pleasant taste, and universal satisfaction, noting 50 cent and 1 dollar bottle sizes sold by druggists and manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company.
A Saugerties New York man says he suffered two years with severe stomach trouble and, after doctor recommended stopping solid foods, found relief after taking August Flower. He reports rapid strength and flesh gain and credits the remedy with his recovery.
Michigan unveils a state building at the World’s Fair costing $50,000 with a three story tower, a two story clock, a lodging camp, and a 76 variety forestry display. The pavilion features Michigan tile floors, red oak interiors, a Cass bust, and rooms for news, clubs, and university exhibits. A 6000 foot log load, 145 ton shipment, and a 15,000 dollar map are among planned highlights.
The New York Lyceum Theater Company's Americans Abroad features Georgia Cayvan wearing real life gowns noted for daintiness and color harmony. The piece describes empire robes with pink silk foundations, pale-green chiffon, rose- tinted velvet jackets, and elaborate embroidery, plus fashion guidance on hats crinolines and crinoline use for seasonally appropriate silhouettes.
The 17 year old Princess Kaiulani, studying in England for four years to prepare as ruler, is depicted as a capable young leader. Her stay in England to mark a birthday may be altered by the commission investigating Hawaii annexation and she has won assurances from the Washington executive.
An aeronaut argues skill lies in the descent not the ascent and warns of dangers if the balloon alone governs the fall. The note cites Hansom’s failed fortune after selling cab rights and a massive English farm claim. It ends with a quirky 1100 kilometer velocipede race followed by a fencing match.
A Parisian woman, newly arrived in this country, earns a living as a dinner taster. She visits homes daily to sample meals, suggests improvements, and teaches cooks new preparation methods, attracting many patrons and traveling in cabs.
The article surveys forthcoming styles with waists and blouse corsages in dark and soft colors paired with variety of skirts. It highlights evening lace trim, embroidered accents, ribbon belts, empire silhouettes, and tea gowns fastened front for comfort, plus light resort outfits and bold capes.
The piece details shot silks and surahs in violet green and mignonette, yellow brurre frais, reeled laces and Polish Persian red capes with jet trimming. It describes new sleeve shapes and mutton leg style, Harris tweed travel outfits, and castor gloves with care tips. It ends with humor and a brief exchange about business.
A clipped quotation notes that Upson Downes New York grows more moral as the speaker claims a night out brings only preachers and Sunday School teachers. The lighthearted jab reflects a social mood and cartoonish wit.
A clipped line recalls a Philadelphia conversation where one man asks another to name the former Queen of Hawaii, then remarks that he can never remember it. The exchange hints at public interest and lingering recognition of Hawaiian royals.
An assortment of garbled quotes from the Buffalo Express and Detroit free press hint at lively reader exchanges. The fragments mention mortgage matters and a playful turn of phrase about a spirited person, reflecting typical late nineteenth century newspaper chatter.
A little girl tells her mother her feet hurt after supposedly watching pictures that were not about jumping. The exchange reflects a child's discomfort and a mother's concern.
A featured glass brick from a Swiss patent attracts architects with its translucent, damp proof and fireproof blocks. The bricks, about inches long and six by two inches, have an air chamber and grooves for cement grip. Exhibited at Paris exposition, they promise lighter weight and cheaper production than concrete or clay bricks.
The 1876 will is on vellum bound as a volume with a private lock and blank pages for codicils. After Princess Alice’s death in 1878 and the Duke of Albany’s passing in 1874, revisions were needed. One entry concerns the queen’s jubilee gifts not held by the nation.
The ceremony will be led by Rev. Dr. Charles Minnigerode and Rev. Dr. O. S. Barnes, pastors of the church Davis attended. During St Paul’s church service in Richmond, Davis learned that Gen. Lee abandoned Petersburg and Richmond must be left. He rose and walked the aisle with steady steps, calm until the implication was explained after the service.
A collage of 19th century advertisements touts Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters for rheumatism and general tonics, Kemp’s Balsam, Mason Winston’s Teething Syrup, Brown’s Iron Bitters, and Dr. Kline’s Nerve Restorer. Also promotes Hall’s Catarrh Cure, Lane’s medicines, and other remedies with testimonials and pricing notes.
Last year public markets delivered a little over 323000 tons of meat poultry and general provisions, up about 15000 tons from the previous year. American meat supplies rose more than 19 percent with 939442 cattle and 141130 cattle passing through two city markets.
The passage notes that animals communicate by distinct sounds. Ants greet each other, a deer species has three alarm calls, and it suggests humans in primitive ages would use a similar expressive method. The idea links interspecies communication with early human expression.
John Eichler, a New York brewer who died recently, left 7 million dollars to his wife, named as sole executrix. The probate court admitted the will, but a German wife claims to be Eichler’s real spouse, Anna Katharine Eichler, and mother of seven, five surviving. Her lawyers seek to reopen the case.
Survivors of the 1865 Sultan steamboat explosion on the Mississippi near Memphis gathered in Maryville Tennessee for their annual reunion. Five states were represented and James Lawton, once believed drowned, attended after traveling from Mexico.
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