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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1910
Page
3
An old advertisement touts a tonic named after elixirs, promising renewed health and comfort by gently acting on kidneys liver and bowels. It claims relief for constipation biliary issues colds and headaches and urges use of the genuine California Fig Syrup Co product.
A fragment from a 1900s newspaper recalls Emma Salter’s struggle with hearing aid contrivances and social commentary on disability. It also mentions outdoor schools for tuberculosis, leech import statistics, and a Cockney anecdote, with concluding reflections on charity and truth.
An old advertisement extols clear headedness and steady nerves as paths to wealth and fame for their owner. It claims regular food and drink supply the right elements, warns coffee as poisonous due to caffeine, and promotes Postum as rich in gluten and phosphates for vital energy, vigor, and hustle.
The piece traces Memorial Day origins from Lincoln at Arlington and the first national cemetery, noting Arlington’s rise, Baker’s pivotal idea, and the spread to 83 national cemeteries. It highlights ceremonies near veterans' homes, Lincoln’s 1863-64 actions, and the continued importance of national cemeteries in honoring Union soldiers.
Money totaling 44.07 dollars disappeared from a Pennsylvania Railroad pay car at Oil City depot. Three packages, wrapped in newspaper, were to Philadelphia treasurer. a depot clerk Truby locked the door and later found the office door ajar. A Buffalo-bound train arrived and the door was left unlocked. money is missing. Unclear fragments mention suspects and unrelated notices.
Washington steel firms in Pennsylvania and Ohio were accused of criminal neglect amid “willful murder” claims in a Senate Public Health hearing. AFL agent Arthur Holder alleged “puma slaughter houses” and hospital practices that deemed dead workers cheaper than cripples, naming Sethleem Steel as the accused firm and vowing sources.
The welcome parade for Theodora Roosevelt in Amorica was canceled due to space limits. Only the reception committee, the tough riders, mounted police, and Roosevelt will lead the event.
Assistant Attorney General Oscar Lawler admitted under cross examination that three years ago L R Glavis cast reflections on his competence as U S attorney for the southern district of California. He said it was demonstrated then that Glavis was untruthful and that old grudges may have colored his federal findings for the president on Ballinger Pinchot charges.
Capt Harrall recalls Civil War scenes from October 1862. A Confederate soldier shared water with a wounded foe, then a dying Union comrade drank from the same canteen before death. He also recounts a Chattanooga siege tent explosion from Army of the Cumberland days and a light exchange about an opening number.
A solicitor for a weekly magazine wanders West Philadelphia and, at quitting time, contemplates a five cent coin. He wrestles with thirst and a choice between soda and a ride home, tossing the nickel to decide. The tale ends as the coin spins toward the pavement.
A fragmentary passage describes Joseph Mardust arriving from northern Europe and working eight years to gain a family life amid industrial effort. It notes the tension between acquired character and natural gift, and mentions energy losses from blast furnace gas totaling about 2,000,000 horsepower yearly, with reductions from new installations.
The New York Sun notes a new grand piano design from England featuring a mirrored duplicate of the keyboard with center hinges. The piece hints at improved sound and balanced action, marking a curious advance in musical instrument engineering.
A fragmented note shows rising demand for servants with lingering shortages over three decades. It hints at changing roles for women and economic pressures shaping domestic work, reflecting social shifts and labor trends of the period.
Eleven people were hurt when a St. Louis and San Francisco passenger train collided with a street car in Oklahoma City on Thursday. Among the injured is William Cherry of Decatur. A Madriz warship Venus reportedly disappeared from Bluefields harbor without bombardment.
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