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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1909
Page
4
Old men brag of shooting birds and frogs in a garbled yarn. Braggard boasts firing at many birds and claims thousands of frogs perched on lily pads, while Uncle Si Peavey and Braggan exchange quips about the tale's exaggerations.
The fragment describes Seryid as a pork producing nation barred from exporting to Turkey. Aloham adherents avoid pol meat and await Austria’s permission. Servia seeks sea access to sell pigs to France and England, but Andria blocks exit. Lexi jsdere calls this the core issue, “Le Gr i de Paris.”
A fragmentary exchange shows Sris visiting a western schoolteacher and a Boston landlady during breakfast. The dialogue references a flood of new fancy breakfast foods and a man judge's library, conveyed in a clipped, conversational style.
Fragmentary lines hint at Young Smythe and Miss Hrowne being in love, with odd dialogue about judging and looks. The text appears to be stray notes or a clipped snippet from a story page rather than a full article.
In 1908 France consumed 15,000,000 foreign cigars and 577,000,000 made locally. Total smok ing expenditure reached 126,000,000 francs. The Anti Tobacco society faces hecklers citing Mme Shay who at 107 claimed longevity stemmed from smoking since age 12.
Admiral Tjichi notes that his countrymen do not dance and that Japanese ladies and gentlemen would not think of dancing. Geisha entertainments are for amusement, while geisha are not considered ladies, and overseas dances appear strange to Japanese visitors and participants alike.
A young girl describes spotting a man overboard while crossing the ocean from her stateroom porthole. Her first thought on seeing him was that the sight was inappropriate, revealing shock at the peril in the water.
A fragmented humorous line from the Brooklyn Citizen appears to joke about social irony and fashion. The exchange mocks social performance with a quip about three acts six gowns and nine epigrams in a sentimental tone. The piece references Browns and automobiles in a playful domestic dialogue.
A 1792 will by Philip Thicknesse ordered his right hand be cut off after death and sent to his son Lord Audley to remind him of duty. The severed hand, sealed in a casket, was reportedly forwarded to the son, with no public record of the recipient’s reaction or disposal.
A Vogue analysis notes the enduring London club system bars Americans from full access. It contrasts the American use of clubs as both lounge and office with English hosts who segregate foreigners to strangers rooms or cubby holes. The piece discusses class limits, hospitality norms, and the American urge to find a base beyond hotels.
A critic labels the traditional home poultice as a barbarous relic and harmful to infants. The article condemns flaxseed poultices for clogging breathing, spreading skin germs, and causing discomfort, arguing heat alone is useful and suggesting hot-water bags or hot cloths as alternatives.
A well known law firm adds “Please write signature plainly” to its letterhead. A partner notes many prominent clients have illegible signatures yet demand exact spelling, recounting one president who joked about a “rail fence” signature after officials complained about unreadable marks.
A temperance lecturer cites a count of 6,000 intoxicating drinks in America and notes bartenders have not mastered the whole drink question. He references various regional concoctions such as larangina mescal cacasha and other drinks, describing origins from South America Mexico the Caribbean and Jamaica.
It is said that not one-half of all the cocaine imported into the United States last year was used for medic al purposes. The use of this drug as a stimulant has increased enormously, in recent years, particularly in those states where the sales of Wquor has been prohikited. When used in this way 'the drug shatters the nervous sys tem. It has' been said that within the next few years the rate of reality among southern, negroes will increase enormously as a result of the use of this drug, and it is well known that its effects have been in the highest de gree harmful in some of the northern and western states. It is not surpris ing, therefore, that many citizens, especially physicians and druggists, who are aware of the rapid increase in the improper use of cocaine, are suggesting the federal regulation of its sale.
The piece argues life before marriage is light entertainment with music dancing and frolic. It claims real character forms after marriage when tests and maturity begin, determining whether individuals become great and noble or decline.
A thoughtful musing by Charles Dudley Warner on civilization’s fragility. He questions whether a supposedly civilized world could ripen or elevate humanity, noting wealth concentrates in great centers. He asks if others, including Africa and Western cities, can be reformed by human effort and by the forces that created modern culture.
A physician recounts a patient who misused prescribed internal medicine and a putty-like salve. The man applied the internal medicine externally and swallowed the salve, later making it more palatable by spreading and eating it on bread as a sandwich.
Public statement from Hamburg residents shows remarkable relief from kidney pain and backache after using Deans Kidney Pills. Mrs. William Beatty reports severe loins pain and cold hands and feet, but after a box she is largely relieved. Sold by all dealers 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Dean's.
An old style medical endorsement advocates Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil to instantly relieve pain and quickly heal wounds. The fragment hints at preparedness and old time product language, mentioning up to date work and magical relief.
Rockport hosts a summer series featuring a lecture by Congress dates August 19 to 26, a Veteran Reunion, Sidsey events August 17 to 20, and a Riverton Reunion listed from August 24 to 97.
An old advertisement claims Dean's Requiets acts gently to cure constipation and lists symptoms like headache dizziness languor and heart palpitations. It markets the remedy for 25 cents and directs readers to ask their druggist.
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