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Newspaper
Humeston New Era
Location
Humeston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1907
Page
4
A nineteen year old shepherd travels through a storm to fulfill duty and rescue a flock. He returns to find his love, the girl from the village, has waited while a rival offered temptation. The tale ends with renewed romance and the shepherd’s quiet maturation on a bright Christmas morning.
A collection of old fashioned candy making instructions includes Honey Brittle Chocolate Caramels College Girls Fudge Everton Taffy Cream Walnuts and Fruit Nougat with steps for dissolving sugar cooking times and mixing ingredients and notes on cooling rolling and cutting into pieces
Washington reports the Democratic National Committee chose Denver to host the July 7 1995 convention after debating the use of a 100 900 contribution, with Rep Ve Claysen of Alabama leading opposition to funding more than actual expenses. A second ballot led to Woodson and Sulivan withdrawing in Louisville, but Denver was selected by acclamation.
Denver officials describe a forthcoming convention hall modeled after St Paul’s design with many modern features. The auditorium is projected to cost 6000000 dollars, with 2 city bonds financing the project. When finished it will seat 14060 and claim capacity for 11000 patrons in emergencies.
General Kuropatkin testified at the Stoessel court martial noting the Russian fortress Port Arthur could have fallen to a vigorous early Japanese assault. He argued Russian defenses were weak and that Japanese delays allowed improvised defenses to endure months. He largely supported Stoessel while criticizing Fock's retreat and acknowledged limits on public war plans.
Mrs. Nicholas Longworth daughter of President Roosevelt was operated on for appendicitis at the Waite house yesterday morning and is reported resting well. The Congo annexation treaty released today includes annual payments of 69,000 to King Leopold’s family and 154,006 for Belgian museums and palaces including Stuyvenberg and Belvedere.
A set of 1908 letters tout Peruna and Peruna tablets as curative for catarrh and related head nose throat ear conditions. Edward M. Burtt of St. Louis and Charles Levy of New York praise long term use and recommend the medicine to others. The notice also promotes Peru na Tablets as a solid form alternative and offers a free almanac for 1908.
An advertising pitch from Fisher Drug Co seeks to lure men and women to try Nervita Tablets with a three day offer. It claims 97 of 100 users gain strength and health and urges honesty, promising 10 to 15 pills in a 6 box course for one dollar per box, with a special mail order for Chicago residents.
A diverse page mix includes a humorous tale about a Philadelphia minister and a breakfast mishap, a primer on starch and fabric care praising Defiance Starch, a quip about surgery and long journeys, a patent medicine pitch for Dr Kane’s Nerve Restorer, and an advertising blast for a laxative bromine product. The items reflect Harper’s Weekly style with varied topics from religion to consumer goods.
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