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Newspaper

Humeston New Era

Location

Humeston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1908

Page

3

Child Saving Institute Seeks New Home and Support

The Child Gaving Institute appeals for public funds to replace dilapidated buildings and expand capacity for homeless and dependent children. It cites 11 years of care, 40 of 41 recently housed, and annual demand far exceeding space. Trustees seek about £50050 for a new building plus £25.90 for grounds and furnishings, backed by Omaha business leaders and rural supporters.

Te Institute T Institute Sumer Bech Board of Trustees M.c. A Y. W Thej Oraha Counrry Child Saving Institute Hilie Omehs Sidney Seatth Lee Childdren Eicht Hitle Ehilden Adap Lousvile Belgrade Blair TeLamah Nevassa Per Pera Institute En Erin George FL MY Sur C. Barton W. Lymen K. C. Barton Tetary Hume H. Z. Pentola Arthur GC Smith

Necessaries of a Millionaire and Notions of Wealth

A fragment from a column contrasts past views of wealth with modern luxury. It notes a mill owner’s rise via country houses, stables, garages, yachts, and planes, then shifts to a report about Sir Walter Hilver named as expert adviser in China and a remark on Li Hung Chang’s linguistic skill. It ends with a discussion of human heat sense, barometer sensitivity, and a galvanometer device using mercury.

Walter Hilver Chiernment Sir Walter China Li Hung Chang

A Nove Compliment and Whirlwind Lore

A tale of a wig blown off and recovered by a kind young woman ending with a witty exchange of thanks. The piece notes Jab Grimm on the German whirlwinds and early nineteenth century folklore, plus a quip on British pride and hypocrisy fading away as a scholarly aside.

Heregias Jab Grimm Tars Germany Herodias

Diet plan for fat reduction with lean beef and vegetables

The text describes a dietary regimen emphasizing lean beef and tomatoes, eggs, onions, veal, radishes, white cabbage, sliced item, and rice water with plain water or coffee or tea without cream milk or sugar. It stresses sipped slowly after meals and suggests plain beverages.

Hard to Do From the Detroit Free Press

A compact aphorism notes the difficulty a husband faces in arranging his arrival so his wife also delays supper, suggesting this could spare much unpleasant conversation and friction at home.

Rural happiness hinges on religion education and prosperity

A Harters Weekly reflection notes that one third urban and two thirds rural people need religion education and material well being to feel content. It argues machinery reduced labor per acre means fewer children or migrating workers to cities.

Harters

Long Arm of Esterarisa and the Future Colonists

A fragmented, cryptic note argues that despite exploitation by merchants and capitalists, the world will persist globally as it did in the past, with merchants and capitalists remaining the sole potential colonists of the future.

Esterarisa Equator

Juvenile Sanoranes Pun in Prowling Parlance

Mrs Lapsting admonishes Johnny and explains that craftsman terms morouche and travery are pusillanimous and mean the same thing in a quizzical exchange reflecting local dialogue and odd spelling.

Johnny

To Melt Iron in a Moment

Heat iron to white heat and apply a roll of sulphur. The iron will melt and run into drops. Perform above a weak bath of water so the melted iron sinks as droplets into the water.

The One Exception Bath Time Bell Ringing

A short quip notes a universal truth that in moments of solitude a bell invariably rings, humorously set against a bath in Inige's Library.

Inige

Frog Not Good Bait How Bailey Missed a Bass

Jerome Baftey of Girty's Falls, a renowned blacksmith, experiments with frog bait and a green dobber to catch bass. After long patience, an impatient Bailey finally lifts the line to a frog resting on a green dobber, triggering a comical turn of events.

Bailey Jerome Baftey Girty's Falls Deacon Pird Galloway Mr. Bailey Bait Bob Angier Bailey Havre de Grace Cassily

Chinese Port Losing Trade Report By Williams

Vice Consul Charles L. Williams notes a sharp drop in straw braid exports from China in 1907 totaling 13,768,133 pounds. Tsingtau accounts for over 8,006,000 pounds, Chefoo only 188,060 pounds, evidencing a shift away from Chefoo once the major shipping point.

Charles L. Williams Shefoo China Tsingtau Chefoo

Nothing Lasts In This World Gir Ohh Jimmy

Fragmentary text references a wish to continue and fear of losing something, with garbled phrases like “wire fence” and unclear names. No identifiable event, date, or organization is present to anchor a factual summary.

Jimmy Chesi

Conquering One's Self and Bible Typing Notes

Fragmented OCR notes discuss moral themes and a new Bible edition priced at 5,000 dollars. Mentions Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup and a saying about secrecy. Obscure phrases imply a mixture of religious reflection and product references.

Increase In Cost Of Living Reported Globally

Fragmented OCR notes indicate rising living costs over four years with higher working and necessary expenses. Mentions Japan and New York as references to price trends and food costs, with unclear percentages and figures.

Friere N.Y. We

Greek Architecture and the Greek Mind

An observation on educating Greek studies stressing that knowledge of Greek architecture is essential alongside literature and thought. The Builder quotes praise for the integrated achievement of the ancient Greek mind, urging comprehensive training.

Greece

Five Years of Kidney Disease Relief Claims

Nat Anderson of Greenwood describes five years of kidney trouble starting with backache and worsening to disordered secretions and near stoppage. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills with final relief, reporting renewed strength and no ongoing symptoms. Sold by dealers for 50 cents a box from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo. The Good That Never Dies reflects on memory of an infant and lasting influence of loved ones.

Nat Anderson Greenwood Dean Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo

The Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Cure for All

An old style advertisement claims Dr Cheney's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh by constitutional treatment. It offers a $100 reward for any case it cannot cure and cites testimonials from dissatisfied users. The text reflects marketing tricks and dubious medical claims of the era.

Adda F Cheney & CG

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