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Newspaper
Indiana Democrat
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1902
Page
3
Miss Ida Daft a former McKeesport teacher writes from Porto Rico that she distinctly felt the eruption in Martinique though 300 miles away. She notes the island natives trembled at the upheaval fearing it would overwhelm them, reflecting on the postwar government teaching mission.
A novice in Southern newspaper work recounted chasing a big story from a New York daily. He rushed to the telegraph office and asked if a column could be sent. The editor replied to send 600 words, insisting the tale could not be told in fewer than 1,200. A final message challenged him to tell the creation story in 600 words.
The South African war has caused many marriages with officers marrying before departure and others wed to nurses or partners back home. Many soldiers invalided home have found spouses among patriotic local women who applaud their service and courage.
A collage of archaic cure advertisements cites Allen’s Foot-Ease for foot pain and shoe ease, Hall’s Catarrh Cure, Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething, Dr Kline’s nerve restorer, Piso’s Cure for consumption, and general claims about cattle values, with miscellaneous proverbs about horses and property.
Postal experts submit report to the Postmaster General proposing end of government box monopoly on rural free delivery routes after July 1. Public may use any box meeting simple size shape and material standards. Currently only boxes from 14 approved manufacturers are allowed.
The article notes about 11,000 tourists killed since climbing Vesuvius became popular. It mentions ascent methods by foot or horse still used, and warns that the central cone has collapsed with deep cracks signaling possible volcanic disturbance. The region remains fertile with a wine industry.
A Toronto woman and Sons of Temperance chaplain shares a testimonial praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She recounts postpartum and inflammatory troubles, credits one bottle, and urges others to seek advice from Mrs Pinkham. $5000 forfeited if the letter is not genuine.
A collection of eccentric anecdotes and observations spanning people places and events. Notes on Mile Lawro Rienzo and her trained bullocks in Paris, Frant and Tunbridge parishes, Alonzo Dixon in Indiana X ray wheat case, Maria San’s long Peru voyage, snakes attracted by noise, Indian grass farms slaughtering cobras, and reflections on India weaving and ancient culture.
A Woman's Home Companion essay notes circus life as a clan with enduring families and protective male figures. It observes performers aging gracefully into old age, the tight weave of family roles, and women who marry within the profession, guiding children into circus life.
The late census puts the desert population at about 1.5 million, about one and a half per square mile, aided by 900 miles of railways spanning the region including Mexican territory. Yet the desert remains largely unproductive as the water in rainfall and mountain runoff could irrigate only five percent of its surface.
Consul Henry B. Miller reports from Ninch wang China that coffin wood use could exceed all other uses. Coffins are 4 to 10 inches thick and require 8.09 to 10 billion feet of lumber annually, underscoring China’s vast population.
The Motor World piece frames optimism and pessimism as two sides of belief in perfect cars. It notes an optimist trusts in ideal automobiles while a pessimist holds the same faith for different dreams, reflecting automotive culture and hope.
R G Dun and Company Weekly Review of Trade reports better money markets favorable crop prospects and rising confidence abroad offsetting labor strife and unseasonable weather. Wheat yields and high prices boost agricultural prosperity. pig iron contracts indicate future industry strength. leather hides and cotton goods show mixed activity while failures decline in both U S and Canada. Bradstreets notes continued improvement in crops and coal, iron and steel, lumber and construction with strong pig iron demand and broad buying by steel works abroad.
A Judge's wife urges caution against substitutes for Peruna for catarrh. She insists on Peruna only, warns against Verona, and advises writing Dr. Hartman in Columbus, Ohio for guidance from The Hartman Sanitarium. The appeal aims to direct readers to seek his prescribed remedy.
Mrs Judge McAllister of Minneapolis writes that years of back pain and social impairment vanished after using Peruna. She trusted a fellow order member, followed seven weeks of treatment, and reports complete recovery and renewed health. The notice warns against cheaper imitation catarrh remedies sold by druggists.
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