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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1898
Page
7
Annie Willis McCullough notes Rodney children turning a snowfall into a field of snow sculptures. They plan sheep, bear, elephant, and more, using shovels, laths, coal eyes, rope tails, and wooden supports, learning sculpting tricks as the day unfolds.
London Times correspondent reports on the German emperor’s belief he is England’s rightful successor. The piece notes public skepticism, the Prince of Wales’s popularity, and the lack of liberty in Germany. It also covers Dr. Kilmer’s SwampRoot remedy and Crete’s flag symbolism linked to Greek unification.
In a travel anecdote from a large city hotel scene, clerks recount humorous misadventures of rural guests. An elderly couple misplaced a room, a man from Arkansas wandered for supper, and a well dressed guest claimed a lamp had no oil. A hackman’s fee sparked confusion as guests wondered why they should pay for a ride.
A London club tale describes Herrmann exposing a guest who consistently won at Scarte. He proves the man’s cheating by revealing he holds all four kings, then draws them from his sleeve. The article also mentions dubious medical and silkworm industry claims and a French inventor’s silk production idea.
Try Grain O a new food made from pure grains that can replace coffee. It is gentle on delicate stomachs and loved by all who try it, selling for 15¢ to 25¢ per package. Grocers carry Grain O and advertise its healthful appeal to families.
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