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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1894
Page
7
A reader outlines social charm tips for women focusing on memory of others tastes and opinions. Advice covers using known traits, flattering references, and steering conversation to make a man feel clever. Emphasis on brightening the man, eliciting witty responses, and avoiding self-display.
A German engineer's wife, visiting Magdeburg, is lured home by a ruse involving a camera photo of the husband with another woman. The wife, convinced of the ruse, remains with her mother rather than returning to Magdeburg. The tale splices into reports of a sea creature seen at Deerness, Orkney, and assorted ads and fashion notes. The miscellany includes cures and household tips, plus testimonials for Hood's Sarsaparilla and Head's Pills.
The Corriere della Sea notes that out of 62 lines operated by the Mediterranean company 22 lose money and some costs exceed twice receipts. Many routes remain old yet ruinously funded, reflecting a nationwide pattern as railway debt in Italy nears 5 milliards and annual deficits top 200 million lire, surpassing army costs after public security.
A collage of health ads and brief notes: Aunt Fanny’s Health Restorer touted with trial offer. arid Llano Estacado desert region and stake plains explanation. Cologne Roman tomb and artifacts. whooping cough remedy claims safety for babies. telegraph line altitude in Cashmere region. shoe gift custom at marriages. photographer’s consent issue. Africa’s Mountains of the Moon myths. Bucklen’s Africa Salve praised. rheumatism cure claim with 1 to 3 day efficacy. multiple local sellers listed for medicines and salves.
An advertisement promotes Castoria and various tonics including Obesity Pills and a Family Ointment, claiming weight loss without diet changes, liquor and morphine habit care, and cure for red nose. Also touts Indian Herbs for rheumatism and offers free samples with orders. Includes testimonials from residents of Indiana, Pennsylvania.
New Haven Dispatch notes Fairhaven and Westville rail line adopts miniature six faced identifications to deter transfer checks. Conductor punches a face to match the passenger, preventing reuse by others. Also cited are brief items on cures and historical notes including herbs, glasses, and notable fees.
The Southern Pacific Railway proposes what may be the largest artificial waterfall near Wright's station in the Santa Cruz mountains. A 200 foot tunnel extension creates an arch of massive stone blocks 20 feet high, raising the stream to flow over the arch and fall at least 20 feet beyond the track to prevent landslide obstructions.
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