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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1896
Page
7
A witty quip contrasts a boastful millionaire with a mocked fortune claim. The speaker reveals the man has no daughter, turning the tale into a sharp social sting from a Chicago paper.
A quoted line reports Johnny planning to enter the chicken raisin business and intending to buy an incubator or an indicator device, with the speaker joking about the term.
A collage of medical claims promotes Hustetter's Stomach Bitters for constipation and general relief, Kimers Swawap-Root for kidney issues, Syrup of Figs as a pleasant laxative, Dobbins Floating-Borax Soap, Brown's Troches for hoarseness, and Dr Kline's Nerve Restorer offering free trials. The tone parallels booster ads from a bygone era with sensational promises.
Readers learn of a claimed universal cure for catarrh from Hall's Catarrh Cure. The ad asserts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, building constitution and claiming a $100 reward for any uncured case. Address F J Che nny & Co Toledo Ohio for testimonials. sold by druggists.
The article chronicles historic gender injustice, noting husbands controlled wives' goods and earnings, custody powers, and social authority. It contrasts paternal dominance in legitimate children with maternal subordination, and explains inheritance favored sons in real property.
The civil service commission now requires male applicants under 5 feet 4 inches or 125 pounds to be rejected for post office clerks and carriers. Local boards may cancel applications for unsatisfactory answers to questions on sight rupture endurance and general health.
An exchange notes seven trades taught to mechanical engineering students at Cornell. A former student, now a Colorado mine superintendent, recalls welding a broken shaft himself last summer. His skill saved the mine from shutdown and boosted his standing and pay.
An ancient pine forest buried forty feet underground in a celestial empire is unearthed by seismic disturbance. The large trees are dug up and used for various purposes, with the mined wood described as practically indestructible.
The House debated agriculture and DC appropriation bills and resolved election contests in Texas. Rosenthal vs Crowley favored Crowley after committee report. The senate moved on the silver bond bill with Vilas attacking the measure, while a 42 to 35 vote approved the free coinage substitute.
Wednesday's senate session featured Senator Tillman's address on the pending bond bill and the committee on foreign relation's report.
A Chicago and Southeastern railway strike over back pay leads to arson damages. The west yard caboose line and Westfield depot burn, suspected incendiaries amid ongoing labor action. Company attorney Reagan vows full investigation as trains halt nationwide and unions threaten to join the strike.
The Foreign Affairs Committee reported a resolution of severe censure on Ambassador Bayard for Boston and Edenburg remarks. The panel, by party vote, censured him without a hearing, calling the act unprecedented and noting the Senate has taken no action.
The first break in the Hunter campaign came in the Kentucky legislature when Dr. J. E. Chambers of Kenton county voted for Judge W. H. Holt of Frankfort. The move sparked anti Hunter cries, with Holt supporters claiming combined Republican backing could seal his election.
An 19th century column touts tight lacing causing movable kidney with Dr Kuster of Marburg noting 93 percent in women. It promotes Salzer's Earliest and Champion of the World potato seeds, offers a seed catalogue for 10c postage, and advertises Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething at 25c a bottle.
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