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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1906
Page
6
The article warns that as temperatures fall the human body must adjust to cold, noting perspiration decreases and kidneys bear extra load. It cites remedies like Peruna, promoted by Dr Portman, claiming decades of use and broad efficacy in European and American homes.
A passerby narrator recalls a sudden chase between a humming bird and a large bumblebee on a tree. The humming bird darted and dodged, the bee pursued, and after a brief flutter the bird landed on a twig. The incident ends with the bee’s pursuit fading and no clear motive beyond guarding honey.
All three Boston congressmen elect from the city Joseph P. OConnell John A. Kelcher and Andrew J. Peters are young bachelors. It marks the first time in history that a fatherless delegation from Boston to Washington has been sent, possibly the youngest such delegation in the nation.
An advertisement touts a tonic named Pistol enpyed bostiote mis e designed to relieve rheumatic pain by targeting the nerves and blood. It claims temporary relief and longer strength gains, with testimonials from Mrs. Hoar Can and others in Weet Clypelire Coliu. The copy urges purchase postpaid at 25 cents, offered by De Willigtus Alva emmy Uv Solivusclady NY.
Metropolis notes a new trend of dinner parties in balloons over Manhattan. The Acra Club of America plans to open balloon charters to the public at base prices of fifty and thirty five dollars, with total costs about seventy five dollars more per craft. Passengers would be responsible for the balloons and supplies, aiming to give a sense of ownership. Debris from flights may disturb city streets, but the novelty appeals to the masses.
In New York society and Wall Street circles a feud among Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish and rival social leaders Mrs. Harriman Mrs. Vanderbilt and Mrs. Astor is blamed for ousting President Fish from Illinois Central control. The row centers on social influence power and stock reactions as Harriman's faction wins the directors votes amid envy and fear of impact on foreign holders.
Plans to set up central typewriting exchanges in office buildings and hotels will allow business people to dictate letters over the telephone. Telegraphone devices record and reproduce speech on steel wire or discs, enabling rapid, multilingual transcription by trained operators, with instant erasure of any mistaken sections.
London and Bucharest report Romania plans a major exposition in the capital this fall to honor King Charles the 40th anniversary of his accession. The event, mostly Romanian in character, features old architectural styles, Romanian art, and displays from cloisters and churches. Notable exhibits include a memorial chapel for the siege of Tlvna, a peasant home reproduction, and Balkan costume tableaux. Princess Pauline Elizabeth Otto Louise of Wied, now Queen Elizabeth, and King Charles, age 67, are central figures.
New York lawyers doubt the duchess of Marl boronel will sue here to obtain a divorce. Courts lack jurisdiction as both parties must reside in the same state for civil dissolution. The piece notes prior cases and potential complications if attempts were made to press abroad or here.
The city faces a wide reshaping of Fifth Avenue as the court ruling restricts the height and setbacks of new buildings. Key properties including De Martin's restaurant, the Walton hotel area, and the Cordellis and Whitney residences will be affected, with mandatory demolitions and cost implications for landscaping and garden spaces.
A Belgian Aero club group unveils an insectlike aerostat at Brussels Palata du Cinquantenaire. The heavier than air craft uses a 60 horsepower motor driving propellers at high speed, features a dual skin with air cushions, and carries three large bladders to soften landings. Passengers ride inside the body next to the motor and mechanism behind four square windows.
Pittsburg society reels at Sewickley Heights show when Mia Maitland Alexander wife of a local church clergyman enters a steeplechase astride. The newlywed heiress, daughter of a coal industry pioneer, defies convention riding in men’s fashion, drawing sharp criticism from congregants and fashion observers. Her bold act highlights class and religious scrutiny in the city’s social scene.
In Pittsburg a wealthy patronage among affluent women fuels criticism as Mrs. Alexander wins a race but only earns plaudits from her tight circle of loyal friends. Mr. Alexander, also wealthy, faces church members seeking a polite reminder that money cannot grant a preacher license to violate social rules.
State official proposes sending a snake collection to every county for school use. Includes charts on serpent diets, family branches, and geographic districts. Aims to help teachers and students identify species, assess venom, and learn snake geography.
A physician addressing a women's club asserted that American women know their business about corsets. He recalled his earlier opposition before a visit to Europe and conceded that public corset fashions influenced his views, noting the importance of comfort in breathing apparatus.
A fragmentary excerpt features Troiher Williams speaking boldly about a world upheaval. The speaker uses stylized dialect to describe a chaotic awakening as elements shake and people respond with shouting and activity.
Miss Emma Cole of Tennessee swears Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saved her life during girlhood changes. She reports relief from pain, dizziness, and irregularities after use and urges others to seek help from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free advice toward healthier womanhood.
One pound of coal yields enough coloring matter to dye 500 yards magenta 120 yards huin 2600 yards scarlet and 55 yards Turkey red. The article may be good and cheap, as shown by extraordinary Defiance Starch sales where each package contains one third more starch than rival brands for the same price.
A French experimenter named Ver der King kept certain peonies in cold storage for over three months while preserving flowers through fall. Red and white China peonies endured longest in tests. The text notes Defiance Starch as safe for fine fabrics and claims its strength requires half the usual amount for a perfect finish.
Jeremiah Curtin, living in Bristol Vermont, is described as master of seventy languages. He grew up on a farm and built his linguistic skill through steady study. He wrote many translations and books, graduated from Harvard, and was appointed secretary of the legation at St. Petersburg by President Lincoln.
Gardner FL Williams, noted American mining engineer who heads the world diamond output, was born in Michigan and later became a California resident. He studied at California College in Oakland, attended the Frelders Mining Academy, worked as a mint assay er in San Francisco, and mined in Nevada and northern California. He joined Rothschilds expedition to Mashonaland, befriended Cecil Rhodes, led the De Beers company mines from 1884, and recently returned to Armorica leaving his son Alpheus Wilmais in charge.
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