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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1905
Page
2
A collage of satirical notes and misprints lampoon politics, fashion, royalty, and society. Mentions include Japan's Korea policy, Japanese counterfeiters in Hawaii, a judge on habitual drunkenness, a copper train shed, and wealth of the Rockefellers, all in a brisk, wry newsroom tone.
A Dogon preacher laments a central fury of money madness driving public spirit from the soul. A New Jersey man who advertised for a wife received thousands of responses nationwide and then married someone else, promising a charming honeymoon with letters to read.
In a New York theater a woman in the balcony cried out during a tense moment in Oliver Twist. As BI strikes Nancy, she distinctly called out Now stop that applauding the play s realism and acting.
Robert Dee postmaster at Tipton Oregon was convicted of wife beating and, under court sentence, received ten lashes on the bare back impunity. He plans to sell his property and leave the country amid the case.
A Rochdale soda water manufacturer was fined for selling soda water that contained only half a grain of carbonate of soda per quantity, far below the required eight to ten grains. The court noted the deficiency in the drink’s composition and imposed penalties accordingly.
A fragment suggests Tim proposed that English drivers could save trouble and expense by keeping a supply of live chickens and geese in their cars to replace meat they kill on the road. The note appears speculative and lacks full context or source details.
A marion's neat was illicitly taken from beneath the eaves of a house in Progmore Boland. The pantomime of a four finger ring and seventeen brooches were among the valuable items reported as stolen.
A brief note claims Peet, once living in a distant town, originated the phrase often quoted here as cheap and ugly rather than the familiar cheap and nasty. The report notes the attribution is disputed and repeats variants found in regional usage.
A report notes peat paper creation outpaces wood pulp quality, claiming peat fibers yield a whiter, stronger sheet. The finding contrasts with cheaper wood pulp products, suggesting a significant material advance.
A note on tree temperatures shows averages under 60 degrees Fahrenheit, discussed in relation to ambient warmth. The text links tree cooling to basic human body temperature benchmarks and hints at methodological details in a concise scientific context.
Dayton Tennessee December 11 Special prominent residents praise Dodd's Kidney Pills. N R Roberts testifies he suffered kidney trouble and says the pills cured him completely. He notes persistent back pain and difficulty straightening but after use his back feels like new and he can stoop easily.
Sir Francis Bertie the British ambassador in Paris recently marked his sixty fourth birthday after forty one years in diplomatic service. His long tenure highlights a career spanning major European events and frequent postings across key capitals.
An old testimonial from 149 Congress Street Boston Massachusetts claims a twenty five year struggle with a terrible scalp and skin condition was ended quickly by Cuticura. The advertiser urges others to try the remedy to end their misery.
A fragment cites lines about trifles and perfection from Tupper and Michael Anpwlo, hinting at a discussion on the value of small details versus grand aims. The brief text preserves two named figures and their contrasting views without additional context.
Prominent old remedy advertisement for Mother Gray nurse at a New York children’s home. Claims to ease constipation indigestion stomach troubles teething issues and worm problems while aiding digestion and bowel movements. Includes address in Olmatod Lealtoy New York with emphasized tonics and safe use warnings.
Secretary Wilson notes unprecedented crop prosperity with corn at a record 2.708 billion bushels valued near 1.216 billion dollars. Wheat reaches 684 million bushels valued at 625 million, hay about 606 million, cotton drops to third in value, and total farm wealth peaks at 6.415 billion dollars, with land values up 6.139 billion since 1906 census. Weather Service praised for benefits to farmers and industry.
A historical piece argues that early mountain railways predate American lines, citing the Semmering pass near Vienna as an example built between 1848 and 1852. It notes the 35 mile stretch with 13 tunnels and 16 viaducts, a 24 percent maximum grade, and costs around 300000 dollars per mile, all under Austrian government operation.
Scientist Prof Tormetaum from the Swedish geological survey warns ore fields in North America Britain and Germany will exhaust in one to two centuries. He says high grade ore dwindles and future iron centers will form where fuel is abundant as ore travels to coal. Great Britain may cease iron production in about 260 years while the US and Germany with larger coal reserves continue, though dependent on imported ore. North China is noted as a potential center. Slogren argues that iron industry depends on ore extent quality purity and costs beyond fuel.
A garbled 19th century style note mocks a proclaimed virtuous girl and hints at medicine names and dullness. The fragment mentions NetMion Tate and a claim she lacks sense while referencing cures for consumption and colds, creating a puzzling snippet of local rhetoric.
In Henry Wily era the phrase Daye of Cheap Rents, four ehibitied per annum hints at a rental policy. The note praises four five-room hawke and claims superior quality and extra quantity must win, positioning Defiance Starch as returning to the lead.
A jumble of book titles and product ads appears, listing books in London libraries and various patent cures and quack remedies. The readable items include references to allergy cures, tonics, and miscellaneous slogans, with scattered proverbs and marketing phrases.
A quirky historical note describes Mr. Skidmore in the Midhe lusary engaging two valets to groom his crown and feet. He claimed immense pleasure from the sensations, calling it “ever as much better than taesage” despite remonstrations. The case appeared in medical journals as an odd example of unusual bodily development.
A historical note argues Russian peasants, newly enlightened, could rival American farmers. It cites Henry D. Baker on Russian agriculture employing 87 percent of the population yet in poor condition, with per hectare yields claimed at 82 kilos versus Germany 1500 kilos. It notes Russia's wheat exports despite domestic shortages, and considers how foreign debt interest and exports affect the economy, while individual cash gains remain small.
An article explains photograne telegraphy using a selenium tube and an arc light. Prof Korn of Munich describes a system where a revolving selenium coil is exposed by a moving light spot, transmitting negatives or positives to a rotating receiver cylinder for development.
Robinson Crusoe gazed over the sea and lamented his loneliness on the island prison. He notes a consolation in Friday cooking stew, a cook who cannot leave on short notice, then jokes with the parrot.
Rev Edward Travers named chaplain of the United States Military Academy at West Point by President Roosevelt with rank of captain. Former assistant rector at Trinity Church Boston and notable athlete, he set Trinity sprint records and served in Spanish American War, born Meriden Connecticut in 1874.
United States Judge Henry Lurton in Cincinnati ordered the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton and the Pere Marquette railroads placed in receivership. Former Judge Judson Harton, once attorney general under President Cleveland, was named to act in that capacity.
Willian Waldorf Astor to erect a massive model apartment building on Broadway near Central Park New York. The twelve story block will house about 1600 residents with five miles of hallways and seventy miles of pipes. Hydros static elevators run day and night and no apartment will rent for less than $1000 yearly.
France faces a crowded field of hopefuls for the presidency with figures such as M. Faullieres president of the senate and Leon Bourgedials cited as strong contenders. Dowmer and Ri bot face opposition from advanced republicans while M. Rouvier and Sarrien receive attention. Some think President Loubet may run for a second term.
A travel sketch recounts Count de Lesdain and his American wife on a honeymoon from Pekin through Tibet to India. They faced loss of all belongings after crossing a river and subsisted on game shot by the party. The Countess fell ill with fever while crossing a vast desert.
A Detroit Free Press item reflects on a woman who would have married a man if his venture succeeds but boasts equally about turning him down if he fails. The piece highlights pride in foresight and personal judgment regardless of outcome.
The town of Lucerne has acquired Schafhausen's old guillotine for 200 dollars and will lend it to other towns at five dollars and fifty cents per execution.
A promotional pamphlet extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and associated agents as enhancing medicinal extracts and tonics. It claims broad health benefits from coughs to chronic conditions, offers free literature, and invites readers to write to Dr Pierce in Buffalo New York for more information and a free adviser.
An advertised patent medicine claims to cure coughs colds croup and lung troubles. Sold by druggists at 2 dollars and 61.00 per bottle as a nature’s remedy for throat and lung ailments.
A garbled alliterative refrain surfaces in a British newspaper fragment. The lines reference a pesaimlat in every park a growler in every gang and a kicker in every crowd, hinting at social reform sentiment and bold condemnations amid chaotic rhetoric.
Per Lapa there is no trait more differentiating than the habit of going slow. I know men who are essentially hacky in speech and action, yet maintain calm, unhurried demeanor as a mark of luck or misfortune.
London records show male deaths by accident run about four to five daily and a male population of 2,107,897. The risk of accidental death is higher in London than elsewhere in the country, with about nine Londoners killed every two days year round.
William J Palmer founder of Colorado City Colorado has donated over 1 million dollars to parks and charitable institutions. He has built a driveway up Kear Canyon and now plans to turn another large tract into a park for the city.
A literary man praises Grape-Nuts for digestion friendly, brain nourishing nourishment that keeps him alert and productive. He notes that ordinary foods slow thinking by diverting blood to digestion, while Grape-Nuts supports sustained mental effort and energy for a hard working writer. The ad cites Postum Co. of Battle Creek and the book The Road to Wellville.
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