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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1905
Page
3
A fragmentary wartime notice discusses ration ideas such as Briviel brewed ale at 2d for a pint or halfpint chocolate for a halfpenny, plus complaints about starch brands and a defense of Defiance Starch. It mentions medical plant use, child powders, and a line about the Austrian tobacco monopoly earning 27 million yearly.
A fragmentary report from Frater near Epernay identifies a monastery butler known as the first to produce a form of champagne now rivaled by market producers. The item hints at early methods and local intrigue surrounding the creation of sparkling wine.
A fragment states Chaka led a famed army famed for war, with rules on slaughter for cowards and sham battles to test weapons. The piece references Lewis' Single Binder cigars sold by Lewis' Factors in Peoria, IL as a price fit for profit at the retailer.
A traveler recalls ten years in a quiet Afghan house hold, amid gossiping wives and uneasy refuge, while a Bohemian glass trade dominates a scene with painters and pliers earning modest weekly wages. The article notes rice production along the Gulf coast and lists cultural tidbits including Milan’s Scala Opera House where women do not wear hats.
The piece cites rising deaths from heart trouble and Bright’s disease in New York and other wealth centers, tracing increases from 1871 through 1903. It argues the remedy is sane living and warns against later reform after years of excess, urging lifelong health habits from childhood.
A crowd at a wireless telegraphy tower in By Louis watched a man threaten to jump. The apparatus failed to cushion the fall as hazards caused the man to rebound. Rescue proved impossible, and authorities euthanized the jumper to end his suffering.
A fragmented verse of village life and memory unfolds through garbled lines. Poetic fragments describe townsfolk, a gaze over streets, and a rising montage of figures, with repeated motifs of time, place, and social scenes in an austere period voice.
A renowned city lawyer near the ply hall advised a larceny client to plead guilty after decisive evidence. He predicted a three year jail term which floored the prisoner. In a grave moment the inmate asked for a good dagger, shocking the attorney before he prepared to argue the case.
An engineer notes alcohol as a growing industrial agent in Brazil, highlighting its use in energy and the sigar industry. An exhibition of equipment for alcohol production demonstrates potential applications, with public interest tied to trade prospects and commodity demand.
Easter lilies are a major Breenhowss forieulture feature. The article estimates U.S. markets move about five million lilies annually with half sold, each with two to eight flowers, at roughly forty cents each, implying at least two and a half million dollars spent yearly.
Dr Ernest Clarke of the Central London Ophthalmic hospital told an inquest that many people are unaware of blindness in one eye. A British judge recently discovered he had been blind in one eye for over forty years. The report mentions an unrelated advert for a laxative product.
A fragmentary porcelain saucer from a set presented in 1780 to Martha Washington is preserved in the Smithsonian Institution. The piece bears a central M W monogram and edge inscriptions listing all states in the Union at the time. Dealers note De France Starch leads the market, with many dismissing competitors.
An Aichleon Globe quotation notes a humorous view that an elder aunt claims her presence calms a willful baby boy, remarking that his mother struggles with him when she is nearby. The wry line reflects family dynamics and generational humor.
An advertisement praises Amping ALLEN'S FOOT-EASE as a rare good remedy for sore feet. Mrs Matilds Holtert of Providence declares she would not have endured sore feet so long without its relief. Sold by all druggists, Chloe. Ask today.
The Southern Pacific adopted a plan to distribute old magazines and papers along Texas lines. In the first week 1,000 papers were handed to thirty-two section foremen and 376 families were reached. Nearby notes describe a French village Octogenarians. In Chailly France 140 of 623 residents are eighty or older and healthy.
The Husso Chinese bank reports that since its establishment its ten branch offices in China have no protested notes on record.
In Hensley Arkansas on December 20 the Special reports Mrs. Save Williams endorses Dodd's Kidner Pills as a longstanding cure for backache. She claims relief after years of doctor visits and urges sufferers to try the remedy. The piece cites cures and cautions against Bright's disease and rheumatism, referencing various medical commentators and distributors.
A garbled report notes discussions in Korea over dog meat consumption and a debate that touches regional attitudes and cultural practices. Details are unclear, but the item points to social and legal tensions surrounding traditional foods.
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