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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1907
Page
3
A collage of jokes notes and social quips from The Jackson Herald and Paola Kansas letters. Topics range from weather and crops to elopements and theater, with stray trivia on Australian lumber records and prehistoric bones. The piece also lampoons fees for nurses amid a stream of satirical observations on public taste and fashion.
The story notes the death of a nun who had taken holy vows after an early bond with Richard Mansfield, a scandalous union claimed by some. She was known as one of the most beautiful and devout, and sent vast quantities of flowers to hospitals for the poor through the convent. Also mentioned is Mrs Sarah Maret Shurn, widow of a New Zealand church figure, born in Iso and dying in Wee, aged 98. The piece references a Manchester youth and a Cincinnati native linked to a royal appointment rumor, tied to class and lineage requirements.
An address before Chicago specialists critiques charity as futile and exposes class oppression. The speaker notes rich aid to the poor is meager, while implying critique of social stinginess amid wealth. A humorous aside about a young lady angler and her use of liniment on the fish is included.
Gov Hughes influence keeps New York Insurance law largely unchanged with reforms already in place. The Equitable reports lower expenses and higher assets, claiming 1906 dividends rose over 1905 by more than 66 percent as costs of new business fall under the current regime.
A humorous anecdote from Success Magazine recalls Representative Hank and his wife on a Baltimore to Washington trip. On returning, Mrs Hank discovers her umbrella missing, prompting her to scold the congressman for not keeping track of it. The tale colors his national image with a domestic mishap.
A hatchet faced woman confronts a tramp at her back door noting a suspicious odor. He denies drinking, she taunts him about a bottle, and he finally departs gracefully, claiming no liquor on him. The exchange ends with the tramp fading away.
A reader from Salisbury recounts quitting coffin rot and adopting Powtum food drink after tea. She credits it with improving health, restoring weight, and satisfying appetite. She asserts Powtum replaces coffee and notes lasting benefit and nourishment.
The article discusses the Exodus journey from Egypt to Palestine, detailing the Red Sea crossing, the 40 year trek, and three route options. It reflects on faith, divine provision, and moral lessons, linking manna with Jesus and spiritual nourishment for believers.
William H Walter of Chateworth Illinois reports chronic kidney disease caused torturing side and back pain dark urine and rheumatism. After using Peans Kidney Pills he recovered quickly and weighs 200 pounds again. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York at 50 cents per box.
A collage of clippings mentions a Indiana bank man seeking a sketch collection and a ten dollar bill from Indiana, plus ads tout Defiance Starch and a French admiralty campaign against rats. It also echoes moral maxims and interspersed product mentions from Lew’s and Shakespeare quotes.
A World comment on women contrasts with a London World line about unpredictable nature of women. An advertisement promotes Defiance Starch for at home laundry, highlighting no chemicals, strong stiffness, and finish for fine fabrics with less starch needed.
Hewitt remarks on opening a school to teach his doctors while Jewett expresses reluctance to attend. The dialogue suggests skepticism about continuing reform efforts and personal interest in the proposed medical training venture.
A clipped note from the Detroit Free Press quotes local observations about Milas Fluffy, describing her looks and a humorous remark about her heavy feet. It blends light gossip with social chatter in a small town mood.
A dated health ad extols Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for female weaknesses and childbirth recovery. It quotes testimonials from Mrs Sadie Abbott and Mrs Pree McKitrick praising relief from abdominal pain irregularity and other ailments, urging all women to try the tonic at no cost.
Mrs Pinkham of Lenn Mass invites women with any form of female weakness to write for prompt guidance. Based on symptoms she can locate the trouble and advise the quickest path to recovery drawing on vast experience treating female illness. Her advice is described as frank and always helpful, often succeeding where others fail.
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