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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1905
Page
3
William Barclay Parsons, noted engineer andPanama Canal commission consultant, has authored a detailed article on the canal topic that will appear soon in The Century magazine.
The article markets Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, claims it treats the constitutional disease internally by acting on blood and mucous surfaces, and offers a $100 reward for testimonials. It also mentions related health ads and other unrelated notes from the period.
Profess or Herbert Lockwood Willett of the University of Chicago voices sharp critique of the Bible as fragmentary and inartistic. Rev Father Cavanaugh of Notre Dame, 385 years old in spirit, assumes Notre Dame presidency after edited service. Max Nordau, Carey McPherson, and Christian Lundberg are highlighted in profiles. Patrick Henry’s burial site noted. Mathew Gering invited to Burns Club in Edinburgh. Canadian geologists claim diamond wealth between lakes and Hudson Bay.
Mrs. Emma Fleissner of Seattle writes of severe irregularities and fatigue being cured by Peruna after about three months. She says the remedy restored health and strength and plans to use it again when feeling run down. The message promotes Dr Hartman and his Peruna tonic.
Cleveland reports a devastating 36 hour gale on the Great Lakes that left at least 17 dead and nearly 20 ships sunk or missing. Wreckage near the southeast shoal light ship is linked to the tow barge Tasmania with eight crewmen aboard. The steamer Siberia is feared lost after signals of distress near London Point.
Centuries ago it was fashionable to wear silver tooth picks suspended from the neck by a chain, turning a utilitarian item into a decorative accessory and status symbol.
The market reports detailed prices for produce and livestock across Spokane and neighboring cities. Items include new potatoes at 60 to 65 cents cwt, onions 73 cents to $1, cabbage 1.25 to 1.50, oranges 35.75 to 6 per case, and pineapples 4.50 per case. Living costs cover beef, pork, dairy, and grains with regional variations.
Insurgents in the Cotabato valley on Mindanao threaten active operations to capture and kill Moros who support the government as of October 23. The report notes intensified threats by rebel forces against allied natives in the region.
The government of India aims to bind scattered enterprises toward a unified program. A central research institute would oversee investigations and conduct extensive experiments to probe the origins of diseases.
Two children died and eight others were injured when a car on the Indianapolis Colum bus Southern Traction line struck a wagon full of picnickers returning from the country north of Southport. The dead are Jennie Russell and Harvey James, both 10. Severely injured include Fred Kipe Mrs. Sadie Russell and Lyda Morrison. Nearby Liverpool roughs show kicking policemen to such an extent that leg guards are suggested.
Arctic explorer Fritjof Nansen arrives in Copenhagen amid excitement. He is believed to be on a mission from the Norwegian government to smooth acceptance issues by Prince Charles of Denmark regarding Norway's throne.
A complete list notes there are 272 cities and towns in the United States with populations of 5000 or more. The statement highlights the breadth of small to mid sized municipalities across the country.
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