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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1884
Page
4
In 1847 a investigator describes a curious case where a somnambulist aided by a partner replays a theft along Cincinnati Toledo canal towns. The subject guides mental searches, identifies men and rooms, and eventually locates a cash bundle hidden in a Burns House stable and later recovered from a basket. The tale ends with a mysterious return of most of the funds and two strangers presenting a fresh $100 bill years later.
A London article notes that Greenland fossils reveal past climates differed from current polar conditions. Miocene flora once thrived there, including coal measures plants, indicating tepid ancient atmospheres. The piece juxtaposes present ice with ancient forests and questions climate assumptions. The Prince of Wales visit is described with mourning and public ceremonies in Germany and Berlin.
A physician praises Sadie’s health and beauty after a stroll at Fourth and Race, detailing a health regime learned in England. He promotes Justicions Rxeotre two words, a set of calisthenic exercises for women and men, claiming them to build a full chest and straight shoulders. The piece notes rising interest in women’s sports and education, while warning that modesty may clash with broader participation.
A 19th century fitness piece urges women to pursue outdoor exercises to sculpt the chest and arms. It claims modest daily routines over a year can add two inches to arms and four to six inches to chest, improving breathing, vigor, and complexion, while advising individual practice to target specific muscles.
A London Railway notes that total railway expenditure on managing fines reached about £27 million, with £18.5 million spent on salaries and wages. Ordinary shareholders received £14 million in dividends, over £4 million less than paid to employees, highlighting wages as a major issue. The piece argues wages dwarf other costs and compare to army and navy spending.
The San Francisco Argonaut criticizes major papers for padding and verbose layout. It argues NY and Chicago front pages flood readers with filler rather than news, turning barns and interviews into lengthy diagrams and statistics while the audience loses interest.
A historical tale cites Tavernier's estimate of the peacock throne as worth about 30 million dollars in intrinsic value besides its artistic merit. The throne stood six feet high and four feet wide, forged from solid gold and inlaid with rare gems, with a jeweled canopy supported by twelve pillars and ornate crimson velvet sides. It was created for Emperor Shah and later taken by Nadir Shah, with the jewel work melted by the Marathas during their invasion, valued at roughly 450 thousand at that later time.
A detailed, illustrated account of a Tokyo cremation facility near Shenji, describing the process, supervision, and a private service. The piece notes government influence, the private manager, the cremation steps, and compares costs across three service classes for Japanese clients, highlighting accessibility for the less wealthy.
A New England woman faced poison by misread bottle while awaiting a relative. She drank tincture of aconite by mistake, then brewed strong coffee to counteract the danger. A physician said the coffee saved her life and warned against keeping poisonous bottles near medicines.
The Chicago Herald reports on Senator Sharon’s dramatic confrontation over a scandal involving a mistress. The defiant defense details lavish payments, alleged blackmail, and plans to indict Miss Hill and Neilson in Australia.
A farmer in Indiana described by the Tailixnapolis Nowe laments wasteful timber practices. He recalls abundant forests forty years ago and says his family would have earned millions if the timber had been managed, noting he cut black walnut trees on his land to fund farm life and education for his two sons.
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