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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1894
Page
3
Donald Kennedy of Roxbury Massachusetts touts a claimed universal remedy tested in over eleven hundred cases with few failures. He advertises certificates of value and a book by postal request while warning readers of initial stomach sensitivity and urging immediate use with no diet changes.
An old advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative improving health with no weakening effects. It claims cleansing action on kidneys, liver, and bowels, easing constipation, fevers, colds, and headaches. Sold by druggists at 1 bottle and 1 company, California Fig Syrup Co, asserts genuine product labeling.
A long dictionary era letter argues servants should sleep out to gain independence, criticizing both employers and servants. It explores whether lodging with mistresses promotes dignity or invites gossip, and notes the high cost of housing and the varied roles servants may hold. The writer questions trust in recommendations and laments shifting social norms.
A chaotic tale from Hoboken recounts a 878000 draw with five “tacky” entrants from Puerto Cortex to No. 74 Gordon Street. Oscar Hanger, John R. Hendhy, and others claim the proceeds of 750 dollars per winner, while a reporter notes the wave of interviews and plans as the Hun Hoboken News calls the event a lively public spectacle.
A reflective piece on cross language price confusion and the costs of foreign currency in trade. It contrasts English and French price labeling, notes misrepresentation and civility of shopkeepers, and warns readers about hidden charges and the slow pace of fair bargaining in liberal markets.
A Florida report warns the alligator faces extinction after heavy killings in recent years. The text notes the species has declined drastically, with estimates of millions slain and a focus on age and growth patterns, though wording is unclear.
A jagged fragment describes a theater scene with dramatic tension. References to a Milwaukee venue and a Western drama label a villain and hero, ending with a loud confrontation and a cue about a heroine on a rocky pass. Names and context are obscured by garbled text.
A jumble of notes describes Japanese matchmaking ventures, Yokohama-backed enterprises hiring labor in Japan, and French electrician M Trouva proving a lamp caught in water attracts curious fish. Nearby, Still Pond, Md, is noted for violent storms and rarity. A shark shows race preference. The King of the Water Moon title is claimed by Australia’s largest gold ang, 23 pounds 4 ounces. Mme Estradaine’s jewels, famed in South America, were seized for debt. The Louron stock exchange hosts an orchestra. Whales range 50 to 100 feet, with tongues yielding a ton of oil.
An Iowa inventor from Marshalltown unveils a bicycle ambulance attachment for rapid battlefield use. The device mounts atop a standard bicycle frame, allowing stretchered patients to be carried over stairs hills or uneven terrain with minimal effort. The aluminum frame is light yet durable, and the whole unit can be detached quickly for shelter or hospital transfer.
A doctor describes future medical devices including an ambulance built with exposed wheels and simple axles, plus a folding frame with a single wheel and canvas mattress for narrow passages. The piece also recounts a New Mexico campaign anecdote and a snake venom experiment by Paris researchers claiming a method to weaken vipers for safer extraction.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Hakfusuke, a football player, and reference a May or Mayioes like event with Lae Minn and Woothe age. The passage is garbled but centers on a season-related athletic figure and a local sports scene.
Do you wish the finest bread and cake The Royal Baking Powder is the purest and strongest of all powders It promises lightest food and best digestibility Avoid powders with gifts or lower prices than Royal as they may contain alum lime or sulfuric acid Decline substitutes for absolute purity.
The scene centers on a theatrical interlude where a rival suitor remains on cue behind the scenes as a flirtatious pair narrows to a moment of confession. Violet Cocktails and new bar novelties are noted, including the violet cocktail’s pale color and uncertain staying power. Catalog work for art sales in Europe and America dominates expense, with artist Fravers and others preparing illustrated catalogs. the reason for a laboratory shake remains unsolved.
Fragmentary notes describe Cope’s discovery of a small fossil named ucuilis primmegus from the Wind River country in Wyoming. The specimen, not living and not fully furred, is deemed ancient and potentially ancestral to hoofed animals, with connections drawn to a similar French find and debates among European savants. The text weaves in 19th century science and remarks on religious imagery, mushrooms, and humorous quips from period publications.
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