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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1893
Page
4
A distorted long excerpt discusses social class and cleanliness, contrasting neatness with moral worth. It critiques women’s appearances and the fetish for fashion, while illustrating costs of grooming through comic and critical anecdotes about daily expenses and self-image. The piece questions ideal beauty and moral judgment in society.
A Globe-Democrat reporter notes a corridor conversation about baldness and attraction. The excerpt questions why one sex appears to enjoy immunity and why men fear bald women, while pondering who would marry a completely bald woman.
A lengthy portrait of New York bachelors outlines elite men like Eugene Higging and George Vanderbilt, detailing lavish apartments in landmarks such as the Alpine, the Dakota, and the Metropolis. It notes their wealth, social standing, and bachelor culture including artful interiors, expansive libraries, and costly furnishings while reflecting on marriage’s perceived intrusions.
The article reports Rabbi Jacob Voorsungey defending Judaic slaughter practices amid legislative pressure. It cites Professor Gur Jach’s views on humane aspects and health benefits, discusses dietary restrictions, and notes broader religious debates in England America and Switzerland.
The article describes a major canal tunnel project with a length near 446 miles, featuring a northern section for water conveyance and a southern portion with power generation. It details workshops on the Rhone bank near Vinnavihern-onteanen, 4,000,000 francs in capital, and a projected eight and a half year construction period. It cites figures for horsepower, damming, and financing, along with associated officials and machines.
The Louisville Dispatch reports a curious Texas tale about quart bottles misrepresented as quarts. Hart of Mineola investigated local liquor dealers, finding many bottles labeled as quarts actually held only a pint or less. By legal action, several dealers faced charges while one persistent case led to the nickname J Noge’s quarts.
Fragmented OCR reveals a mix of nautical myth, locust plague, and patent medicine pitches. The text mentions a venturesome ship with purple wings, a siren, and a haunted dwelling, then shifts to a swarm of locusts described as the greatest invasion since time began. It also references travel by train and a consumer remedy, ending with a remark on the Nile and foreign beliefs about water descent.
A garbled OCR fragment touts Dr Pinree's Golden Medical Discovery as a universal cure. The text mocks medical claims, promises rapid restoration of health and vigor, and hints at polling or public belief influencing reception.
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