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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1898
Page
2
An eyewitness account details how a United States battleship nears readiness for action. It explains the orderly, clockwork routine from call to quarters to loading magazines, moving ammunition by electric systems, and the captain guiding strategy from the bridge while deck crews secure spars and fires.
An elderly woman dressed stylishly in New York rebukes a rushed conductor who tried to push her into a car. She reproaches him that there is no need to hurry, declaring with firmness that he will reach hell soon enough. The exchange captures a sharp clash over priority and manners on a city transit platform.
T A Cockburn a California ostrich farmer with operations at South Pasadena and Norwalk has traveled to San Antonio Texas to set up a new ostrich farm. Birds to stock the Texas venture will be shipped from Norwalk.
The man whose office is on the tenth floor is apt to complain of the climb it when the elevator isn't running.
The piece argues that European powers acknowledge the Monroe doctrine amid disputes over Cuban independence and Venezuela. It highlights Britain's friendly stance and Sir John Pauncefote's influence, noting that European colonial powers recognize U S supremacy in American affairs and may heed precedent set by Cuba.
A discussion of next year’s presidential election ideas and public forecasts appears alongside mining data. Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters is recommended for health reform, while Colorado’s gold production is highlighted with 1897 figures and future promises. The Mining World offers trials and subscriptions.
The Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railway switches dining service from table d hote to a la carte, boosting profits and passenger satisfaction. Cars stay open during travel, yielding better service and approval from travelers. Also included are fragmented quotes and advertising snippets about tobacco cessation and personal anecdotes.
An open letter asserts the exclusive use of the word Castoria as a trademark, naming Dr. Samuel Pitcher of Hyannis Massachusetts as originator and noting the wrapper bears a facsimile signature of CHAS. S. Fletcher. It cites The Centaur Company as the authorized holder and dates the claim March 8, 1897.
An old advertisement promises No-To-Bac for fifty centa and a guaranteed tobacco habit cure making weak men strong with a blood purer claim. It states 50c price and 81 druggists. A report issued places London cab umbrella stock at 17 000 for one year.
In winter perspiration drops and impure blood return, causing pimples humors and eruptions. Hood Sarsaparilla is advertised as the cure for impure blood in all forms proven by marvelous cures of blood diseases. Take it to expel humors and improve the system for spring and warmer weather.
The readable fragment mentions Hood's Sarsapariila as a leading film in America with bold promotion by a fruggi st entrepreneur. Further details are unclear but positions the title as dominant in current cinema discourse.
A dense OCR snippet mixes Hood’s Sarsaparilla pills Cascarets candy cathartic and other tonics with scattered patter about Catholic clubs and public figures. It reads like an incoherent jumble of testimonials, promises of cures, and casual sales phrases from early 20th century drug ads.
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