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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1897
Page
7
Speculation swirls as a Parisian jewel, rumored to be the cherished “Twin” diamonds known as the Twin, allegedly purchased by Mrs. William Astor. European dealers whisper of an American buyer of unmatched means, and rumors say the gems may surface in American society next season.
The article explains the old fashioned log method for measuring a ship speed. A log chip, line, reel, and sand glass determine knots per half minute, with crew signaling Turn and Stop to record hourly speed.
A dated collage of classifieds mentions a complete gold and silver testing cabinet for five dollars with express shipping from Denver. It cites piano sales from Montelius Piano Co in Denver, a joke about a Jersey cow, Cascarets for daily bowels, and various light ad snippets from the era.
A man named Darey suffered serious eye trouble after he looked at spring millinery styles in a store window. The account notes his imprudent stop in front of the display led to the injury and reflects on fashion warnings.
A collage of old ad blurbs and jokes includes Hall's Catarrh Cure claims, household quips on picnics and chores, and brief testimonials. Notable lines reference Dr. H H Green Sons in Atlanta, Piso's Cure for consumption, Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup, Cascarets, and comic exchanges about wedding gifts and trolley parties.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports a man was fined ten dollars or ten days in jail. He paid three dollars and served three days, but a jailer error kept him for ten. The court offered a discount if he committed a second offense, linking it to another ten day sentence with a three day rebate.
A Cleveland Leader cartoon-style exchange features a husband accusing his wife of aiding a tramp who turns out to be her wealthy uncle Henry. The husband panics at the thought of police, while the wife reveals the tramp’s true identity and wealth, adding comic local color.
A taut hawser loop around a big boat at Chester Pennsylvania slipped from its post and killed James Campbell. The rope encircled his neck and jerked him twelve feet into the air before he died.
The Philadelphia Call poses a public health query on whether strong constitutions endure water drinking. The note hints at general wellness concerns and urges reader consideration of hydration.
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