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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1899
Page
6
Readable text advertises a free today sample of a powder that claims to cure chilblains, swelling, and aching feet from tight shoes. It mentions anti corns and bunions, price 25c at all shoe stores, with promises of relief and a refund policy.
John L Blackford once Plainfield's state detective married Alice Morgan in Westfield while still wed to his first wife Ullrich. He borrowed money to fund both weddings and two hotels, moved between Plainfield New York and Westfield, and was eventually arrested after his second wife learned the truth. The Dobbs-adjacent case ended with bail set at 5000 dollars and no prosecution from Morgan.
Mrs Flats discovers steam in the pipes prompting Mr Flats to note the janitor is away and his wife cannot manage the system. The brief item from the Syracuse Herald captures a domestic plumbing incident and its humorous context.
A London Mail summary describes insomnia caused by brain overactivity and suggests gymnastic routines to redistribute blood flow. It lists standing stretches, arm movements, a single-leg stance, and controlled breathing to warm extremities and induce sleep, advising gradual release of tension and repeated slow cycles.
Composer Harry B. Smith is hailed as the most prolific creator of musical works. This season alone he has about a dozen comic operas in performance and may produce five or six more before it ends. His astonishing workload keeps him busy day and night as he writes, designs, and promises new pieces.
The article explains Sabbath as a Hebrew term for rest used for periods of a year or seven years and for a weekly seventh day. It notes Sunday honors the sun day and is observed as a Sabbath in Christian nations, but Sabbath and Sunday are distinct.
A Denver fireman James H. De Vore shares a tested method to halt runaway teams. He advises staying fearless, stepping in front, selecting the stronger horse, securing a grip, steering aside at the last moment, then jerking the reins to curb both horses with steady muscle and pressure. The guidance appears as a New York Journal reprint of a practical survival technique.
A dying coal miner in Chambers Journal is told by the doctor to eat anything. He longs for a slice of ham, but his wife reminds him they are saving it for the funeral. The scene highlights a stark, dark humor in a tragic moment.
Senate panel led by Senator Mason in New York warns that bread milk meat and most staples may be poison. Witness testimony claims white bread causes heart failure and that meat fish and dairy are unfit for consumption. The speaker urges people to stop eating and pay up for the week.
In winter use Allen's Foot-Ease a powder to relieve uncomfortable nervous feet that are often cold and damp. It helps sweating sore feet and tight shoes. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores 25 cents. Free sample sent. Address Allen S Olmsted Le Roy NY.
Havre hosts trials of Baron d Alessandro dro's buoyed floating nets said to outperform oil in storm moderation. Experiments at Cherbourg showed nets could protect ships, coastal stations, and fisheries by damping heavy seas. The inventor reports improved buoyancy and ballast for resilience under strong currents and tempests.
The Southern Pacific Company offers premier and second class service to California, Arizona, Texas and Mexico with through Pullman Palace and Tourist Sleepers from eastern cities. Personal conducted Tourist Excursions originate in Cincinnati, Louisville, St. Louis, Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Des Moines, Omaha, Kansas City and beyond. For detailed literature contact W. G. Neimyer in Chicago, W. H. Connor in Cincinnati, or W. J. Berg in Buffalo.
The notice promises London Balm relieves catarrh or head cold with a money back guarantee. Separately a railroad report states the Baltimore & Ohio will receive 62 new consolidated freight locomotives by January end, 50 ordered in September and 12 added, marking a high type of heavy freight power.
Highlights the Chicago Special from Denver leaving at 3 00 p m and arriving in Chicago at 8 15 p m next day. Mentions fastest trains from Denver and a ticket office at 11th Street. Includes stray quips and advertisements about health and consumer goods.
Every Known Vanner of Test will claim Union Pacific trains are the quickest and best Saped trains for points east and west from Denver. Three daily through trains to Chicago with routes via Omaha or Kansas City. Two through trains daily to San Francisco or the Pacific Northwest. Ticket Office at 417 17th Street.
Train leaves Denver at 9 40 p m and arrives Chicago at 8 45 next morning. Dining cars and solid vestibuled palatial equipment. Ticket Office on 17th street.
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