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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1898
Page
2
A playful theater sketch mocks backstage life as a hap py actor on stage draws applause while the audience remains unaware of the squalid humor behind the scenes. The Supes and manager stage a sly cameo exposing the theater world’s vanity.
The article argues that Alaska’s cold damp climate requires a strong baking powder, preferably Royal Baking Powder. It cites miner McQuesten and explorers like Peary, noting Royal’s superior keeping qualities and endurance in arctic conditions. It warns against cheaper brands that crumble or lose strength during transit or in Alaska’s environment.
A London correspondent notes Glasgow's municipal tramway system yields strong profits and benefits riders. Since taking control, the city reduced fares, shortened workers' hours, raised wages, expanded networks, and achieved a net annual profit of 416,335 after interest. Other towns like Leeds, Huddersfield, Sheield and Blackpool report varied gains under municipal operation while some cities retain private management with steady returns.
E F Guig Non of St Louis recalls a humorous encounter with a Mexican vendor. An old woman selling honey would only part with two boxes, claiming she needed some to sell to others and to have something to do for the day.
A humorous exchange shows a customer asking for a good watch dog and a dealer replying that the dog is savage because he chews holes in his own pants. The wry humor plays on expectations of canine guardianship.
A Paw Paw resident relates the death of two children and years of neuralgia and indigestion. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, she reports marked relief and renewed appetite. She consumed seven or eight boxes and now claims full recovery.
The text discusses how oxygen originates from photosynthesis when plants absorb sunlight and release oxygen as they grow. It explains that early Earth had hot conditions with abundant vegetable fuel and that as it cooled, plants released oxygen into the atmosphere, enabling life and stable air. It warns that depleting oxygen could lead to suffocation of the planet.
The secretary announces a plan to build more battleships asserting clear need for stronger port protection and fortifications. The rest of the text references medicinal claims and unrelated song-like snippets.
A jumble of sensational ads and quack claims promotes No-To-Bac tobacco cessation aids and Great Nerve Restorer with testimonials and free booklets. The text mocks cautious medical language, touts cures for nerves and constipation, and cites businesses in Chicago New York Warren and Philadelphia, reflecting early 20th century patent medicine advertising.
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