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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1897
Page
3
A physician argues heavy woolen undergarments can trap heat and moisture, increasing cold risk. He favors cotton or light wear that breathes, noting wool may protect some but often harms by preventing evaporation. Good food, air, and exercise remain key to avoiding colds.
The article discusses Danish women’s roles and ambitions, noting equal access to education, numerous professions, and continued skill in housekeeping. It contrasts modern pursuits like sports, design, and photography with traditional social limits and the practice of debut at 16, with old-maid stigma if not married by 22. It also mentions elk-horn fencing at Mammoth Hot Springs and elk population data in Yellowstone.
The British Medical Journal condemns jockey abuse and the toll of weight management on riders. It notes few are born jockeys and many endure severe privations as they pursue racing careers.
The richest actor in the world is M Coquelin said to be worth $1,000,000. A sweet potato weighing six pounds was raised this year by Wm Butler near Dover Delaware.
A fragmentary old ad touts Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a remedy for indigestion and a range of ailments. It mocks harsh dietary penalties and promises stomach tranquility through the tonic, claiming it also cures malaria rheumatism constipation biliousness and weakness.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only true remedy for catarrh with a constitutional treatment that heals from the blood to the mucous surfaces. It promises a one hundred dollar reward if it fails and urges sending for testimonials. The note ends with a line about a neglected appearance and a barber joke.
Daily through sleepers on the Pacific Coast Two through trains via the Unston Pacific. Travel to Salt Lake Helena San Francisco Sacramento and other western points. Inquiries at 641 17th St corner Cards. Also assorted ad snippets and curiosities including remedies and light humor.
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