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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1908
Page
5
A collage of stray lines on catarrh cure claims and tonic ads mixes with quips about bathing suits and teething syrups. It includes promotion for Head’s blood purifier, Mrs Whislow’s soothing syrup, and Dr Kline’s nerve restorer, plus a humorous streetcar retort and a Brownsberger Commercial College plug.
A fragmentary exchange shows a young man asking about the most powerful explosives with a cryptic reply from an ex-theatrical manager, mentioning a possible opera company and a name that resembles a surname.
A historical snippet lists a dubious cold cure with Compound Syrup of Sarsaparilla Toris Compound and whiskey promising relief in 24 hours. It mentions available at drug stores and includes marketing notes about Malthoid Roofing and a light exchange about travel stain versus dirt.
In a dramatic port incident near Rio Janeiro the admiral confronts Alfred over a chain cable mishap as shackles tore from howse holes and the young officer admits he could not stop the chain. The admiral seeks a decisive answer and faces a surprising retort from the crewman.
A single binder straight fivee cigar wrapped in foil to stay fresh until smoked. Made with extra quality tobacco by Lewis' Factory in Peoria Illinois. Originator Tin Foil Smoker Package.
The western river steamboat F X Thompson struck a snag years ago and sank with only its initials showing. Passengers on a later boat found the wreck intriguing and questioned the captain about the cause, which remains uncertain.
In 1810 John Green began Stivichall church near Coventry and finished the building seven years later using only his own hands. The solitary effort claims every stone laid by a single man and now draws visitors for its unusual construction and revenue from curious sightseers.
The New York American notes submarine concepts date back about 200 years with several failed attempts. It mentions Day’s 1774 fatal descent in Wrymouth sound, Bushnell’s 1775 Connecticut design, Fulton’s 1796 explosive box idea, and questions who started the submarine concept.
Dr O Clayton Jones of Silverton England cites peppermint drops as a simple cure to break a youth smoking habit. He notes a bullseye keeps tobacco from blending with lingering peppermint taste, delaying smoking for about an hour and making the sweets a low harm alternative.
Mr William F Wahlberg of Oklahoma reports taking one bottle of Peruna relieved his aggravated stomach catarrh more effectively than years of medical treatment. He plans to continue use and recommends Peruna to readers. The testimonial claims Peruna as a last resort that provides relief after failed doctors and sanitarium visits.
A fragment reflects a traveler visiting a countryside spot described as plain and unpretentious. She fills six trunks with fine attire while noting the Nk ogara bridge over the Zambesi stands about 160 feet above water.
Rev. John MacGowan portrays Chinese religious practice as pragmatic and fear driven. He describes idols as consulted for business ventures and illnesses and notes lack of affection toward deities. The piece mocks Chinese reverence while detailing temple rites and idol consultation.
Tailors offer low prices with catalog and directions from Morris & Snow Seed at ain street. Trunks, bags and suitcases are advertised with guaranteed workmanship and money back. G. U. Whit Main St and an Automobile School at 125% South Flower St in Los Angeles run by W. A. Yaw as manager.
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