Giant Horseshoe Shoe Described in Ancient Text
The London Chronicle notes a legendary horseshoe described in the D'Orbiney papyrus. It claims a ruler commanded a realm with a castle and a shoe seven feet long, vastly larger than ordinary horseshoes.
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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1918
Page
4
The London Chronicle notes a legendary horseshoe described in the D'Orbiney papyrus. It claims a ruler commanded a realm with a castle and a shoe seven feet long, vastly larger than ordinary horseshoes.
Careful inspection urged of Castoria infant remedy bottles with claims of age, origin, and safety. The article reviews Castoria’s history and its use for infants and children, noting parental concerns and regulatory actions. A state education measure in Minnesota is mentioned, signaling wider public health and standards discussions.
The piece warns that Mittel-Europa forces threaten global safety as Montenegro and Romania fall under pressure. It argues 9,000,000 people are split and the region could fracture into second-class powers. The United States would face aggression alone, so victory is essential.
Thousands of women endure kidney and bladder trouble without realizing the cause. Back pain, headaches, and nervousness signal kidney trouble, and Swamp-Root by Dr Kilmer & Co is offered as a remedy with instructions to test a small bottle before buying a full one.
Article notes beavers are rare in Norway found only at a few sites and killing them is forbidden. Farmers seek government permission to kill when damage occurs and seek compensation if not allowed. Also mentions a hod carrier woman in New York and eleven million women at work in industries.
Slacker rounds follow Pershing veterans visit as Red Cross workers mobilize. Fuel administration limits coal purchases by cooperatives and factories. Iowa officials WeiBarney dairy board adopts butter standard. Sugar purchase limits tighten city five pounds and country five pounds per purchase.
Des Moines nurse Mrs L J Eisenbury credits Tanlac with curing her run down system caused by long night shifts. She reports relief from headaches and dizziness and now recommends the tonic. An ad notes Tanlac available from druggists. Alfalfa in New Zealand shows high yields across varieties with Patagonian and Marlborough hay potential priced around $19.46 per ton.
Freckles adverts promise removal with Othine double strength guaranteed money back. Navy athletics discuss high fitness standards, athletic equipment, and discipline across ships and stations with blue shirts as a symbol of courage.
A Cuticura remedy guide promotes soaking hands in hot Cuticura Soap then applying Cuticura Ointment with tissue paper removal of excess. It offers free samples via Cuticura Dept. o. Also notes a political remark on traitors and a quip about laughter. It cites an estimate of 2354 cattle in Canada’s western provinces.
The piece recalls Viking raids on Wales and brutal treatment of captives, noting past massacres and punishments for enemies. It contrasts ancient cruelty with modern prisoner rights and references disparate items such as Colombia’s solar scheme and a novelty electrically powered teeth cleaner. The text ends with a humorous aside about a shoe salesman and a joke about a mother.
Fragmentary text mentions troubles and confusion with phrases about the sun shining and a person’s (he) actions. The readable parts imply a narrative of disorder or accident but lack clear facts, dates, or identifiable entities.
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