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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1905
Page
4
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a trusted remedy for women's weaknesses and uterine issues with a strong maternal trust angle. It touts long-standing approval, alcohol-free formula, and a reward offer for cures of leucorrhea and related conditions, plus mention of Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for common ailments.
A Woman's Home Companion feature showcases Paul de Longpre's painting The Three Most Beautiful Roses on the June cover. The article extols his status as the top flower painter and notes the issue is available for ten cents at newsstands or from the publisher.
The article traces ancient Egyptian worship of the cat Boust and the origin of the name Puss or Pussycat. It notes the cat’s moonlike behavior and eyes and explains how Pasht became a term used for the animal, linking ancient beliefs to modern pet names.
The New York Evening Post reports that the German emperor allowing officers to toast in water signals a major temperance shift. It notes Count von Haeseler as a model abstainer and cites Kraepelin’s research showing abstinence improves vigor and work. The piece compares North and South German drinking cultures and highlights rising temperance societies in Bremen and Hamburg.
Ten years ago a bright young businessman in Atchison, once hailed for great things, began losing ground and finally failed entirely as whisky claimed him. He proclaimed he could take a drink or let it alone, but was mistaken.
A 22 year old girl with suspected meningitis developed acute mania and multiple personality states during the illness. She exhibited spells of blindness deafness paralysis and could draw a nurse figure while blind, with heightened tactile sensitivity.
The piece argues men tolerate faults and patiently wait for friends to change while women, judged by manners and taste, quickly condemn and end friendships. It claims women lack a genius for friendship and rarely forgive, unlike men who preserve ties despite flaws.
The section describes Barrie style spoofing of Hedda Gabler in a burlesque at Toole's theater. Teaman Tesman and Irene Vanbrugh blend Thea Hedda lively onstage with a playful exchange about Christianity. London Pall Mall Gazette notes the performance.
A famous author warns that fame is fragile and must be constantly fed. He argues that preserving reputation is an ongoing struggle, and writing in modern language accelerates oblivion, offering only a brief respite from obscurity.
In Prentice’s late editorship the Louisville Journal faced a theft of the big dictionary from the editorial room. He ordered a replacement, calling a man who edits a newspaper without a full dictionary an egotiat, and claiming he does not belong in that category.
A Philadelphia Ledger quip captures a young poet sighing about trials and a crusty editor asserting interest in serving on a jury. The exchange highlights differing views on civic duty and literary voice.
A courtroom dialogue contrasts harsh cross examination with the pressure of modern legal practice. The attorney likens sharp questioning to torture, while the court scene reflects intense judicial scrutiny and public interest.
A playful exchange centers on counting odd numbers and a barber offering a middle parting. The dialogue features Mr Rinkpate and a barber in a brief, whimsical interaction.
A collage of quips quotes Truth Prevails and Imitation from The Chicago News and Council Bluffs Nonpareil. It includes a jest about procrastination and a Mr. Dooley remark on the saloon as a necessary evil. The lines mix whimsy with social commentary.
A Polish stepfather from Rockville Conn was jailed recently after authorities say he fed a baby whisky. The court date and exact sentence were not disclosed in the report.
A provocative line attributed to Cowper appears in an aside, likely reflecting a quip about rhetoric or moral reform. The fragment suggests a satirical or dialogic context rather than a formal event or report.
Under date of September 9 1904 a man describes two years of agony from a terrid condition affecting his head scalp and shoulders. He sought doctors and hospital care for six months with no relief before trying Cuticura. He claims a complete cure in a short time and says his condition caused dread among friends and his wife.
An advertisement touts Cuticura products as a complete cure for skin diseases. It recommends hot water and Cuticura Soap to cleanse and soften the skin, Cuticura Ointment to soothe irritation, and Cuticura Resolvent Pills to purify the blood. The set is claimed to cure hair loss and disfiguring skin conditions when other treatments fail.
A camper's evening in the high country unfolds with campfire meals and mountain air. Scenes of cooking, starlit skies, and pine cone flames give way to night as misty peaks loom and the tarpaulin shelters a cold dawn.
The piece argues gambling is irrational and degrading, equating it to a vice that harms players beyond money. It cites ruinous feelings after losses and notes the gambler’s illusion of merit, quoting Fox on pleasure from winning and losing at cards.
The Philadelphia Bulletin warns hydrofluoric acid is deadly and must be kept in gold bottles or similarly secure vessels. It glases etching uses, is colorless and resembles water, and inhalation can cause instant death. Proper storage requires tight clamps and room temperatures below sixty degrees to avoid bottle damage.
George Bernard Bhaw criticizes London dress as unclean and uncomfortable. He rails against starch and shiny, impersonal garments, describing outfits as cold black stoves with pipes and cylinders and noting the tragedy of natural knees and elbows not fitting the cylindrical ideal.
A contemporary observer recalls Winidy's distinctive dress in memoria records. He notes a slate velvet coat with antin trim and purple trousers, gold braid, scarlet waistcoat, lace ruffles, white gloves with rings, and long black ringlets. On rising in the house he wore a bottle green frock coat, white waistcoat, collarless style, and abundant gold chalus.
A Chicago Tribune fragment shows a young man and Miss Plnke in a tense exchange. She insists she is not cold but explains she is coming to be distant because her vaccination is taking. The dialogue hints at social constraints and health themes of the era.
A Chicago Record-Herald note recalls Mrs. Wibbleson and her strong point after a reception where a guest received a sharp elbow from Abe, implying clear evidence of her fortitude.
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