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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1902
Page
2
Death of Emile Zola Followed By Mystery Surrounding His End
The novelist Emile Zola died September 24 from asphyxiation in what is described as an accident. Early reports say servants found him undressed and unresponsive in his room, with his wife nearby and a dying dog in the corner. A red hot glove was found in the chamber as physicians were called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zola
Emile Zola
Zota
College of Aix
Paris
Lyces- Lenois-le-Grand
Charlemagne
Deafness Cure Claim and Philippine War Totals
An old advertisement promises a hundred dollar reward for deafness cured by Hall's Catarrh Cures and notes Hall's products for sale. A military summary gives Philippine War figures from 1899 to 1902, including 2,001 engagements, 4,186 officers and 120,803 enlisted arrivals, an average army of 40,000, and 4,155 total deaths from wounds disease accidents drowning and other causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Carney & Co
Toledo
Halls Family
Asdjutant-General's
Philippines
Newspapers and History in Daily News Record
The text argues that despite garish color and distortion the daily newspaper captures life and history more vividly than other prints. It notes the selective emphasis of news and the journal’s accessible, durable form that survives in future memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Materinia
Seval
Oews
The Yellow Page Reports and Historical Perspective
An examination of how future historians might rely on first reports from yellow journalism rather than formal chronicles to gauge past values. The essay contrasts biased spy letters with sober records, arguing early print shapes memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ostober Scribner's
Constipation relief tale from a father's letter
A Tennessee father reports his daughter, long bedridden by indigestion, improved after using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. After one 50 cent bottle she could walk and later covered 34 miles in a day. Two doctors doubted recovery, but he praises the product and notes availability in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles with a guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bes
C Caldwell
Dr. Caldwell
J. H. M. Crocker
Nizon
Tenn
Leroy Farmer
Porto Rico schools adopt US style reform law
The first Porto Rico legislature passed a school law aligning with American ideals. Ten to twenty percent of city funds go to non school use, with about sixteen percent of taxes for public schools. 126 American teachers teach English, and most island teachers now speak it. 40,000 children use English and sing the national hymn in English. Two years ago there were no schoolhouses. today over fifty brick and stone buildings exist, with agriculture taught in twenty two schools. Poor families seek education, and a compulsory law is deemed unnecessary. Missouri hosts a major manufacturing city with leading poultry and livestock markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
Republic
Porto Hico di
Brambaugh
Spain
Dr Fenner's Kidney and Backache Cure Ad
A vintage testimonial advert claims Dr Fenner's Kidney and Backache Cure cured a reader's heavy backache after other remedies failed. It states the product, sold by Crenshaw & Young, offers relief for kidney and back issues and mentions a prior eight month bedridden condition. The ad pitches a druggist sale and urges readers to ask for the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puneners Ridney
H. Waters
Haniel
Drogpista
ST. Vitus
Crenshaw & Young
St Louis Fair Opens With Note for Premium Purses
The St Louis fair catalogue for the sealed annual event, opening Monday October 6 and running one week, plans a high caliber show with over 36000 in premiums. Of this, 25000 is set aside for trotting, racing and the horse show in the amphitheater. Secretary Hachmeister offers 4000 in cash prizes for the horse show department. J D Clarkson named special tender for cattle with 5300 in cash premiums. J M Clarkson to supervise swine and sheep with 3000 plus in prices. Henry Steinmesch heads poultry, John Francisco in Belgian hare and pigeon departments. The associative will give away 1500 in cash prizes across departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Hachmeister
J. D. Clarkson
J. M. Clarkson
Henry Steinmesch
St. Loui,s
John Francisco
Nic
Hood's Sarsaparilla touted for scrofula cure in October
The notice extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for scrofula and consumption, claiming medical and permanent relief. It highlights October's weather as challenging to sufferers and asserts widespread success in towns and homes. It also praises the Maine battleship's October trial, noting speed records and lineage from a Havana incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Bul lard's Snow Liniment Promises Fast Relief at Spot
An old Texas ad claims Ballard's Snow Liniment relieves rheumatism and body irritation quickly. A testimonial from Smith Houses in Tansba endorses its use for aches, pains, and throat and chest discomfort. Crecebaw & Your's listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bullard
Smith
Smith Houses
Tansba
Texas
Ballard
Higginsville Well Project Rebounds For City Council
Algginsville city council plans to revive the 900 foot Higginsville well abandoned for sulfurous salty water. Officials believe filtration and tank exposure can remove taste and improve quality. Estimated cost around 1000, with aim to resume use rather than abandon the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginsville
Algginsville
Malaria Cure Ad Claims Quick Relief From Fever
An old advertisement touts a malaria remedy promising relief from cold shivering headaches and fever. It features testimonials from J. A. Hopkins of Manchester Kansas and promotes herbs like Her bine as superior for malaria and chills. The pitch mentions a 60d price and references Crenhav and Youne's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Hopkins
Manchester
Kan
Sir Thomas Lipton Plans Channel Voyage by Balloon
The Agro Club member Sir Thomas Lipton considers a Channel crossing in a balloon with the Hon Or Rolls. If the voyage occurs, he will be accompanied by his steam yacht the Brin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Thomas
Sir Thomas Lipton
Agro Club
Beautiful Complexions Promoted by Herbal Preparation
Advertisement touts a remedy claiming to clear pores and improve skin tone. It emphasizes liver and bowels as sources of a healthy complexion and mentions a product called Hertiie Will available at Orenther & Young's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Wey
Hertiie
Orenther & Young's
Brief Quotable Quips From Many Papers
A collage of short humorous remarks and exchanges from various newspapers. Bits include quips on justice, happiness, driving, family, aging, stuttering, friendship, erudition, and phrenology delivered in a light, punchy style reflecting early 20th century humor columns. Names of papers and individuals appear in snippets.
Three Word A Day Method Teaches Language Mastery
A New Orleans Times-Democrat report quotes a polyglot who argues patience and daily practice. He claims learning 600 to 1,000 words is doable quickly by a simple habit: learn three words a day in a new language, use them, and build understanding. He recounts applying the plan in Mexico to learn Spanish despite initially knowing none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Times-Democrat
Ben
Mexico
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