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Newspaper
Mays Landing Record
Location
Mays Landing, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1906
Page
3
A poem about a rose kept by a sick man, speaking of endurance through winter. The rose claims knowledge of cold and ice yet remains hopeful, urging the patient to endure pain and fear. The verse contrasts fragility with faith that spring and lasting life lie beyond the shroud of snow.
Teddy Anita climbs to her room and flings into the Moorla chair as a dim day filters through a white coral room. She contemplates his absence after three years of daily sight, awaiting relief that alas does not come.
Anita, torn by affection for Teddy and fear of commitment, faces his abrupt departure when Teddy plans to move away. After a near-fatal train wreck, Teddy awakens with a vow to recover and asks Anita to marry him when he is well. She accepts with a heartfelt promise to marry him.
The fragment suggests a philosopher stance that if a man cannot prosper, he should pause and reassess his plan, giving time for a fresh start and new strategies.
Readable excerpts describe a post card boom in Great Britain with a slight drop in letters, a surge in postal cards, and varied seaside anecdotes. The piece cites Atlantic City stamp shortages and rambles into curio collecting habits. It also includes fragmented ad copy and quips from periodicals.
The text profiles Lydia E. Pinkham born 1819 in Lynn Massachusetts. It details her Quaker upbringing, early teaching, and the development of her vegetable compound from roots and herbs to aid women. The piece traces the family’s 1873 revival of income, the kitchen lab, and the rise of mass advertisement, along with enduring records of patient cases guiding the business and its legacy.
J C Lightner of 703 So Cedar St Abilene Kansas suffers kidney pain from daily labor. He describes back pain gravel trouble and strain but says Deans Kidney Pills cured him. He reports no recurrence and thanks the remedy. Sold by dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co New York City rosoiv. N Y
A cautious Mrs Foster recalls buying and returning kitchenware and cosmetic items, blaming a string of exchanges on overreaching beliefs and a bargain sale as she discusses the financial muddle with her husband Henry. The tale reflects thrift, impulse, and the trouble of returns.
A magician explains a simple training routine to tear a full pack of fifty two cards as if slicing cheese. He describes daily practice starting with one card for a week then two then three each week, until after fifty two weeks the entire deck can be torn with ease.
As druggists 50c per box or by mail upon receipt of price. Stamps accepted. Mull's Anti-Belch Wafers claim to relieve belching gas bad breath and stomach trouble by absorbing gas and disinfecting the stomach. The ad urges sending coupon and 50c with full address to MALL's GRAPE Tonic Co for a free sample and a certificate toward future purchases.
A fragmentary tale notes Jeremi and Josephine facing a bold man on a chilly day. The man’s scornful remark shifts blame to the two youths while promising to leave punishment to them, yielding a troubling moral division. The excerpt titled by BSt. Nicholas references Terem and the innocent pair.
The article recounts why Susan B. Anthony remained unmarried, choosing freedom over marriage. It notes a dozen suitors, a pivotal proposal, her commitment to suffrage work, and her belief that marriage could trade independence for domestic drudgery or a doll’s life.
A young physician's diagnosis of appendicitis is contradicted by an older doctor who criticizes the assessment while noting the junior doctor's weekly pay of 812. The exchange highlights tension between medical judgment and compensation.
An advertising piece argues brain work depletes phosphate of potash and that the mineral must be supplied via food. It promotes Grape-Nuts as a brain-building product and mentions Postum manufactures and grocer sales. The claim urges ten to fourteen days of use to prove value.
A captain recounts a deep sea event where a large deep-water fish shot upward and burst into many pieces. He explains deep-sea pressure creates unusual buoyant behavior causing some fish to rise quickly and even eject from the water. He cites scientists to support the claim and notes the rarity of such upward falls.
A seventeen line clipped reminiscence describes a child starting eczema at four months, spreading rapidly to the face and body, with multiple doctors unsuccessfully attempting cures. The account notes the ailment’s severity and the family’s searching for relief across various places.
A man sought a $50,000 life policy but answered no to automobilist and motocyclist. The agent sighed and explained, we no longer insure pedestrians.
A brief humorous remark attributed to Jones in a Houston Post blurb contrasts a cow with a jackass, questioning knowledge and prompting a playful exchange.
Fragmentary text mentions morning time and contemplation with unclear action or subject, making precise summary difficult from available words.
An article explains the White House renovation from 1809 to today shows the exterior must stay white. It notes a ready-mixed high grade white paint was used, not white lead, reflecting a government example for American homeowners.
The text explains that both oilcloth and carpet reach the same temperature when warmed. However oilcloth feels colder because it conducts heat better, pulling heat away from the foot faster, while carpet insulates and transfers less heat.
A description from Tibet extols a small, striking cat with a bushy tail and coal black rings. The animal, likened to a domestic cat in look but savage in nature, has only been seen in Europe and America as dead specimens. It notes hopes that Tibetan hunters may sooner capture live examples for study.
A poemish reminiscence describes a school day from morning to night with study and recitation. It notes forenoon recess luncheon break and afternoon recess, ending with the return home. The verse paints a school child’s routine as a lively daily rhythm.
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