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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1897
Page
3
The article extols malarial disease symptoms and praises Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure. It claims the tonic removes the cause and effects, rebuilds a weakened system, and conquers constipation liver and kidney complaints and nervousness.
A pair of speakers discuss love and folly noting Treddle is driven by affection. The exchange defines love as two souls with a single thought, suggesting he thinks partly, while others hint at its effect on judgment.
An advertisement promotes Pure FooD Tal Maple Syrup as absolutely pure and rich in flavor with physician recommendations. The copy emphasizes quality and health endorsement to persuade shoppers.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy with a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure. It promotes internal use to affect blood and mucous surfaces, claims testimonial support, and urges sending for a testimonials list. Also promotes Piso's Cure for Pleuritis and other product endorsements.
During the American Revolution an English magazine estimated North American colonists at 2 million and projected doubling every 25 years reaching 64 million by 1890. The 1890 census instead tallied 62,622,250, a striking though imperfect prophecy.
A humorous remark contrasts a smiling demeanor with the idea of removing a porous plaster, illustrating a witty assessment of character from a Boston Traveler exchange. The dialogue highlights skepticism about a person’s true nature through sharp sarcasm.
A brief Chicago Tribune item notes Mrs Stayatt Holme answering a curious caller about health. She responds that she enjoys good health, though she has few opportunities to exercise.
A column recounts Lafayette’s 1824 U S tour seen as a historic moment. Jean Fraley Hallowell notes the Staten Island arrival on August 15 with his son George Washington Lafayette and his son-in-law, and a welcome-filled year of travels.
A collage of quips and short jokes from various sources with punchlines about life, love, finance, and daily scenes. Characters include a fishers, ministers, farmers, and office boys, joined by witty exchanges about money, marriage, and social foibles.
The first electric passenger car in the United States was shown in Dover New Hampshire July 26 1847. Moses G Farmer born 1820 of New Hampshire built two cars with a Groves battery in forty eight cells. His work influenced later electric transit though not adopted then. He died in Chicago at the 1893 World’s Fair.
Mrs Margaret Valentine Le Long rode solo a 2000 mile bicycle trip from Chicago to San Francisco in ninety days. She completed the journey without a puncture, with one accident from a broken pedal on a dark hill. She did her own washing rested when tired and did not seek a record. Her best day covered eighty six miles and she detoured via Ogden to Salt Lake, even rode railroad tracks for part of the way.
A Cleveland note describes a vigorous woman walking ten miles daily, tanned hands, and no fatigue while Robson’s odd fixation on tariffs and cotnap ter raises amusement among coworkers. The piece paints a vivid character sketch with playful wordplay on a tariff debate.
The German Emperor is reportedly on an almost entirely fruit diet with no tea or coffee allowed. Physicians insist he must sleep eight hours nightly, and a social quip from the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune reflects the era’s wit about the Kaiser’s regimen.
In a closing deal the buyer asked what extra could be included and the broker offered back taxes as a bonus to seal the bargain. After the transfer, the buyer learned the back taxes were payable by the owner, not to them, a twist noted by the Chicago Post.
The Legal Aid Society, aiding New Yorkers unable to pay lawyers, has existed twenty years, handled 80 000 cases, and secured over $500 000 for clients. Supported by voluntary contributions. Then a lighthearted line about Jim Scorcher returning from a world bicycle ride and plans for a book titled People I have run up against.
A Brockton Massachusetts woman shares a long illness story, detailing six months of sickness and severe symptoms. After consulting multiple doctors she followed Lydia E Pinkham’s remedies including Vegetable Compound Blood Purifier and Sonative Wash, and reports a complete recovery.
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