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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1898
Page
3
A historical note on Damascus swords describing their rare quality and construction. The blades combine alternating iron and steel layers, tempered to resist breaking, with extraordinary sharpness and a polished surface said to serve as a looking glass for a quick turban check.
A German crafts a monster bicycle with a nine foot diameter wheel and two riders. The piece credits Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as the scientific formula behind its easy ride and claims the tonic strengthens the weak and cures common ailments. If health is poor, try a bottle.
An odd ad fragment notes Miss Sere's two colored curls and mentions her safe manufacturer father. It prompts readers to request a free circular offering large discounts at Pacific Coast Cash Store or Supply Co. Gil Bert Clements advertises at 218 California Street San Francisco. A testimonial touts Piso's Cure for Consumption with a Chester Florida date from 1895.
A collage of medical cure pitches includes Hall of Fame style claims for deafness and catarrh cures, Dr Kline nerve restorer trials, and a Toledo based company offering free literature. It also notes California hay prices around Los Angeles and Ventura county farmers battling wild morning glories with electric control.
A collage of humorous snippets from various newspapers and periodicals recounts quips on manners, romance, finance, and daily life. We meet jesting exchanges about debts, careers, bicycles, and social pretenses, with brief dialogues featuring figures such as Puck, Judge, and a narrator’s narrator.
A wide excerpted survey of the Philippines contrasts old beliefs with colonial views, noting population, economy, culture, governance, and geography. It paints Manila as a busy port, with references to Legaspi, Dewey era context, insurrection, and social quirks, blending rumor and fact.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer excerpt mocks social expectations with brief jests about volunteering and fitness. The quip suggests social boredom links to limited acquaintances, illustrating a sharper cultural aside on social life.
The Los Angeles Mining Review compares the Rand of South Africa with the Rand of Southern California, noting higher ore value and profitability in California. It cites 1897 South African output at 3,034,674 ounces worth about $52 million and forecasts growth, while claiming California ore averages $30 per ton versus South Africa’s $6. It also reports mining activity in Arizona and aluminum coinage experiments by Pittsburg Reduction Co.
A periodical health notice promotes regular female physiology and warns against painful menstruation and leucorrhea. It cites Miss Gertrude Sikes of Eldred, Pa., praising Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. The ad urges women to write to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn, Massachusetts for medical advice.
A clipped interview from the Daily Herald, Clin ton Iowa, features John B. Cook describing recovery from drink and illness after using four boxes of Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. He claims weight gain of 48 pounds, improved digestion, no cravings for alcohol or tea, and renewed health. Notary A P Baker attests to sworn statement February 16 1897.
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