09 Oct 1899
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Newspaper
Mexia Evening Ledger
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1899
Page
1
A传 collection of reflections on death and immortality contrasts belief with reason. It cites Rev W J Colville on faith and God’s word, then reviews Lloyds Register 1898 data showing 1141 vessels lost, 322 steamers and 519 sailing ships, with wrecks and condemnations as major loss causes.
The article lauds Hosletter's Stomach Bitters as meritorious for indigestion constipation dyspepsia biliousness liver or kidney issues. It links American Dewey celebrations to public praise and confidence in the product.
A surge in steel and wire prices could raise the main span cost for New York's new river bridge by about $2,000,000. The contract for the main span is not yet set and wire specifications are still pending.
Miss Saline Jones in Forbett township faced three mysterious warnings seen by her neighbors and a doctor. After the third omen a clever ruse revealed the warnings were fake crafted from melon patches. The doctor gathered mourners for a playful healing, turning fear into a communal feast.
Glasgow initially owned its street railways and refused to renew a lease that favored a private company's control. The council took over rolling stock and facilities after arbitration, barred buses, and built car shops. Competing omnibuses failed as streetcars crowded passengers, prompting rivals to leave the field. Electric traction and upright modernization followed, doubling passengers in a year and yielding a surplus to fund public works.
Thirty years ago chemists knew about roughly twenty four explosive compounds. now a significantly larger number are cataloged. Researchers note rapid growth in synthesis and classification across laboratories worldwide.
An energetic advertisement proclaims Hood's Sarsaparilla as the health-giver and cure for Hood stomach and liver troubles. It markets the product as a reliable remedy promising a new era of good health for all, in period advertising style.
An assortment of old health claims and warnings appears, including a scare about gin rickeys harming the stomach, a pitch for Hall’s Catarrh Cure with a money back claim, and an ad for Allen’s Foot Ease. The piece reflects early 20th century promotional language with multiple products cited.
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