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Newspaper
Mexia Evening Ledger
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1899
Page
4
A fragment discusses denouncing enemies and supporting a vigorous contest against the Philippines. It claims the war is stubborn, calls for action to “straighten matters out,” and mentions long-standing success by “Litters” over fifty years with references to malaria and fever.
A readable fragment describes various questionable cures and tonics marketed by CHENTY & CO Toledo Ohio and others. It references life improvement, disease claims, and household remedies, with promises of cures and testimonials while warning about incurable conditions. The text resembles a late 19th or early 20th century pamphlet style advertising medical products.
The New York Tribune reports Americans traveling the Riviera to Paris complain of high railway costs and crowded long distance trains. Passengers face surcharges for first class seats and berths, with a night voyage from six to eleven costing about 12.40 per person, while compartments hold more travelers than seats. The article notes inconsistent service and higher prices as outrage grows among travelers and authorities grapple with rail management.
The readable lines depict a tense exchange about a gentleman and a sudden entrance during dinner. The fragment references a character described as a gentleman and a surprising interruption, with mention of someone eating alone and others reacting during a meal.
A promotional offer invites first five purchasers at grocers to receive large 10c packages of Red Cross and Hubinger's Best starch, two Shakespeare pictures, or a Twentieth Century Girl calendar, with subsequent buyers getting double starch plus premiums. Also contains nostalgic narrative and unrelated literary snippets.
Advert reads that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helps women with womb trouble and female weakness. Letters from Mrs Geo Barvaripee Morea Pa and Mrs Susie J Weaver Philadelphia Pa praise relief after using the remedy and wash. Other note mentions Mrs M Baumann Chicago Ill reporting improvement after two months.
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