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Newspaper
Mexia Evening Ledger
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1899
Page
4
In advertisements the text claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies and enriches the blood to alter circumstances in cases like scrofula salt rheum dyspepsia nervousness catarrh rheumatism eruptions and more. It positions Hood's as a universal remedy for all ages and both sexes with a call to choose its product.
The article recalls Michael Alexandrovich as a bold playful child who defied his father and delighted crowds, contrasting him with the stern late czar Alexander II. It also includes a mishmash of advertisements and notices about travel fares, a Redmen gathering, and church conventions with routes and dates.
A collection of bicycle related inventions appears including padded hand rests attached by straps, a donkey bank toy, detachable foot rests, a frame mounted match box, a pneumatic lamp cushion, ladder grip aids, dry battery bicycle lamp with incandes cent light, memory band with alphabet tiles, cushion tire design, fare register with three counters, right to left clock face patent for Persia, adjustable spring bed for sick rooms, wall mounted bicycle hoist, and a semicircular knife ring patent.
A miscellany item lists stolen West Point guus likely from the disappearing type. It notes a hard winter affecting field mice near Greenwood Maine. It mentions Loudon electric cabs and oil or steam motor syndicates, and teapots in China used by the poor. It cites Denmark reclaiming marsh land since 1875, David Hunter in Troutdale Oregon killing two seals in the Columbia River, a Tombstone Arizona water pipe break caused by tree roots, a King of Siam journey schedule across Europe and Asia, and a humor line about a burglar addressing a butler.
A devotional excerpt on love for God lifting believers, noting Christ’s example in appealing to the heart rather than outward judgment. It urges preachers to humble themselves and seek mercy before sinners, stressing prayer and humility in ministry.
A Philadelphia Press dispatch from Wheeling West Virginia reports Mrs Alexander Taylor a 25 year old widow of Toronto near Wheeling has died of consumption then revived seen heavenward by her spirit She spoke to a niece and husband and sister promising paradise soon as doctors feared her death was near
A Santa Clara resident recalling Europe tells of Vienna where a bartender mislabels cocktails as cooked towels. He recalls asking for a drink, learning the phrase is a misheard version of cocktails, prompting amused English and French exchanges among locals and visitors.
Miss Viola Houser of Tamaqua Pennsylvania sues John F Arner of Tamanda for breach of promise claiming 5000 damages after he was too bashful to marry last July The case notes the groom’s bashfulness as the cited obstacle and mentions the plaintiff would wed him if he agrees and drop the suit
The California Fig Syrup Co offers a pleasant and effective laxative syrup made from senna and aromatic plants. It cleanses the system, eases colds fevers and headaches, and helps chronic constipation without irritating kidneys or liver. Be sure to buy the genuine product by checking the company name on the package. For sale by all druggists. Price 50 cents per bottle.
A compilation of historical curiosities notes Sardanapalus rewarding a cook with 1000 gold pieces for a new dish, Mohammeds tomb studded with jewels valued at £2,000,000, and early fashion influences from James I. It covers medical muff use, Bible printing totals, soup origins, birch sap liquors, and feats such as Krupp’s giant gun range of about 13 miles.
Over 22 000 patents were filed and granted in England last year for velocipede related devices. Queen's Life Guards to receive machine guns as more cavalry regiments are armed. A Jacobean silver apostle spoon set sold for 33 250 in London. An Angora car revived after seven days locked in a Tullahoma trunk. Carbide of calcium found useful against phylloxera and as fertilizer. A 91 year old man planted two maple trees on his birthday in Bridgeton Mo. Germany reports 25 400 miles of rail and earnings of 77 700 per mile. A Passau arrest notes a vagabond with a work book of four leaf clover for luck.
A collection of maxims on intelligence happiness and character urging modest knowledge, disciplined effort, enthusiasm, and compassion. It cautions against pride in others success and notes the value of helping friends in adversity over prosperity. It stresses neatness restraint and the neighborly duty to aid those in need.
A Norfolk, England postman, Paul Hemnel of Swardeston, walks over 160000 miles delivering mail in forty three years without missing a day. He tops a contest that offered prizes for long distance walkers and is credited with walking more than six times the earth’s circumference.
A letter praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restoring health after a list of ailments including bladder trouble heart flutter dizziness and painful menstruation. The writer notes two bottles cured her and urges others to use the remedy. An accompanying testimonial from Mass A P praises the product after constipation and hemorrhagic symptoms.
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