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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1900
Page
6
The tale recounts Zeb the possum hunter from Tennessee describing a wildcat scrimmage and a confrontation with a clever old woman. He recalls a preacher’s visit and a whispered judgment about beliefs sparked by his boasts and questions.
Zeb White narrates a dispute over a biblical tale and a rescue attempt when a child is heard crying on a hillside. A prowling wildcat attacks the old woman and Zeb, the cat fights, the cabin is torn, and both survive with scars. The argument over belief resurfaces but ends with them patching up and sharing quiet fears.
An advertisement promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription claiming over half a million women were cured of female ailments. It invites letters to Dr. Pierce in Buffalo New York, sharing success stories like Lena Halstead's and offers a free paperbound Medical Adviser with a small postage fee.
Readers praise Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup for curing long standing lung troubles and coughs. Mrs J Bremen of Rifle Cole and J J Havercamp endorse its effectiveness against coughs colds asthma bronchitis la grippe pneumonia whooping cough croup and consumption.
The Burlington Route Passenger Department releases a 72 page book titled California with 62 illustrations. It covers climate Monterey Yosemite Valley and San Francisco six pages, plus Pasadena Catalina Island Coronade Beach and other Southern California resorts. It also explains routes to the Pacific Coast and offers mailing details for six cents.
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