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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1884
Page
3
A New York Car Cincinnati Inquirer report notes methods used to smuggle diamonds, including Graves’ soap cake concealing $10,000 worth of stones. Inspectors now probe trunks, corsets and pipes for hidden gems, as vigilance climbs and duty collections rise.
The Leeds Mercury describes an old fashioned pot pie cooked on a moderate fire using a round bottom dinner pot. The suet crust is made from beef suet flour salt and pepper and just enough cold water to form a soft dough. The dish serves five to six with four pounds of meat and minimal gravy.
The article promotes fat gain as healthy and urges supper before bed with naps after meals. It praises fresh air, contentment, and family harmony, and notes sports clubs help health. It mocks delicacy, predicts smaller waists fading, and urges girls to pursue physical exercise like walking and swimming.
At an English vegetarian banquet a dissenter warned that stopping animal rearing would affect clothing. A practical vegetarian quickly retorted that he was already fully dressed, underscoring a humorous clash over diet and dress in the ongoing refinement of vegetarianism.
A statement from a man describing his attire and lifestyle asserts he has never eaten animal food. He lists a cotton velvet coat dark linen drill waistcoat corduroy trousers and lawn tennis shoes as his outfit and claims no blood guiltiness exists in his actions.
An excerpt from Science discusses the likelihood of extraordinary coincidences between dreams or visions and the deaths of friends. It calculates that about one such remarkable coincidence occurs somewhere in the United States nearly every day, arguing these events arise from chance rather than paranormal causes.
The text outlines how early Mesmerism can provoke localized violent activity in a single center with effects contained locally. It notes that reflexes can be induced through stimulation, citing Braid's report of an old lady who began dancing to a waltz tune under mesmerism, illustrating isolated neural triggering.
An advertisement highlights Mason & Hamlin Upright Pianos praised for tone and durability. It notes a novel stringing method with metallic fastenings improving tuning stability and climate resilience. The copy cites 150,000 organs built and anticipates many more pianos, while mixing in medical vignettes and various tonic tonics and remedies.
Ad offers an illustrated book from the World's Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo NY describing a method to cure nervous debility memory loss and premature aging caused by unhealthy habits. It invites young or middle aged men to send three stamps for the book. It also warns that contracting a cold repeatedly makes it worse.
Editorial blurbs tout grand rooms and modern comforts at the Grand Union Hotel near Grand Central Depot with European plan, elevators, restaurant, and easy access to depots. Also notes savings for families and hints at travel advice, then shifts to assorted ads for butter coloring agents, women's health remedies, and a pneumonia cure claim featuring Dr Williams Hill’s Laisam for the lungs.
A promotional notice from Drs. Starkey and Palen at 1109 Girard Street Philo touts a vitalizing remedy for chronic illnesses. It claims daily patient improvements and invites inquiries for information on their treatment. It touts Breen's Browhial Tradies as equal for quick relief of coughs colds and throat troubles offered in 25 cent boxes.
An array of advertised medicines tout cures for female weakness ulceration and bearing down pains with Dr Pierce s Favorite Prescription Athlohorus neurabia rheumatism cure and petroleum Carboline hair restoration are promoted. The page emphasizes trial offers and guaranteed results with various tonics and devices.
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