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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1901
Page
3
Signor Mosso argues that fear of rarefied air keeps people from attempting high peaks yet his experiments show gradual acclimatization could enable ascent toward the Himalayas. He notes birds reach 29,000 feet and suggests slow progress could let humans follow.
A garbled 1902 advertisement page touts Garfield Headache Powder as a cure all, claims of nerve restore for fits, and various nostrums from Dr Kline and Mrs Winslow. It includes claims about water usage in New Orleans and general product endorsements, plus a testimonial about marriage.
A garbled text promotes a dubious natural remedy claiming cures for cancer and bowel issues with a low 19 cent start. It touts metal canisters stamped CCC and warns against imitation products. A line falsely mentions singing taught to “Bser” children in concentration camps.
The New York Post reports New Jersey remains largely wilderness with experimental Jewish colonies in Vineland Alliance Carmel Hammonton and Woodbine. The Hebrew Aid Society funded settlements near Vineland and Salem County to create farms and mills for impoverished Jewish immigrants. Carmel and Woodbine grew despite isolation, while Esveile in Atlantic County faded as colonists pursued peddling and industry.
The old fashioned weekly paper remains the town’s main news source and trusted voice. Its editorial columns guide households from the chimney corner to porch evenings, with advertisements still commanding attention though its national reach has narrowed. Printers Ink notes the enduring weight of such a publication in rural life.
A New York Press quotation discusses physician billing practices and high fees. It portrays a leading practitioner outlining weekly bill processing, delayed payments, and interest charges to illustrate how doctors profit from time and necessity, suggesting widespread issues in medical charging norms.
Isabel Savory narrates a curious tale set in india where a cobra enters a hen house and steals eggs. The snake dies after attempting to escape by the same hole it entered and its body is opened to reveal unbroken warm eggs later placed back. Australia and England share similar telegraph wire lengths.
The German Navy League aims to unite the people behind a broad policy of naval growth. Members pay a fixed annual contribution and receive a progress periodical. The league, backed by Prince Henry of Prussia, seeks branches in every village and parish of Germany.
Engineers completed a steel wire suspension tramway to cross a 2850 foot gap over the south fork of the American River. Two parallel cables span between terminal towers anchored in rock. A cage carries a car loading 3000 feet of heavy green timber per trip across the canyon.
The report notes that during the past year 120 tons of cigarettes were exported from Algeria and forecasts indicate a substantial rise in the trade.
Mrs E C Smith an open letter extols Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a cure for female ailments and urges women to trust the remedy over doctors. The note claims the product has revived many suffering women and invites readers to write for information from Lynn, Massachusetts.
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