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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
9
The Philadelphia Record notes that 1907 mine disasters killed 3,086 and seriously injured 2,721 in the United States. Over a quarter of these fatalities occurred last month, urging mining states to strengthen supervision and safety. The paper compares U S losses with other nations, blaming neglect of precautions.
Mrs. Frank Roseboom of Moscow Idaho says inherited kidney trouble grew worse until she was nervous unable to sleep dizzy with spots before eyes back and hips ached and colds settled on kidneys. After using Deans Kidney Pills the alarming symptoms disappeared. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
The piece argues that active women should value human comfort over rigid house forms. It contends too much emphasis on order neglects the primary purpose of a home: accommodation and ease for its occupants.
Pills and ointment advertisement promises curing piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. It guarantees relief from itching bleeding protruding symptoms with a refund if not cured. Advertises price of 50 cents.
Old Dutch Bible found in Humansdorp district Cape Colony features a frontispiece showing Cain shooting Abel with a blunderbuss. Advertisement items include Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething gums and Woolford’s Sanitary Lotion claim to cure itch in 82 minutes. Massachusetts described as densely populated with about 350 inhabitants per square mile.
A British scientist condemns children praying about death in sleep as a great mistake. He argues that causing young minds to dwell on sudden death unsettles them and should be avoided.
The article outlines bridal party responsibilities and costs borne by the bride’s parents, invitations sent two weeks prior, and arrangements for ushers, maid of honor, and bridesmaids. It details church decor, seating, procession order, bouquet handling, and post ceremony departures. It also includes a snipped reflective anecdote from the New York Evening Telegram.
A Des Moines Register and Leader report explains peppermint cultivation for oil by Robert Ulrath of Hancock County, noting four acres netting $65 per acre at $2.60 per pound. It describes mint processing in steaming vats and distillation, and a jeweller discusses regulating watches to endure extreme climates, citing chronometer accuracy in zero to 120 degree ranges.
A Brooklyn Life report describes life size mosquito models in Synoptic Hall built under Dr. B. Dahlgren. The exhibit includes a gigantic male mosquito with 421,875 merged individuals implied by scale, plus glass eyes, silk wings, celluloid scales, and wax details. Other models show the female mosquito, internal organs in cross section, larvae and pupae, illustrating meticulous craft and scientific display.
An editorial praises a robin that became both mother and father to its fledglings after the mate died from a knotted cord. A vigilant mother defended the nest against a cat as onlookers applauded. The piece questions whether a malicious boy may have placed the knot.
A veteran showman describes the circus life as fascinating yet harsh. He cites meager wages for canvassers and rough conditions, noting some workers earn 20 dollars monthly with board, while others find seasonal pay rises and constant travel irresistible.
A California pastor trusts advertising to draw worshippers at Second Presbyterian in San Jose. He notes a lively service with two sermons and inspiring music led by Mrs Hillman Smith, as the congregation grows and old members remark on new faces during recent Sundays.
The poem laments fallen soldiers or travelers sleeping in a quiet graveyard as autumn winds and distant calls fade away. It imagines silent slumbers, brambles overhead, and a hope they will awaken in time, with views of troubled dreams and divine tidings from Jehovah.
A Manchester correspondent relays a tale where cyclists lost on moors for seven hours were found due to handbills dropped by a young tradesman. His plan to promote business backfired into a lifesaving clue as they retraced with the flyers. A punchline follows about a Cleveland visit and mirrors in a village.
The Field Museum announced a program of major explorations. George A. Dorsey will circle the globe visiting unknown peoples and mapping inquiries. Dr Bertholdt Laufer will study Thibet, sailing January 7 for three years with the Lamas.
Dr. H. R. Kline offers Kline's Great Nerve Restorer as a cure for nervous disorders including St. Vitus' dance. Trial bottle and treatise free are advertised from 3 Arch Street Philadelphia.
A new paper material from alfa grass could supply unlimited fiber for paper, reducing forest loss. Alfa grows in arid deserts and is harvested as Hkoe hay. A London daily has long printed on this material.
A Louisville reader cites two eczema cures using Cuticura remedies. The first case: a grandchild treated after failed doctor attempts, leading to full recovery. The second case: a severe, winter-long outbreak from the knees to toes healed after using Cuticura with quick improvement and final cure.
Government currency paper is manufactured at several New England mills and is a special stock used for printing money. Worn bills are redeemed by the Treasury Department and then ground into pulp for destruction.
The ad offers a hundred dollar reward for an incurable catarrh case and endorses Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills. It cites I J Cheney as trustworthy and lists Walding Kinnan Marvin as wholesale druggists in Toledo Ohio. It states the cure is taken internally and sold by all druggists with testimonials available.
The Providence Journal notes a flood of new songs fail to replace time honored tunes like The Girl I Left Behind Me and Auld Lang Syne for fleet entertainment at Old Point Comfort.
The Peruna Lucky Day Almanac is a fixture in over eight million homes and available free from all druggists. Inquire early as the gas Almanac is published and supplies will soon be exhausted. Speak for one to day.
The late King Oscar stopped at the Swedish embassy during his London visit and did not cost King Edward a penny.
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine as the cure for a cold in one day. The copy notes signature by C. W. Grove and prices the product at 25 cents, claiming global use.
Books maintained at Russian railroad stations hold the registry for passenger complaints. The practice centralizes remarks about service, delays, and amenities for review by rail authorities and staff.
A persuasive promotional note extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the standard cure for women's ills. It cites a Missouri woman's testimony of twelve years of suffering and eleven physicians, claiming the remedy restored health and strength and is worth mountains of gold to afflicted women.
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