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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
13
The advertisement promotes Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a valued laxative. It asserts the product cleanses and relieves internal organs without debilitating after effects and without increasing dosage, claiming physician approval and urging purchase of the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product through leading druggists.
Experiment shows buried tanks stay cool if 20 inches of earth cover them. Martini and Huenecke create underground reservoirs with double delivery pipes and carbonic acid gas under pressure to prevent explosive mixtures. An inner pipe drains liquid under inert gas pressure while outer pipe remains filled with inert gas. In Berlin a 30,000 gallon underground reservoir burned for 24 hours but remained safe.
Abs H F Budke of LeSueur Minnesota describes a two month old girl developing a facial rasa that worsened to a full head sore. After various remedies failed a family doctor diagnosed eczema. Two months on Cutiura Remedies ended the condition with a clear, fair newborn appearance and no signs of eczema thereafter.
The Boston Herald notes subsiding religious and racial animosities as Muslims, Jews, and Christians in Turkey join the Young Turkey movement, while in India Muslims and Hindus set aside past strife to pursue greater self government. This remarkable alignment reflects shifting world politics.
Frank J. Cheney, senior partner of F u J Cannary & Co, vows to pay one hundred dollars for each uncurable case of catarrh treated by LiAll's Catarrh Cure. Notary public A W Gleason notes oath dated December 6, 1886. Ed Cheney & Co Toledo advertises the cure. pills for constipation sold nationwide.
French engineer D Charbonnel who perfected the apparatus seeks a practical method to make a telephone receiver automatically report on a traveling film or sensitized band taking down any message in the absence of the office proprietor.
Three black fox farms near Atherton PEI raise animals for skins. Black fox furs command high prices in London, fetching between 500 and 1800 dollars each.
Mrs. Thomas Dunn of 153 Vine St Columbus Ohio describes ten years of backache and fatigue worsened by housework. She credits Dean's Kidney Pills with quick relief and a permanent cure after using the product sold by FosterMilburn Co Buffalo New York at 50 cents a box.
The William Bayliss crew of thirty five, left penniless after the ship was crushed by Arctic ice, arrive in Seattle aboard the Umatilla seeking relief and possible transport to San Francisco. Deputy Shipping Commissioner Henry Peterson says no further government aid is due.
Commander Peary, after leaving Cape Sheridan with a small party, pushed toward the pole using dogs and sledges while support teams cached provisions. An open water barrier forced retreat, stopping advance parties from aiding the main expedition.
In Omdurman the Mahdi chaos left families shattered and enslaved. A water carrier and another woman, both Black, clasp hands in a silent meeting that reveals renewed hope as sisters once parted by the fighting reunite after believing the other dead.
A fragment notes a man named Tom Trek or Tre trying a fishing expedition after receiving a bottle of Scotch from someone. The text hints at the prompt as a reminder or cue to begin.
The eland or Cape elk native to South Africa, among the largest antelopes, is prized for beef and hide. Preservation schemes propose domesticating it to perform farm work in Cape Colony. In Mashonaland, two cland spans drew wagons, showing docility. calves were born in captivity and the animal resists common stock diseases.
Farmers seek a dairy cleanser to prevent taints in milk cream and butter. Borax is presented as a natural solution that cleanses utensils, preserves freshness, and reduces bacterial growth. Directions advise borax to water mixes for udders and utensils, with emphasis on using 20 Mule Team Borax and a free Jingle Book offer.
Notes on handling heated tempers suggest staying calm and avoiding provocation as a strategy to prevent souring interactions. The piece emphasizes patience and measured responses in tense discussions.
A brief Statesman item notes a pair arguing about Betsy’s appearance and a hair on a coat, drawing a household mishap into a public record. The exchange reveals domestic tension and a spillover moment reported in local gossip.
An Life quotation notes Maud bleaches her hair not to deceive but to signal her true character, sparking debate on appearance and honesty.
The Philadelphia Ledger quotes a cheerful observer claiming coal reserves can last to 2298 while a pessimistic neighbor counters that such depth exists only in fantasy, highlighting contrasting outlooks on energy sufficiency.
In dialogue from a stage or literary piece, Newcone notes a fine mess of fish for dinner while Subley recalls their cook once worked for them, implying a shared history and humor about kitchen staff. The exchange captures a light, witty moment between the characters.
The judge notes the widow’s indignation at the funeral as members of Binks’ volunteer hose company sent a floral fire extinguisher, a gesture she found improper and disrespectful to the memory of the deceased.
ALife quote notes that ordinary people maintain simple engagements and routines, keeping meals simple and meeting financial obligations, reflecting a life of plain, everyday conduct as observed by Life magazine.
The Washington Herald reports suffragettes menace with bombs and, if needed, hatpins as disruptive tactics in the protest. Strong entities include suffragettes and Washington Herald. The remark underscores militant possibilities amid campaign tensions.
A neighbor across the fence claims Jupiter has a new satellite while the listener asks about its weight. The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes the casual remark as a light anecdote reflecting curiosity about astronomy.
A whimsical quip from Puck features Cupid announcing he will quit, retorting to the Stork about locksmiths and their imagined humor, reflecting a playful editorial tone.
In a tense exchange the serious man warns that the race problem is a grave issue while the sporty man asserts that whatever betting system is used it cannot beat them, reflecting a debate tone from the Philadelphia Press.
The Washington Star quotes Sirius Barker arguing that losing money in the horse deal matters less than losing a man’s respect. Barker insists TJ dislikes the idea of betraying trust, reflecting tension from a disputed transaction.
In a brief dialogue from the Catholic Standard and Times a tiresome man dismisses a woman’s storytelling, while the bored woman retorts that most men share the sentiment, framing a light imbroglio on gender and conversation.
An exchange features a father and son debating the harpsichord with a quip about the instrument promptly making one regret unkind words about a piano. This playful quote captures a light moment in period conversation.
A mother asks what the children are playing. They answer they are acting in a church scene with Ruth as the congregation and Tommie as the organist, claiming there is no minister because all ministers are in Europe for the summer.
President Albert S Hill of Lebanon University extols the influence of the coeducational institution founded 652 years ago. He asserts the college, flourishing for over half a century, has produced 10 000 weddings and that five women will humanize at least 100 men, per Alfred Holbrook's principles.
Letters from Mrs. Williams of Gardiner Maine and Mrs. Sperling of Chicago extol Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for female troubles. They credit avoiding surgery and regaining health in months. The advertisement urges sick women to write for advice from Mrs Pinkham, Lynn Mass.
The Philadelphia Press argues Japan requires lasting peace as its top need. It notes a national debt exceeding United States levels with per capita debt over $21. Last year Japan's revenue fell short of expenditure by about $73 million, funded by bonds, with most resources diverted to the military.
Proposal aims to extend the Siberian railroad along the Amur River to open up 40,000,000 acres of corn land. Government support suggests rapid construction possible, boosting agricultural development and transport links in the region.
Immigrants gather on a veranda in an obscured New York doorway between Church and Greenwich streets. They sit at dusk, smoke pipes, wear wooden shoes, drink beer, and share evening hours in a small immigrant hotel setting.
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