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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1896
Page
4
An Auburn plumber recalls a minister who blamed a furnace for not burning. After inspection, the plumber found the minister had been lighting a fire in the ash box to heat the house, illustrating common heating mishaps and misunderstandings.
A collage of period snippets mentioning the laboratory professor, a visitor, and cheerful quirks. It includes health ads touting St Jacobs Oil for nerve pain, a soap boiler reference, a Toledo business oath, and a testimonial style note for Hall’s Catarrh Cure with notary attestation and mail order pitch.
In Lexington a banana eating contest between Mosers Garrett Welsh and John Luby drew big crowds at Mr. Fugayuzi’s fruit stand on Main Street. Luby finished first with 64 bananas to Welsh’s 61, both women-like jockeys and spectators cheering wildly. Both plan another race next week amid spirited betting and local excitement.
Loie Fuller will visit America to showcase her European success Salome. She cabled agent W A. McConnell that she accepted a 10000 dollar, four week engagement in New York, arrangements to be handled by Stevens at the Olympia.
The Chicago Times-Herald recalls Martha Evarts Holden known as Amber for her fearless voice and unyielding rhetoric. Her last exchange with a friend showed a calm acceptance of death and a defiant, humorous resolve.
Miss Nellie Parker of Richmond Virginia is described as a notable southern beauty with strong influence in Washington. A Cleveland coin given during a Atlanta visit enabled her entry to the White House and she later used the coin to secure admission, highlighting her social prominence and charm.
Wise parents seek art literature and nature for children and embrace simple living. A garden plot teaches delight in planting weeding and blossoms while instilling generosity and respect for others rights. A dog portrays loyalty as a terrier finds and reunites with its mistress fourteen miles away from Sutton to London hospital.
An old medical ad claims bowel action aids debrie removal and that stomach bitters prevent griping. It touts relief for dyspepsia biliousness and kidney complaints. Also promotes Dr Kline's nerve restorer with a free trial and a claim of curing fits.
An anxious mother writes about her daughter Cora age 19 who was completely run down and expected to die within months. She credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with restoring health by improving the blood and strength in the early stages of consumption.
Mrs Addie Peck reports cough relief after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla at 12 Railroad Place Amsterdam New York and says she is completely cured. Cora Peck also credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with her recovery and improved health.
Bozeman tunnel fire on the Northern Pacific line has burned for over three months. Mont real capitalist R T McGinnis, visiting San Francisco, calls the inferno one of the era’s most extraordinary events. Despite water and sealing efforts, the tunnel remains ablaze with smoke and heat while trains continue to operate via a switchback.
The article profiles Mixes Ella Ewing of Missouri known as the giantess. It states she stands two inches taller than the famous Chinese giant Whang and is 28 years old.
Resolutions by the national board of trade advocate 1 cent postage and appoint a three member committee to push the cause. Finley Acker Silas M Giddings and Blanchard Randall head the Philadelphia Brooklyn Baltimore offices and seek input from mercantile groups nationwide.
A fragment from the Washington Star captures a brief, period dialogue about someone described as fancets and brunette. The exchange references a Russian man and includes casual reactions between two young women.
The Chicago Times Herald excerpt laments the U S Senate as degenerate in moral and intellectual tone, noting few members rival past greats like Conkling and Wade. Writers warn of party strife and personal brawling, portraying a once dignified body now weakened. The piece ends with Tuskegee conference dates.
Oswego pastor Rev William Young of the Methodist church describes a dramatic health turn around after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. He credits the treatment for restored appetite strength and kidney health and says he now feels like a twenty year old.
Rev Zephanial Meek a Kentucky householder and editor of Central Methodist is quoted praising Paine's celery compound for nervous trouble and fatigue. The piece extols nerve nourishment benefits and cites medical backing by Prof Edward E Phelps. It urges busy people to seek nerve support during strain and promotes the product as superior to common tonics.
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