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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1898
Page
4
An advertisement urges readers to buy Hood's Sarsaparilla from local druggists to sharpen appetite boost vitality and combat tired feeling. The copy claims immediate benefits and positions the product as America's greatest spring medicine.
Canadian surveyor Mr. Ogilvie, visiting England, forecasts 20 million dollars in Klondike at today’s tests with more to come. He says the country will require years to prospect and at least 100000 workers over generations to thoroughly test the region.
An OCR fragment lists Allen's Foot-Ease claims and testimonials for foot comfort, plus unrelated notes on a Siberian gold nugget, Pise's Cure for Consumption, locomotives exports in 1807, Dr. Kin etcher health products, and a Chinese dictionary from Pa-tent-ahe. It reads like a mixed page of patent medicine ads and miscellany.
Readers are assured a universal cure for catarrh with Pali Catarrh Cure claimed to work internally by affecting the blood and surfaces. A $100 reward is offered if it fails. Also noted are varied items from Sumatra spiders to jade crown jewels and Dr. Prunder's Oregon Road Purifier.
The mining building adopts heroic Greek Tonic design with a 150 foot circumference circular dome rising 75 feet. A fluted Ionic colonnade supports the inner dome and an open domed vestibule forms the grand entry. Beman of Chicago designed this monumental, original facade with balconies, towers, and electric lighting.
A vivid preview of the Trans Mississippian Exposition in Omaha describes exterior decoration featuring exact copies of antique statues such as Venus de Medici and Apollo. Buildings use ivory tones with Papal color accents and symbolic statuary representing exhibit themes, while the electricity and agricultural pavilions showcase mechanistic and agricultural symbolism.
The piece previews an Omaha Midway style display featuring a Turkish vibe a Parisian coquette and Orient motifs. It describes a 140 by 100 foot Egyptian pyramid building housing a life journey labyrinth ending in a dual Dantean Inferno and Heaven themed experience with elevators and theatrical meals.
A plan for a wide amusement exposition features Rolling the Roll as a new thrill, a 300 foot canal with panoramic foregrounds, and replicas of California’s scenery including Old Faithful. Notable features include a miniature world train, a Niagara Wine Cascade, a German village, vaudeville theater, and Haegenbeck's trained animals.
Washington reports Charles Emory Smith of Pennsylvania to succeed James A. Gary as postmaster general. White House cites Gary's health as cause for resignation and notes no link to foreign tensions. President seeks senate confirmation amid Cuba and Spain news and defense measures.
Grants Pass Oregon judge Hale imposes the death penalty on Charles Fiester with execution set for June 10. Fiester, who drowned his wife in May 1895, collapsed and wept during sentencing.
A German chemist claims a tobacco free cigar alternative made from specially prepared paper. The method supposedly delivers the same sensation and aroma as tobacco and uses a treated paper to mimic real smoking experiences.
A note asserts exclusive use of CASTORKIA and PITCHER'S CASTORIA by The Centaur Company. Dr Samuel Pitcher declares no authority given to others for his name or wrapper signature, warning against impersonation. He notes his product's long history and urges buyers to check for the proper CHAS. H. FLETCHER signature on the wrapper.
An OCR fragment discusses All Eastern Syrup made from glucose andTea Garden Prine from Sugar Cane, with branding by Pacific Coast Stavr Co. It mentions labeling on cans and lists city street lengths, then references King Solomon's Treasure renewer of manly strength and Glass bricks manufactured abroad with hollow air centers and light weight.
Mrs Smith of Philadelphia shares a testimonial praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She suffered nine weeks with ovarian inflammation and discharge, endured daily doctor and medicine costs, and reports a complete recovery after using the product. She calls it a blessing to women.
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