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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1905
Page
7
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy based on a proven prescription. It claims to cure scrofula eczema psoriasis and all humors and to relieve catarrh rheumatism and fatigue. The copy urges readers to begin taking the medicine today and to trust its superiority.
Comic exchange shows a supposed burglar proof safe failing as a victim reports a cracked open box and missing contents. The dealer challenges the victim about burglars, reflecting a cartoonish crime claim in a Philadelphia Ledger frame.
Portland hydraulic engineer W. R. Phillips has perfected a hydraulic ram that uses water falls of three feet or more to lift water without pumps or pipes. It replaces water wheels, cuts costs, and opens new gravel beds for hydraulic mining in the Pacific Northwest. license sold to Columbia Engineering Works of Portland.
Two poker players argue over quitting with swapped fortunes. The first declares quitting and claims they are even after the other had all the money earlier. The Kansas City Times records the humorous exchange between players.
In a Washington Star quote, Mr. Cumrox admits unease that if he were not her husband, Mrs. Cumrort might not consider him socially influential enough to be invited to her teas and receptions. He candidly reveals his suspicion about social status and inclusion.
A Denver newspaper excerpt argues that private initiative drives arid land reclamation while national funds depend on landowner repayments. It critiques public praise of federal irrigation projects and notes private bonds and district efforts in Colorado as the real movers.
The Great Falls land office is instructed to withdraw 276 480 acres from all entry forms for the Milk River irrigation project. Withdrawn land includes areas northwest of Havre near lakes and reservoirs along Milk River and Sage Creek and land west of the Montana Central between Big Sandy and Box Elder creeks connected to the Marias Diversion canal segment.
Residents in the Pecos valley area of New Mexico celebrate a rumored inexhaustible water supply beneath over 600000 acres of desert. Reportedly, water gushes from borings and spills across the land, turning the region toward remarkable fertility and attracting national and European attention.
The article advises light morning exercise if only morning hours are available and not to draw energy early. It recommends building strength from morning and noon meals, with a vigorous evening routine paired with a midday dinner. Exercise should precede bathing, reflecting ancient Greek wisdom.
A historical photo shows a colossal steam excavator at work on an irrigation canal in Colusa County California. The artificial river stretches six miles long and 100 feet wide with 35 foot banks receiving Sacramento River water to irrigate 156000 acres of fruit ranches. The machine runs on its own rails with belts and endless chains moving earth to the canal sides as track is relaid ahead.
An elderly Parkhurst resident, known as Spartans in the town, suffered toothache and rejected medical help. He fashioned a hook from an old pail bail and pulled out the two painful teeth by himself, avoiding doctors and dentists.
Specialists declare knitting a helpful exercise for hands prone to rheumatism and cramps. Physicians prescribe it for paralysis and nervous conditions as a beneficial diversion for insomnia and depression.
Advertisement touts Salter's strain of macaroni wheat as drought resistant and rust proof. Claims productivity of 80 bushels per acre on fertile lands in Til, La, Mich, Wis, O, Pa, Mo, Neb and 40 to 60 bushels on arid lands. Endorses Cal Salter.
A notice from John A. Salter Seed Co of La Crosse announces free sample wine and other farm products mailed to interested farmers. The offer cites a simple request and mentions a potential cost to the sender.
Spaniards and their descendants are described as the most inveterate gamblers in Europe and the New World. The Haussas among African tribes are noted for gambling near the Chinese in influence, while Kanagka tribes in the South seas push gambling beyond the grave.
An old remedy advertisement urges quick cure with Lasative Bromo Quintee Tablets promising a refund if it fails. The package shows a signature and claims from Grove’s brand.
A man enters a drug store asking for morphine and asks why the clerk won’t dispense it without a prescription. The clerk asks if the customer would kill himself, and the man replies. The pharmacist retorts that if he looked like the customer he would be tempted to do so.
A one hundred dollar reward is offered for a proven cure of catarrh by F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio The notice asserts Cheney has been trusted for 15 years and is financially capable to honor any obligations The ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure sold by druggists with testimonials available The fragment also includes a teaser about a teething remedy Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup and unrelated domestic chatter
Alfredo Trombetti of Bologna is hailed as the world’s greatest linguist. He speaks 400 languages and dialects and continues to study. Since age fourteen he has mastered global tongues and plans to visit America to study Rocky Mountain Indian dialects.
February brings severe storms and cold across North America with tips on ventilation diet sunshine and clothing. Testimonials praise Peruna as effective for catarrh bronchial trouble throat and lung issues pneumonia and general health, with endorsements from Frank Cobb J Ed O'Brien and others.
In a tongue in cheek item the column asks why wealthy traders dress so shabbily. It suggests motive is to invite pity and influence stock purchases by making their watered stocks seem weak.
A promotional claim offers a guaranteed cure for piles with itching bleeding or protruding symptoms. The ad promises a refund if not cured within six to ten days and urges buying through a druggist.
Mr Grumpps bursts in heatedly while Mrs Grumpps replies that everyone warned her when she married him.
An old advertisement touts Piso's Cure for consumption as the best remedy for coughs and colds and priced at 25 cents. It promotes rapid relief for respiratory ailments with a strong curative claim.
A hustler tries to place a capital advertisement saying money’s scarce and offers to pay later after securing capital. An advertising clerk quotes two dollars and a half, and the hustler agrees to pay when the capital arrives.
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