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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1891
Page
4
At the Buffalo World's Dispensary annual stock take, they tally bottles returned by customers claiming Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery or Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription failed. They note very few returns, suggesting most buyers find benefit, with no obligation to keep the medicine if unsatisfied.
An advertisement extols Rochee’s German Syrup as a reliable cough and croup medicine for children. It emphasizes safety simplicity and prompt relief while claiming no harm to appetite spirits or health and urging parents to trust it as a standard family remedy.
Mr George F Wilkie of Wichita traveled 700 miles to Dr Toel in Portland where an electric operation removed a cancer in minutes with no blood loss. The article notes Toel’s four year study in Europe and claims he specializes in nose throat neck skin urinary organs and performs bloodless surgeries. He advertises at 706 Washington Street Portland Oregon in the Washington building.
A quirky Ohio article recalls a 19th century case in which a husband claimed ownership of his wife as property and won restitution with minor damages. It also recounts a habeas corpus stunt over a horse and a Napoleon courtroom jab about witnesses fees, ending with humorous anecdotes from Findlay jurists.
The Argentine city of Ayre Brenot Ayres is identified as South America’s largest by the 1887 census with a population of 464,000. An Albany reporter notes a quiet but effective worldittyg. A Japanese proverb adds a line about a cur barking at his own gate. A new potent albuminous poison is described as 100 times the strength of strychnine, extracted from Abrus precatoria seeds.
Tom Nicholl the artist recalls a tale of a street urchin who noticed a missing bolster on a dog wagon in a crayon picture. The boy’s eye for detail corrected the flaw in moments, showing that even a fool or child can offer valuable suggestions.
A Tall New Yorker named Mr Higgins arrives by sound steamer and, after greetings from friends, walks with a companion to a side street. He calmly lays his coat on a valise and declares he will “lick a bunco steerer within an inch of his life” before meeting another engagement in the city.
A New York Electrical club member designs a floor plate marked door opener that, when stepped on, powers a tiny electro motor to open a door. The plate returns to neutral and the door closes, usable on swing or church double doors with switchable pairs for sexton control.
Olive Thorne Miller explains how to win a bird’s affection without harming its sense of freedom. Start by talking often, place the cage nearby, and feed treats by hand to earn trust before releasing the bird to perch on you and accept dainties directly from your lips.
A New York society woman wore a white satin dress pressed with the latest style and claimed the top prize for the toast novel costume at Chicago's event, her gown described as the news of the day.
The piece argues the forest's influence on rainfed agriculture affects economics but remains insufficiently explored. It notes need for methods to control rainfall variability and mentions Henry Gannett in a Science publication context.
The Salt Lake Tribune portrays Idaho lava beds and the Snake River in dramatic terms. It describes falls including American Twin and Shoshone falls, and the Bridal Veil with a rainbow halo, portraying a river of fire turning to water amid stark desert scenery.
Dr. W. F. Kier notes the medical profession carries extreme expectations and relentless hours. He describes physicians in large cities facing unpredictable sleep, constant calls, and daylong duties from dawn till night with little time for personal pleasure or relaxation.
The largest known flower is the rafflesia, a forest parasite in Sumatera. It measures about three feet across, weighs around fifteen pounds, and produces a foul odor. The plant exists as the flower growing directly on a host stem.
A Foxhelen inventor unveils a brike enabling any person in a compartment to stop a moving train. Simultaneously a white disk emerges from the compartment to identify the carriage where the device was used, according to local reports.
An illustration of the power of extensive promotion shows Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Co. achieving remarkable demand. The ad emphasizes quality and warns against cheap imitations while noting reputable druggists will not mislead the public.
An 1900 testimony extols Dr J Eugene Jordan's Histogenetic Medicine as a cure for pneumonia. Capt Edwards recounted rapid fever reduction and recovery after using the medicine, urging readers to request free literature and consult the agent. Additional notices promote medicines and remedies with regional contact details.
A clea r ad claims Hall's Catarrh Cure treats catarrh by acting on the blood and mucus surfaces. It notes endorsements from local businessmen and lists wholesalers in Toledo Ohio. Also promotes Dr Len ne Thompson's Eye Water with a listed price.
Dr La Grange proclaims a new treatment for eye diseases including cataract defective vision and inflammation. The remedy claims instant pain relief, strengthening of eye muscles and curves, and can be applied by the patient without operation. For details send stamped envelopes to KR J La Giana M D at 205 Powell St San Francisco Cal. Office hours listed.
The Farmers' Call notes advice about sending a book to Stark Bros Nurseries in Louisiana Missouri for information. A breakfast suggestion titled TRY Geamea appears as a brief aside in the clipped text.
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