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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1890
Page
4
A verse painting Sissy Jane as a hard working, poverty strained child living in rough conditions. The poem recalls constant chores, scornful looks, and a decline in health as time passes, ending with a note of hardship on the farm.
In New Orleans society life Dolores, 16, wins a hidden battle over pin money with her Uncle Major Gerald L Estrange. He devises a fair plan to balance funds, granting Dolores a regular allowance while curbing Paul’s bankroll, revealing a subtle act of financial justice.
Albany Journal notes two Lake Shore and Central railroad wrecks both claiming a gospel minister death. A colored porter dies in the Hamburg crash while the sleeper’s end, and in Yost's wreck a bridegroom dies with the bride escaping. Also reports London Zoo monsters and a Paterson girl shipped as express matter from Saginaw with name tag.
A Chicago Herald recounts an evening outing where friends witness a living person hidden inside a snow covered dummy in a clothing store display. A clerk brushes snow from dummies and a friend suddenly moves, revealing the ruse and causing a startled reaction.
Hall, chief messenger at the customs house, recalls serving Horace Greeley at the Astor House where meals followed the American plan. He describes the exact roast cut Greeley preferred and how the plate was prepared. The piece also notes stories about M Taine at Oxford and a northern Ozark tourist inquiry.
Reports to Col. Gray adjutant of Wisconsin G A R show rapid rise in deaths among old soldiers. Of 203 posts, 160 have reported 184 deaths, exceeding last year's 129. Projected mortality could reach about 20 per 1000 if pending posts match current rates.
The Cerlon journals note the death of Sello an aged elephant once owned by the Kandyan kings on Sri Lanka He belonged to the last Kandyan king and was among 100 elephants seized by the English in 1815 The animal was said to be 89 years old at death and may have died of natural causes.
A Seattle reader L. D. Hearne reports strong relief from kidney trouble after four to five bottles of Great Sierra Kidney and Liver Cure. He thanks the makers and endorses the remedy for others with similar ailments.
An advertisement extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a travel aid for seasickness, malaria, cramps, and jaded appetites. It claims quick relief for dyspepsia, stomach trouble from ill prepared food aboard ships and trains, and promotes overall digestion.
Frank Maupies medallion Notary Public testifies to dramatic recovery after using Dr Jordan Eugene Jor dan's Histogenetic Medicine. The letter claims relief from consumption ulcers and nervous system ailments after four months, praising the doctor's treatment and urging others to seek his consultation at Yesler over James in Seattle.
Henry J Gallagher of New York reports back and chest pains relief within three hours after using two Allcock’s powders. He states the remedy cured months of distress and endorses it for spinal weakness and lung troubles. A stray fragment mentions gossip about Miss Giltre and Miss B, with unrelated scandal.
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