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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1897
Page
3
A wide list of measurements covers coins, pages, ships, horses, snakes, and body parts, followed by a fragment on a Ladies Fair describing fashion fabrics, sleeve styles, lace trims, and dresses. The style mirrors an 19th century guide mixed with clothing notes and sartorial trends.
A humorous exchange notes a man’s inventive excuse to stay out with friends and his long marriage. The dialogue then shifts to a barbershop quip about Irish and American customs, finishing with an obituary line for Samuel Bennal of the University of Hungary who died recently after selecting his wonders?
The article lists lengths and sizes for items such as stockings, nails, a band, a knot, cloth, pages, volumes, and body parts. It includes nautical and publishing measures, typical human dimensions, and common objects like spoons and pins, citing the Chattanooga News.
The era's theatrical chatter mentions Frank Daniels discarding The Wizard of the Nile for The Idol's Lye, Nat Goodwin's new novel skewering critics, Maud Adams in productions of Little Minister and Anthony Hope's Phrase, Kathryn Kidder eyeing management of Mm with Marion Abbott stepping in, and Frohman connections seeking leading men. Audience health advice alludes to Stomach Bitters and Dr Kay's Renovator, while other snippets cover wine bacteria claims, chaplaincy demand in the army, and candy cathartic cures.
An overview of bicycle regulations in Australia Russia and Europe notes strict rules on dismounting, brake use, labeling, lighting, permits, and costume. It also recounts competitions at Manhattan Beach and Bay City with Bald, Kiser, and Gardiner, and discusses royal cycling in Europe and riding techniques.
Eddie Bald fell back to sixth early but surged in the final 100 yards to win by a wheel over Kiser. Cooper trailed a length behind Kiser, with Taylor in fourth. Bald received an ovation as he rode past the stand after a full circuit.
A wheelman recently released from hospital claims to have drafted bicycle rules to follow as long as riding benefits him. The rules urge climbing hills with gear choices, using a cyclometer to boost mileage, and avoiding facial exposure.
On the Paris Seine bicycle track the brothers tested a new electric motor tandem. After warm up, full speed produced 50 meters in about 28 to 29 seconds and 1000 meters in 57 seconds. With practice the five mile time may match the best four mile times previously achieved on ordinary bicycles.
Marcus Mayer will manage Olga Nethersole in America next season. Acting on a hint from Albert Edward, Sara Bernhardt will take a stab at Hamlet.
scattered OCR text includes product pitches for Grain-O coffee substitute and Ellen's Foot-Saver, plusMiscellaneous lines about costumes, rail tickets, and a proverb. The readable items present Grain-O packaging copy and foot care ads, with assorted phrases and names from an old paper page.
Suffering kidney trouble backache and fatigue, Mrs E F Morton reports dramatic relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound gaining weight and improved vigor. Mas Lintian Carex from St Andrews Bay Florida cites back pain relief and regulated menses after starting the medicine.
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