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Newspaper
North Platte Semi Weekly Tribune
Location
North Platte, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1908
Page
6
Mrs. R. Crouse of Manchester LA reports two years of back pain and rheumatic distress. After using Dean's Kidney Pills, kidney action normalized and the backache diminished, restoring health. Sold by all dealers, 50 cents a box, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A reflective note on travel imagination as travel without leaving home. It praises Defiance Starch for its safety on fine fabrics and its strong stiffening power, claiming less starch is needed for a perfect finish.
A Washington Star quotation captures Farmer Corn toss expressing uncertainty about whom to vote for in the upcoming election citing he is busy with his own farming duties and not inclined to engage in the political contest for government jobs.
Toledo merchants endorse J Cheney Co and F J Cheney for fifteen years of reliable dealings. Bellamy, Kisnan and Marvin, wholesale druggists, tout Hall’s Catarrh Cure as a blood and nerve system remedy. Internal use claimed, 1% cents per bottle. sold by all druggists. Take It and improve family health.
A reflective line laments a life lacking confidence in both husband and dressmaker, hinting at social pressures and personal insecurity within domestic life.
A brief asthma relief offer from J. G. McBride of Stella Nebraska invites readers to write for information promising lasting life benefits. The unsigned notice appears in a small town period, urging afflicted individuals to act promptly.
The fragment mentions Pettis Eye Salve sold by Howard Bros. Buffalo New York and Lewis' Single Binder c igars with Peoria Illinois dealer. It also muses on marriage for brains and money, and on occasional failure not discouraging a hustler.
The article describes water knights jousting on logs in shallow water. Two knights and esquires propel logs with paddles toward each other to topple opponents with open palm pushes. A tournament crowns an undefeated champion amid lively spectator appeal.
A simple electroscope can be built from note paper a cork and a needle. Push the needle into the cork and balance a paper arrow on the needle. Heat rub or bring near the arrow to make it move demonstrating electrostatic effects.
An Heidelberg astronomer captured a celestial nebula in Cygnus that strikingly mirrors the outline of North America. The glow forms the continent with the Gulf of Mexico and Central American coast visible as in an ocean surrounding the land. The object is named the American nebula, the first cellular entity named after a major Earth division.
An improved blasting dynamite lowers the freezing point of nitroglycerin to 35 degrees Fahrenheit and freezes more slowly as temperatures drop. When frozen it thaws with much less time and expense than ordinary dynamite.
Betsy Rose sews the first Stara and Stripes while her mother debates a trip up the Hudson. The text mentions a cousin who was a fi cadet, indicating family connections in a historical backdrop.
A family voyage unfolds as Lucy asks how soon they will arrive and her mother reassures them while pointing to a coast crowded with intriguing interoal rocks and distant sights. The scene focuses on curiosity and anticipation during travel along the shoreline.
The essay references Washington Irving and his Sketch Book shaping local reputation, noting legends associated with the author and his influence on the area.
The fragment mentions a home near Tarrytown associated with Irving and references a statue in that area. The text hints at a local landmark connected to the figure, suggesting a statue beside or near his residence.
The fragment mentions Benedict Arnold and a spy he sent to Clinton to arrange the surrender of West Point. The dialogue expresses enthusiasm for a trip rich in historical significance and interest.
The fragment mentions mountains and visiting Rip Van Winkle’s haunts and planning a rest before visiting Philadelphia. It references the Philadelphia Ledger as a source or destination. No dates or names beyond Rip Van Winkle and Philadelphia are clear.
John McDonald, born 1832 in Dublin, fought in the Crimean War after enlisting in the English army, then came to America in 1849. He later served in the Civil War era as a veteran who spoke at G A R events in St Johnsbury, Vermont, and decided to enlist again when Lincoln called for volunteers in 1861.
A reminiscence recalls a mother’s daily bath routine with care and firm guidance. The speaker reflects on wash behind the ears corners and avoiding splashes, noting how these lessons shaped them as a grown person while questioning where other mothers learn such habits.
A reader recalls a shimmering creature found in Bermuda waters with colors ranging from pearly opal to deep purple and sapphire to turquoise. The stone is described as emblematic of diamonds and used by jewelers to decorate souvenirs for tourists, highlighting the lure of Bermuda.
When Voltaire visited London a crowd followed him as he walked the street. He mounted a stone and addressed the crowd with the line Brave Englishmen am I not unhappy in not having been born among your. The crowd carried him on their shoulders to his lodgings, a vivid display of public adulation.
In South Africa the dream of financiers and railroad builders is a future where travelers may land at Pernambuco and be taken across the continent to Valparaiso in less than four days without changing carriage.
Fragmented reflections mix poesy and humor about discernment love and the mule. A New York poet’s line about love, quips on weddings and cars, and a South Carolina preacher’s mule sermons mingle with comic vignettes. The narrator muses on justice, a wishful rural idyll, and a Carnegie hero medal claim by a Broux Malle Elie.
A story narrated by Dr. Mank about a lone old man named Wash perched on a bridge. Wash explains he does not want bites because catching many fish would take time to remove them from the line. The tale notes Wash’s patient refusal to fish for efficiency.
Local banter on a seaside boardwalk reflects nostalgia as a man and Mandy joke about aging and memory while recalling past handling of events. The exchange emphasizes shared history and lighthearted ribbing in a casual Atlantic City setting.
The author argues that ordinary starches leave fabrics stiff and hide beauty with thick pastes. Defiance Starch is recommended for deaired stiffness, allowing a thinner, stronger coating that preserves appearance and wearing quality.
Mr Peters Sr notes John Peters Jr has finished school and joined Davis general store. He will oversee the cracker and cheese department and manage wrapping duties. The summer visitor acknowledges the arrangement.
A German peddler knocks at Mrs. Kelly's kitchen door and, after a tense exchange, asserts his wish has been granted. She demands to know his purpose, and he apologetically confirms satisfaction with his own wish.
The article explains white goods gain beauty from proper laundering and starching. It recommends Defiance Starch for strong stiffness without thickening, promising improved appearance of home laundered fabrics.
At the moment he votes for the first time a young man discovers his own limits and the breadth of knowledge he has yet to acquire. The reflection captures a beginner’s humbling awareness as civic participation begins.
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