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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1903
Page
4
The text argues public memory fades quickly after a notable death and stresses continuous advertising to keep a business in the public mind. It cites a quoted authority that advertising loses half its effectiveness when done spasmodically.
By next summer the Simplon tunnel is expected to be finished if no new difficulties arise and trains should run by late 1904. Of 12.5 miles, 6.5 miles are dug from the Swiss side and 4.5 from the Italian side, with 1.5 miles left. Progress averages a quarter mile per month, making completion likely in May or June 1904.
An item notes the dangers of sleeping in cars causing lung trouble and promotes Taylor's Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gum and Mullein as cough medicines. It lists price points 25c 50c and 1.00 at druggists. Also cites Magyar population in Austria-Hungary as 7 to 8 million within a 43 million total.
Household hints discuss choosing cane or wicker bedroom furniture for comfort and cleanliness. They advise moderation in decoration, cleaning methods for rugs, curtains, and fabrics, plus practical stain removal with chalk, benzine, ammonia, and heat to refresh garments and velvet collars.
The chambermaid loosens bed clothes after lighting the gas and laying water and essentials by the bedside. She must gently loosen sheets blankets and coverlet to avoid a stiff feel, ensuring ends stay tucked while the sleeper remains warm and comfortable.
A recipe excerpt describes tart apple salad with walnuts and whipped cream or mayonnaise dressing, crisp lettuce sandwiches with cut leaves and mayonnaise, French dressing, or salt, and rice drop cakes using rice, saleratus, flour, butter, milk, eggs and spices.
A prominent nineteenth century hero, Admiral Schley, endorses Peruna after a friend asked his opinion on the catarrh remedy. He cites family use and conviction of its efficacy, noting growing public testimonials and admiration for the product. Also notes royal European telegraph use and a new Los Angeles weekly paper Have a Smile with editors Arthur L. Mackaye and Lor ing Mackaye.
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