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Newspaper
Philip Weekly Review
Location
Philip, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1909
Page
3
Advertisement claims Munyon's Paw-Paw Pills regulate the bowels and cure indigestion and biliousness, purifying the blood and clearing skin eruptions. One pill acts as a gentle laxative, two as a thorough physic, without gripe or weakness. Price listed by Munyon's Remedy Co. in Philadelphia.
A report highlights blind travelers who journeyed globally without guides. It cites Jamen Holman the blind traveler who roamed almost every major region early in the last century, facing few mishaps and overcoming deserts, mountains, and Siberian travel. Dr Louis Sheppard has since circled the world twice, totaling over 100000 miles. The piece notes dangers and curiosities faced, including adventures in the Orient and a governor’s arrest order.
Commander Robert E Peary is hailed by scientists as the second American to report reaching the pole, with a first confirming message dated September 6 1909 from Indian Harbor and Cape Ray Newfoundland. The news follows rival claims by Dr Frederick A Cook triggering broad acclaim and international interest.
The article reviews polar exploration with Dr. Frederick Cook and a missing explorer, detailing plans, teams, and weather. It also notes a $75,000 alienation suit involving Mrs. A. Forbes and Mrs. Ida Rowley, with Forbes denying a blackmail motive.
Telegram from Copenhagen reports American explorer Dr. Frederick A. Cook reached the North Pole on April 21, 1908 after a 1907 summer start. The journey, funded by Chicago game hunter Jack Bradley, drew praise from some for adventure but faced skepticism from many scientists.
In New Ulm Minnesota, lawyer John F Hayner who had brought the county jail a day earlier from Sleepy Hollow, shot two valets at ex Senator George Summerville during a struggle. Hayner then died by his own hand in his cell claiming self defense.
A deep frost Wednesday night swept central and northern Michigan, damaging hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of crops. Muskegon Oceana and nearby counties reported heavy losses to vegetables tobacco and fruit with tomatoes melons and wheat harmed. Grand Haven and Grand Rapids areas saw low temperatures and further crop destruction, with corn and potatoes notably hit. Prices rose as farmers face major losses and garden produce losses mount.
A young engineer, Crore Simons, killed his mother in Halle, Pennsylvania, then shot himself after a plan to obtain money to marry. He staged the scene by concealing the body and attempting to seal the room, while his sweetheart Viola Martanfi and others were present or nearby. Simons left the property after the killings, the investigation noting he fled the door area as authorities closed in.
Rector Durand appeals for accurate farm data as part of a broad census effort. Farmers are urged to maintain written records of jarta apentions and other farm details to support an economical census of population, agriculture, manufactures, and quarries under the census law.
An aeroplane flown by Foster Willard fell into Lake Ontario during a failed crossing from Toronto on Thursday night. High winds and ballast issues caused the craft to dive into the water about a quarter mile from shore. rescuers aboard waiting launches picked Willard from the lake. The craft had earlier launched at roughly 722 percent and reached a height near 180 to 200 feet before the descent. Repairs will precede another crossing attempt once completed.
A sprawling summary of sports notes shows RES SADE and IO racing budgets, a half million spent on a Speedway at Enis voles, Seasick I winning the Prix de Longchamps at Paris, and Uilirious taking the Travers Stakes. Chi cago and Detroit race figures set records while Long, Johnson, and Jeffries loom in boxing news, and King Alfonso probes America’s Cup conditions as Hispania sails.
A mother from South Shields recounts a frying pan accident that burned her baby on the face and head. After weeks of care and use of Cure Ointment the skin reportedly healed with no trace of the burn. The letter cites Potter Drag & Chem, Boston as the supplier.
A garbled essay and ad fragment mix discusses English pronunciation differences, language learning, and a few product notices. It includes mentions of Castoria for infants, Fitty eye salve, Foot-Ease, and Pettit's Eye Salve, with scattered consumer testimonials and generic advice pieces.
A Detroit Free Press reader recalls a humorous anecdote about H H Rogers, Williams, Whitney and others discussing Yale’s vacant presidency before Hadley’s election. Rogers quips he would be president if as long around Yale as Prof Bond but Whitney counters he would own the ground and buildings but not be president.
A chaotic scene outside No 147 Public School described in glowing terms as sixty boys, acting as a makeshift peace force, help marshal hysterical mothers and guide their children to classrooms. The report notes the event as a striking example of a new American being formed, with monitors maintaining order.
October opening of Standing Rock and Cheyenne River Indian Reserve in South Dakota will grant thousands farmland acres for a small per acre sum. Registration possible Oct 4 to 18 at Aberdeen Mobridge Lemmon and other points. drawing in Aberdeen Oct 26. Descriptive folder from Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway promotes travel to see the country and coast.
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