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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1903
Page
3
A historical advertisement touts a patent remedy claiming to treat kidney ailments including dropsy back pain and urinary issues. It asserts broad cures and lists numerous disorders linked to faulty kidney action, with testimonials and a price of 50 cents per box from Peter Burn Co in Buffalo New York.
A rambling 19th century style testimonial page extols Doan's Kidney Pills for back pain kidney trouble and bladder issues. The text cites multiple individuals including a jeweler in Weat Main Street and a freight car inspector in Oregon claiming relief after using the product with dates and addresses interwoven.
The publication highlights a long list of top writers and artists who have pledged their contributions to St Nicholas over the coming year. Included are pieces on Japanese athletics for American boys, peculiar mail carriers, London life, White House children, Hadrian’s Wall, Hudson Maxim, animal sleep, secret alphabets, diving for pearls, historic dwarfs, and more.
In one night the northern bluethroat travels from Central Africa to the German Sea covering about in nine hours. Observations from its wintering grounds show the bird departs after sunset and reaches its northern summer sites before dawn.
Local grocers note they do not stock Tie-Hunce Sturch due to limited on hand supply of two brands. They say once used the shot package cannot be sold to customers. De lance Sturch for some money.
Le Gaulois recounts a young man at a poet reception who lost temper in an argument. He was rebuked by Hugo and subsided. After guests departed, the man returned for his umbrella and, through an open door, was seen kneeling before Hugo, sobbing as Hugo extended his hand and bade him rise.
Nurse Mother Gray uses the remedy in the Children's Home to cure constipation feverishness bad stomach teething disorders regulate bowels and destroy worms. Over 30 000 testimonials claim success. Available at all druggists with free sample by address A Olmsted LeRoy N Y.
Reverend Saunders fell ill leaving the Seventh Day Baptist church of Shiloh without a substitute. Mary Dixon, a popular public school teacher, stepped to the pulpit and preached an excellent sermon earning strong support from friends to pursue the ministry.
A local dye firm claims its Putnam Faceless Dyes color fabrics with brighter results and less labor than competing products. The advertisement highlights vivid tones, quicker application, and simplified preparation for makers and dyers.
The article lists payments made to physicians attending Leo XIII in his final illness. Dr Lapponi received $4,000 Prof Mazzoni £2.00 and Prof Rosson $2,000.
Mrs Taos KneLls of Taple Street Norwich writes that Tom sure Pleos Cure saved her life three years earlier. Letter dated February 17 1900 attests to a life saving remedy.
Alfred Hodder argues in the November Everybodys that reform shows through quiet changes in New York under the current administration. He cites health and charities measures such as reduced public alcohol costs and strict drug and grocery inspections, noting reforms may err yet move in a good direction.
Vintage advert notes Red Cross Ball Blue keeps clothes clean and sweet as new. It claims distance prolongs friendships and jokes that a woman’s train of thought is in her dress.
Daniel Cooper of Suffern New York retires from the Erie after fifty three years as flagman baggage master station agent and conductor. He never had an accident and remains a hearty man.
Nelson P. Ewen of the live catching crew at Nantucket Massachusetts hooked the largest bluefish on the Atlantic coast. The fish measured three feet nine and a half inches and weighed a little more than twenty seven pounds.
An ad asserts that Those Who Have Tried It will see no other Penlance Cold Water Starch has equal quantity and quality with 8 oz bottles and notes competitors offer only 12 oz or 2 oz sizes.
John F. Russell, a noted Massachusetts Democrat, died recently. In nine months at the peak of influence he refused multiple high posts including governor, the Boston port collectorship, the Spanish and Italian missions, and the secretary of the navy. He said public office would chill his influence with the people.
Advertising claims Defiance starch is more flexible and lasting than competing brands and provides about one third more for the money. The copy asserts improved performance and value.
A philosophical reflection on how bigotry blocks clear understanding and distorts reality, warning that biased paths never reach genuine insight. It emphasizes the danger of prejudice shaping perceptions and the value of seeking objective evidence and fairness.
Helen Keller, a blind deaf mute, has been elected vice president of the senior class at Radcliffe College. She is pursuing four full courses in English and Latin and has passed all examinations with high credit despite her disabilities.
John Kendrick Bangs recounts his public image after an unsuccessful Yonkers mayoral bid. A friend’s poll of locals reveals mixed recognition as a local figure with broader national fame notes. An Irish remark caps the tale, joking Bangs is national in reputation but locally famed.
A Philadelphia woman narrates relief from nervous indigestion after trying Postum Food Coffee and Grape-Nuts. She credits the foods with restoring health and notes her physician praised the product. The ad promotes the Road to Wellville book and mentions Postum and Grape-Nuts packaging.
Nebraska updates report Curt Stevens, long presumed dead after a disappearance two years ago, was seen alive in Enid Oklahoma. His brother in law, H W A Guy of Grand Island, tracked him to a barn and restaurant but could not reach him. Stevens vanished again after spotting Guy.
Renoris on the power canal project appear favorable in Fremont and Columbus. Rumors claim delays in meetings near New York stem from a change in board of engineers aboard.
Edgar H. C. Hart has purchased J. H. W. Pope's elevator grain and coal business for about 5400 dollars. The sale covers the entire enterprise.
William Bearringer a local businessman was driven to insanity within days. He was taken first to the Ne ligh county jail and then to the Lincoln asylum for custody. Henry Haberman of York foundry suffered severe scalding when he stepped into a barrel of hot water recently discharged from radiators. The leg flesh was badly burned to the knee.
Mrs Roy Leach, wife of a farmer near Humboldt, has suffered a peculiar malady causing loss of feeling in her feet due to impaired blood circulation. Last week gangrene developed and doctors amputated her right foot above the ankle. They hope to save the remaining leg but remain uncertain.
Omaha prospecting company fails to find coal or oil in paying quantities near Louisville but investigations continue in Cass county. Freeby from Pennsylvania oil regions has been in Nehawka for preliminary mineral prospecting.
In Columbus Gus Plath handling bananas on the stove saw a snake crawl over his arm. The cold, sluggish reptile, a stranger to the country, was examined by banana plantation workers and deemed a deadly creature. The snake measured twenty six inches.
The Vote in Detail for Supreme Judges Regents of the University and Fifteen District Judges recorded in official return. Readout lists results by district and seat with party or candidate names and totals.
A 10-year-old lad named Rainey in this city nearly died after smoking many cigarettes contravening Nebraska law. He was paralyzed for a time but revived after hours of physician care. Relatives plan to enforce state law strictly going forward.
Dr Thomas, state veterinarian, reports three cattle losses in a twenty head Adams herd after thirty days on full corn feed. Ailing cattle were sick three to seven days. He attributes death to gastritis or inflammation of the intestines with subsequent ulceration.
A wall fragment toppled onto Fred Busing at the Senator Steele opera house site in Fairbury. The 53 year old prominent citizen suffered a skull fracture and brain swelling. Surgeons operate but prognosis remains grave.
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