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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1897
Page
8
A late 19th century note describes the "double twist" handshake with two people meeting then pausing before a final close grip. It warns of possible injuries if timing is off and praises a strong healthy result when performed correctly. The piece also includes brief ad-like lines about hair renewal and a shoe-lacing device.
A peculiar Indiana feline draws attention in Greensturg as it bows and greets passersby. The cat stands on hind legs, extends a paw, and performs a waltz and two-step with a friendly bow.
A Sunday town outing features a cat in a stylish suit walking on hind legs and tipping its hat. The cat smokes cigars drinks beer and tobacco and rejects mice or rats, preferring pickles and greasy snacks.
At a Parisian eatery a dozen oysters each lead to a dispute over a pearl hidden in one shell. The proprietor mediates, offering replacement oysters while a neighbor jeweler later reveals the supposed pearl is a cheap imitation worth little.
A jumble of quotes and notes from Chicago Tribune Cincinnati papers and others comment on senatorial honors tax speeches and political graft. References to bank assets, Greek dancers, and gigs against corruption mix with editorials praising swift relief, Navy staffing, and armor plate demands.
A collage of clipped phrases from various papers reports eccentric weather notes and strange snippets. Topics include air ship chatter, insurance cautions, spring attire, peach crops, and odd spellings, with scattered references to cities like Minneapolis Des Moines Chicago Boston and Boston.
Experts argue that pine ash and hemlock are stronger than steel for the same weight, with pine bearing half the load, ash more than twice, and hemlock nearly three times, though wood needs far more volume. The text notes the bulky nature of wood versus metal and ends with a moral aside on religion.
A medical advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female ailments. It claims to relieve symptoms like backache, headaches, lassitude, irritability, and nervousness and cites a testimonial from Mrs. Cus. Eiie of Philadelphia praising its success after chronic illness.
Fragmentary OCR text references a bank wreck and justice, mentioning a Globe Savings Bank incident and various names. The readable content is too garbled to identify concrete events, dates, or involved persons with confidence.
Two testimonials from Anamosa Iowa laud Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. Mr Wal ton and Mrs C K Bell describe relief from headaches bowel trouble and liver and nerve symptoms after using the pills. They claim dramatic improvement and urge others to try them with accompanying doctor verification at April 13 1896.
A foreign visitor recalls an American custom of boots outside doors and the idea of polishing others boots. The anecdote contrasts with a Western college town where the host left a guest to polish his boots and departed unnoticed.
The first week of the month marks the largest movement of settlers in North Dakota history. A Great Northern Railway train from St Paul on April 2 carried 1,557 people and goods in five sections, mainly Dankers and German Brethren from Indiana Virginia and Missouri, joining six Turtle Mountain Devil's Lake colonies and government lands open to settlement.
Readable fragments show a dialogue on staying out late and honesty versus temptation. The text references nights, truth, costs, and personal reform, with hints of moral commentary and social expectations.
Fragmentary OCR text describes various remedies and alleged cures for rheumatism stomach aches and heart attacks. Mentions names and terms in a vague medical advertisement style with exaggerated claims and warnings.
A speaker, Mel, tells of taking little Emersey downtown this afternoon to be measured for spectacles. The judge records this as a quoted moment during breakfast.
The Northern Steamship Company will inaugurate a fourth season of passenger service on the Great Lakes. The first east bound ship departs Duluth on Tuesday June 15 with sailing days from Duluth on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The first west bound from Buffalo sails on Tuesdays and Fridays. The North West and North Land vessels are highlighted as key tourist movers. Berth rates and fares can be obtained from W. B. Ni and S. CE NUR.
Fragmentary clipping reports extremely cold conditions keeping people inside for weeks. The piece mentions pain and discomfort from exposure and a general sense of reluctance to venture outdoors amid harsh weather in New York.
Speculators and experienced miners will flock to the new mining regions of the Black Hills this spring as snow recedes enough to prospect. The North-Western Line is promoted as the direct route with well equipped through trains to Deadwood. Write for further particulars to J R Bucnanax General Passenger Agent PF BE MVR T Omaha Neb.
An old English belief links New Year clothing to yearly fortune with a rhyme urging four new garments. The note also claims No-To-Bac aids tobacco avoidance and health, mentioning a patent medicine tone. A local anecdote describes the German Empress possessing tea ware forged from old coins.
An old advertisement touts Hall’s Catarrh Cure taken internally claiming it treats catarrh by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. It lists agents like Cheney & Co Toledo and Westy Truax Wholesale Druggists and promotes savings and promises from a variety of patent medicines and tonics.
Washington Star account quotes Mrs Stermington Barnes praising a speaker for captivating the audience. She exclaims relief that listeners were engrossed and stayed attentive rather than applauding to avoid missing any of the talk.
The letter from Lovett Georgia describes a long running spring leg sore that inflamed in summer and subsided in spring. After trials with doctors and remedies, the author credits four bottles of Sarsaparilia from Heul’s Health with healing and regaining health and weight.
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