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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1902
Page
7
Prof. H. B. Ward of the University of Nebraska Lincoln praised the Millard hotel for courteous treatment during his visit to Omaha. He noted room rates as low as two dollars per day and said he enjoyed his stay to the fullest.
The Linnton horse abattoir, shut last fall, has reportedly restarted as conditions improve. About 500 cayuse ponies are sent in from ranges with an expected slaughter of around 10,900 horses this year. Over 500,000 cayuse ponies are said to roam ranges tributary to this market, prompting stockmen to drive them away to protect grazing. Horse meat gains demand in Sweden and Norway, with several orders received.
An English army officer who knows the French and German forces calculates annual living costs for a subaltern. He estimates France at 400 dollars, Germany at 700 dollars, and England at 1,200 dollars per year.
J H Hanson of Ashley North Dakota credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with curing his long standing Dropsy and rheumatic heart pain. After seven boxes his swelling decreased and he regained strength enabling him to work again. He vows to use the pills again if symptoms return.
The article notes Tokyo residents enjoy baths with 800 facilities offering hot or cold baths for a single cent. It presents a snapshot of affordable public bathing in the city.
The F. E. Sanborn Company seeks aggressive salesmen over 30 with teams and livestock knowledge to sell Standard Stock Food to farmers in Nebraska and Iowa. Full-time, high business standing, bond required, wagons furnished, exceptional inducements for permanent salesmen. Send for application blank.
A humorous ad-style note argues against bites and praises Defiance Starch as superior value. It touts 16 ounces for 10 cents and urges readers to try it to save money, ending with a playful caution about belief and speech.
The ad promotes Allen's Foot Ease powder to ease tight or new shoes and relieve swollen hot sweating feet, ingrowing nails, corns, and pinions. It claims all druggists and shoe stores carry it and offers a trial package by mail to Fred Allen, Olmsted LeRoy NY.
An advertisement claims Defiance Starch is superior to Cold Water Starch and offers 16 ounce packages for 40 cents. It urges trying Defiance for throat and lung remedies and notes money refunds if cures fail. Includes testimonials and other product pitches from early 1900s.
The piece surveys global laundry practices noting Koreans washing in cold streams and beating dresses for husbands, Japanese washing outdoors, ironing on a flat board, and Egyptian practice with men washing by the Nile. It contrasts French and Egyptian methods with stone slaps and pounding dirt from garments.
Philo Reade and Abe Fogel of Herrick Illinois claim a Civil War era treasure of seven million dollars hidden on a small island two hundred miles south of Porto Rico. The hoard was placed by smugglers who traded slaves between Porto Rico and the United States and was recovered after a shipwreck left two survivors. A confirming message from Porto Rico reportedly indicated the treasure is in hand.
Thunder Mountain in Idaho is hailed as a major new gold region with rich ledges and deposits. Reports describe ore values from seven to four thousand dollars per ton, a large mineral zone, and routes via Ketchum Mackay Boise Weiser and Bedrock Montana. A rush is predicted once snow clears and supplies reach the camp between May 15 and June 1.
The Paris barber Bragsier, busy with thirty ladies for social events, finds Victor Hugo suddenly inspired during a shave. Hugo writes a poem on the back of a scrap, leaving on it the names and addresses of the ladies, causing many to wait for their coiffeur.
A reader jokes about paying a year for a newspaper with adds on a sewing machine a bicycle and a gold watch as premiums. The editor agrees and notes the day is bright when someone is made happy. The Quotes reflect attitudes on generosity and happiness from early 20th century voices.
A fragmented item promotes a Red Cross Ball with emphasis on keeping clothes white. The notice also mentions warnings about shut the door signs fading and references Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething with price.
Mrs Louis Gipson of Chicago credits Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound with curing kidney trouble headaches and backaches after six bottles and accompanying pills. She praises renewed health and youthfulness and invites confidential advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Mass.
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