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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1900
Page
7
A Wichita man recalls a harsh scene where food prices rise like ice towers over the sea, with the rising cost of grub described as looming above the frigid landscape and harsh conditions.
A brief, healthful dessert idea ready in two minutes with no boiling or baking. Mix boiling water, cool, and serve with flavors including Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry. Available at grocers for 10 cents.
The Georgia Colony founders led by P A Fitzgerald of Indianapolis organize a new Oklahoma Territory settlement promising thousands of good homes. Backing pledged and information sent free to show how to obtain solid farming opportunities.
A collage of old patent medicine lines promises refunds if cures fail. Statements tout LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE for colds, Dr Kline nerve restorer, Carter's Ink and Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. Also mentions Beeman's Gum, Parker's BALSAM, Hindercorns cure, Gonova tablets, and regional drug firms.
Tokyo learns of the death of Kuroda presiding privy council head and reformer born in Kagoshima in 1840. A gunnery student who backed the imperial cause, he served as minister of communications, led the privy council, and twice acted as prime minister during 1896. He received the Rising Sun and Paulownia order for his 1894 95 war service.
In Meadville Pennsylvania November twelve special story relatives report Frank J Zeller Chief No 143 of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers praised for recovery from kidney trouble after seven boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills. A fellow member credited the remedy with his full return to work and strength. Archduke Francis Ferdinand noted as a crack shot in Europe.
The article emphasizes building vocabulary by reading good books and listening to educated speech. It advocates using precise words from dictionaries, studying Bible and classical authors, and reading poetry to enrich daily talk. It notes poets and novelists offer strong language and ideas for engaging conversation.
A vintage ad touts Jell O New Desert in Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry appealing to all ages. It claims the product pleases the family and is offered at grocers for 10 cents.
A young man crossed a high quarter mile trestle over Grand River Ohio as a fast train rounded the curve behind him. On grease slick ties he slipped, grabbed an iron brace and a bent beam, then steadied himself and crawled to safety after the locomotive thundered by.
In Burma over 300 years ago Master Ralph Fitch observed a novel court method used by the Pegu people. If a case was doubtful and justice unclear disputants dived into a deep river beside two poles with judges perched nearby. The rule was simple the one who could remain underwater the longest prevailed. A tale of a strange pursuit of truth and a note on human folly.
The grand salon of the Doge Palace in Venice displays the largest painting in the world exclusive of panorama and cyclorama. The artwork measures eighteen eighty four feet wide by thirty four feet high.
A terse note from The Indianapolis Journal presents a crime angle with a suspect portraying a harmless facade while concealing a financial hook. The piece hints at deception and inner motive behind outward calm.
A scientist suggests pouring milk on kerosene fires to form an emulsion that smothers flames quickly. The ad promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for digestion and liver complaints, claiming it cures constipation indigestion dyspepsia biliousness flatulency and malaria fevers.
A remark affirms that the highest compliment to a woman is to be called a person of sense, reflecting social expectations of discernment and propriety in public discourse.
Local ad claims deafness results from inflamed Eustachian tubes often caused by catarrh. It promises hearing restoration if inflammation is removed and tube function returned to normal. Offers $100 for any deafness case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure.
A vivid note describes a Chinese soldier seen marching with a fan and an umbrella strapped across his back, illustrating practical comfort aids carried by troops during campaigns.
Letters from readers praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for menstrual irregularities and associated symptoms. A Seattle young woman describes improved health and energy after use, while another note thanks the medicine for stabilizing her condition and work.
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