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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1908
Page
2
Mrs. James M. Long of Staunton Virginia testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured her backache and urinary trouble in January 1903 and, despite many years passing, says she has had no kidney trouble since June 1907. Sold by all dealers at 60 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Mrs Jugeins reveals a playful summer shopping scene with Merry Widow hats and a distinct mention of Defiance Starch offering more per package. The American Friends board discusses expanding foreign missions from Cuba to Palestine, Mexico, Japan and beyond.
The piece argues Peruna contains two categories of remedies for catarrh: established catarrh remedies and tonic herbs. It notes chronic catarrh is common and affects many organs, with patients seeking cure from various doctors and schools. The text stresses Peruna’s ingredients invite inspection and claim widespread trust among physicians.
Edmund Noble notes Bary’s expedition to the north pole prompts reflections on how continents are mapped. The piece traces the history of geographical knowledge from ancient Babylonians to modern explorers, noting gaps in North and South America and central Asia, and lauding expeditions by Marco Polo, Sven Hedin, and Russian advances toward the Pacific.
The article surveys Africa's recent opening to outsiders and outlines historic landmarks like the Nile and pyramids. It notes early exploration by Hanno the Carthaginian around 450 A.D. and references Sierra Leone as part of its west coast journey, framing modern discovery and study.
A historical survey traces the slow expansion of geographic knowledge from early voyages by Magellan and Columbus to maps of the Americas and Australia. It notes the discovery of Patagonia and Torre del Fuego, the 1501 Peru coast by Vespucci, and later expeditions that charted major rivers and regions in Africa, with figures like Livingstone and Stanley named among explorers while vast African lands remain poorly known.
Fragmentary quote lamenting greed for territory and noting how Africa near unclaimed regions has become divided among European powers. Mentions Morocco and Abyssinia, and suggests no square mile remains outside European ownership.
A historical survey traces polar exploration from 1816 to 1906 detailing Antarctic discoveries by Smith Bischoe Ross Wilkes and others. It notes the uncertain landmass versus continent status and marks Peary’s 1905 06 final dash to 87 degrees 6 minutes before retreating due to ice and supply limits.
Gold from Klondike placer mines in Tananna Nazing Gold Bar creek and Nome district lay by unfinished in the new year, hand dug and cleaned by the old sour dough method, but it did not reach Seattle last spring and is now on the way.
A historical account traces Franklin's 1845 voyage, shipwreck near King William Land, and subsequent searches yielding few graves and relics. It notes prominent expeditions by Davis, Frobisher, Hudson, Barents, Nordenskiöld, and McClure, and contrasts Arctic hazards with the enduring lure of northern discovery. It also touches Seattle’s growing gold rush impact and northern miners returning to the city for supplies and news.
J A Dinwiddie of New Market Tennessee praises 20 Mile Team Soszp soap for washing ten white chicks for a poultry show. He notes the product makes birds unusually white and easy to clean. Pacific Coast Borax Co. in Chicago promotes samples and a booklet with 5 cent cost.
A tale told by the colonel describes scorching heat days. He recalls eggs frying on a sidewalk and popcorn popping on stalks in the fields. He adds cane juice turning to molasses and mixing with popcorn for a famed treat from extreme heat.
In Philadelphia Inquirer style a bishop told John Morley about an East end school exam. A teacher lists Indian empire products while a child names curries peppers and chutneys then struggles to recall what comes after. The pupil finally mumbles India gestion.
Frye's Magazine argues that chivalry is outdated and hinders women's emancipation. It advocates a healthy sports atmosphere where gender norms fade, and states that "Ladies first" remains an essential principle among sportsmen.
Silas reports Reuben was duped by a one dollar offer for absorbing literature. He received a pamphlet titled How Blotters Are Made and another named Points on Turkish Towels, a harmless gag from friends.
A testimonial letter promotes Postum as a coffee substitute curing headaches and nervousness. It recounts a Wisconsin reader who avoided daily headaches after switching to Postum, praising the product and citing it as a healthier daily drink from Battle Creek company advertising mass readership.
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