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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1901
Page
5
A guide for boys and girls on sharpening and maintaining a pocket knife. It explains grinding nicked edges on a grindstone with water to prevent heat, hollow ground edges, and then whetting on a whetstone with circular motions. It covers using water or fine oil to finish and polish the blade.
A Star special by T. W. Va reports Mrs Kate Lancaster, widow of the late Joby Lancaster of Shenandoah Function, has been taken to Washington for treatment by brain and nerve specialists. Once an eyewitness to the disaster, she spoke with Rev. Dr H T Kennedy before the engine crushed Mrs Kennedy and fatally mangled Tir Kennedy. In shock she suffered a hysteric condition and is now under care, hopes mounting for recovery.
A traveler recalls European experiences of petty robbery and clever cons by cable operators abroad. He contrasts optimism with caution, noting a false charity and systemic exploitation. The piece also reflects on how some injuries are deemed not dangerous while real risks persist.
A minister narrates a physician’s success with Chamberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy on a patient who suffered a severe attack and weeks of illness. After two doses, the patient recovered fully, with praise for the medicine and a note of local pharmacy availability. Also includes assorted travel notices, ads, and a Western-style dialogue excerpt.
A detailed guide outlines tests to distinguish real stones from imitations. Methods include eye inspection, magnification, water tests, glass interaction, grease and color tests, acid exposure, ink spot doubling, and cloth viewing under magnification. It notes hardness tests, fracture patterns, and optical cues, with similar principles extended to rubies emeralds and sapphires.
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine as a remedy for colds and digestive issues. It includes social commentary on wives and husbands and notes Reinhart's Pharmacy as a seller with a 2 cent price. The copy mixes health claims with moral phrases and comical gender remarks.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as far ahead as ancient poisons and liquid pie and contrasts electric light with a tallow candle. It promotes genuine stamped C C C and states it is never sold in bulk with a price of 10 cents at all druggists.
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