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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1902
Page
2
Texas items report a Frisco depot burglary netting 100 dollars, a new Alba coal mine, heavy rains in Fagle Pass country, railways expanding locomotive and engine orders, and various local incidents from Lovelady to Fort Worth. Authorities approve bonds and pilots for port duties while several deaths and a deaf mute wedding in Waco are noted.
The piece notes mackerel as migratory fish arriving on the Middle Atlantic coast in spring in poor condition. They move northward with the sun, feeding and improving along the journey. A Church of England bishopric around the Mackenzie River spans 600000 square miles, five times UK size.
For every cubic foot sent into the St Gotthard tunnel twenty five cubic feet are now sent into the Simplon tunnel over the same period. The mortality rate has fallen as a result.
Readable portion mentions Lea a town in Northern Sweden near the Gulf of Bothnia with brief odd lines about men and dogs being brave in their own yards.
In early bronchitis cases Dr August Koenig's Hamburg Breast Tea plus St Jacobs Oil applied along the throat and chest aids relief by addressing internal and external factors. The pair claims to loosen bronchial adhesions, ease coughing, and improve breathing, with similar benefits noted for asthma croup and related throat and bronchial conditions. Families urged to keep both remedies ready for prompt use.
A philosopher intones that mastering emotions equates to true victory, urging restraint as a path to personal power and steadiness. The remark frames emotional discipline as a lasting advantage in leadership and daily life.
Advertisement promising Defiance Starch with a choose option and a bonus for game money. Claims it stops coughs and clears colds, touts non stick iron use, and notes a laxative component with Bromo Quinine tablets and a price line.
A farmer jokes that a cow can be cured of kicking by grabbing her leg in the act and a bee of stinging by catching its sting, claiming quick cures for croup sore throat and lung troubles. The piece attributes these ideas to Dr Thomas’ Eclectric Oil and notes US gold and goods holdings.
The item reports a sensational claim of a cure all drug and a promised plaster cast viewing of a society woman described by a photographer as a goddess. It notes mixed reactions and mentions a booster stance from a press source.
The text promotes a cancer cure named The Combination Oil originated by Dr D M Bye. It claims soothing relief from pain and cures more cases than other treatments. It offers free books from the Southern Office Dr D M Eye Co P O Box 462 Dept A Dallas Texas. When a man has a black eye he usually keeps it dark.
Public notice warns against mercury containing catarrh salves and asserts dangers from mercury absorption. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo and Hall's Family Pills as effective despite mercury concerns. It also advertises Dr King’s Great Nerve Restorer with a free trial bottle and offer. The message urges readers to value honor and seek caution with medical claims.
Some grocers say they do not stock De fiance Starch because their shelves hold 12 oz packages from brands that offer better value. Consumers are urged to choose 16 oz Defiance Starch for the same price, as it requires no cooking.
A fragmentary ad style note discusses fear making people discreet and mentions Mrs Winslow Soothing Syrup for children teething and colic priced at 25 a bottle. The text adds a remark about wishing to be invisible at moments.
An advertisement touts Flexisgle and Laating starch claiming superior results and more value for money. The passage suggests complacency would ruin progress, framing the brand as essential to avoid a universal decline.
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