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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1903
Page
3
An old clipped ad advocates physical and moral guidance for young women entering Womanhood. It cites a testimonial from Hannah E. Mershon of Collingswood New Jersey about weakness and irregularity and endorses Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for womb trouble ovaries and kidney issues.
The drying of Lake Shirwa, a vast South of Nyassa, prompts local theory that it has vanished permanently. Settlers should not establish on the dried bed as rains may reform the lake suddenly. Observation notes drought parallels with Australian rivers and warns of possible future changes to Nyassa or Tanganyika.
Scientists claim liquid hydrogen is the coldest liquid known, boiling at -422 F at normal pressure and freezing to -432 F under lowered pressure. Prof Dewar, credited with liquefying hydrogen in 1898, describes it as colorless, transparent, and the lightest liquid with a density about 1/14 that of water, lighter than marsh gas.
Homeopathists claim a sea sickness cure using apomorphia. A very small dose of the substance dissolved in water, taken hourly, is said to banish the qualms and prevent seasick symptoms.
A fragment recounts Hanne the Carthaginian sent by Carthage after the second war to seek peace. A Roman senator accuses repeated broken oaths, Hanno answering with gods that punished former perjury. The text blends legal and historical notes with garbled names and dates, showing a ceremonial scene and discussions of treaties.
A country school district advertises for a school marm with three children of her own. The pleasant task of the school teacher loses some of its charm when they must also produce the children.
Mrs Matilda Holtert of Providence, R I testifies to the relief provided by Allen’s Foot- Ease. The advertisement claims the product cures tired feet and is recommended for sore feet with strong endorsement and widespread druggist availability today.
The article from Everybody's Magazine critiques Moro music as uncouth and monotonous to European ears. It describes the instrument setup with a wooden sled like piano, kettle cords, and sticks, plus drums played by women and two men providing a wailing accompaniment, highlighting cultural distance in sound and tempo.
An 1890s advertising token proclaims Doan's Kidney Pills as the first kidney remedy and the original genuine cure for Bright's disease, inflammation of the kidneys, and urinary troubles. It cites testimonials from Wm. H. Nettozons, H. B. McCarver, and Mrs. Gronex Wallace Jr., claiming backache relief and remission after taking two boxes, with public figures endorsing the product.
The piece reflects on cooperation between readers and editors, praising constructive response over fault finding. It cites a city daily column offer, the editor’s skepticism, and a success story where a writer’s ideas were refined by publication. It notes resurgent interest as newspapers reprint the article and readers borrow the copy for study.
A man confuses dictionary with directory while seeking a reference book. He traces the error to habit and the voice box acting without head input, then learns to talk himself through the correction. The passage urges starting, repeating, and persevering to form cautionary habits for memory and judgment.
A narrator discusses replacing a disliked picture in a frame with a rural scene crowded with people. A memorable detail is a young girl's hat draped down her back resembling an angel wing, noted by an observer though perhaps unintentional. The writer invites reader tips and clipping requests.
A narrator recalls Miss Little and her sister at a recent service. Miss Little shifts chairs to sit near her mother, finding rest and popularity through warmth and stability. The piece reflects on how popularity stems from reputation and care for others, contrasting generations and personalities.
Advice on turning reading into practice for infant care. Emphasizes studying self and baby, its nest and clothes, and learning by asking questions and exchanging knowledge with others to uncover useful truths. Encourages curiosity and practical application rather than excessive experimentation.
A father wound his daughter's desk clock and set the minute hand but not the hour hand, making the clock four hours slow. While replacing the timepiece he audited his work and realized the error, saving time and boosting his vigilance and personal skill.
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