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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1906
Page
2
A fragmentary column mocks ailments and remedies, then shifts to etiquette notes on gentlemanly conduct and a brief praise for Brandreth's Pills as a trusted family laxative. The text blends medical ad copy with a historical quip about social rules and a note on consumer products.
A violent storm wrecked multiple ships along Nova Scotia and nearby waters. The Nova Scotia constabulary report details vessels driven aground near Wilystrait and the eastern entrance, with the Turcet Bell drifting inshore and likely total loss. Four crewmen from the Windsor shipwreck were rescued after exhausting exposure, while a Newfoundland schooner wrecked at Campbell's Cove and various fishing boats on Prince Edward Island suffered significant damage.
A disturbance at Portamouth naval barracks led to a near mutiny after an officer ordered 50 sisters to kneel for a reprimand. The march included arrests of refusers, a mother of commotion, and an overwhelmed guard preventing further assault on the quarters.
Senator Tillman denounces a notorious corporation, accusing it of lawbreaking and bribery, criticizing their hypocrisy when facing strikes and legal protection. He likens their nerve to a thief taking a ledger in a shop, calling for accountability.
Franca reports sculptor George Gray Barnard plans to wreck his work amid delays and threats to expose the deran unless paid. He expected 100000 dollars for the project, with replicas nearly ready for the opening exhibit after Barnard had already spent about 14000.
Two masked men robbed the Farmers and Minors Bank of Lavidd, holding an assistant at gunpoint, tying him, and fleeing with about seven thousand dollars. Officers tracked the robbers near the street door while others escaped with the loot. Some reports put the haul as high as four thousand, stir interest in the case.
Five members of the Nerwesian bark Adona were drowned when the vessel struck a reef off Richitycto bar during a heavy northeast gale on Thursday night while attempting to make land. Three turtles were washed ashore. The Adona bar took on water and broke up, with the ship headed toward Bt Lawrence on its voyage to Wastineth.
A testimonial claims Dr Williams' Pink Pills restore pure blood and cure rheumatism. Mrs. Millstreet of New York describes severe back and limb pain starting before Christmas 1904, with a later full recovery after taking the pills. The ad invites readers to buy six boxes for $9.50 by mail from the Dr Williams Go. Schenectady NY.
A Shanghai Times tale reports the Bell Tower legend where a virgin sacrifice secured a bell casting and a curse endures in whispers of a shoe. Reynolds' Newspaper notes Kaiser Wilhelm arranging a marriage for an aide de camp after a refused match, leading to a quick wedding.
Miss Hraddda, popular novelist, celebrated her seventieth birthday by testing her sixty second book Lady Andley's Secret and received 1250 dollars for her best known work. Royalties have reached over 4 million copies sold, while Miss Brad son read French German Spanish and Italian with equal facility.
An old advertisement argues that caffeine in coffee and tea weakens the heart and causes indigestion. It promotes Postum as a safer beverage, claiming many notice relief after switching. The text urges readers to boil Postum 15 minutes and follow directions, noting the product is from Postum Co. and promoting a booklet.
St Petersburg reports Cerschunin a top revolutionary leader escapes from Siberia concealed in a water cask. Condemned to life imprisonment for complicity in the assassination of Siplaguine and the attempt on Bodienostseff, he was sent to Mongolian frontier mines. Comrade Melnikof also fled two months ago. authorities fear wider escapes aided by well funded revolutionaries.
Washington officials, led by Dr. H F Willey, publish two pullouts explaining denatured alcohol sources and manufacture. They conclude small scale distilling for farmers is unlikely to be profitable due to regulations requiring farmers to only produce raw materials.
A violent storm swept southern France bringing heavy snowfall on the coast and a tidal wave at Toulon that halted Admiral Touchard's squadron. Mary cargo craft were wrecked and quays flooded while Nice suffered severe damage including the Des Anglais promenade. Estimated losses run high.
Neighbors discover the charred body of James Toby Jr in the ruins of his burning house near Binghamton around 3 o clock. Prank Miner was arrested Thursday afternoon, charged with Toby's murder. In Miner's rear, burnt clothing with a bullet hole linked to the crime. Toby and his wife had separated months earlier amid reported trouble.
Akron Ohio Andrew McIntosh a 40 year old Baltimore and Ohio engineer narrowly escaped harm when an infernal machine concealed as a pistol dynamite and powder in a mail box exploded as he opened a box lid. A 38 caliber bullet struck his cheek and lodged there.
A veteran reports 35 years of eczema across body and head with no cure after government exams. After using Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Resolvent, he claims complete recovery and thanks the product. Also noted is a lighthearted postmaster notice about taking a holiday and a report on Miss Minnie Stevens becoming Lady Paget in Britain.
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