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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1910
Page
6
A collage of light sketches and wry observations on 1910 life. Notes on transport, prices, comets, eggs and beef, Wall Street floods, ladies of crime, taxicab villains, and tech novelties, with a playful nod to Denmark and the electric chair.
The betrothal of Prince Victor Napoleon and Princess Clementine of Belgium unites rival French royal lines and alters Victor Napoleon’s legal status in Belgium. A 1897 law bars expulsion of foreigners married to Belgian women after five years of residence, meaning he may not be expelled after marriage. The engagement stands as one of the era’s most notable announced matches.
Cleveland superintendent William H. Elson reports in Elementary School Teacher that in fifty large U S cities two thirds of school time goes to the three R s with most history and geography focused in the upper grades. The survey lists subjects taught and notes limited early geography and late emphasis on grammar and science.
The 1910 census counts large households as families. William A. Hammel is listed with 300, Dr C H Whitman with 600 and Samuel J Whitmore with 1000. Prisoners, patients, and hotel staff are counted under these family totals as per census instructions.
Massachusetts foresters report success in releasing parasites to curb gypsy and brown tail moths next summer. At Saugus lab, 40 to 50 parasite species are prepared to attack eggs caterpillars and moths, including the predaceous beetle and monodontenerous fly. Locally, schedius from Japan and European imports are deployed. 2 million schedius parasites planned. Meanwhile platinum refiners in New York report Russia plans to raise prices 100 percent.
A London medical expert urges cutting potatoes from the diet citing starch indigestion and chronic dyspepsia from potato consumption. He recommends carrots to aid digestion and links potato eating to worn nerves and shorter life.
The article cites Prof. Fisher of Yale and Sir James Crichton Browne noting oatmeal's health benefits. Meat eaters showed lower endurance, while non meat eaters trained on oats allegedly gained superior stamina. Browne urges more oatmeal consumption, praising its nourishing value and affordability. The piece also includes a Valentine Day anecdote about a Bermudian passenger quoting Mark Twain and a humorous Irish wooer.
Hungry guest arrives late for breakfast as the hostess explains a no breakfast plan being tested and claims it makes everyone feel better. The exchange suggests a casual household experiment in routine and appetite.
An advertisement touts PAZO OINTMENT claiming cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days with money back guarantee. Also promotes Perry Davis Tainkiller for strains and sprains and Dr Pierce pills for digestive regulation. Mentions druggists and bottle sizes.
A Brookfield Missouri woman testifies two years of illness and low weight improved after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with relief from health troubles during the Change of Life and invites others to seek Mrs Pinkham's confidential advice in Lynn Massachusetts for free assistance.
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