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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1898
Page
3
A correspondent observes signs of civilization in Japan noting growing familiarity with glass. Early railway carriage windows required white paint streaks to deter passengers from sticking heads through the panes, yet adaptation is evident as use becomes common.
The Secretary of the Navy urges Congress to fund additional battleships to bolster sea power and coastal fortifications. The note highlights defense against disorder and malaria, praising Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as an effective remedy for several ailments. The piece ends with a remark on sewing needle forms as a key German commercial asset.
An old advertisement claims Allen's Foot-Ease keeps feet warm and dry and is the only cure for chilblains frostbites damp sweating and corns and bunions. It prompts asking for the powder to shake into shoes at all druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with a free sample by mail from Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy New York and adds a moral line about adversity making a great man.
Dr Samuel Pitcher of Hvankis Massachusetts declares exclusive rights to the words PITCHER S CASTORIA and CASTORIA in a public court filing. He notes the wrapper bears the fac simile of CHAS H FLETCHER and that only The Cemaur Company, led by Chas H Pletcher, has authority to use his name. Dated March 8 1897.
Vintage advertisement promoting No-To-Bac as a solution to quit tobacco easily and permanently. Claims to make weak men strong and full of life with a guaranteed cure. Offers booklet and samples free from Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York.
A quirky ad style fragment comments on trying to love as absurd and spontaneous. It promotes Smoke Sledge Cigarettes with a 20 for 5 cents offer. The copy juxtaposes single blessedness with double wretchedness in a humorous Sales pitch.
The Ohio Farmer editor Lawrence describes Dr. J. C. Ayers Cherry Pectoral as a miracle for cold relief and rapid improvement. A consumptive friend’s recommendation led to sustained use, with the remedy claimed to quickly ease symptoms and even aid severe lung conditions. The ad urges carrying the product, half size bottles at half price, and requests for the curebook.
Edson Gaylord offers practical steps for trees damaged by mice, detailing early spring grafting or replanting with hardy scions, mud wrapping to save partial bark, and strategic cutting close to the ground. He urges careful pruning, choosing robust varieties, and balancing new shoots to revive stressed orchards.
A Paw Paw resident, who lost two children to violent deaths in six years, suffered neuralgia and indigestion. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, she improved within two weeks and, after seven or eight boxes, was cured. She can now eat normally and has no nervous symptoms. The account cites Mrs Ellen A Oderkirk as the source and invites further details. Fire destroyed the Doherty Organ factory at Clinton Ontario with losses around 80000. The notice discusses patent law and the need for attorney registration. Harry Truelsen re-elected mayor of Detroit.
An advertisement extols Grain-O as a nonstimulating grain drink that nourishes and cheers like coffee without spoiling sleep. It targets nervous persons, youth, and children and recommends trying Grain-O in place of coffee. Available in 15 and 25 cent packages, popular in St. Louis with 638000 residents and 685 patrolmen.
Nurse Mother Gray of the Children's Home in New York promotes a remedy to cure feverishness bad stomach teething disorders move and regulate the bowels and destroy worms. Claimed over 10000 testimonials and sold by druggists for 25 cents with free sample. Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy N Y references. Iron work near Ironton Mo dates to 1816.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a beauty aid claiming clean blood and skin by purging the liver. It promises pimples and blemishes fade with a 10 to 50 cent price range and satisfaction guaranteed by druggists. Also mentions Salter Seed Company shipments of Salzer’s Earliest Six Weeks Market Potatoes and their Texas customers.
An old advertisements filled page touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the sole constitutional remedy, promising cure in all stages and offering US$100 for any failure, with testimonials a key selling point. Also notes various patent medicines, tobacco cure claims, and unrelated items including domestic health products and a divorce count.
The Des Moines patent office reports the death of Benjamin Butterworth on January 16 1898 and a funeral held the same day. Ten Iowa patents were issued this week by the acting commissioner. The court of appeals notes diligence needed when a rival may appear. Valuable patent information offered free by Thomas G. Orwig & Co.
The fire losses in the United States last year were 19000000 dollars less than in 1895 and 5000000 dollars less than in 1896, indicating a decline in fire damage compared to the two prior years.
A fragment from OM shows John A. Salzer Seed Co offering Salzer's German Coffee Berry at 15c per package with a note from Mr. Goodman of Williams Co. It claims 300 pounds of better coffee from one package and urges sending 15c stamps with the notice. The text also mentions best maple syrup from maple tree north side and a Baltimore Ohio rail plant at Sandusky with 300 tons per hour capacity.
A short aphorism quotes Sir P. Sidney declaring that ingratitude is the poison of manhood, framing a moral claim about character and virtue. The line appears as a dated reflective note within a broader collection of maxims.
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