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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1903
Page
7
A testimonial from Jno St Hunen of Ridgeville Indiana describes relief from chronic back pain and night-time urination after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The ad extols benefits including eased backache, improved sleep, and removal of swelling while claiming cures for various kidney-related symptoms.
A Michigan reader reports that two boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills relieved pain in the right side stomach distress and gas belching allowing rest. Mrs J S Beem of Reading R F D No 2 writes from Benoa on January 14 1903 describing their healing effect.
An expansive advertorial extols ancient and modern authorities on beauty while detailing skin diseases and praising Cuticura remedies. It describes eczema psoriasis ring-worm and scrofula and advocates Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent as comprehensive cures. It lauds purity, speed, and economy, claiming worldwide success and patient relief after hot baths and topical applications.
The article surveys how to determine intoxication with varied tests across the UK. In Scotland police rely on a fluent utterance of a phrase, Glasgow using Shoes and socks shock Susan. Edinburgh clings to Burgess fish gate shop. England adds chalk-line walks and spoken word tests like Truly rural and British constitution.
Kaid Sir Henry Maclean, Moorish commander-in-chief and sultan’s right-hand man, leads about 20,000 regulars and 80,000 irregulars in the Sahara. He reportedly earns 35 000 dollars yearly and resides in a grand Marakesh palace. The piece notes his notable campaigns and a crossing of the Giania pass to Mulaf Ali Shereef’s tomb.
President Roosevelt told a Wyoming delegation led by Representative Mondell that he will not hunt bears again until he leaves office. They urged a grizzly hunt next spring, but he replied that hunting bear with a brass band yields no results.
A house fly can beat its wings about 800 times per second and traverse twenty five feet in that span. When alarmed its speed rises to more than 160 feet per second, which would let it cover a mile in exactly thirty three seconds if sustained.
A statistician finds that Paris now has 3,600 physicians with fifty-seven women among them. Twenty years ago only seven women had medical degrees in the city, yet these women now maintain busy and remunerative practices.
Law Notes recounts a judge addressing jurors in a recent Irish case. He warns the jury that theft of a pig is rising and urgent action is needed to keep everyone safe. The broad text also includes adcopy and aphorisms from the period.
An advertisement notes grocers do not stock Defiance Starch due to existing 12 ounce brands. it suggests choosing 16 ounce Defiance for the same price and promises no cooking required. A stray line references a Roman collar and a vertical cut as not always a Christian trademark.
Nurse Mother Gray of a New York Children's Home promotes her powder that claims to cure colds in 24 hours feverishness headaches stomach trouble teething disorders and worms with a 25 cent price at druggists and free samples from Allen S Olmsted Le Roy New York. Many a man's mouth pays no attention to his brain's closing hours. The truth lies between first impressions and final decisions.
A busy note from Nebraska reports J M Bray dying in Kearney, York organizes a livestock commission, and Nebraska City robs slot machines by mayoral orders. Other items include a man injured at a corn shredder, a Grand Island soldiers home inspection, Fremont telegraph poles cut, and deaths of Thomas J Rhodes in Alliance and Herman R Young in Nebraska City. The state convention of the Y M C A gathers in Beatrice February 26, Lena M Lillie stands trial in David City, and various church and civic moves, business openings, and political rulings fill continuing coverage.
Observations on bird flight report heights reached by various species. An eagle was seen near 9,000 feet by Hergessell of Strasburg, a lark at 1,000 feet, and crows to 4,200 feet. Generally 1,500 feet is the typical ceiling for most birds. The German Ornithological Society notes pigeons released from 9,000 down to 2,700 feet descend quickly to lower atmospheric levels.
A note contrasting pricing with Defiance Starch urges customers to choose better quality and one third more starch for the same price. The text adds a lyric-like aphorism about love and genius as gifts from heaven.
An unclear notice lists railroad sell data with city references New Orleans and Havana, amounts and rates, plus a city office address at 1001 Farnam Street. Harry E Moores is named as general agent in Omaha Nebraska, with a vague poetic line about a suitor and lover.
Blurred ad copy from Omaha sellers touts Nichards and Van Camp at 404 Farnam St offering a free information statement and one month of Linnhier and Constitutional Catarrh treatment for a dollar. Claims a guaranteed cure and constant testimonials, with additional lines promoting Laxative Bromo Quin ine Tablets and Putnam Face less Dyes.
The ad copy touts Defiance starch as longer lasting and less likely to shake out, claiming one third more for money. It also promotes Sunshine paints, Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup for teething, a “genius in a glass case” quote, Lewis’ Single Binder cigars, and a note on consumer caution against following others.
Try One Package. If Defiance Staren does not please you return it to your dealer for one third more for the same money. Allen's Foot-Ease promises comfortable feet with powder for cold dampness and sweating. Ball Blue promises whiter clothes in a large two centime package. Gold and silver may not rhyme but jingle together.
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