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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1905
Page
7
Emma Fleissser suffered over two years with health in a precarious condition due to pelvic catarrh. This obituary notes her illness and passing as reported by the local paper.
Mrs. Emma Fleissner of Seattle writes that a three month course of Peruna relieved years of painful periods and restored her strength. She praises the remedy and says she will continue using it when feeling run down. The note reflects many testimonials Dr. Hartman has received about Peruna.
Housekeepers are urged to buy Defiance Cold Water Starch for laundry. Each 16 oz package costs 10 cents and avoids iron sticking. Other brands are 12 or 14 oz and more prone to sticking. Defiance claims chemical free composition and warns against 12-oz packages as stock disposals.
Elizabeth Knox Welsh, daughter of John Knox, married John Welsh in 1594. Welsh faced imprisonment for opposing James VI, and Elizabeth later challenged royal authority with witty rebukes. When asked to obtain permission, she said Knox and Welsh, and she would rather his head than submit to bishops.
A solemn stranger questions a young man about his cigar usage and cost, converting daily habit into a financial forecast, then pivots to offer a cheaper cigar sample by mail. The youth muses that the reformer’s sales pitch proves the point of skepticism.
An acquaintance of Mr Griegsfield suffered severe injuries in a railway wreck including a broken nose and lost teeth but recovered enough to be on the street soon after. Mr Gingefeild greeted him with a flawed call name and faux cheer, provoking a puzzled smile from Williams as he recovered.
A Leslie's Weekly summary notes England's last fiscal year spent about three quarters of a billion dollars. Revenue reached £153,707,000 with a £1,938,000 surplus. Major costs: £66,200,000 for army and navy, £924,000 for justice, £15,161,000 for education, and a vast outlay on stationery and printing.
A reflective verse from Chicago Mercury envisions death as a universal sleep. It contrasts mortal toil with final rest, picturing the grave as a peaceful sleep where earthly toys fade away.
The piece argues against wholesale condemnation of medicines containing alcohol while noting its widespread use in fluids and tinctures. It explains why alcohol is essential for preservation and solvent purposes, and states that many medicines with high alcohol content are in fact nonintoxicating when taken as prescribed.
Bow Bells mark the Cockney boundary, with only those born within hearing of Bow Bells claiming speech privileges and distinctive aspirates. Americans associate all Londoners with cockney identity, but true Cockneys must hear Bow Bells.
Western Life Indemnity Company and the Policy Holders Committee at 7 Jackson Blvd Chicago disclose information on 9200,000 in commissions to Mr Rosenfeld for Life Insurance Company of Dennsylvania purchase and 200,000 for 8,000 shares of Security Life and Annuity.Company stock. Executive Committee members Mr Moulton, Mr Rosenfeld and Mr Moore are summoned by Judge Kahlen to show cause why they should not be punished for contempt. Also a note on an inquiry and a Bath related quip about international drink consumption.
An advertisement warns against mercury containing catarrh remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as a safe internal option. It emphasizes prescription reliance and cautions about damage to sense of smell and mucous systems.
A quotable line from Lady Violet Greville in the Graphic notes that amusements often heighten irritability and self consciousness, contrasting happiness with playful scenes like children and puppies to illustrate the point.
Authorities warn caregivers to scrutinize every bottle of CASTORTA asafa and ecre remedies for infants and children to ensure safety and proper use. The guidance emphasizes avoiding potential hazards and consulting medical advice for dosing and suitability.
A survey notes English fondness for odd rents with Brook House in Yorkshire featuring a snowball in June and a rose in December. The piece cites Lancet about mosquitoes and fires killing infants via diarrheal contamination, plus a Chicago News quip on opinion and knowledge.
An article touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a universal cure for indigestion and dyspepsia based on a testimonial from Boode Strong of Capleville. It claims the pills root out bad digestion without stimulants and urges readers to request a free copy of What to Eat and How to Eat. It ends with a biased, chauvinistic description of Koreans.
Dr Woods Hutchinson asserts in Contemporary Review that eighty percent of marriages would end if all were struck off. He claims eight tenths of couples would remarry within forty eight hours and seven tenths could not be kept apart with nets.
The last North Georgia fair featured a doctors race where physicians, undressed and in bed, were called to dress, mount their horses, and ride one mile to a designated point after the bell rang.
A coasting steamer wrecked near Sydney kept pigs as part of cargo and tied life lines to them. The pigs swam ashore with lines, enabling crew and passengers to follow and be rescued. The extraordinary action saved every person aboard.
It notes Bill Nye spoke frequently of his rare humor as a curse. Tate recalled Nye’s life with readers roaring and his self view as a buffoon. He saw himself as a clown who amused the rabble, a sentiment that tainted his work.
Ad copy touts Defiance Starch as unmatched in quality and quantity. It claims a 16 ounce container costs 10 cents and invites readers to try it to save money.
The quote reflects on the growth of men through repeated loves and the hardships they endure. It suggests that significant character often develops after emotional trials and setbacks.
A pithy quotation from the Somerville Journal notes that agreement with all views is rare and that dissenters may hold partial truths. The remark highlights the value of listening to opposing opinions and learning from them.
A reflective note explores aging and femininity noting that comfort comes from appearing younger than one’s age. It suggests continued hope rests on maintaining a younger look rather than actual youth.
A clipped quotation from a periodical cites The Better Part of Valor about courage and conviction. The remark emphasizes balancing boldness with reason and restraint in decision making.
A son born to American parents abroad is an American citizen by birth and thus eligible for the presidency. This principle ensures inherited citizenship regardless of location at birth or travel status of the parents.
A North Adams Transcript quotation muses on beauty and prizes for babies. A separate German law sets adulteration penalties at six months’ jail and 1500 marks fine. Wool data notes one pound yields about a yard of 36 inch cloth on average.
The ad claims Pefiance Starch is more flexible and lasting than competitors and offers more product for the money. It asserts strong guarantees with a money back option and cites varied prices like ten cents for an ounce amount and a bold line about a high valued ostrich example.
An elderly warning about the change of life describes common symptoms and risks and promotes Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the leading remedy. A Chester Town Maryland letter from Mrs Nyland endorses relief from womb decline, dizziness headaches and nervousness after using the product. Women are invited to write for free, helpful advice.
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