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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
13
A sensational tale from Paris recounts jewel thefts involving a magnificent necklace valued at 6,000 francs. A faux count lured a Vienna opera star with a costly gift, but the necklace was recovered in a ruse that exposed the fraudster, who vanished.
The piece explores belief in fortune and luck across eras, citing figures like Wallenstein and Napoleon, and noting how rulers used astrologers and auspicious dates. It recounts anecdotes of thieves, burglars, and the idea that some people seem "lucky" while others do not, with examples of dates and instances tied to royal and religious history. It also touches on wedding superstitions, bad omens, and the Pope's famed number associated with Pius X.
A New York sergeant recalls Puritan and Puritan lineage amid a debate on ancestry and pride in early American origins. The speaker argues Puritans and Holland origins shaped America, contrasting Virginia Cavaliers with New England settlers and noting regional biases and shared military loyalties.
A flood of testimonials from farmers and families praise Peruna and Manalin as cures for catarrh and stomach troubles. Readers report dramatic weight gain, restored vigor, and renewed farm work ability after weeks of using the remedies, with letters from Gustav Schmidt and W. J. Temple among those cited.
Dr Hartman a farmer of many thousands of acres near Columbus and the Midwest claims a herb and tonic regimen for catarrh rheumatism and general vitality. The article cites testimonials from farmers and tradespeople praising Peruna as a life changing remedy amid farm life and weather hardships.
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