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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1911
Page
3
Mrs. Wm Hohmann of Chicago reports long catarrh and cough with chest pains. After three bottles of Peruna she notes improved appetite, reduced cough, and better sleep. She says she is well now and cured where doctors failed and urges others to try Peruna.
A Washington Star excerpt reports T P O’Connor urging Irish charity in New York. He recalls a 60 to 70 year old Irish tale of Thirsty O’Grady who, acting as a corpse to beg for a coffin, is insulted by a passerby who drops coins and then pockets them, prompting the corpse to protest.
A teacher complains the room is never quiet enough to hear a pin drop. The note mentions attempts to silence noise and a suggestion to attach a dumbbell to it next time as a mnemonic or joke.
A whispered family exchange reveals private plans for a future portrait to be published in the Yonkers Statesman. The dialogue shows a reluctance to involve Papa tonight and hints at the desire for a public photo moment.
New York Standard Oil sues Hampton's Magazine for 250000 and author J Moffett for libel over an article alleging its involvement in glucose used in candy and a claim that eastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey agents were branded as deliberate poisoners of children. The firm sought retractions before filing suit.
A 25 ton dynamite blast at a Com munipaw pier near the Central Railroad of New Jersey passenger slip at noon killed at least dozens and injured more than 150. The explosion shattered the area and rattled Manhattan and surrounding boroughs, sending thousands into the streets with fear of a massive quake. The dynamite was being moved from freight cars to lighters when it detonated, washing away lighters, cars, and workers.
Senator Root declares that William Lorimer of Illinois should not be seated due to bribery findings. He states the Lorimer seat should be denied and outlines the privilege and electoral committee report on the matter. The floor audience gives wide attention as colleagues await Root's analysis.
An advertising feature touts Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for constipation. It claims forty years of practice and cites testimonials from Detroit and Oklahoma readers. Free samples offered by writing Dr Caldwell at Caldwell Building Monticello, Tennessee.
A reader from New Orleans writes that after five years of neuralgia pain in the arm a week of using the liniment cured the ailment and recommends the product. The letter is signed J. McGraw of 1216 Mandeville Street.
The Thunderer, seventeenth British dreadnought and fourth super dreadnought, launched in London with religious services led by the archbishop of Canterbury. Displacing 22,680 tons, it will use turbines delivering 27,000 horsepower for a speed of 21 knots. Armament includes ten 13.6 inch guns and 24 four inch guns.
Reports from Harbin and Mukden claim bubonic plague in Manchuria and northern China due to alleged Japanese sabotage. Spies are said to infect themselves to breach frontier guards and spread the pestilence across the Chinese empire.
The Gallinger modified substitute to the ship subsidy bill passes the Senate. It provides a bounty of 4 and 2 dollars to American ships of second and third class on outward voyages between U S ports and ports in China Japan Australia and South American ports south of the equator. The subsidy applies only to outbound trips.
London reports that King George’s reputation as a husband and father was vindicated when a jury acquitted him of bigamy in a libel case. Edward F. Mylius was found guilty of libel and sentenced to one year in prison for writing a story about the king’s marriage.
A fierce storm battered the Spanish coast near Barcelona, washing fishing vessels onto rocks. Dozens of sailors are missing or dead, with 26 bodies recovered along the shoreline. Rescue efforts continue as authorities assess the wrecks and search for survivors.
In Topeka Kansas the house rejected a bill proposing a five cent bounty on jackrabbit scalps after a tough committee and final passage struggle. The measure failed by one vote short of the required constitutional quorum with about 60 votes recorded.
In Paris the aviator competed for the Aerial league prize covering a 60 kilometer course, finishing 42 miles in 32 minutes aboard a biplane. The record pace highlighted the era’s fast aircraft and growing public interest in air endurance.
By a tie vote of 20 to 20 the lower house of Nevada defeats the resolution to move the capital from Carson City to another location. The deadlock ends with no change in the capital’s status.
Abdul Hamid former sultan of Turkey is reported to have gone violently insane in Salonica. He has killed two of his wives and is confined in irons. The two women were among those who accompanied him from Constantinople during exile.
Albany lawmakers adjourned in respect to Horace Greeley on his 100th anniversary. Majority Floor Leader Smith spoke briefly of Greeley and the motion to adjourn was carried by a rising vote.
Wobbies greets Binks and asks about his time in the chicken business. Binks confirms involvement and notes he made ten thousand dollars in the venture but says he is out of it now. The exchange, captured in Harper's Weekly style, highlights a brief career detour and its financial takeaway.
Vague notes call out constituents critiquing a member of Congress for holiday inactivity. The fragment suggests a local pressure for accountability and attendance in Washington versus staying home.
A brief ad-note proclaims Hamlins Wizard will ease a stiff neck with one night of use, claiming rapid effect from the remedy.
The statement envisions future schools where janitors and railway porters are sent to learn about ventilation as part of millennium era reforms.
A brief item highlights an extraordinary claim about curing a cold in a day by an unnamed author or product. It characteristically mirrors early 20th century ad style with assertive promises and limited verifiable details.
An antique ad notes Mrs Winstow's Soothing Syrup for teething, claiming gum relief and wind colic cure in a 9c bottle. A light editorial quip about concerts suggests most are fine if there are no cats in them.
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