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Newspaper
The Fairbury Enterprise
Location
Fairbury, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1902
Page
7
An old advertisement text touts catarrh cures and a hundred dollar offer for proof. It mentions A D A W Gleason a notary and P J Cheney & Co Toledo offering testimonies and internal remedies with promises of testimonials and free information.
A concise reflection notes that a man can represent another person in dialogue while a woman’s voice is deemed inadequate to fully speak for another, highlighting gendered perceptions of authority and agency.
Advertises Allen's Foot-Base powder promising to make tight or new shoes comfortable. Claims relief for swollen hot sweating aching feet ingrowing nails corns and bunions. Mentions trial package free by mail and lists Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy New York and druggists and shoe stores as sellers.
A quip notes that our flexible tongue makes it possible to joke about bad health. The remark hints at linguistic play and resilience in the face of illness.
A field claim touts Defiance Starch as the key to best results with starch use. It mentions obtaining four or more for some money and hints at cost effectiveness for users seeking superior outcomes.
A terse remark notes that the cost of liberty can anger or calm a judge, highlighting how judicial temperament shapes outcomes in political or legal contexts.
A small ad notes that clear white clothes come from using Red Cross Ball Blue in a 2 ounce package priced at 5 cents. The line suggests a laundry product marketed to brighten laundry.
A glance at a glittering mining prospectus masks deeper concerns about feasibility and risks. Investors should scrutinize assumed yields, equity structure, and regulatory hurdles before backing such ventures.
An old advertisement praises Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children easing teething and colic and promises quicker relief. The copy notes it is sold at two cents a bottle and targets caring parents seeking safety and comfort for infants.
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising a one day cure for a cold. It offers refunds if the remedy fails and mentions Cupid as a marksman seeking a steady target. A dog fancier is noted for points but prefers selling them.
An historic clipping describes an Omaha institute offering home treatment for drunkenness and tobacc o habit, advertising its equipment and methods as a cure. The text lists address and contact hints though the exact details are garbled.
An American socialite visiting Florence asked to meet writer Ouida. A maid received her card and Ouida refused to see her, quipping she dislikes Americans. The guest reproved Ouida for her harsh view, and Ouida appeared, greeted her warmly, and they became close friends afterward.
A Washington committee asked Minister Wu to deliver an address for a mission church. The pastor had recently resigned for a new Pacific coast field, explaining the move by another church call. Salary details were shared: four thousand then eight thousand dollars. A very loud call.
Major Herbert Darling, commissioner of police at Bloemfontein, is 23 years old. He ran a mine in Western Australia at 18 and captained a West Australian contingent in South Africa at 20, earning the nickname Baby Darling for his early youth and bold handling.
Defiance Starch comes in 16 ounce packages priced at 10 cents with a claim of one third more starch for the same money. The advertisement presents a value message stressing larger quantity for the same price.
Short testimonial from Joan F Borga of Trinity Springs Indiana dated February 15 1900 endorsing Piso s Cure for coughs and consumption as unmatched. The quotation claims superior effectiveness and urges use for respiratory ailments.
A Southwark home blaze prompts a tale of Alice Ayres who saved three children by throwing them from a window bed before leaping to the pavement. One child died from injuries, while two survived as the brave girl suffered a spinal injury. The act of calm selflessness amid smoke and heat earned wide praise.
The article highlights King Oscar as a rare democratic monarch who avoids pomp. It recounts a tale from his memoirs about M Gaston Bonnier, a botanist who meets the king and, unaware of his identity, accepts a lunch invitation. The king remarks this palace is his only place to entertain guests, and they spend the afternoon discussing botany.
A New York woman near the Waldorf Astoria runs a shop and makes fish scale flowers and leaves using vivid tropical scales. The process uses a strong fish glue to attach scales to wires. The craft, once in the West Indies and Florida, yields unique transparent yet firm blooms with a vegetable hue and remarkable resilience. The artist is achieving notable success.
Mules begin work at two or three years old and can endure heavy pulling from age three to forty. They outlive horses in lifespan and usefulness, often lasting forty years, with some reports up to fifty. They require far less feed than horses over the same span.
Privy Councilor Emanuel Hermann, credited as the originator of the postal card, died in Vienne recently. The obituary notes his pivotal role in postal history and his high-ranking position.
A traditional claim suggests lima beans quench thirst while dandelions purify the blood and strengthen the body, reflecting era dietary beliefs about natural remedies and cleansing herbs.
A Pensacola letter from Captain O Hertoletto of the Italian barque Cincelles credits Peruna with curing his chronic stomach catarrh after years of failure with doctors. A congressional endorsement from J I Botkin cites relief from stomach catarrh and constipation after using Peruna. The ad urges readers to write to Dr. Hartman for free advice and orders.
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