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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1905
Page
4
An advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a universal remedy for female ailments. It claims to cure ovarian troubles uterine issues and related symptoms including nervous debility and backache. The copy urges women to write Mrs Pinkham in confidence from Lynn Massachusetts.
A Chicago Record-Herald note quotes a magazine writer calling moder ate wealth an annual income between 2000 and 10000 dollars. The remark suggests many people considered moderately well off face straitened circumstances today.
A New York Press item notes the contrast between a man’s silent late night climb and his noisy growls the next morning, illustrating odd behavior in quiet secrecy followed by loud conduct.
A brief aphorism notes that some men who would not steal a pocket book still steal a state, highlighting a critique of political ethics and corruption in government.
An 19th century health ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease as a cure for hot sweating and swollen feet. Sold by all druggists for 25 cents. Warns not to accept substitutes and offers a free trial address to Allen S. Olmsted in Le Roy, New York.
A pithy aphorism from the Philadelphia Bulletin notes that when a man seeks to prove his importance he tends to overstep the proper bounds, risking overreach in assertion and behavior.
Mrs Thos iine of Norwich New York writes that Piso's Cure for Consumption cured her life three years ago in a February 17 1900 testimonial.
A terse aphorism notes misfortune reveals true friends and leaves a man lonely, reflecting on the social sting of hardship and the value of loyalties among companions.
A Philadelphia Record tale describes a henpecked man who quits peanuts to appease his wife. He secretly buys a bag, then a quarrel erupts when she accuses him of drinking. She cites a clipping on peanuts supposedly sobering, and he insists he has given up peanuts.
Sedgwick Arkansas on June 19 reports a father crediting Dodd's Kidney Pills with saving his son. The boy suffered dropsy last September, swollen legs and immobility. After taking 35 pills over eight days plus self-administered follow up, he recovered, regained ability to run and sing, ending as an invalid no more.
The Cleveland Leader notes a recurring assignment by Doagharat called into question as a chronic habit. Street talk among locals names him Old Peach Crop, reflecting the public sentiment and ongoing chatter about his behavior.
Washington reports say Japanese plenipotentiaries may arrive in early August if deemed desirable. The mission’s personnel remain unannounced while Russia’s ambassador Cassini awaits word on a conference date. In St Petersburg hopes rise for a land victory as Russian forces reportedly recapture Liao Yang and Sumienchen after heavy fighting.
Emperor Nicholas received the zemstvo delegation at Alexander palace Peterhoff. Prince Troubetskoy spoke for Moscow detailing Russia's serious conditions prompting the visit. The emperor reassured that elected representatives will be admitted to state works regularly. He pledged daily vigilance and devoted effort.
Paris reports an international conference on Moroccan affairs is nearly assured following talks between Premier Rouvier and German ambassador Prince Radolin. Officials expect to announce plans in four or five days, easing diplomatic tension and signaling a near amicable adjustment.
New York on June 20 Paul Morton newly elected chairman orders a comprehensive inquiry into the Equitable Life Insurance society. Price Waterhouse & Co and Haskins & Sells have been commissioned to audit all details of the society including its investments operations and relations.
London reports Ambassador White Law Reid donated 500 dollars to the Union Jack club under royal auspices. The gift funds a bed for American sailors using the sailors and soldiers facility, augmenting support for visiting personnel.
Paris Illinois June 20 an investigation shows a seven thousand dollar shortage linked to the Edgar County National Bank wrecked by dynamite. the inquiry into bank losses is nearing completion.
Washington June 20. Orders have been given to place the cruiser Mayflower in commission by August 1 after certain repairs so she may be available for the entertainment of the peace envoys of Russia and Japan.
Washington June 20 The state department reports Chinese government has awarded Minister John Barrett of Columbia the Order of the Double Dragon second class first grade The honor recognizes Barrett for his services and diplomatic role in China relations with the United States.
A solemn requiem mass at the Jesuit church of St. Brigid in Mexico City honored Emperor Maximilian on the 38th anniversary of his execution at Queretaro on June 19, 1867.
Washington June 20 Capt E S Prime former commander of the Port Royal S C naval station has been placed on the navy retired list with the rank of rear admiral in recognition of his service and years of duty
A short passage encourages young women to view each morning as a new beginning and each sunset as its close. It urges that every brief life should leave a record of kind acts and personal growth, through kindness, strength, and knowledge gained for others and themselves.
A London Globe noted a Uganda tale where a lion grabs a white man and bites him. The man’s whisky, in his pocket, shatters the bottle and shocks him into towering height. The moral: do not be a teetotaler, or one risks being eaten.
A cuff bearing a written offer of marriage became key evidence in a Quebec breach of promise case. The defendant pressed the proposal on the plaintiff’s wrist as he whispered vows, and she kept the linen manuscript, finding it of practical value in the case.
At age 17 Thomas A. Edison built his first electro mechanical invention a signaling attachment for a telegraph. It marks 35 years since his first patent and notes that over 1 000 patents have been issued in his name.
Laura C. GC Pederson of Chicago becomes the first woman named an honorary member of the Danish Ship Captains Society in Copenhagen. The award honors her bravery in saving 30 lives when the steamer Norge foundered off Scotland last year.
A young man proposed marriage to a young woman after a matinee at the theater and they married that day. The Globe notes the chance they may later divorce, which would surprise no one.
Detroit Tribune notes a clash at a women’s club convention led by Mrs Green and Mrs Brown. A flawed photograph on the first day sparked disagreement, and participants who refused to cooperate antagonized every question during discussions.
A London coroner warns that after the Derby there are personal crisis reports including shop assistants who abscond and others who take their own lives. He cautions readers that such incidents rise following the event.
A Detroit Free Press excerpt discusses marriage as a difficult commitment. The speaker questions if marriage is a failure, noting personal attempts to end it have failed and calling it the hardest knot ever tied.
Suleiman Vistani, a Mohammedan student at Khartoum college, issued an Arabic translation of Homer's Triad from Cairo. Moslem circles received the work enthusiastically.
In a London court a witness testified chandeliers have come back into style and that a chandelier once valued at 12.50 now fetches 250 to 300. The testimony highlights a dramatic swing in decorative prices.
Old story notes painter Van Brush claims deep dedication to his art while Miss Cayenne counters their clash. The Washington Star captures a wry exchange on marriage and creativity highlighting artistic struggle.
A noted London physician declares appendicitis is often caused by dental problems. The remark appears to serve as ethical advertising for dentists, suggesting a dental origin of abdominal pain to attract patients.
Expert sidesteppers. The ingenuity that some men display in dodging creditors would make a fortune for them in any other line of industry. N. Y. Times notes the clever evasions and praises the craft as a potential money maker.
Miss E B Midendorf of Quincy Illinois recovered after fourteen weeks of fever using Dr Williams Pink Pills. The pills boosted strength and improved anemia and nerves, with the patient noting rapid improvement after using two boxes. They are recommended for debility overwork spring languor and digestion, sold by all druggists.
A Berlin physician warns that children under 16 should not play the piano, citing 600 nervous cases among 1,000 girls who played before age 12. The piece recalls early medical practices, notes malnutrition and dental defects as obstacles to brain nutrition, and cites Dr. Arthur Latham estimating 40,000 Londoners with consumption and up to 80,000 with all forms of tuberculosis, causing about 8,000 deaths annually in the metropolis.
A tainted dollar pleads to a trust baron in a Chicago Sun reflection on money trust and secrecy. The baron answers with a sorrowful claim that he cannot give the dollar away, implying deep entanglement and risk in hidden financial deals.
A survey of prominent figures reveals Andrew Carnegie’s aversion to tobacco at social events and his insistence guests avoid the billiard room. It also notes Brandegee’s polite democratic manners toward women, Robert Hoe’s focus on work over praise, Iwawa Oyama’s disciplined, minimal speech, Levi P. Morton’s thrifty cigar ritual, and a humorous bank odor incident tied to Morton's rankos cigarette.
A London doctor recommends a simple remedy to curb drinking by sitting on a dish of apples. The proposed cure urges immediate cessation of alcohol consumption.
In a quirk of garden lore the Chicago Sun notes blisters as one of the most successful crops for suburban growers. The piece frames the idea with mock seriousness, reflecting a humorous take on home gardening trends.
Japan's specie reserve stood at 225 million dollars on January 1 1905 after 11 months of costly war. Manchuria gains noted with 50 million dollars disbursed by mid April. Paris Congo coffee experiments planned by French government. Ostriches fetch 5000 dollars at Grahamstown while pluck yields 50 to 62.5 dollars per chick. Berlin runs tree blossom trains for spring viewing. Southern Italy beggar children suffer malnutrition despite sunlit open air.
A Chicago Daily News excerpt shows a blonde waitress agreeing to marry a man described by a restaurant cashier as a bookkeeper. The dialogue centers on plans to marry despite modest earnings of twenty dollars weekly and a lighter weight by thirty five pounds, with the waitress affirming happiness.
A humorous exchange from the Louisville Courier Journal reveals a husband admitting a past foolish act to justify his marriage. The wife’s protective view is shown as a running joke in the dialogue, illustrating domestic quirks.
Lockesburg Colony in Sevier County Arkansas with about 30000 acres and Loring Colony in Sabine Parish Louisiana with about 24000 acres are open for settlement. Lands price from 7 to 15 dollars per acre with easy terms for actual settlers. Colonies suit general farming stock raising and fruit growing in healthy climate with good water. Write for books and Current Events Magazine to G Warner and F E Roesler, Kansas City, Mo.
A brief humorous dialogue frames a courtroom moment where a judge and a prisoner exchange quips about past favors. The prisoner recalls giving singing lessons to the judge’s daughter, narrowing a sentence to twenty years in a dry legal joke.
Robert Gold of Clayton Washington reports headaches gone after using Dr Pushecks Kuro. He says it is the best medicine he ever used and has informed many in Clayton about it.
A quoted line from Boston urges men to focus on living as good people. It contrasts efforts to merely "make good" with the aim of genuine character. The sentiment emphasizes personal integrity over surface achievements.
Joshua Heller of Urbana Illinois recounts his fall 1899 cure of kidney trouble and back pain after taking Doan's Kidney Pills. He says the pills still work during attacks and endorses them again. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York sells for 50 cents per box.
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