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Newspaper
The Jefferson County Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1898
Page
3
Edward E. Rice is presented to von Bulow at a Boston club dinner as Europe discusses Mme Von Bulow and Verdi. Verdi quips Rice reminds him of a man named Verdi, noting Rice has composed several operas despite knowing little about music.
A feature on oversized humans from Minnesota and Tennessee describes James McIntoo of Medalia at 18 and six foot ten growing taller, with extraordinary feet and appetite, and a Tennessee man nicknamed Bud, eight feet tall but skeletal with 96 inch reach and crippling bones disease, living by begging and avoiding exhibition.
A March Ladies' Home Journal contributor publishes his household accounts showing a family of four can live well on 200 a year. The husband is a teacher earning 400 a year and saves 200 annually in interest after expenses for food totaling 94.82 for the year.
The Hand Tree or Fland Tree from Mexico is named for its five curved antlers resembling a child's fingers. Bright flowers attract countless hummingbirds that flutter around the plant.
A fragment teases Jerrold's remark about wine and wit, noting its rough start and a second glass as the key moment. The line hints at a humorous, drink fueled observation without full context.
Dr Samuel Pitcher asserts in court his exclusive right to the words Pitchers Castoria and Castoria. He states he originated Pitchers Castoria and that the wrapper bears the facsimile signature of Chas H Fletcher. He warns no one may use his name except The Centaur Company with Fletcher as president.
Poem fragment urges restraint in marriage by love, echoing a line about valuing beauty and affection. References to love and taste in a concise moral admonition.
An old advertisement lists No-To-Bac for Fifty Centa promising tobacco habit cure with claims of strength and purity, followed by a quip about marriage ends. It also promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething infants, noting gums soothing, inflammation reduction, pain relief, and wind colic relief, priced at 25 cents per bottle.
A short notice reflects a wedding outcome or social notice involving the individuals Leia ure and Congreve. The wording suggests haste in marriage and subsequent regret within a local society context. Further specifics are unavailable in the fragment.
In large U S cities the poor's condition is improved by wealthy benevolences. Sanitary reforms are pursued with seriousness but those effects linked to Hostetter's Stomach Bitters show up in disordered liver bowels or nervous system.
A pithy proverb framed as a religious reflection contrasts rigid doctrine with living belief. The line suggests rigid structures hinder true devotion, while openness could spark spiritual warmth. It evokes church imagery without naming places or people.
A vintage ad promotes Cascarets candy cathartic as a remedy for constipation with a money back guarantee if it fails. The copy urges quick action and markets broad appeal with a Shakespearean aside.
Allen's Foot-Ease powder relieves painful feet, swelling, bunions, and sweating. It makes tight or new shoes feel easy and offers comfort for tired feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores, 25c in stamps by mail. Trial package free from S Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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