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Newspaper
The Jefferson County Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1898
Page
7
A Chicago Tribune excerpt explains pawners as middle aged widows serving poor clients by pawning goods for commission. It also reviews a villa house plan sold 167 times, noting its spacious layout, cost around 2000 dollars, and adaptable design for limited means.
An old English novel by Hugh Conway about a blind hero who enters the wrong London house by night. He uses his night key to climb the stairs, only to discover he is in another residence, creating a dramatic mistaken entry.
A quirky note from Table Talk describes a jeweled June bug specimen in a jeweler’s display. The insect’s body sparkles with tiny diamonds and enameled wings aiming to imitate a diamond’s iridescence. The bug is said to be destined to nestle in a lace corsage.
A dialogue on legal ages notes confusion over girl’s 18th birthday as a landmark while men reach majority at 21. The exchange suggests age rules hinge on historical practices and parity of rights rather than a single standard.
A compact match box for cyclists features a rear screw clamp for attachment to the frame or handlebars, offering a convenient pocketable utility for riders.
Allen's Foot-Ease powder claims to cure painful swollen feet and bunions and to make tight shoes feel easy. It also promises relief from sweating callouses and tired feet with a trial package free and mail order in 25 cents in stamps.
A brief calendar report states that the current year’s layout exactly reproduces the calendar of 1887. The note highlights identical month lengths, weekdays alignment, and date placement, implying no variation in holidays or notable scheduling.
A local reader from Albright Mifflinburg Pa sends a note dated December 11 endorsing Piso’s Cure for consumption as the household cough medicine. The message reflects a 19th century style testimonial common to patent medicine ads.
An advertising blurb touts Coees Cough Balsam as the oldest and best remedy. It claims to break up a cold quicker than anything else and emphasizes reliability and continued success for those who have failed before.
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