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Newspaper
The Jefferson County Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1901
Page
2
An article outlines the prototype dimensions of a so called perfect woman, detailing height five feet five inches and weight 128 pounds, proportions from head to toe, and specific measurements for waist bust arm calf thigh ankle and limb lengths. It also notes the neck to chest, elbow to fingertip, and neck to chin distances and arm and wrist sizes.
St Paul claims the Smith Avenue High Bridge is the largest bridge in the world by combined length and height. It spans 770 feet across the Mississippi with a 200 foot highest point, 42 feet wide, 24 foot roadway and eight foot sidewalks each side. Completed in 1889 at a cost of 480000, it has 87 truss and girder spans.
A Vienna report states Hungary plans steps to end wanderings of gypsies. The scene features the dark-eyed fortune tellers and many children, with authorities likely to face difficulties in enforcing such measures. James Dunsmuir, premier designate of British Columbia, is called "The Silence" after two years in the provincial legislature with no recorded debate.
The article notes lawmakers wrangling over abolishing the whipping post and argues a passing bill would be a major civic boon. It crudely endorses Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for indigestion biliousness and related ailments. It closes with a quip about pockets and gender.
Each package of Putnam FACS Less Dyes colors Silk Wool or Cotton perfectly. The statement notes that every color package performs consistently across these fibers, underscoring reliable shade results and uniform finish.
A man must have a conscience to detect the wrongs of his neighbor, underscoring the moral sense needed to judge others.
A noisy blur of health claims and testimonials touts Garfield Tea and other patent remedies. The fragment cites Mrs Robbins of Norwich New York praising Piso's Cure for Consumption and urges care for hair, corns, and stomach issues amid dubious medical assertions.
Advertisement from John Morrow & Co promoting Kid-ne-oids as a non pill remedy for kidney disease backache dizziness puffiness under the eyes rheumatic pains and general weakness. Claims 50 cent tablets available at drug stores with a refund offer and a list of Nebraska Kansas customers for testimonials.
A fragment discusses chronic ailments blamed on bad bowels and poor digestion. It asserts millions seek cures for digestive issues and stresses regular daily movement as essential, mentioning the need to restore bowels before improvements. The tone resembles sensational health rhetoric.
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