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Newspaper
The Jefferson County Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1898
Page
2
An old note argues that long races ruin female beauty while men remain handsome, claiming endurance defeats appearance. The source frames fitness as a social stigma and links gendered aesthetics to athletic effort.
The obituary notes Admiral Popoff, noted aide to the czar, died as the name implies. The piece emphasizes a historical figure linked to imperial service and a dramatic, symbolic end.
Theodore Roosevelt, acting head of the Navy Department, is praised for patriotic zeal and readiness to strike. He is credited with energy to mobilize and fight a war, though not always wise, he is seen as alert and proactive.
Spanish newspapers decry U S efforts to feed starving Cubans as an assault on Spain’s honor. They condemn ongoing deaths of women and children and ask how any humane nation can tolerate such inhumanity.
Writers condemn the queen regent as head of government for Weyler era policies. The Austrian princess is blamed for the suffering of hundreds of thousands of subjects, while politics in the country is cited as a factor.
The piece recalls Napoleon’s fifty year forecast for Europe turning republican or Cossack and Thiers’ doubt on railroads for goods transport. It notes that many current prophets err, with history full of misguided future predictions.
The Payne v. Secretary of the Interior decision holds that a U S official cannot use his position to preemptively select land. Congress did not intend officials entering territory early for duties to become private settlers and gain advantage over later entrants.
The DePauw university in Indiana nears crisis as estate funds shrink since last September. After paying the first quarter salaries, current resources for the year are exhausted and a $15,000 annual deficit looms unless new funding is secured.
The article surveys ring horses from old shows to modern acts noting one horse at a time in early rings to many in today’s performances. It highlights training demands memory pace and the strain of repetitive rehearsals along with early cavalry influence and the rise of liberty horses.
A prospective buyer doubts a vendor’s claim but tests a pony. The animal performs as if trained, suggesting the owner may have long experience with the pony, though it may not have been asked to perform recently.
A medical overview explains sprains vary in severity from simple twists to injuries tearing ligaments and damaging tendons. It covers causes such as falls, progression from swelling and fluid leakage to potential bleeding into tissues, and outlines treatment: rest, elevation, local applications, bandaging, gradual mobilization, and splint use in severe cases.
A biographer captures a scene with Rev. S. C. Malan where a discharged gardener pleads for sympathy and laments leaving, while the vicar remains unruffled and replies he will not miss anything else if nothing else is lost.
The brain remains perpetually active but never all at once. Its two hemispheres alternate in action, with one half active now and the other half taking over next.
A saucy quip notes that thriftiness does not always align with a slim waist. The remark, reflecting social humor, contrasts financial prudence with fashion or body shape expectations.
The message urges using Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for chills fever constipation rheumatism dyspepsia or neurasthenia before needing a nurse or doctor, noting training and pay concerns among medical professionals.
The fragment references a dramatic metaphor about a male body part and a clone, but lacks clear news context, names, places, dates, or events to form a proper record.
An advertisement urges quitting tobacco with No-Ta-Bac promising vitality and vigor. It claims the product makes weak men strong, offers a money back guarantee, and provides free booklet and sample with addresses in Chicago or New York.
A fragmented report notes accusations about purchasing lavish attire without payment. The item hints at social judgment and potential legal consequences, illustrating tensions between appearance and accountability in public life.
An old advertisement claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children teething softens gums reduces inflammation eases pain and cures windcolic. The era tone suggests a medicinal patent remedy marketed to parents.
A short, jocular notice notes a festive spirit prevailing as thieves fail to steal from a cheerful community. No injuries or damages reported. Local authorities emphasize safety and goodwill amid holiday cheer.
Mrs J Nichols of Princeton Indiana reports two bottles of Piso s Cure for Consumption cured a bad lung trouble. The testimonial dated March 26 1595 states strong relief and urges others to try the remedy.
A concise aphorism noting that judgment and decision drive human fortune, suggesting that choice shapes outcomes more than circumstance. It emphasizes the power of discernment in determining life’s direction and results.
Advertises Bievee Tires at 3.50 per pair and Best year warranty 0.90 per pair. Express prepaid. Agents appointed by Liberalized Kubler Co New York.
The fragmentary line hints at a critique of society's bright appearances contrasted with a sickly underbelly. No clear names, places, or events are readable to specify further facts.
Allen's Foot-Ease claims to cure painful swollen feet and bunions and to make tight shoes feel easy. It relieves sweating callouses and tired aching feet and is sold by druggists and shoe stores with mail orders available for 25 cents in stamps. Trial package free. Address Alicu S Olmsted Le Roy NY.
A brief aphorism asserts that ill intent cannot sustain honest value or fair deals. The line contrasts kindness with deceit, suggesting scrutiny of motives in expected bargains.
A Philadelphia Inquirer note praises the Standard Dictionary for its user friendly layout. The display ad offers the dictionary with a small down payment and installments for the remainder.
A fragment notes that a person’s religious ties are revealed by the church attended at his funeral. The remark implies social ties and identity are reflected in burial rites and congregational association.
An old advertisement touts Coe's Cough Balsam as the oldest and best remedy promising quick relief. The copy claims reliability and speed, noting it can "break up a cold" and that it outperforms others. It also oddly asserts an impossible feat about running at 17,000 feet above sea level.
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