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Newspaper
The Jefferson County Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1899
Page
6
A London Mail piece argues food safety fears render most items suspect. Bread meat dairy and vegetables are labeled hazardous with microbe boracic acid prussic acid and lead concerns. Fresh poultry is preferred but even peas may be tainted by copper colorings.
The Ohio State Journal notes that the international peace conference has spurred U S orders from foreign markets for whips and guns, signaling a boost for domestic industries. Trade demand rises as the country rides the peace conference sentiment.
Mexico’s export list for last year includes two tons of dried Giea among its commodities.
A Washington uptown couple becomes the talk of a 2 a.m. serenade incident. The jealous husband, offended by past attention to his wife by a violinist, tries to thwart the latest serenade by a group of musicians. The wife seeks to reassure him that multiple violins exist in their city and that jealousy blinds him to reality.
Queen Victoria is named colonel of a Prussian dragoon regiment but never dons its uniform. Empress Frederick leads hussars in flamboyant dress while Empress of Germany rides with cuirassiers in white and gold. Greek queen sits as admiral in the Russian navy, and Russian princesses mostly wear command colors at reviews instead of full uniforms.
An English process compresses flour into blocks in molds to reduce atmospheric and insect damage while preserving bread making qualities and saving space.
A vintage advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder to cure swollen feet bunions and burning sensations. It urges shaking into shoes with 25 cent retail price and free sample offer from Allen 8. Olmsted LeRoy New York.
The Frisco Line Passenger Department issues a handsome illustrated pamphlet detailing Oklahoma’s resources and advantages for homeseekers. Free copies available by mail to Bryan Snyder, General Passenger Agent, St Louis.
The Washington Post describes an elderly man reading a newspaper on the front steps while young Reggie plays nearby, capturing a quiet street scene.
Nebraskas corn crop may reach 300 million bushels after frost risk passes. Experts illustrate the vast output with figures: 60 bushels per load equals five million teams, 80 000 huskers over two months, 600 000 cars needed for transport, and a 4000 mile long train. The piece notes farmer migration to Nebraska and Kansas lands offered cheaply, with harvest excursion trains planned for Oct 3 and 17 drawing visitors Eastward.
Classified advert seeks a man with a rig to introduce a poultry compound and a “Killer in the country” offering $15.00 per week plus expenses. Ref. required. Address Acme Mfg. Co. East Des Moines Iowa. A woman comment follows.
Letter from Mrs Lucy Wallace of Marquette Kansas dated December 12 1895 claims Piso Cure Recreased cures consumption and comments on a crying baby being carried by a male carrier.
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