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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1903
Page
15
An Ohio woman shares how Peruna improved digestion and energy after a prolonged period of heaviness and tiredness. A testimonial from Dr Hartman’s clinic frames Peruna as a reliable family remedy with prompt results, urging others to write for advice.
The San Francisco News Letter dismisses brain fag as a condition and argues the brain works best with effort. It cites fatigue from overworked stomachs and nerves, not the brain itself, and notes a New York paper’s cure involving determination, cold baths, and persistence.
The New Bedford Mercury praises whalemen for taking on the sea’s dangers, noting their lifelike trials and record voyages. It contrasts dramatic Arctic journeys of Kane and Nansen with the steady, prosaic peril faced by everyday whalemen and their logbook histories.
The Post Office reports hundreds of women appointed as rural letter carriers in country districts. Thirty seven have passed civil service exams and become regular carriers, with many serving as substitutes for male colleagues. Officials praise their efficiency and note better timeliness and social visits do not hinder delivery.
Lieut Colonel R H Pratt who resigned as director of the Carlisle Indian school once slept in a tent with eight young men. All snored with unique noises as Pratt listened in disgust. A left sider’s muttering and wavering accent stood out among the sounds. The scene ended with a whispered relief and Pratt’s quiet thanks.
A fragment suggests a wife fears her husband Jack’s change in affection while a mother questions the morning habit of reading the newspaper at breakfast, implying strain in the family dynamics. The exchange hints at marital tension and curiosity about outside influences on the spouse.
James B. Keene recalls a racing season opening tale about an over anxious horse owner and a capable jockey. The owner issued rigid riding orders to a young rider who faced further instructions that overwhelmed him. The jockey finally asserts the race is only one mile and he has not completed all mandated directions.
A fragment from a quarrel reveals couples arguing about motives in marriage. The speakers allege misunderstandings about loyalty and affection amid a tense exchange.
A historical advertisement samples Doan's Kidney Pills claiming to ease back pain, urinary issues, and nervousness. It cites personal testimonials from W. A. Clave and others noting relief from backache, frequent urination, and nocturnal awakening after using Doan's Pills.
Kate Vaughan an early skirt dancer and actress dies in Johannesburg. Her career spanned from childhood with roles in Little Nell and Little Emily in David Copperfield. She was reputed originator of the skirt dance with managers paying large sums for renewals of her skirts.
A wealthy contractor, urged by his wife, buys a rural suburban site and oversees construction with pride. A neighbor remarks on the costly project, and the owner replies he aims to make the house a thoroughly fitting home for a gentleman.
The piece describes how color vision can be enhanced by training. It cites French tapestry workers who distinguish many shades within colors, noting some can perceive about 1,500 distinct shades and blend them harmoniously. It also mentions England's canal system milestones from 1772 to 1800, with current totals at 3,520 miles.
Connecticut granted nearly 500 divorces last year with about 92 in one county. Desertion was the leading cause, followed by cruelty and intemperance. Many decrees were seen as arising from collusion, though counts are unavailable.
A recipe from Paimbers' Magazine outlines soaking one pound of uncolored gelatine glue and thirty pounds of bolted whiting in water, then heating to dissolve and mixing. A small dose of carbolic acid is added per pound of glue to prevent souring, yielding a usable kalzomine for weeks.
Travelers recount a full grown centipede thirty inches? long? The article notes ten to eleven inches as average with larger examples. Lafcadio Hearn in Two Years In the French West Indies describes a centipede kept in a bottle for thirteen weeks, still active. The hen and cat interactions are described, with cats whirling the centipede to stun it before killing it. Local tradition says killing a centipede brings money or good luck, even in dreams.
A large retail merchant faced a hostile customer who accused staff of insolence and ignorance of basic customer service. The owner retorted that if clerks had brains or if more capable workers could be hired, someone like Chay would not be employed at seven or eight dollars weekly.
Reported in Dublin a natural oil well found at the city center promises commercial exploitation. Gelamists claim the yield is ample and steady, enabling profitable operation for years.
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