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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1907
Page
15
A sensational claim promotes Virgin Oil of Pine (Pure) as a universal remedy for coughs and lung disease. The article cites a Maine camp physician asserting it heals the lungs in twenty four hours and cures curable coughs, while warning against imitation products and noting limited, fixed bottle packaging.
At a convention a German doctor Dr Walcher proposed that infant head shape could be molded by resting on cushions or hard surfaces. He argued medium heads on cushions produce back and neck strain shaping a longer head, while hard rests yield a shorter head. He cited an 18 month example and discussed heredity versus rest influence. Also notes on early earnings of Thomas Hardy and book advances by Tinsley in America.
The longtime Avery Island planter and pepper sauce maker, once a Rough Rider, is noted for broad life travels from Africa to diplomacy. At 86, Melthenny hosted prominent guests in New Orleans and entertained the presidential family two years ago, marking a storied career.
Article notes widespread use of stimulants and coffee as substitutes, detailing effects on health and mental state. Mentions a person named Crook, Mich, and a book referenced as The Mod in Wollville. Describes rising concern over energy costs and habit formation linked to stimulant consumption.
London observers see pacific circles narrowing on the second peace conference at The Hague as the shah of Persia dies. Germany seeks Persian trade and a clash with British and Russian interests grows. Britain promises all means to bar naval bases, while the United States and Germany urge no fixed date for The Hague gathering.
Secretary Hitchcock withdraws 665 600 acres of western Colorado public lands from disposal for an addition to the Uncompahgre forest reserve. Lands include part of the Uncompahgre plateau and San Miguel valley from south of Montrose to Utah. The reserve will nearly double in size.
Washington reports 1906 set record highs in industrial activity with raw materials imports for eleven months totaling 402 million dollars, and manufactures exports expected to exceed 70 million. In Idaho, plans emerge for a 70 mile railway line from Armetead to Gilmore district, with consolidation of Gilmore and Junction Mining properties and a large smelting plant. The president asks Congress to address Colorado river breakage and its impact on California’s Imperial Valley, warning quick action is needed to prevent further harm.
In St Louis Judge J A McDonald presiding, Ming Kowa Woll rushed the bench and fired five shots at him. the bullet missed. She was restrained and arrested after the attempt following a case two months old. In Washington a political forecast suggests Champ Clark may win the Democratic pledge for speaker with John Sharp Williams as candidate.
An aged former postmaster now in Austin Texas credits Dean's Kidney Pills with curing years of back hip and eye pain as well as nervous chills night sweats and urinary issues. He recalls severe ailments before trying the remedy and notes he is as well as twenty years ago. Sold by all dealers 60 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. French President Has a Lookalike Double Believed Unique Before A merchant on Rue Saint Honore is found who resembles M Fallieres wears a blue butterfly tie and hat and is always with a man who could be his private secretary as they stroll Faubourg Saint Honore.
Sufferer recounts severe itching and widespread sores on legs and body starting in childhood. After trials of arsenic iodine sulphur and other remedies, Cutlerin products allegedly cured alopecia and skin eruption, restoring hair. patient invites contact for details.
A 66 ton Nebithouse 63 feet high was moved 750 feet along a river and placed on a pen alto without disassembly. Jacks and rollers aided the lift while Guy ropes kept it steady during the transfer.
Scattered phrases discuss freshness myths and spiritual health ideas. Mentions remedies like quinine and miswritten terms. Overall unclear text reflects an old ad or sermon fragment about eating and moral guidance.
A garbled Chicago Tribune passage warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury and fatigue the body. It advertises Halle Catarrh Cure from Ped. Ahemey Uv. and a Toledo maker, promising systemwide benefits and free testimonials, with price per bottle and mis-spelled claims.
The ad extols Brandreth’s Pills as a dependable old laxative remedy used by grandparents for centuries. It also contrasts the destructive Yellow River floods in China with embankment efforts lasting two millennia, noting the river’s continued powerful floods and immense scale.
A colorful local exchange unfolds in a Maine river town as a storekeeper jokes about missing stock and a moose sighting while hinting he would prefer Hen Paisley settle a five shilling debt by drawing from Paisley's estate, reflecting small town tensions and humor.
The advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a universal female remedy for ailments from menstrual irregularities to spinal weakness. It claims dozens of cures, backache relief, and removal of listlessness, touting broad endorsements and urging substitutes be refused.
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