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Newspaper
The Pioche Weekly Record
Location
Pioche, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1899
Page
3
A garbled OCR passage lists various malformed names and fragments with no clear news event. It includes distorted phrases and scattered references to individuals, places, and terms, lacking coherent narrative or identifiable facts.
A special 25 cent Cherry Pectoral sale is advertised with druggists urged to ask for the product. The page mentions travel and events around Chicago, including ship routes and notable individuals, in a crowded historic market notice style.
An interview republished from the San Francisco Argonaut describes a Filipino insurgent leader, a 25 year old woman called Dusky Joan of Arc, leading a brigade with khaki jacket and revolvers. It notes her fearless stance and relates guerrilla actions alongside mentions of Brigadiers, including a lieutenant colonel and an American-educated Filipino officer. The piece ends with religious reflections and a Missouri orator’s quip, interwoven with unrelated items about rail purchases and the Overland Limited service.
December 2 and January 1 mark special runs on the Rio Grande Western with dining service on all Denver departures. General Passenger Agent notes 800 dining cars and moderate meal prices, urging readers to seek schedules and rates via S K Hooper or H M Cushy tag. Also mentions fashionable walking shoes for winter with details on toe shapes, uppers, and high heels.
Dick Rodney narrates a perilous Atlantic voyage with Captain Weston aboard the Eugenie. The night tempest tests crew, weather, and seamanship as towering waves, lightning, and raging wind whistle past the hull. The ship survives, and the crew lands at Santa Cruz de la Palma where Adam’s Peak towers above.
A fragment on ancient Roman dining shows luxury through elaborate decorations and exotic dishes. It notes thrush and other delicacies once served in couronne style, rose petal showers, amethyst wreaths, and perfumes, with lavish displays and odd feasts.
An eclectic column lists concerns about the abnormal redness from wearing a winter veil. It explains mechanical irritation from the veil fabric, moisture in its meshes, and cold air as factors. Advice includes proper veil fit, airing, and avoiding heavy fabrics.
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