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Newspaper
The Pioche Weekly Record
Location
Pioche, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1906
Page
2
A sweeping, unreliable mosaic reports Henry Grenfell’s London filing, a Havana yellow fever outbreak, maritime wrecks off San Andrews, and European tensions. It notes King Edward opening parliament, quarantine measures, and varied wartime dispatches with names, places, dates, and eclectic events from 1900 era outlets.
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets and Discovery as remedies for chronic ailments and digestive issues. It invites requests for a free little book with medical authorities endorsements, offering a copy for 2 cents postage. The note mentions Peruvian interest and a Peru building scene affected by earthquakes using cane and clay construction.
A historical note traces powdering hair from convent nuns in sixteenth century France to a fashion trend among early modern women. The piece mentions Roman, Greek influences and gold powders as emblems of status, with a humorous aside about a Lowell man and his unpaid bills during a court case.
An ambitious student recalls how greasy, fried foods caused general disorder and poor study, then credits Grape Nuts with restoring strength, weight, and mental clarity. He cites family and peers who also benefited, noting improved wellbeing and school performance through the cereal regimen.
A collage of 19th century snippets describing ancient Roman counting with fingers abacus and sand boards, a brief tale of a son in India saving his mother and regimental service, plus an anecdote on cures for psoriasis and kidney pills claims.
A quirky column traces a change from lace and fastenings to buttons in English dress and language. It notes a joke about “Truan my points” and “mce up my clothes” and links the shift to button invention. It mentions an English village name and a Sunday pastime of hoops marbles and children’s games including a ring about who has the button.
A garbled clipping discusses canine longevity, stating the average life of a dog is about seven years while noting some may live much longer. The fragment repeats itself with broken phrases and stray letters, offering little coherent context or supplementary facts.
A fragment recounts Parnell and infection worries told by William OBrien with dinner table drama and a wash hand scene. A round trip rail fare of 60 dollars to California via the Salt Lake Route is advertised, urging readers to see agents or write for details. A London sale mentions Napoleon at St Helens bringing 58 dollars.
Chestnut flour is widely used in Corsica for bread and polenta but yields inferior bread. The drying, grinding, and shell particle contamination affect quality. Chestnut flour stores moisture, spoils quickly, and does not rise well with yeast, though its food value closely resembles wheat flour in starch and fat content.
An interdenominational missionary society named the United London Missionary Society has been formed in Great Britain with headquarters at ShoMald. Its field is North Niger and its main station is Wase, 400 miles from the Niger delta.
Idaho Governor Gooding declares Harry Orchard made a full confession to the Steunenberg assassination, naming conspirators and recounting twenty six murders. He credits James McParland and notes no clemency promises were made, withdraws state reward, and specifies remaining reward for J. L. Simpkins.
Chicago Johann Hoch, convicted of the murder of his wife Marie Welcker Hoch, was hanged in the county jail on Friday February 23 at 1 44 o clock. Three times respited Hoch urged all delay the law allowed. He met death bravely and whispered Father forgive them they know not what they do as he faced the end.
Hoch's body was placed in Potter's Field at a Chicago cemetery after courted refusals by cemetery owners who opposed interring murderers. Repeated efforts to secure a final resting place failed until shortly before noon when the body was interred beside the county poor farm.
A 20 year old man was killed after a dispute with Benjamin Meyers in the Potrero district. The pair planned a fight in South San Francisco. Meyers shot the rival in the back of the head as they walked to the chosen location.
An advertisement extols Lydia B Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the universal remedy for female troubles. It cites backache, headaches, menstrual pain, and blues, urging women to seek Mrs. Pinkham's guidance and highlighting testimonials from Mrs. Holmes and Mrs. Cottely of New York.
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