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Newspaper
The Pioche Weekly Record
Location
Pioche, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1906
Page
3
A compact account traces Lydia E. Pinkham's life and the rise of her vegetable compound. It explains how the Panic of 1873 spurred public sale of the product in drug stores, signaling a commercial launch rooted in medical marketing of the era.
A biographical sketch of Lydia E. Pinkham born 1819 in Lynn Massachusetts. It details her teaching career, herbal medicine philosophy, the 1870s rise of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and how her family built a lasting remedy for women through root and herb preparations, careful record keeping, and early advertising.
London report says Lt General Sakharoff, former minister of war, was assassinated by a woman from the so called lying column at the Saratef governor’s house. She fired three shots, killing him instantly, causing shock in St Petersburg amid fears of wider revolutionary copycat acts. Washington officials present a revised merchant marine bill, predicting higher tonnage tax revenue and specific first year costs for naval retainers and mall subventions.
Washington D C Leslie M Shaw secretary of the treasury submits annual report to congress showing 1905 receipts up 12880896 21 from 1904 and expenditures down 5879447 10 yet a deficit of 23004228 60 remains on the wrong side of Uncle Sam's ledger Meanwhile in Girard Ina Berry who held Frisco railway officials at bay in a coach toilet room with fumes of ammonia was removed after surrendering following a gunshot and the town officer siege ended her insanity and resistance to leave the car
Paris reports the senate approved the church and state separation bill 181 to 102 after a long debate. Former Premier Combes spoke, arguing for religious neutrality and social pacification. The vote drew enthusiastic scenes as the chamber backed the measure.
A testimonial notes relief from kidney irregularities and gravel stones after using Dean’s Kidney Pills. The speaker credits improved back strength and overall health, mentioning availability through druggists and the Foster-Milburn Co. Also promotes light dumbbell exercise as suitable for fitness without overdoing it.
A London court dressmaker says a mannequin should be five feet eight inches tall to display new Paris dresses well, noting this is two inches taller than last season. An ad touts Allen’s Foot-Ease for corns and foot comfort, with a testimonial from Mrs. Walker of Camden. The largest theater stage is claimed to be the Part grand opera’s 100 by 200 by 80 feet.
A quoted line presents a literary remark on time and priorities. It contrasts a man with a career who must devote himself to his enemies, leaving little room for wife or friends. The source frames Hobbes style critique of modern dedication.
A sunburned man with a beard jokes about hanging motorcars as crowds expect a fight but only encounter a doctor in a motor car. The fragment conveys stray stories with odd dialogue and local color from the scene.
A fragment highlights a grocer’s policy and a marketing line about tea. It cites Mother Nature as an endless repetition of a few laws and hints at consumer reassurance offered by the grocer. The tone suggests a vintage public notice or advertisement copy.
A coroner's jury in Cornwall England found a miner drowned in an abandoned quarry. The verdict states found drowned in the White Quarry there being water at the time.
Describes a peculiar wicker platform with a top hole that allows the occupant to crawl inside at night to sleep. Mentions common interests with a grocer and references to tea and money. Contains unclear archaic phrasing and fragmented narration.
A shuffled editorial note jokes about money and brain activity while promoting a winter round trip fare of 50 dollars to California via the Salt Lake Route. Includes a list of humorous mishearings from an English druggist and assorted witticisms about misused words and terms.
Maria Mary Mabel Rogers was hanged at Windsor Vermont on Friday afternoon after two reprieves and appeals by her counsel and a US Supreme Court action. Deputy Sheriff Spafford pronounced the sentence as the trap was sprung, with witnesses limited by law.
Ninety feet of the southern end roof at Charing Cross station collapsed during repairs on Tuesday afternoon, trapping about forty workers. The casualty list includes two killed, two missing and possibly buried, eight seriously injured and twenty slightly hurt. The Avenue Theatre roof adjoining the station was crushed and several men at work there were injured. Washington reports: President removes United States Marshal T R Matthews of Nebraska for misconduct related to the Richards and Comstock fencing case. defendants to remain in marshal custody for six hours.
Washington introduces a bill to discharge civil service employees who fail to pay debts for groceries clothing rent or services by dentists doctors or undertakers after three refusals suspending for three months then removing from rolls. Senate to debate Panama Canal emergency bill authoring 11 million dollars for immediate canal construction with expected amendments restoring 6.5 million cut by the house to total 16.5 million.
A famed specialist who valued time as money enforces a rule that patients must strip before entering. A short, bundled man resists, prompting the doctor to demand a strip, so the man leaves and returns dressed. He finally asks to collect a subscription for the benevolent society.
Immense leaves from the waj palm in the Amazon reach lengths of 30 to 50 feet and widths from 1 to 2 feet. The giant fronds come from the largest tropical palm species described in this report.
San Quentin reports Walter Warner hanged for the June 10 1904 murder of Marie Tomaya in Santa Barbara. He bade farewell towarden Tompkins saying this is the happiest day of my life. While ascending the scaffold he kicked off his slippers and stated the killing was accidental.
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