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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1900
Page
7
A reader recalls a persistent cough and attempts to treat it with Ayer's Cherry Remedy. The note mentions trying a bottle before finding relief, reflecting a common historical cough remedy anecdote.
Neglected colds lead to chronic bronchitis and disrupt sleep and health. Do not wait, take Ayer's Pectoral at first cough. a few days may cure, but old colds require more time. Beware risks such as brain ailments and whooping cough as winter illnesses return.
A jumble of notices and ads: Prince Henry of Orleans comments on literary work, Stomach Bitters touted for dyspepsia, Allen’s shoe products advertised, Berwick car builders win a strike, Union Pacific announces the Overland Limited service, water-walking feats of Prof. Cook, dining cars praised on the Denver to Chicago route, and a street vignette ending with a humorous exchange about a chump hero.
A historic note promotes free medical advice from Lyda Pinkham Med Co of Lynn Massachusetts. It claims the medicine holds record cures for female illnesses and that all letters to Mrs Pinkham are answered by women only. Certificates from local officials affirm the program.
The death of Commander B P Wood at his Washington, D C home follows six days of illness. Wood, who commanded the Petrel in the Manila engagement, earned high praise from Admiral Dewey for bold and successful actions in the Far East. His loss is mourned nationwide among naval circles and beyond. A physician notes the common calm at death and the human trait of acceptance.
Representative Sibley of Pennsylvania is credited with introducing an automobile habit among Washington lawmakers. Early in the winter he arrived in a low-built car, shifting from horses to mechanized travel, and now imitators among congressmen may follow as he moves swiftly between departments and around town.
The article argues wars often begin from small slights or misunderstandings. It cites examples such as William the Conqueror’s conflict with France, British frustration over a Chinese edict on opium, and the Indian mutiny over cartridges greased with cow fat, noting how pride and insult escalated to large-scale conflict.
A discussion on why women fret about debt health and the future while men focus on present concerns. The piece argues worry persists across time unless women gain more agency and confront daily pressures like work and domestic life. It reflects social norms of the era and calls for broader change.
Sir Henry Irving tours northern and eastern cities starring Robespierre in Sardou’s drama The Sultan’s Deity Life. Reports say he gains immense public enthusiasm wherever seen, with emphasis on dramatic interest surrounding Robespierre and the French Revolution figure.
The speaker asks what brie a brac means and defines it as anything you knock over and break while feeling for matches in the dark. The closing line attributes the definition to Uncle Richard and Puck commentary.
A letter from Belva A. Lockwood, Washington DC, lauds Peruna for her and her mother 88, citing it as a remedy for cold catarrh hay fever and nerves. The piece warns catarrh can affect any organ stressing women’s vulnerability and claims Peruna offers health benefits.
A scrambled clipping notes through trains near Ogden and Salt Lake City with summer dining service and daily meal offerings. It mentions new through train operations effective June 13 and a railway schedule, plus brief asides on cuisine and a humorous exchange about a wealthy, uninteresting girl. The piece also includes medical and comedic asides about deafness cures and aging.
An OCR fragment advertises Allen's Foot-Base powder for nervous feet with sweating and discomfort. It mentions druggists and shoe stores selling it for 38 cents and offers free samples, listing a New York address for correspondence. The text beside includes unrelated phrases about widows, marriages, and various names, indicating damaged content.
A. F. of L. organizer reports strong labor activity in Cincinnati with six new unions including butlers makers car employes padmakers pinne organ workers metal cra\"yers and jewelers. A strike to form the latter group lasted a few days with workers winning their demands amid large manufacturing firms in the city.
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