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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1906
Page
3
A vintage ad narrative identifies backache as a warning of female organ or kidney issues and praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as an effective remedy. Mrs Maude Bee of Atlanta, Georgia, describes relief from chronic pains after two months of use, noting improved sleep and regularity.
Prof Edward C Pickering of the Harvard observatory proposes forming an international observatory with eminent astronomers worldwide to raise funds, build a gigantic telescope, select a premier site, and begin joint work to advance celestial research.
A farmer recounts long dyspepsia from coffee and dramatic recovery after switching to Postum from Postum Co., Battle Creek. He notes weight gain, no stomach medicine since, and family adoption of Postum after observing his improvement. The ad ends with a nudge to try ten days' coffee substitute and reference to The Road to Well Life.
A Wall Street broker retells a tale of two men in a large business. One invests 20000 in a western mining venture, discovers it is fake, and quietly hides the loss. His associate Brown figures it out, buys stock in the suspected mine, and accumulates about 50000 dollars. Purchases occur nightly over weeks until a sudden reveal shows the project wrecked, with dynamite destroying the pay streak and the owner facing ruin. Brown flees in shock.
A New York artist who painted President Roosevelt spent days at the White House gathering notes on the president’s expressions. After finishing the portrait, critics urged revisions and the artist prepared to return to New York to revise the work as the president warned against scarping.
A fragment from a newsroom dialogue notes a missing fire coverage and records names of attendees. The exchange shows editors discussing whether to publish a society report and who compiled the attendee list.
Representative John Sharp Williams spoke of ships bearing the name Mississippi in earlier wars. He cited vessels in the Mexican War, the Perry treaty era, and the Civil War, linking Mississippi to naval prowess and American abroad.
An analysis tracing American drama to local color and national forms such as the circus day structure. It argues that American entertainment shaped the American dircus and melodrama, with fast shifting action and minimal cause and effect, highlighting unique national traits. The piece cites Barnum era entertainment as a foundational influence and promotes distinct American artistic achievement.
Captain J W Hogan former pontmaker of Indianola now living in Austin Texas writes of chronic pains in joints hips and shoulders plus headaches neuralgia and urinary issues. After trying seven climates and medicines he found Dean Kidney Pills cured him completely and restored health. Also notes old trees aged centuries and Henry P Adams completes sixty years in US postal service.
A fragmentary, humorous piece filled with puns and wry observations. It mocks social norms and language quirks, featuring lines about love at first sight, signs, cooks, choirs, and human foibles. The tone is satirical and lightly nonsensical.
T Robertson of 197 Addison Street Washington Pa describes relief from pimples boils stomach pain and dizziness after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. He credits the treatment with clearing skin and improving health and urges others with bad blood or stomach trouble to try the remedy.
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