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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1901
Page
6
A reflective reminiscence on returning to a beloved school and greeting familiar fellow students and playful personifications of subjects. The writer recalls names like Ann Alysis and Ella Cution, noting that memories fade after commencement day and old friends become distant in memory.
Ann Martin and Ben Joyce thwart a Bigler siding robbery on the B and O line. A message misfires but Ann uses the alarm to trigger armed response, shooters fall, bandits captured, and $3,000,000 in gold saved. Ben is wounded, Ann’s skill and bravery win praise from officials and rockwood passengers.
A speaker recounts training his daughter as a parliamentarian only to see her react to an unjust chair ruling with a sharp insult and tears. The anecdote concludes that woman’s nature must change before she becomes a parliamentarian, reflecting dated views.
In 1831 English people used a quarter ounce of cocoa per person per year. Now they drink nearly three quarters of a pound per person annually.
A poem by I. Edgar Jones celebrates velvet darkness as a safe, peaceful blanket for children and animals. It urges little ones to sleep quietly, praising night over fear and thanking God for sheltering darkness. The piece contrasts brave behavior with gentle restfulness.
A Cincinnati Commercial Tribune report explains how the water spider forms an air bubble from its hairy body to carry air to its underwater nest. The mother spider charges her body with air, dives, and releases bubbles to keep eggs dry, then repeats as needed.
A New York Tribune portrait of Pussy the cat tracing her life from a flour bag cradle to a blue ribbon home. She guards her mistress, demands ten o’clock wakefulness, ignores roughness, and sits beside her owner at meals. She even opens doors and pursues raisins with polite persistence.
A series of tests shows insects like cockchafer and honey bee exert extraordinary force. Cockchafer can pull 14 times its weight and honey bee 30 times, far exceeding the horse’s typical capacity. A tiny beetle lifted 960 times its own weight by moving a tumbler, illustrating remarkable insect strength.
A famous Harvard professor, known for forgetfulness, asks a student in a muddy street if he has seen his daily walking companion. The student, standing in a mud puddle, replies that the friend is waiting at the corner. The professor then tells the student to be seated.
Brief obituary note from Atchison reports a girl crying openly, her grief described as sincere, with visible red nose and indifference to onlookers.
Try Grain-O the new grain based drink that replaces coffee. It mimics mocha and java flavors but is made from pure grains and is gentle on the stomach. Sold by grocers in 5c and 2dde packages.
The Washington Post notes that supporters of the opposition candidate are often labeled as heelers by critics. The remark underscores tense political climate and strained discourse surrounding the race.
A Leominster man reports Palmer's Lotion cured Barber's Itch and urges a larger supply, noting many druggists carry the product. The letter from C. W. Durant promotes Palmer, Lotion, and Lotion Soap with a New York contact for samples.
Judge remarks on balance between everyday needs and beliefs. The statement frames a courtroom moment reflecting civic duties and personal ethics in public life.
A grocery store notice promotes Grain-O as a pure grain coffee substitute. It claims the product agrees with delicate stomachs and can fool tasters, costs 15 to 25 cents per package, and is suitable for children.
An old advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam as a remedy to stop coughing and prevent consumption. It urges readers to visit a druggist, offers a free sample bottle, and features large bottle prices of 25 and 50 cents with a warning that delays are dangerous.
A brief Chicago Daily News aphorism highlighting that value lies in actions aligned with purpose, suggesting merit in conduct that fits its context rather than deviating from it.
A lively account from Indianapolis notes many fine souls at McGhooligan's wake. The tale blends a spirited crowd and sport column wit, reporting a rowdy, memorable scene.
Cautionary note against mercurial catarrh remedies warning that mercury injures smell and mucous surfaces. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as safe non mercury internal treatment. Advised to buy genuine product from Druggists at 75 cents per bottle with testimonials available.
A compact reflection notes that a touch of wit paired with sensible judgment proves more durable than excess cleverness without practical restraint. The quotation attributed to La Rochefoucauld suggests balanced humor serves enduring value.
An advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a universal cure from headaches to cancer by cleansing the bowels. It promises easy natural movements, costs 10 cents to start, and warns against imitations in metal boxes stamped with C. C. C.
A sharp social quip notes that animosity can flow both ways with no obvious cause, reflecting mutual dislike between groups. The remark underscores how hostility can exist in relationships even without provocation.
Readers are invited to request a free sample of Allen's Foot-Ease from Allen S. Olmsted in Leroy New York. The powder claims to cure chilblains sweating damp swollen feet and to loosen new or tight shoes and treat corns and bunions. Available at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents.
A sick woman hides details from her doctor and turns to Mrs. Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts for guidance. The letter from Mrs Exua Rice of Chelsea Wisconsin praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after relief from womb inflammation and related pains following months of illness and failed local treatments.
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