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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1900
Page
4
Julian Ralph, famed newspaper correspondent, returned from the Transvaal with a leg injury severe enough to risk amputation. Friends in Philadelphia praise his bravery and humor as he recovers, noting his heroism in fulfilling stern duties of journalism.
The article notes seedless apples pears and grapes yield smaller fruit with limited value. Seedless raisins and currants in grapes are cited as having a useful culinary role, while seedless apples and pears lack special value.
A historical note praising the press for enduring sieges, citing the Civil War siege of Vicksburg where the Daily Citizen kept publishing until finally fed only on wallpaper. The quote highlights press resilience and stubbornness under hardship.
Libby McNeill Libby Chicago offers ready to serve luncheon meats and meats fit for quick table preparation. Their booklet How to Make Good Things to Eat is available free on request as part of an advertising campaign.
In a northern suburb several garden statues were seen painted khaki. The observer reported two Mercurys a Lao coon group Achilles Aphrodite and Hercules all in the common khaki hue, noting the unexpected color in the villa grounds.
An advertisement promotes Grain-O as a nutritious, coffee substitute for kids. It claims Grain-O is made from pure grains, tastes like Coffee, and costs about 4% as much, with prices at 15¢ and 25¢. All grocers carry it.
An upcoming electric road network will soon operate between New York and Boston, and a second line will run from Ohio’s eastern boundary to its western edge, expanding interstate electric transit.
A historical note appears as guidance for advertisers urging readers to mention they saw the ad in the newspaper. The line references issue 25,1900 and directs readers how to respond when writing to advertisers.
A collage of language quirks, punning wordplay, and humorous vignettes. The page weaves spelling quirks with Readers’ anecdotes, cat capers across two households, and light social commentary from newspapers and conversations.
A Philadelphia Press item recalls Tinker proposing a prank to place thermometers beside letter boxes with a sign asking if anyone has letters to mail for their wife. The plan hinges on postal authorities adopting the joke.
Advance sheets of the census solicit personal details in a tone reflecting early 20th century news humor. The item compiles a string of sample questions and companion quips about politicians, salaries, habits, and social foibles from various papers, with light satirical commentary.
An advertisement for Peruna by The Peruna Medicine Co. touts benefits for women across life stages. Endorsed by Mrs. E C Everly of Philadelphia and Miss Bertha E Sargent, it claims Peruna aids tired nerves, irregularities, pregnancy, nursing, and the change of life, urging readers to secure Hartman’s book on catarrhal diseases and contact Columbus Ohio for a copy.
Frederick Stanley in a Naples museum discovery links the term deadhead to theater passes. Relics include Pompeiian theater tickets and a skull pass beside a pigeon admitting to the last tier, suggesting the skull may have inspired the expression.
The Peabody Medical Institute offers The Science of Life or Self Preservation a 365 page book with engravings priced 25 cents in paper covers 1.00 in cloth and gilt and 1.00 by mail A million copies sold Prosetus Vade Mecum free six cents postage Address No 4 Bulfinch Street Boston Mass oldest and best institute in America.
A proposal suggests profitable experiments using gas engines to drive ships with gas generated aboard. Coal would be roasted in onboard retorts to release gas for the engines, while the resulting coke would tarnish the fuel required for roasting.
The United States hosts about 4800 cheese factories plus several hundred creameries. Last year cheese output reached 265 million pounds, with New York state contributing 76.6 million pounds. Germany imposes a tax on imported beer to fund new warships.
A Philadelphia dentist and church pillar labeled a Song of Solomon verse on his shop sign. He claimed the verse referred to "sheep teeth" the first set, noting each is followed by two more teeth. He says only two other Bible references to teeth exist.
Grain-O advertises a grain based beverage that replaces coffee for adults and children. It promises a rich roast flavor though made from pure grains and claims gentle digestion. Packaged at 15¢ and 25¢ and sold by grocers.
In Europe the smallest coin is the Greek lepton, worth one hundredth of a drachma. The drachma is about equal to 20 cents of our money, underscoring the lepton’s very small value.
Mail your binder twine needs to Sears Roebuck Chicago for a special inside price on Sisal Standard or Manila twine. Sears will quote a price to secure your order or push suppliers to lower their prices.
India rubber nails designed to resist corrosion are introduced as a German novelty for use in environments where standard nails corrode.
Do Your Feet Ache and Burn Shake into your shoes Allen's Foot- Ease, a powder for the feet. It makes tight or new shoes feel easy. Cures Corns, Bunions, Swollen, Hot and Sweating Feet. At all druggists and shoe stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y.
Washington D C scholar W F Crafts Ph D joins the Camp Cleghorn assembly as a lecturer. He will discuss Crossing the Centuries in an address set for August 9.
An advertisement extols Lane's Family Medicine claiming daily use aids bowels liver and kidneys, cures headaches, with prices 2 25 and 50c. It cites a boast by John F. Boyer of Trinity Springs Ind on Feb 15 1900 and notes British War Office plans to spend £50 000 on bicycles for volunteers.
A collage of short promotional blurbs references cures and tonics from Dr. Kline to Mrs. Winslow and flavor extracts. It includes claims of constitutional cures, trials, and free bottles, plus notes on child labor, life insurance, and regional observations such as London newsboys and Canadian soldiers in South Africa.
A guide for women entering a major life change offers trusted help during a crucial period. It urges seeking reliable support as they navigate this phase and its associated challenges.
The piece touts the medicine as highly reliable with many grateful women relying on it. Mrs Pinkham claims world leading experience and offers free advice and address in Lynn Massachusetts.
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