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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1903
Page
3
A humorous nostalgic piece blends folk songs and family scenes by the fireplace with country living imagery. It contrasts simple cider and apples with city excess, ending with a playful pun about a paper mache whale Bow exhibit in Chicago labeled a cod fish.
A Michigan editor mocks popular myths and misstatements in a tongue in cheek column. The piece cites fanciful claims about Edison, Washington, Eve and Longfellow while lampooning misused facts and urban legends.
A garbled 19th century query page dispenses bizarre home remedies for warts freckles corns and skin care. The spoofish letters mock medical advice with extreme methods and nonsensical ingredients, noting no consistent factual guidance.
Florida fruit growers protest proposed tariff favoritism toward Cuban competitors. They warn protection is vital to their industry and oppose reciprocity with Cuba. The letter lists signatories including Fletcher A. Russell and Mary H. Gridley and urges trebling the current tariff.
Farmers show interest in tariff law as it preserves domestic farm markets. The core concern centers on industrial conditions that generate a strong home demand, reducing reliance on imported farm products and keeping farmers’ income stable. The text notes the importance of creating jobs to support domestic consumption.
A physician advises Mr. Samuel that his blood is too rich and his health is poor. He prescribes bottle No 1 as a laxative and bottle No 2 as a radical cure. After treatment, use Dr Cleveland's Celebrated Soup House Tonic for a period.
Letters from Ankona and Davenport urge resistance to reciprocity with Cuba, arguing tariffs protect Florida pineapple and fruit interests against lower priced Cuban imports. They cite Senator Quay’s role and critique Democratic free trade history while urging caution on Cuban reciprocity and tariff debates.
Senator Hanna urges Ohio voters to avoid change this year recalling the dark days of 1892 to 1897. He asserts the memory is fresh enough to deter folly and supports stability amid current affairs.
A jumble of phrases mentions a “Wee Red Croes Ball,” clothing, and various goods, paired with lines about conceit and frivolity. It also references Allen’s Foot and a vague cure, plus scattered guidance on overcoming fear and quitting worry as a mental exercise.
Polish women are praised for beauty with emphasis on hands and feet. In Warsaw reports say Vienna shoe dealers maintain a separate case for the delicate feet of Polish customers.
The army uniform changes under the latest general order restore the infantry trouser stripe to white after prior blue. Chevrons will revert to white, and the box spur and black leather trousers strap will be abandoned.
The article notes New Zealand has progressed toward a socialist ideal with government ownership of land and industries and government employment or pensions touching about one in six. It also cites a study by Dr. Fishberg on nose shapes among 3,000 Hebrews, finding hook nose in 6 percent, straight 68 percent, broad 12 percent, and retrousse 14 percent.
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a refund if it fails. It claims high success and includes a price noting 250. The rest lists disparate phrases about a factory, a stock market rush, and a dye product from Putnam Faceless Dyes.
Old Nile lakes once dry salt plains with alkali water in the wet season are reclaimed by the British government. The lands now yield from $200 to $200 an acre and produce magnificent crops.
The plan for expanding New York City water supply calls for about 50 million dollars to bring 200 million gallons daily from the Wappingers Creek and Esopus regions, outlining the proposed source and scale of the project.
Under modern conditions, man's life grows longer despite rising strain from competition, social, political and commercial forces, indicating continued gains in longevity and adaptation to present-day stressors.
The text notes that Romans viewed beards as effeminate and that famous elders in Ames are shown without facial hair, reflecting a historical stance on beard wearing and masculine appearance.
Friarspoint, Mies, Nov. 30. The Butler case dominates town talk as G. L. Butler describes his son’s illness. The boy, once thought to have spinal cord disease, worsened until a doctor admitted ignorance. After trying many remedies, Butler bought eight boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills from an ad, and the child allegedly recovered, ending the family’s anguished trial with a financial toll and a hint at miracle cure claims.
An article discusses the Remsrescle telescope and a 13 seed parabolic reflector of 20 inches focus achieving star images with short exposures, comparing it to the larger Crossley reflector. It then presents a testimonial from Hannah E. Mershon of Collingswood New Jersey praising V. Com for restoring health and strength through its use.
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