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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1915
Page
7
A Kentucky man writes that five years of stomach trouble and severe headaches vanished after he used Redford's Black Draught for three months. The testimonial asserts the remedy is a safe vegetable-based stomach and liver aid and should be kept in every home.
This article explains how tuberculosis spreads, mainly via inhalation of contaminated dust and sputum, and through milk from infected cows. It stresses that infection is not inherited, highlights vulnerable groups like children, and urges thorough hygiene and careful spitting practices at home to protect families from illness.
A historical note traces how curing herring launched Dutch wealth from the 14th century. Fisherman William Beukels is credited with innovations in smoking and salting that enabled global trade. Amsterdam supposedly rests on herring bones as emperors and kings honor the craft with stained glass.
The Dolomites, Cortina’s fairyland for thousands of tourists, derive their name from Deodat de Gratet Marquis de Dolomieu. He noted the rock carbonate of lime and magnesia in 1791, with the term first appearing in 1802 in a tour pamphlet. Curiously he overlooked rocks near his home Dolomieu near Grenoble.
A reflective piece on how ordinary objects and daily scenes reveal hidden traits. The author notes common observations like the watch trick and the faded Roman figures, challenging readers to describe tiny details of a shilling and similar small moods encountered repeatedly.
A London Spectator remark notes the absurdity of counting steps to a house and the notion of stamps without proper heads. It mocks postal tedium and shared small grievances, contrasting daily irritants with simple domestic details.
The London Telegraph notes Newfoundland’s discovery by Cabot in 1497 and Gilbert’s annexation for Elizabeth I in 1583. For 130 years permanent homes were illegal as merchant adventurers used fisheries to drive a seasonal system. The cod fishery hinges on inshore bait fish within Newfoundland waters.
The text describes a Spanish royal custom where upon a sovereign's death the body is immediately fossilized and cannot be placed in the royal pantheon until entirely turned to stone. The time required for fossilization varies, with some bodies solidifying quickly and others taking years.
A Yonkers Statesman item quotes a playful exchange where Ethel asks if ostriches hide their heads in sand and is told the tale is a myth. The dialogue then notes that wearing ostrich feathers contradicts the hiding idea, illustrating a light anecdote.
In 1786 the French government funded a balloon service between Paris and Marseilles using Montgolfier air balloons, but the project never advanced beyond planning stages.
Take Liv Ver Lax and feel well. Grigsby’s Liv Ver Lax promises natural, effective liver relief and brighter spirits. Sold with money back guarantee at 50c and 1 a bottle, under the likeness of L. K. Grigsby. For sale by Dyer Jones.
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