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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1893
Page
3
A garbled mid century fragment recounts Mark Pe a gentleman near Stratford who answers a telephone and uses coarse language. He then speaks with a voice claiming to be an eminent divine he knows well prompting a puzzled exchange about a telephonic message and a misheard reference to a buller.
A historic method describes making solid mucilage by boiling white glue and dissolving isinglass, then combining with sugar in a water bath until thick, poured into moulds, dried, and cut into convenient sizes for paper fastening.
A Seattle clerk Miss Nellise Houeare recounts surviving an abduction after being kidnapped from a lakefront row on Lake Washington, later aided by a ranch family near Pocatello Idaho. The tale sits beside notes on Heidelberg and Arizona barrels, a Texas murder case, a mutiny jewel tale, Baltimore trolley rescue, loon taming, child murder, Russian refugees, lion encounters, and human or animal interest items.
It is estimated that 1,509,000 words were telegraphed from New Bedford during the Borden trial by two tele graphic companies and over the special wires. The cost to the newspapers for telegraphing alone was at least $75.
A pithy reflection on the balance between action and belief. The quote contrasts prayerful mindset with rational contemplation, suggesting neither extreme guarantees true guidance. It reads as a general moral observation rather than a news item.
The passage proclaims Frazer axle grease as the nation's standard product sold in every state and county. It notes imitators claim parity yet acknowledge its superiority and stresses that every genuine package bears the Frazer trade mark to help dealers and consumers avoid fraud. The final line contrasts rumor with direct speech.
An advertisement promises a free treatise and testimonials to S. J. Hollensworth & Co. located in Owego Tioga County. It states price $1 by mail $1 15 to cover mailing costs. The note reflects a historical commerce listing with emphasis on mail order pricing.
A terse opinion piece condemns a man judged twice foolish for his actions. The write up argues consequences should fit repeated mistakes and warns readers against forgiving the same error.
An advertisement extols Brown's Iron Bitters for general debility indigestion and liver cleansing claiming it strengthens the body and nerves. It also promotes Beecham's Pills and Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials and a note that Beecham's costs 25 cents a box. The piece mentions B F Johnson & Co of Richmond Virginia offering guidance on profitable employment and cites various endorsements.
During a Hickman County trial two lawyers fought, another disturbance followed, and the judge commented there is too much disorder in the courtroom. The Indianapolis News reports the judge appears slow to anger and unaware of contempt of court.
Manual instructions describe bringing water to a rolling boil, warming the thermometer in the steam, then plunging it into the water. A reading of 212 degrees indicates the thermometer is accurate.
Advertising copy extols Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative improving health by cleansing the system and relieving colds headaches and fevers. It touts kidney liver and bowel action without weakness, claims wide medical approval, and notes bottles priced 50c and 1 set by the California Fig Syrup Co with its name on every package.
A classic puzzle explains two men born same instant in Dublin and living fifty years differ by one hundred days due to westward and eastward world circumnavigation. One loses a day yearly the other gains a day, so at death one has seen more days. A man loses his power when he loses his temper.
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