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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1891
Page
3
The piece notes vast sums in treasure and jewels, a British discussion of drunkenness cures, a medical suit over a life insurance policy, and India’s population reaching 286 million. It cites railway mileage by region, curfew rules in Panovse City, and global ship casualty statistics from 1889-90, including British losses and Indian passenger deaths.
A cargo of about 250 snakes arrived in Liverpool after two years of collecting in India led by William Cross. Some 400 were captured or purchased, nearly 50 died en route, and the survivors were kept in long ventilated cases. The reptiles escaped occasionally during unpacking at Cross’s Earle Street premises, biting handlers but without serious harm. Larger snakes swallowed smaller fry, and eggs have begun to form as the snakes settle. The move has stirred interest from zoological societies and snake charmers alike.
A Popular Science Monthly excerpt surveys Kaffir farrier crafts and the artistry of Across garments. It details knife pierced jackal and meerkat skins, neat lock-stitch sewing, and careful skin arrangement to form inward-worn capes and draped pieces with precise edges.
The Sea of Galilee known also as the Lake of Gennesareth sits in Palestine about sixty five miles north of the Dead Sea. It measures up to six and three quarter miles wide and fifteen miles long. The Jordan River flows in muddy at the north and exits clear at the south. Its natural features are plain though its main note is that Christ spent much time along its shores. It hosts abundant fish making the southern part a noted fishing ground. Surrounding towns are now largely in ruins.
The article explains how dishonest milkmen dilute milk with water and provides a home test. A clean slender bottle filled with milk and left in a cool place for 48 hours reveals distinct layers: bottom foreign water, middle soured milk, and top fatty cream, indicating adulteration.
The writer notes that a war involving Russia and France against Britain could spike bread prices and draw Canada into conflict. French-Canadian sympathy for France is possible, and a modern France Britain clash would threaten Canada with naval power, higher insurance costs, and serious complications.
A Bangor Maine reader reports severe rheumatism attacks eased within minutes after using Venetian Liniment. He details rapid relief, a full-night rest, and waking able to jump a five rail fence and dance. Signed by D. E. W. Stone, agent for Grand Trunk R. R. in Canada.
Canadians express disappointment as the latest census numbers reveal shifts in population and demographics. Analysts cite slower growth in key regions and adjustments to urban and rural distribution.
The article notes society pressures push women to use unsafe tonics and warns that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is advertised for such cases. It also reports a Chinese government decree banning immoral literature.
Advertisements claim The Mother’s Delight cures croup quickly and prevents severe diseases with no opium. Dr Hoxie’s Cure is sold by druggists or mailed. Other items tout England’s population, nerve restorers, and various patent medicines with trial bottles offered.
The work takes a full day for two men to fell a mahogany tree. Spurs at the base require a scaffold and cutting above them, leaving a high stump of the finest wood ten to fifteen feet high.
E. B. Walthall & Co. Drugists of Horse Care Ky claim Hall's Catarrh Cure cures everyone who takes it. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
A council debates hiring practices after a proposed bank security position is scrutinized for hiring a man who believes stealing chickens is harmless. The incident raises concerns about ethics and risk in staffing decisions.
Frances Willard of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union endorses the Keeley Gold cure after initial criticism. The White Plains Keeley Institute reports high cure rates with a simple hypodermic gold bichloride treatment and internal remedies, promoted as a humane method without pain.
A letter praising Mrs Pinkham and the Vegetable Compound claims it improves both mother and child's health. A separate note mentions that one third of Bombay to Mecca pilgrims never return.
The advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for periodical pains, backache, nervous prostration, and other female complaints. It claims to improve digestion, enrich the blood, restore sleep, and strengthen the entire system without alcohol or sugar. Satisfaction guaranteed with money back if unmoved.
Syrup of Figs is described as a pleasant and refreshing remedy that acts gently yet promptly on the kidneys and bowels, cleanses the system, dispels colds headaches fevers, and cures habitual constipation. It is claimed to be the only remedy of its kind, made from healthy substances, highly popular, and sold in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles by leading druggists with procurement if unavailable.
Advertisement extols Boschee s German Syrup as a superior medicine for severe throat and lung troubles. It claims rapid healing sensations and recovery where ordinary cough medicines fail, urging readers to try the discovery that restores strength and vitality.
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