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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1910
Page
9
A musician recalls his wife marrying him during his cornet lessons and questions whether love or practice pressure led to the marriage. The piece mentions Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets and sugar coating granules as easy remedies. Father Time is referenced in an old ages motif.
In a historic Saturday session in Washington the insurgent Republicans and Democrats ousted Speaker Joseph G. Cannon from the committee on rules by 191 to 155, reshaping power but not removing him from the speakership. The House adopted the Norris resolution and set a path toward a new Republican rules committee, likely chosen in caucus, with representation still unclear.
Mrs. I A Decker of Clyde Kentucky endorses Cardus, a tonic for female weakness, claiming it cured years of illness and back pain allowing her to work again. The ad notes Cardui is plant based with no coal tar, sourced from abroad, and promotes a free 64 page home treatment booklet from Chattanooga Medicine Co.
Abel Stringham notes a trolley car accident as a dramatic example. The playwright replies that Shakespeare could not have written a drama like the scene. The exchange highlights the intensity of the incident in the play.
Cuticura Soap with Cuticura Ointment are touted for cleansing, purifying, and beautifying skin, scalp, hair, and hands. They claim to alleviate itching irritation and inflammation and prevent clogged pores, with worldwide sales and a free Cuticura Book available from Potter Drug & Chem Corp of Boston.
A messenger boy tows a lead actresss poodle before a large ventilation fan and ties it. A bystander worries the dog may be blown away but the boy insists the dog should be aired, saying the actress hires him daily to air her child and wants the dog aired as well.
A quiet exchange reveals an unpublished Washington anecdote finally reaching print. The editor and an occasional contributor discuss why the piece has waited, noting the idea only struck them the previous night.
An old advertisement promotes Red Cross Ball Blue laundry product in a 2 oz package for five cents. The copy contrasts hopeful sentiment with the need to actually deliver results.
An advertisement touts rapid cold relief with Laxative Bromide tablets. It promises a cure in one day, sells nine tablets for 25 cents, and notes E. W. Rove’s signature appears on each box.
An old advertisement touts Allen's Sun Balsam as a remedy for coughing and throat irritation. It claims a 2c bottle suffices and notes larger 25c and $1 bottles are sold by druggists.
A Manchester Massachusetts woman states two years of back weakness and rheumatic pains ceased after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She notes irregular kidney action improved to normal, credits Doan's for the change. For sale by dealers, 50 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
A short verse notes two people who never speak as they pass by, staying mum and silent, with no need to ask for a reason why they are deaf and dumb.
A report of widespread seed shortages across corn oats and potatoes hits Nebraska and Iowa hardest. Farmers urged to act by contacting John A Salzer Seed Co in La Crosse Wisconsin for seed corn oats potatoes wheat clover timothy and other farm seeds. The firm boasts large stocks and quick fulfillments. Send 8 cents for their $500 prize Coin and Catalogue.
Ex Governor Pennypacker quips in Philadelphia about divorce and ungallant husbands. He recalls a Bucks County farmer named Hans who says a wife is worth keeping for the little critters eat.
A landlord points out that flies can enter easily through screens but also emphasizes how quickly they can exit, illustrating a simple home ventilation moment. The dialogue uses a practical, everyday tone to compare entry and exit of insects.
An old advertisement promotes Murine Eye Remedy Co product Murine as soothing relief for eye troubles. It claims relief for red weak weary watery eyes and invites readers to request eye books and visit druggists.
Proportionally more Norwegians rely on seafaring for income than in any other country, with Britain following. The statement compares national dependence on maritime livelihoods and highlights Norway as the top in this metric.
A brief, humorous dialogue snippet contrasts two voices as a woman hopes for a suitable husband while another cautions her to keep hands off. The exchange hints at social expectations and personal boundaries within a courting context.
An advertisement promotes a tonic mixing syrup of Sarsaparilla compound and Toris compound with whiskey. It claims rapid relief and many cures, urging readers to obtain ingredients from druggists. The note quotes Goethe on life’s value.
Perry Davis Pain Killer promises relief for strains sprains and muscle pains from any cause with rubbing. Advertises two and three cent sizes and large bottles as cheapest. A stray line comments on women and opinions of other women.
Advertisement notes that yellow clothes look unsightly and urges using Red Cross Ball Blue to keep whites bright. It claims grocers sell a large 2 oz package for 5 cents. A separate line asserts crows are rational birds and only make noise with caws.
Ples cured in 6 to 14 days with PAZO OINTMENT guaranteed to cure itching burning or protruding hemorrhoids or money back. Also a wartime joke about men resisting wives striking for an eight hour day.
The adishaped note contrasts beauty standards with spending power and markets Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething relief. It urges caution about savings while promoting a bottle sized remedy and promotes money minded thinking in a nostalgic, period tone.
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