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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1904
Page
2
A Greek archipelago island hosts a women only religious commune that shuns men and imports no provisions. The matron, elected annually, may leave the island, while all other members stay to manage housekeeping and fishing tasks.
An advice note promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to ease worry about illnesses. It claims use prevents pneumonia fear and urges buying from Joseph Bros as it eases concerns about outcomes.
A Century article notes Brittany’s traditions fade under French republican influence while Bigoudines near Quimper retain distinct dress and customs. Also report: Mrs. Johhna Soderholm of Osceola Falls Minn injures shoulder. her son uses Chamberlain’s Pain Balm with relief. Laeph Bros advertises sale.
A storied tale of Diogenes searching for an honest man ends with a trick, while an old advertisement offers a $100 reward for catarrh cures via Hall's Catarrh Cure. The ad claims the remedy works by acting on the blood and mucous surfaces and promotes testimonials and Hall's Family Pills.
A fragmented reminiscence evokes a Christmas Eve scene with a mother at the door and a streetcar stopping nearby. Soft murmur and hushed rooms fill the house as bells, teacups, and faint footsteps hint at a festive, intimate gathering.
Mrs Curdle plans a bargain remnant to make a Christmas dress, while Tessie receives a failed gift, Mrs Maloney the washerwoman gains a dress via a paltry sale, and Napoleon Trottier negotiates a clever present to please his wife. Moses Abraham and a jewel seller partake in the frugal plot as the town weighs thrifty purchases.
A historic note recalls a 1052 royal order in the British Museum forbidding Christmas observances, paired with a 1044 Long Parliament fast. It contrasts public strictness with the gradual cultural uptake of Father Christmas as described by Macaulay.
Andrew White, writing in the Century, relays Prof. Gneist’s anecdote about Bismarck’s health. The statesman complains of poor health and liquor effects, then admits he followed the tonic instruction precisely two bottles at dinner, which made him worse.
The family of Mrs. M. L. Bob bitt of Bargerton saw their relative die from consumption despite skilled physicians and remedies. Dr King’s New Discovery brought immediate relief and the illness was cured, advertised as a certain cure for throat and lung troubles with 50 cent and 1 dollar bottle sizes and trial bottles free at Joseph Bros. Drug Store.
The cashew nut is presented as a cosmetic in the West Indies. Women use an oil from the outer surface of the raw nut to darken skin for two weeks. After a fortnight of seclusion, the treated skin is said to become as fair as a babe's.
A Burlington locomotive fireman describes severe illness and exhaustion before using Electric Bitters. He claims the tonic restored his health, strength, and appetite, saying it made him feel as well as ever. The ad promises vitality for the weak and run down.
An odd Virginia minister known for quaint sayings mourns losing a fine yoke of oxen. His wife tries to comfort him with a biblical line but he wryly notes the Lord might have taken a steer instead.
Wonderful nerve cures pulps of accidental cuts wounds bruises burns scad sore feet or stiff joints. Bucklen's Arriva Salve will kill the pain and cure the trouble. It's the best salve on earth for piles too. 25c at Joseph Bros. Drug gist.
An advertisement touts King’s New Life Pills as a domestic remedy for stomach and liver troubles. It claims the pills not only relieve but cure and promotes them for 25 cents at J. Zeph Bros Drug Store.
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