08 Mar 1906
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1906
Page
1
An Iowa woman nearly starved by nervous dyspepsia credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with a full recovery. After failing consults and prolonged illness, she gained appetite and strength, left bed in two weeks, and resumed household duties. Sold by druggists and the Dr Williams Medicine Co. in Schenectady NY.
A Philadelphia Telegraph report quotes postal clerks recalling a craze for odd mail items. Collectors sent collars cuffs shirts socks garters and shoes prepaid with stamps and destination tags. Clerks warn government may curb the practice as mail receipts rise and bizarre packages multiply.
A Philadelphia Press snippet features Tommy telling his Sunday school teacher he wishes to become an angel, adding that he would prefer to wait until he is a full grown angel with gray whiskers. The humorous exchange highlights childlike imagination and longing.
A portrait of a woman’s hand in advertisements for Postum and Grape Nuts sparked public curiosity. The hand, praised as perfect, appeared on magazine back covers, with the owner’s name kept secret until later newspaper notices. The tale illustrates art and commerce blending to captivate readers.
In Joel Robinson’s tale, Le Bland plans escape from Boonesborough with Ebony’s help aided by a price paid to Andrew. Alston supports the plan, Ebony works atop the block house, and Boone questions Andrew’s loyalty as the siege continues and escape maneuvers unfold.
Daniel Boone leads settlers as night attack erupts near stockade walls. Indians loom after dark while Alston struggles over his daughter Rosaline. Boone, Logston, and Vesuvius fight from blocked houses, men wounded, a perilous stand diurnal dawn nears.
In a New Orleans Times-Democrat exchange, Bill Sykes and Jimmy Jackson discuss sculptors restoring an old Keyetalian church and express disbelief that thieves could have targeted a full church, reflecting local sentiment on cultural restoration.
The text claims ants top insect intelligence with wasps next and bees further down, while beetles are described as stupid and butterflies and moths as worst. It asserts Japan has destitution rarely, with people generally well fed, clothed, housed, cheerful, and clean in habits despite some poverty.
A collage of clipped quotes from Philadelphia Press and Cleveland Leader notes on social gossip. Mentions Miss Wytheropp Mrs Newcome age concealment and a scuffle over an engagement with Miss De Turmond. Also hints at a vast Czar estate and Berlin train news with dog compartments.
Senate and House actions cover bills on five civilized tribes in Indiana Territory, statehood measures, and railroad rate debates. Key items include printing substitutes, tribal disposal of coal lands, district building funding, and delayed votes amid executive sessions. Major rail and army appropriations progress reflect ongoing congressional focus.
The interstate commerce committee orders an inquiry into alleged railway ownership of oil and coal companies. President Roosevelt warns he will veto any rate bill not approved by him. A White House conference with merchants appraisers and officials ends with a refusal to allow open hearings in contested valuations.
An old advertisement discusses Dr. Pierce’s Family Medicines, claiming no alcohol and no secret ingredients. It highlights Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription as superior, mentions Pleasant Pellets for constipation, and touts endorsements by medical authorities while urging readers to trust non secret remedies.
Dwight L. Moody visits an Eastern town to preach but faces reluctance from a minister who fears strangers will overstay. Moody proceeds, telling listeners he will address two groups first sisters then saints, then allows the crowd to remain for the full sermon.
A testimonial from H. Sledge of Sell Ala dated Oct 28 1905 claims black facial patches cleared after using Cuticura Resolvent with Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The note also mentions prior poor results from another treatment and highlights additional claimed benefits.
A fragmented ad and notice offer a special seed catalogue from Salzer Seed Co and related vendors. It promotes Allen's Foot-Nase powder for tired swollen feet and curing corns, with scattered lines about fashion, flowers, and a lingering stage-actor joke. Includes addresses and names obliquely.
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