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Newspaper

Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1912

Page

7

Women and Health and Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin

Women realize good health comes from regular bowels and digestion not cosmetics. Constipation or indigestion cause tired eyes bad breath headaches and lassitude. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is a mild tonic laxative sold in 50c and 1 dollar bottles. send for a free sample from Dr W B Caldwell 201 Washington St Monticello Illinois.

Omar Dr. Caldwell Caldwell W. B. Caldwell Washington St Monticello Til

Thought He Meant Fainted In Coach Confab

In a sparring exchange the Professor questions how to react when an adversary feints. The Novice suggests testing for shams by a light touch with the weapon’s end to reveal genuine effort or deception.

Eczema Sufferer Praises Cuticura Remedies

Mrs Julia Finnegan of St Louis testifies that years of doctor visits failed to cure a stubborn foot eczema. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for three months her condition fully recovered and she slept well within days. Sample requests offered through Cuticura Dept L Boston.

Mra Julia Finnegan Hebert St St. Louis Dept. L Boston

Smart Little Soy and Uncle Josh’s Curious Riddle

A compact selection from a vintage column mixes a riddle about Uncle Josh and his sisters with a quotation about crosses and fair weather for a ship. It references Samuel Rutherford, a pill ad, and a line about a man with money speaking truth, plus a comment on modesty and bragging.

May Day Traditions Through History and Modern Observance

A survey of May Day from its varied roles across nations. It notes Dewey Day in the US, moving day for leases, and labor parades. It traces origins to Roman, Druids, Beltine rites, and Celtic practices still seen in remote Ireland and Scotland with communal fires, cakes, and customs.

Manila Bay United States Philip the Apostle Great Britain France Germany Bel India Egypt Ireland Scotland Highlands

May Day Traditions From Many Lands And Times

The article traces May Day customs from ancient rites and Roman Flora links to modern fests. It describes bonfire games, the Queen of the May, May-poles of birch and cedar, and Swedish midsummer echoes. It notes Puritan abolition in New England and American color animations in pole dances and roller skates.

Baal London New England Massachusetts Sweden United States

Abdul Hamid's Days Safer life and lavish dinners mark the deposed sultan's confinement

Abdul Hamid, aged sixty nine, lives with secrecy in an Alad din like villa. The Young Turks reportedly allow funds for his comfort if he stays out of politics. Le Cri de Paris notes his household has grown with Circassian girls funded by the Ottoman treasury. He allegedly distrusts his jailer Rossi Bey and has spoken little since captivity began.

Abdul Hamid Abdul the Damned le Cri de Paris Rassi Bey Napoleon Hudson Lane St. Helena Rossi

Duty and reminders amid civic chatter

A conversation between a self-serious individual and a relaxed citizen prompts reflections on duty and social usefulness. The earnest speaker vows to perform his duty and urge others to do theirs, while the easygoing observer predicts few genuine friends, likening the effort to an alarm clock’s notice.

Shorty Griffin and the out-of-turn hit in a Jersey City game

An anecdote recalls Shorty Griffin third baseman of the Jersey City club. He intervened in a tied ninth inning argument, then stepped to the plate in borrowed gear and delivered a pitch, a youngster’s cry beyond the fence. A Scotsman jokes about duty on heather honey and its scarcity in New York markets.

Shorty” Griffin Old Jersey City Shorty New York Sun New York

Landlord to Paint House After Tenant's Move

A landlord confessing a mishap says he must repaint the entire house before renting again after the previous tenant moved out. He admits a careless remark about the prior tenant and the need to refresh the property.

Bible with hidden money linked to theft case

Grand jury heard a tale involving a Bible tied to theft. George W. Seibert recounted how, needing cash after marriage, he discovered two $50 bills tucked in the family Bible his mother had given him, a sight that shaped the case. he still keeps the Bible.

Grand George W. Seibert Mr. Seibert Indianapolis News

Logical Millinery Quip From George Ade in Chicago

George Ade proclaimed that Easter hats are logical and full of reason during an after theater supper in Chicago. He recounted a boy asking what a wide-awake hat is and a father replying that it means one without a nap, delivering a wry, logical joke on millinery.

George Ade Chicago

Imitation Difficult Prompt Triggers Young Writers

A freshman Bert ends a letter to five year old cousin Joe with a pledge to write five pages on Esther. The next day Joe armed with a tablet and pencil tries to pin down his younger brother Robert, claiming he is trying to write five pages on Bob but he won't be still.

Bert Joe Esther Robert Bob

Castoria Safety Warning for Infants and Children

Authorities urge mothers to inspect every Castoria bottle for the proper Fletcher’s Castoria signature, noting it has been used for over 300 years. The warning stresses trust in the remedy for infant and child care and cautions against counterfeit products.

Fletcher

Paxton Toilet Co Promotes Paxtine Antiseptic

A correction notes a debate on government form with a suffragette correcting the term. Paxtine Antiseptic is advertised as a superior teeth cleansing powder, priced 25 cents at druggists or postpaid by The Paxton Toilet Co of Boston, Mass.

Paxton Toilet Co Boston

The Worst of the Week Candy Date Exchange

A humorous exchange features a woman inviting a caller to return Monday night for homemade fudge and a man promising to come, joking that this is the year for candy dates. The brief dialogue showcases light, playful banter cited by Judge.

If You Are Sensitive To Shoe Size Try Allen’s Powder

An old time sales snippet offers Allen’s Foot Ease to reduce shoe size with antiseptic powder for breaking in new shoes. Includes advertiser address in Le Roy New York and a free sample offer. It also quotes humorous moral lines about husbands, teething syrup, and constipation remedies like Garfield Tea.

Allen Allen S. Olmsted le Roy, N. Y

Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endorsed By Patients

Letters from women in Elgin and Kearneysville attest to recovery from female ailments after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. They credit the product with restoring health after doctor visits and hospital care failed. The Pinkham Medicine Co in Lynn Mass notes thousands of grateful letters and offers confidential advice from women.

Lydia E. Pinkham Elgin, Ill Henry Leiseberg Adams St Kearneysville W. Va G. B. Whittington

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