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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
8
Claiming the product as a top laxative, the advertisement extols Syrup of Wigs and Elixir of Senna for gentle, natural relief with no after effects and no dosage increase, noting physician approval and production by the California Hig Syrup Co. distributed by leading druggists.
An issue of eczema relief is claimed by a mother in St. Louis for her baby using Cuticura Soap and Ointment after years of torment. The letter recounts heavy scratching, sleeplessness, and a swift recovery in three months, dated May 2 and 20, 1907, with the address provided.
A Leesburg Virginia resident Maude E Forgio writes that after months of feminine illness Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound made her feel like a new woman and she now feels strong and well. The advertisement touts the remedy as a long standing standard for female ills and invites other sick women to write for advice from Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts.
Governor Cummins issues a public statement saying he will seek input from all Republican factions on the senatorial succession but will not convene a progressive caucus. He emphasizes acting as governor, not a candidate, hopes for letters of advice, and reserves final decision and responsibility to himself. He mentions potential extra legislative session ideas and broader party concerns.
A historical note contrasts the spider and the fly, praising spiders for eating flies while noting flies multiply and the war has kept spider numbers down. The excerpt also touches on home laundering, starching, and various product mentions including Defiance Starch. Page miscellany includes church spending, milder health notes, and a poetic aside from Milton.
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