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Newspaper

Ashton Gazette

Location

Ashton, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1909

Page

3

Cure Itching Humors with Cuticura Remedies

Three year battle with painful swellings across face neck and body finally eased by three Cuticura remedy sets. Patient O. L. Wilson of Puryear Tennessee reports rapid improvement within a week and full recovery after continued use. Potter Drug & Chem. Corp. markets Cuticura in Boston.

Cathara O. L. Wilson Puryear Tenn Potter Drug & Chem. Corp Cuticura Boston

Exiled Castro Faces Welcome or Blood Rules Return

Under consideration Castro pondered returning to Cuba and asked a fellow exile how he would be received. The answer suggested people would welcome him but offer a stark choice between hanging or being shot, leaving Castro in a grim, oughtful mood as reported by the Philadelphia Public Ledger.

Castro Philadelphia Pubic Ledger

Wished for Death in Marion Woman Credits Dean's Pills

Mrs. Josephine Jeffery of Marion Indiana recounts a severe kidney ailment with backache weakness and nervousness. Doctors said no hope but after using Dean's Kidney Pills she gradually recovered. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Uses for Waste Wood notes Uncle Sam concerns over timber waste and various new industrial uses including destructive distillation recovery of turpentine resin paper pulp alcohols and acids with yields depending on wood type and processing.

Josephine Jeffery Washington Sts Marion Ind Dean Foster-Milburn Buffalo Uncle Sam

Doctor's Grapenuts testimony credits rebuilding nerves and strength

A Georgia physician recounts personal trial with Grapenuts. He says the cereal restored digestion, weight, and energy after a prolonged illness and mountains retreat. He urges others to try the food, noting rapid gains and renewed practice. The letter ends by inviting readers to seek the brand in packages and its accompanying booklet.

Georgia Wellville

Goebel Case Ends Pardons for Exiles in Kentucky

Governor Wilson pardons all involved in the Goebel assassination except those who testified against others. Youtsey remains in prison as the sole remaining figure serving a life sentence. Indictments against others who admitted conspiracy likely will be dropped, closing a chapter that drew world attention to Kentucky politics.

A. E. Wilson William Goebel Henry Youtsey State Penitentiary Goebel Wilson Kentucky William 8 Taylor Frankfort Finley

Schiff Funds Two Normal Schools for Jewish Teachers

Announcement from Cincinnati states Jacob Schiff of New York donated 100000 dollars to establish two normal schools to train Jewish Sabbath school teachers. One school will be in Cincinnati and the other in New York.

Founds Jacob Schiff New York Cincinnati New York City United States Comitinent Cor Tes Canada D. Scott Iowa Broughton Chicago

Ram fatally attacks Mary Chaney near Zanesville

Miss Mary Chaney, 77, was killed when a ram butted and gored her as she walked across a field north of Zanesville Ohio. Authorities described the incident as a tragic accidental death.

Mary Chaney Zanesville Ohio

Rich Taxdodger Clark Drops Self in Blue River

James Clark, 55, a wealthy farmer, drowned himself in the Blue River after fearing discovery for undeclared property and possible penitentiary time. The death is attributed to his own actions amid tax dodger allegations.

Rich Taxdodger James Clark Blue River

Nevada Judge Denies Sothern Divorce Decree

A Reno district court ruling denies Virginia Sothern a divorce from E. N. Sothern when both spouses are nonresidents. Judge W H A Pike holds jurisdiction does not exist without bona fide residence in Nevada, a decision seen as revolutionary for twenty five pending cases and potential shifts in cross border divorce practice. The article also notes optimistic Canadian immigration prospects and rising wheat prices.

Nevada State of Second Judicial District Court Reno W. H. A. Pike Virginia Iamed Sothern E. N. Sothern Pike

Watchman Foils Jail Break Attempt in Boyle Kidnap Case

A ladder surfaced against the Mercer County jail wall under James H. Boyle’s cell window during a Wednesday night jailbreak bid. Night watchman Robert Fruit spotted it and alerted guards, ending the escape plan. Investigators link a Chicago woman Anna McDermott to the alleged kidnapping and note multiple aliases used over three years.

Whitla James H. Boyle Willie Whitla Mercer County Mercer Robert Fruit Boyle Fruit T. Cochran Sharon Cothran Anna St. Louis Anna McDermott Anna McDermore Iani Yorke Helen Yorke Helene Marker Frank A. Minor Helen McDonough R. G. Faulkner R. G. Waiters Jones

Cincinnati Boy Is Kidnapped After Threatening Letters

Leo Mulhern, 12, son of Mrs. John Mulhern of Cincinnati, vanished after his mother received two threatening letters and a third claiming he had been kidnapped unless $300 was paid. Police compare case to Willie Whitla mystery. Leo attended St. Peter Cathedral parochial school and left for class as usual the morning of his disappearance.

Leo Mulhern John Mulhern West 5Th Street Cincinnati Willie Whitla

Bank Vault Blowup in Havana Kansas Seizes $2300

Two robbers dynamited a Havana Kansas bank, securing 2300 dollars before escaping amid heavy fire. They boarded a freight train and were pursued to Bartlesville Oklahoma where they escaped.

Havana Kan Eee Bartlesville Okla

Hall's Catarrh Cure and Other Modern Remedies

A collage of old advertisements tout Hall's Catarrh Cure with a reward claim, testimonials, and medical products. It mentions F J Cheney Co Toledo and Walding Kinnan Marvin, plus notes on Lane's Pleasant Tablets, Garfield Tea, Marine Eye Remedy, and various consumer pitches. Interspersed are parlour jokes and anecdotal phrases from newsprint.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo F. J. Cheney Walding, Kinnan & Marvin What@sale Druggista Ll Druggista

Health ads mix cures and odds and ends of claims

A jumble of health tonic pitches and product pitches includes a bowel cleansing tea Lane's Family Medicine, a 250,000 mile sea cable cost claim, Hamlin’s Wizard oil for local inflammation, railways carrying more passengers, free piles remedy, and Pettit’s Eye Salve. The ad fragment ends with a child’s stings and an ad tone.

Doctor cites Lydia E Pinkham remedy for lasting relief

A Chicago woman recounts severe female illnesses and a doctor recommending an operation. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she becomes well. Another testimonial from Mrs Alvena Sperling of Chicago supports remarkable improvements and affordability.

Lydia E. Pinkham Emma Draper Chicago Ill Lydia Ekham Alvena Sperling Langdon St

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