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Newspaper

Ashton Gazette

Location

Ashton, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1907

Page

3

Rheumatism Cure Promises From Williams Pink Pills

Portland Michigan resident Frank Little credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing a five year battle with rheumatism and paralysis including numb limbs sleep loss and stomach inflammation. He recalls improved health after starting the pills and notes no relapse. Pills offered by Williams Medicine Co at 50 cents per box and six for 2 50 Schenectady NY.

Williames Frank Little Portland, Ionia Co Mich Williams Portland Dr. Williiams Medicine Company Schenectady, N. Y

The Chugs Quiet a Grandson's Noisy Revels

Mr. Chugwater complains to Mrs Chugwater about a noisy grandson. She replies she will quiet him after he finishes speaking his mind about his grandfather.

Mr. Chugwater

Wealth of the United States Valued By Government Experts

Government experts tabulated the total value of all U S assets, noting a four year gain to about 18.46 trillion dollars in combined real estate, railroads, livestock, machinery, and consumer goods. Per capita real estate values rise across states from Mississippi to Nevada, with District of Columbia and New England showing notable differences. Population figures show 1900 and 1904 counts for context.

United States Wall Street Mississippi California Nevada District of Columbia Massachusetts Rhode Island New England Maine New Hampshire Vermont Connecticut

Legislature Passes Bills and Resolutions Across Several States

Six 2 cent fare bills and a resolution for popular election of U S Senators were introduced in Indiana. Tennessee Senate endorsed Roosevelt on Brownsville soldiers, while D C House did not concur. Nebraska considers anti discrimination and Christian Science practice bills. Governor Glenn favors max passenger rate and insurance reform. Senator Simmons to be re elected. Minnesota probes coal dealers and farm machinery combines. lobbyist elimination bills also filed.

United States Indianapolis Tennessee Senate Nashville Roosevelt Brownsville Texas House of Representatives Columbia D. C Senate Lincoln Neb Glenn Raleigh N. C Simmons

Peruna Credited With Quick Cure For Colds

In a forties hours testimonial from Lanham Maryland a 4th M S M Cav Vols officer reports rapid relief from a severe cold using Peruna. He notes his family also uses the remedy and plans to continue it as a preventive measure amid lingering symptoms.

M. S. M. Cav Lanham, Md Peruna W. Bowman

Almanac and recall of Brandreth's Pills and Salvation Army links

An 1907 almanac promotion for Brandreth's Pills as a long trusted remedy appears alongside a report on Salvation Army leadership. It notes Major Mary Murray and Lieut Col Minnie Reid ties, the commissioner’s resignation from a judgeship in India, and various aristocratic and political connections within the movement. The piece also mentions Lady Sarah Sladen and the countess dowager of Tenfield, with further notes on Australian and Canadian Salvation Army ties.

Salvationiata Salvation Army Mary Murray Tenfield Onslow Guildford Australasia Bird Tasmania Lady Galt Ontario Canada Answers

Grand Trunk Pacific to Aid Western Canada Crops 1907

The Grand Trunk Pacific Railway plans to move the 1907 wheat crop from Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba to tidewater to relieve farmers. President C J Hays reports increased transport capacity and confidence in harvests rising to about 125 million bushels in 1907. The article notes government land opening and emphasizes relief for settlers facing transport bottlenecks.

Wia Western Ada Seaboard Western Canada C. J. Hays Grand Trunkacific Railway Alberta Saskatchewa Manitoba Tidewater Hays Portage la Prairie Edmonton Canadian West Grand Trunk Pacific Road Canada

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed for Female Ills

An advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a universal cure for female illnesses including inflammation ulceration and spinal weakness. It claims decades of success curing backache irregularities nervous symptoms and derangements of the organs and urges women to choose this remedy over substitutes sold by druggists everywhere.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Mistaken Identity in Sunday Sermon on Golf

A Philadelphia Press cartoon caption features a sanctimonious Mr Biggot accusing a man at the Sabbath of playing golf. The mild man denies golf and asserts his name is Isaacstein, prompting a humorous identity twist in a churchyard exchange.

Mr. Biggot Isaacstein Philadelphia Press

Coffee vs stimulants praise for Postum Food coffee

A western state resident, 56, rejects stimulants noting they drain energy. He quit coffee and switched to Postum Food Coffee, reporting pain relief, better sleep, steadier nerves, and clearer thinking, praising its value over coffee. Endorsed by Postum Co. and linked to The Read to Wellville booklet.

Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville

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