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Newspaper

Ashton Gazette

Location

Ashton, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1909

Page

3

Free trial of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for elderly relief

An appeal for elderly readers to try Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative for digestion and constipation. It claims government approval of purity, offers a free sample bottle by mail, and promises money back on dissatisfaction with regular bottle purchases from druggists.

U. S Dr. W. BR Caldwell Caldwell Bldg Monticello, Tl Havana New York

Indians Become Farmers in Saskatchewan Province

Indians in Saskatchewan are embracing farming with about 8,000 people producing 9,000 acres of crops, 150,572 bushels of grain and roots, and 36,000 tons of hay valued at 136,028 dollars. Assiniboine agency reports growing crop area nearly doubling, with individual holdings from 1% to 125 acres and several at seventy acres, signaling a shift to larger scale farming.

Department of Indian Affairs Assiniboine Agency

Kemp's Balsam Promoted As Top Cough Cure By Doctors

Endorsed by physicians and nurses Kemp's Balsam is praised as the best cough remedy for many years. The ad notes its trusted medical standing and its wide esteem among informed people. Also promotes Lane's Pleasant Tablets for quick cold relief and claims a faster cure with a 25 cent box and free sample.

F. Woodward le Roy

Mirror Chaos Causes Hilarious Revelation On Stage

Reflection scene exposes a distorted mirror gag with comedic alarm from nature. The piece notes a freak prop misleads the audience until a reveal. Also promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder for foot comfort and shoe fit with a 25 cent price and free sample offer as marketed.

Allen Droxglat Olmsted le Roy

Size. Dollhoover operation and Pettit’s Eye Salve claim

The report questions if the operation on Size Dollhoover was successful while noting Glidden calls it tremendous. The doctor alleges it was the largest appendix ever removed, and Pettit’s Eye Salve is touted as curing eye diseases for over a century with drugs sold by toward Bros in Buffalo, NY.

Glidden Pettit Toward Bros Buffalo

His Exasperating Way

Mrs Rawler notes her husband keeps a calm even temper but when a small disagreement arises she becomes frustrated by his superior quiet response and feels a sudden urge to argue. The exchange by Mrs Crossway cushions the humor with a comic observation on marital tension.

Possible Danger in Tariff Debate as Local Issue

A heated exchange unfolds between two men about tariffs as a local concern. One warns volumes could be written on the topic while the other hopes they will not.

Fell from Scaffold and Injured Hid Back

Thirty years ago James C. Lee of 1100 9th Street SE Washington DC fell from a scaffold and injured his back severely. He describes terrible pain from the small of the back around the stomach. After trying many remedies he used Sloan's Liniment rubbed on the back and taken at home. He reports relief after six and a half bottles and can work as well as others at age sixty seven.

James C. Lee 9Th Street S. E Washington, D. C Sloan

Glad He Quit Praying

A mother reveals her son Johnnie prayed for a baby brother for months. He loses faith, then twin boys arrive in the night and he quips that stopping prayers was timely, calling it a good thing he stopped.

Johnnie

Catarrh Cure Offered With One Hundred Dollar Reward

A newspaper notice promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy and offers $100 reward for any case it fails to cure, with testimonials available by mail. The ad also references Hall's Family Pills for constipation and shifts to a sea fleas naturalist note describing their use in skeleton preparation, stressing timing to avoid bone damage.

Hall All I. J. Cheney & CO Toledo

Don't whistle sign sparks quick messenger jokes

In a Wall Street office an alarmingly polite sign reading Please do not whistle drew riotous reactions from messenger boys. They asked when the concert begins and ticket prices before the sign was replaced with a blunt Dont whistle. Separately land in the Philippines is being set aside to support the island's schools.

Wall Street The Philippines

All Who Would Enjoy Good Health Prefers Laxative

Advice on right living and proper timing of remedies leads to using a simple, wholesome laxative. The California Fig Syrup Co insists on truthful presentation and promotes its Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as the only genuine product for sale by leading druggists.

California Fig Syrup Co

Tariff Debate Highlights Senate Progress and Tobacco Tax Clash

Substantial progress reported in the tariff bill as finance amendments pass the Senate by large majorities. Debate centers on price disparities, iron ore, and tobacco duties with calls to end leaf tobacco protections while House activity focuses on the Philippine tariff measure.

Committee On Finance Senate Scott Aldrich Finance House Crawford Paynter Tobacco Trust Lena Bailey United States Steel Corporand Clark Porto Rico Cannon Garrett Tenn Committee On Insular Affairs Cumming United States Steel Corporation Root Money New York Beveridge

Montevideo Mill and Elevator Fire Claims 40000 Loss

Nubbins of news report a Montevideo Minnesota roller mill and elevator burning with 8000 bushels of wheat lost. Estimated damages reach 40000 dollars. Also notes shifts in Persia’s leadership with Narb es Saltaneh named to top posts. A jewellry theft case in Rome involves a satchel tied to Prin ces von Buelow. Roosevelt to deliver first US address after African expedition at University of California Greek chapter.

Nubbins Montevideo Minn Persia Narb Es Saltaneh Rome Princes von Buelow Berlin

Woman’s letter urges support for a medicine

The writer crediting Mrs Watermann for a public letter expresses sincere intent to help other suffering women. The note argues there is no motive beyond charity and urges readers to try the medicine backed by the writer’s simple, earnest appeal.

Tempest Blasts City With Howling Gale

Report describes a fierce storm battering the city with explosive sounds and crashing noise. A frightened newcomer asks what caused it while a veteran tenant attributes it to wind upsetting garbage cans in a North Side apartment.

North Side Chicago Tribune

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