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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1908
Page
8
The article traces the rise of home remedies to formal patent medicines, noting how household remedies such as herbs and tonics evolved into commercial products. It highlights Dr. Iman as founder of the Peruna lineage, its Pennsylvanian roots, and Hartman’s later branding that built public trust in Peruna for coughs colds bronchitis and catarrhal issues.
The Spring Opening drew shoppers to the millinery department where a vivid display drew envy. A price card flip from $165 to $14.49 sparked a small riot as women surged to the counter. A floorwalker quipped about knights as a meek man watched his wife emerge minus a comb and two hairpieces.
The piece explains neuralgia as nerve pain caused by blood deficiency and low nerve power. It asserts pain relief with St Jacobs Oil and emphasizes nourishing foods to strengthen muscles and nerves, urging readers to focus on bright life and positivity despite discomfort.
President Roosevelt sent to the Senate the nomination of Dr. David Jayne Hill as American ambassador to Berlin with Charlemagne Tower resigning to take effect June 1. Berlin and Washington regard the Hill episode as happily adjusted and Hill’s eminence intact.
Indiana railroad commission issued an opinion and order reducing express rates in the state by about ten to twelve percent on average. The new schedule must be adopted by express companies within 30 days, affecting roughly $1,000,000 in annual business and cutting annual outlays for express service by over $100,000.
Eunice Spencer is under arrest in Columbia Mississippi charged with murdering Charles Wesley in his home. The incident arose from a poker game where Wesley and P F Coombs were players with Miss Spencer said to be the stake in the game.
John Cook Jr. aged 18 was sitting in Sergeant Lacey's cigar store near Fort Du Pont Wilmington Delaware when a shooter fired through the street window and killed him instantly. The incident occurred on April 1 and authorities began investigations into the stray shot.
Percy Mr. Houston, recently elected secretary and treasurer of the Yazoo Mississippi levee board, was shot and killed by T. Lowe, a prominent attorney of Tunica. The incident occurred in April and is being investigated.
News briefs recount naval movements, a New York boy's death saving his brother, a burglar's sentencing in White Plains, a closed South Bend, and labor layoffs in Reading. Other items note Winnipeg municipal ownership talks, a St Paul secret service head ill, a Florida congressman scuffle, Burlington politics, and Charles Dalmores facing breach of contract claims from the Metropolitan Opera.
An official list from Union Pacific Coal Co names 62 known victims from the Hanna Wyoming mine disaster, with eight to ten more feared dead. Coffins arrived from Denver and the mine will be abandoned and sealed after bodies are recovered. In Abbeville Alabama a fire in the business district Tuesday caused about 100000 dollars in loss, partially insured.
The Chicago market reports strong prices across grains with spring wheat at 96.90 and exports at 4.30 per unit, while wheat futures May 99.54 July 95.40 show firm tone amid mixed corn and oats. Butter prices rise with creamery extras 31 to 14 cents, poultry and eggs move unevenly, and New York Wheat slides amid rains and lighter receipts as May futures hover near 1.01.
Market reports from Chicago and Omaha list cattle hog and sheep prices. Chicago shows ranges for steers cows yearlings and feeders with multiple grade distinctions. hogs include heavy sows mixed packers and show outs. Omaha notes steady to higher cattle demand with western and Texas cattle plus hogs up about 20 cents. sheep and lambs cited with yearling and ewe prices.
Indiana reports 250000 idle miners awaiting new contracts after a recent union convention. Some districts signaled no nationwide strike, while Western Pennsylvania Ohio and Southwest districts plan shutdowns. Kanawha West Virginia Huntington meeting hopes for agreement. New River Pocahontas and Wheeling fields non union.
United States and Venezuela face a tense dispute over pending American claims. Secretary Root submitted vast correspondence to the Senate, signaling a critical negotiation phase. The president sent the munster to the Senate without comment, and Root plans to address the Foreign Relations Committee with possible calls for action.
United States Senator Jeff Davis and Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Thomas Helm clashed in a street altercation in Little Rock on April 1. Helm says he struck Davis and chased him to his office, while Davis alleges Helm attacked from behind with a loaded bat. Davis was arrested on charges of carrying a revolver and murderous assault. He accuses Helm of slander in the campaign and cites alleged payments involving Charles Hardy in a related robbery case from New Albany, Indiana.
Chicago area railroads alone will need over 100000 workers by June 16 to mend tracks and roadbeds while a second large force repairs cars and locomotives. Work begins immediately and accelerates toward June 1 as renewal and repair spread across routes nationwide. Monte Carlo scene reports casino profits $500000 ahead of last year with an American winner escalating from small bets to a final 828000 win after a series of plays.
A quirky collection blends verse about maple nectar and a fairy realm with humorous quips. Includes a romantic pilgrimage with imagery of maple wine and spring, plus a parade of wry one liners about work, marriage, taxes, and daily life.
Della Ye can buy a suit like your missis velvet wan for tin dollars at Bargain Brown Brothers. Norah Yes says she can get one for free by telling her missis about the bargain.
Precaution prompts a couple hosting friends to hide umbrellas. Husband carries umbrellas upstairs to prevent theft but jokes he fears guests will recognize them. The odd exchange reveals humorous domestic tension over misplacing personal items.
A customer confronts a weather clerk over a rubber coat sold last week that rotted. The dealer defends the sale and notes the damp quality affected the garment, insisting no blame rests with the seller.
A hostess asks about time spent in Breeby City Kansas and traveling across the state. The guest replies that travel occurred whenever winds were high, implying seasonal or weather-driven journeys noted in a light conversational line.
A brief clip notes a debate on who owns the Bering Sea. Brother Jonathan quotes suggest a harsh offer to remove the sealskins issue from domestic life in exchange for aid in killing seals, reflecting combative rhetoric of the period.
A census taker questions the headcount of a Kentucky household. The housewife recalls there were six males at breakfast, but pap and the sons left for a fight with neighbors, leaving the total uncertain and likely higher or lower now. The scene captures rural attitudes toward law and order in a tense domestic moment.
A Morning Lesson notes a witty exchange between Mrs. Slimpurse and Mr. Slimpurse. The husband of the woman admired for her status has fled to Canada, delivering a sharp, humorous line about newspaper gossip and social envy.
A dialogue shows Bridget asking for twenty five cents to go to church, Mia responds with the smallest coin she has being fifty cents. Bridget agrees to get change, and asks to bring two tens and a five for church.
A Kansas City Times item notes Mme Gould lamenting married life with a wry remark. The snippet reflects light social chatter across newspapers and satirical takes on titles, parasols, chauffeurs, and public trusts.
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