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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1905
Page
1
Thousands of women are made well and strong by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad touts cures for menstrual ills, backache, bloating, uterine disorders, and more, claiming physicians acknowledge its value and urging readers to write for free advice.
Washington August 18 An official Census Bureau bulletin titled Proportion of Children In the United States analyzes birth rates and the share of children to adults across periods states and regions. It notes data gaps and uses figures for women aged 15 to 49 and children under four to chart historical trends. Professor Walter Willcox comments on limitations and the bulletin’s usefulness for understanding reproduction and population growth.
A woman narrator questions moral codes and marriage as she falls for Artie Tracy, feeling drawn to a life with him yet torn by his wife Helen Tracy. An encounter with Tracy’s sister prompts a revelation that leads to a decisive renunciation and acceptance of the existing family bonds.
An ad extols Dr Miles Nervine as a nerve food and medicine to feed and strengthen the nervous system. It claims tiredness and nervousness impair vitality, blood nourishment, and health, offering a quick path to strength and vigor with the Elkhart Indiana Miles Medical Co. label.
The bulletin analyzes birth-rate trends from 1800 to 1900, noting a persistent decline in the proportion of children under 10 to women of childbearing age. It cites rising life expectancy, migration effects, civil war impacts, and regional variations, with foreign-born women showing higher fertility than native-born.
In Christiania on August 16, the Norwegian public voted on separation from Sweden with 368,200 voting yes and 184 voting no. The measure passed despite its small opposition, reflecting a decisive but unexpectedly narrow result for the era.
The former French empress Eugenie has returned from the continent to England. Her health is reported as unsatisfactory and she is said to be resting at an English home.
Eugene N. Foss of Boston opens the national tech society session with a dual tariff plan calling for a permanent tariff barrier. Governor Cummins of Iowa denounces reciprocity, urging clear public stances as the debate edges toward adoption with minimal changes.
A telegraph from Batavia reports an Akinese assault on Dutch posts at Rambong and Bakong in the Dutch East Indies. Two Dutch officers and 22 European soldiers were killed at Rambong, with six escaping. At Bakong a Dutch officer and six European troops died, and the attackers left a tally of deaths.
An old advertisement touts a medicine named Sovereign priced at one dollar. It claims to treat nervousness rheumatism kidney and liver complaints and ailments peculiar to women. The copy asserts the product purges poison from the blood and restores health and beauty, urging readers not to regret the one dollar expenditure.
A vintage ad for D Zerta jelly dessert describes a one pint boiling mix that sets into a gelatin like jelly. It claims superior taste and offers five fruit flavors Raspberry Lemon Strawberry Cherry Orange with mix ins such as fresh fruit nuts figs and dates. Also suggests decorative tiered pieces and recommends ordering today at grocers for 10 cents.
In New York the iron workers strike began and, according to officials, could become general nationwide. Grase Gtte alieee declared that the strike will spread across the country, signaling broad industrial action.
Madrid on August 17 reports government orders to establish public kitchens in all towns and villages of Andalusia to supply food to famine stricken residents. The agriculture minister also asked railways to speed repairs and reopen lines to maximize employment.
A Chicago trust company reports about 20000 dollars unaccounted for and a potential loss of 82000 dollars in its finances. Officials say stock held by Kraft may be devalued as brokers face a move to readjust the value of the shares amid alleged improprieties.
Mea Davis of Creek Conn suffered severe eczema that left her eating and sleeping impossible and her body covered in sores. After using Cuticura Soap Resolvent and other Cuticura products, she improved and recovered, according to a family letter from Geo Davis at 160 West 36th Street.
Sunday reader notice lists prices for fresh native items including chickens lamb hind legs and chops native pig pork products beef roasts steaks and bacon. Also advertised cabbage and sausage specials with multiple six to eight item price lines and limited offer language for a Saturday sale.
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