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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
7
The Philadelphia Press notes a correction after labeling a woman strong minded and her objection prompts a shift to weak minded. The editor and assistant discuss tempering wording in a matrimonial context.
A woman describes months of suffering ended by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, reporting she is as well as ever. The account highlights relief attributed to the herbal remedy and its perceived effectiveness in restoring health.
Holland may blockade Venezuelan ports while Dutch ships move toward waters near Venezuela. American naval events unfold with battleship fleet visits and end of a long contested canal, plus aviation feats. Sources note fires in British Columbia and cholera fears in St Petersburg as well as economic actions from Alabama to Panama.
A Baltimore American pamphlet excerpt notes Mexico City cab regulations with flag colors and tariff signs. It describes blue cabs at higher rates, red cabs cheaper, and an extra charge if the top is tilted back. Inspectors record taxi numbers, passengers, destinations, and times to ensure public service. Dashaway and Cleverton add a humorous exchange about packing for a house party.
A Pittsburg Post item notes women increasingly use the typewriter for personal correspondence, with a curious question about whether it will curb their habit of cross-writing letters. The brief observes a shift in domestic writing practices and technology adoption.
Mrs James M Long of Staunton Virginia testifies Doans Kidney Pills cured her backache and urinary troubles in 1903 and 1907 reports no kidney problems since The testimonial notes price 50 cents and is distributed by Feaster Milburn Co Buffalo NY Also Capuchine cure for indigestion offers immediate liquid relief at 10 25 50 cents per bottle
The article notes Kubelik insures his right hand for two thousand dollars with total disablement value at fifty thousand. Paderewski’s digits are insured as a joke cover, Hoffman the pianist carries five hundred dollars per finger, and Patti reportedly insured her voice at fifty thousand dollars with a premium of one hundred twenty five dollars per appearance.
Evaluation of Peruna as a catarrh remedy notes that its ingredients include standard catarrh cures and tonic herbs with decades of use. It argues chronic catarrh is widespread and difficult to cure, praising Peruna for openness about its active constituents and its long association with various schools. The text cites Shakespeare and religious aphorisms alongside product mentions.
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