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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
6
A clipped ad blurb from a Minneapolis firm promotes hunting and fur items with a humorous line about mountain climbing, urging catalog requests. It mentions “Hides & Tur Co.” and a catalog number, implying a general sales pitch rather than a news item.
An article extols Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female troubles. It cites testimonials from Mrs Mulsworth and Mrs Boyd, praising improved energy and daily work ability. It promotes the product as a long standing standard for displacements inflammation and other ailments and invites sick women to write for guidance from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
The Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Chemistry led by Harvey L Wiley will test current infant foods for purity and nutrition. Data from physicians manufacturers and pediatric experts will guide new recommended foods and nourishment. Aimed at reducing illness and building stronger babies, the program also covers foods for invalids and hospital use.
Washington officials announce a sweeping housecleaning to eradicate unsanitary conditions in hotels and restaurants. Government experts will conduct a broad crackdown, with warrants likely for proprietors as health authorities intensify efforts to improve living conditions in the capital.
A report from the post office notes more women are serving as rural carriers in New England and elsewhere. Lenna Sennot, substitute on a 26 mile wooded route, has worked three years without fear, saying horses with life and cheerful mood help her endure poor roads and weather.
Former Turkish minister Mehmed Ali Bey, deposed and stranded in Washington, sought to return home with prize Arabian steed. He allegedly pledged the horse to New York cigarette magnate Mundji Bey for a loan, then offered Davenport's Arab to raise cash. After recalls and failed appeals, he sold the remaining horse and departed via Canada.
The piece reports physicians and medical authorities favor Castoria noting it is harmless and safe. It claims Castoria relieves stomach pains quiets nerves aids digestion and substitutes castor oil without narcotics. The Journal asserts its duty to warn against dangerous elixirs and promote health.
A farmer challenges an almanac peddler claiming yesterday's forecast was wrong about snow. The peddler says snow occurred at the north pole, prompting the farmer to rethink the almanac's reliability. The exchange stays cautious, with the farmer ultimately accepting the possibility the almanac may have told the truth in part.
An ad describes Locat and Catarrh Cure as internal remedies that reach the blood and mucous surfaces. It touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as non-prescription and prescribed by leading physicians, with testimonials and a Toledo company making claims of effectiveness. Also references Liverpool London port activity and various medical products.
A concise proverb-like note asserts that a man who honors his obligations remains true to his trust, reflecting values of integrity and responsibility in financial and personal duties.
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