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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1905
Page
5
Historic ad copy asserts catarrh weakness affects lungs digestion and health and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a constitutional remedy. It touts testimonials including William M. Sherman of Milwaukee who credits four bottles with cure and urges readers to choose Hood's over substitutes.
Advertisements for Jap silk waists and linen shoes at Potter's and Turnbaugh's appear, noting easy slippers at 81.00 and ladies oxfords at $1.00. Items include fancy shoes for children, plus mentions of Civil War era pension increases, local social visits, and a court divorce filing. Also notices of local officials, business promotions, and a proposed baseball team in Washington.
J B Addison and family visit South Cambridge relatives as Cambridge district Epworth League sets June 14 and 16 in the city with Dr Mitchell of Cleveland delivering an address. Politicians discuss Democratic governor candidates Lawrence Neal Pattison Kilbourne. Pension increases granted to Capt Marlatt and J R Bell. Train timetable changes extend Wheeling Zanesville service to Columbus. James K King dies near Otsego at 65. Barnesville school board reelects L E York with salary rise. Jeffersonian enters 14th year under John M Amos. Circuit court reversals noted by supreme court. Cambridge officials urged to enforce laws after Chicago strike. Marietta Division appraisals shown. county auditors meet in Newark. County GOP convention May 23 at Cambridge with 222 delegates.
The ad touts forty million bottles sold in the United States since introduction, with growing demand. It claims August Flower cures indigestion and dyspepsia, supports stomach and intestinal health, and regulates the liver, noting a 35 year record and urging purchase at The Temple Pharmacy in two sizes, 25¢ and 75¢.
Court records show Guilty pleas and indictments in several cases. Oscar Hollbrook and Frank McCoy faced malicious destruction of property with bonds set. several other defendants entered pleas or were held for trial. Grand jury reported 45 witnesses, 21 cases examined, 8 bills returned, 13 ignored. proceedings noted by Foreman Chas Thornberry.
Belle Valley in Noble county recently incorporated held no Beal local option election Friday and the wets carried by 33 votes with 50 for no sale and 3 for sale. The fight was heated as residents debate a dry or wet status and the town now becomes the only wet area in Noble county. Separate items include a dental ad offering a cure for deafness and various local names and places.
William Milner aged about 100 years died Friday night May 5 1905 in the county infirmary. He formerly resided in Cambridge and will likely be buried in the infirmary burying grounds. Interment details follow likely in the same notice.
The notice extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best tonic to preserve the even balance of health, claims it prevents illness and boosts appetite, strength, and endurance, and asserts timely use saves nine. Also includes a local exam schedule and travel ad details for Chicago to California excursions with booking info and rates.
S W Conner begins narrations for a new business on Main street. The old residence behind the lot will be moved to serve as a warehouse. The blacksmith shop will be torn down and the photo gallery relocated to the west side. Building will be stone or brick, 37 feet by nearly 100, two stories, modern in make. Carlisle and Grimes Hardware stockholders elected L Rosemond president. Eyesville Tough School will graduate on Friday May 12 with four graduates. class colors lavender and gold. Exercises in town hall at 7 30, sermon by Rev C McGrath in M P church Sabbath May 9. Admission 2 1 2 cents, under 12 years 1 cent, to defray expenses.
The Vir Publishing Company of Philadelphia announces the publication in book form of an address to University of Pennsylvania students by Robert N Willson M D medical adviser to the students entitled the Social Evil in University Life The lecture is a reprint from Medical News and has circulated widely among presidents of leading colleges in the United States.
Mrs J A Giles of Everett Pa credits Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy with curing years of kidney and gravel troubles. She describes severe pains but notes she is now a perfectly well woman. The ad mentions a one day cold cure and gas supply issues in St Clairsville causing stove discards.
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