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Newspaper
Clinton Plaindealer
Location
Clinton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1906
Page
3
The piece argues many women suffer due to uterine disease rather than separate illnesses. It promotes Dr. Pierces Favorite Prescription as a cure that treats the underlying cause, boosting vitality and easing nervous and digestive symptoms. It praises its safety and usefulness for overworked women and references its soothing nerves and restorative effects.
Samuel Gompers, re elected AFL head, cites France with few unions and low wages. A French bricklayer recalls a Nice worker reading an ad in a Gare newspaper promising a livable wage and humane hours at a distant Palais de la Jetee, raising suspicion about a hidden catch.
Richard M. Pearce of 2381 South Orange Street Newark New Jersey reports severe kidney congestion from a cold and nightly work in bad weather. After using Dean's Kidney Pills the kidney congestion and related symptoms disappeared and stayed cured for eight years. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY for 350 cents a box.
A tale recalls a young George Washington refusing to swim with friends to stay and chop wood. He admits cutting down his father's favorite tree, earning the moniker cut-up. The anecdote links his boyhood task to later efforts uniting nations.
A patient recalls a decade long scalp eczema with crusts behind the ears and hair loss that cleared after using Cuticura Remedies. Later in 1904 a painful body eruption vanished in two months with Cuticura Soap and Ointment alongside medical treatment, according to H. M. F. Weiss of Rosemond Illinois.
Reporter asks Bilderquick about plans for a large apartment block at the corner of Pumpernickel street and Pilgarlie avenue. The architect retorts that a foundation is essential to build even one story.
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh and offers a 100 dollar reward if not cured. It lists F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo as the supplier and Walding Kinnan & Marvin as endorsers. The cure is taken internally and marketed at 75 cents a bottle with testimonials available.
In a discussion on serving as an alderman a man asks if it broadens one’s horizon. The other replies it broadens his equator, a wry take on how public service changes perspective and self in local governance.
Worth Knowing notes allcock porous plasters claim originality and imitators. A London idea suggests unemployed jurors receive 50 cents per day. Lewis' Single Binder straight 5e cigar advertised as top price and quality. Mr. Mrs. McClellan, wife of New York's mayor, is described as unassuming and society indifferent.
Reports from across the nation describe pay cuts for craftsmen in Japan, child labor limits in Germany and Iowa, wage gains for Hazelton carpenters, and nine hour days with beer in Cincinnati. Chicago arbitration efforts, union growth, and open shop agreements shape labor in 1913, while Boston longshoremen threaten strikes and British boot and shoe workers push for an eight hour day.
A new portrait style named tag camera photographs appears in recent daily papers. Chicago’s I Elsworth Hare is cited by Popular Mechanics as the inventor, using heat and chemicals on photographic films to produce these caricatures of public figures.
John D. Rockefeler Jr resigns from the Missouri Pacific directorate on Tuesday citing ill health and a wish to sever active business ties. The move is viewed as evidence of his desire for full withdrawal from business duties.
A 50 cent per ton rise in small steam coal sizes hit eastern cities Tuesday, seen as the first effect of anthracite operators’ refusal to meet the miners’ union demands.
Chicago reports steady wholesale activity and rising demand for farm implements vehicles hardware and sporting goods as spring work resumes and supplies improve. Merchants note strong metal leather and rail inquiries with low commercial mortality and broad interior shipments.
The report lists commodity prices by city including Chicago St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Toledo Buffalo and New York. It covers cattle hogs sheep and grains with ranges for wheat corn oats rye and dairy items. Values vary by city reflecting market conditions.
Thomas Hardy, famed novelist, spent his early years in an architect’s office shaping his future literary career. This background influenced his later focus on place and character in his works.
The piece extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as aid during the critical change of life for women. It cites warnings of health derangements and urges writing to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Mass for free advice. Testimonials from Mrs Hyland and Mrs Hinkle claim relief from displacement, pain and nervous symptoms after using the remedy.
Congressman Thomas Hedge praises Leslie M. Shaw as a top political campaigner. Hedge recalls Shaw greeting voters to borrow the time, a tactic that flattered supporters and helped secure votes, the Indianapolis News reports.
Ask your dealer for Allen's Foot-Ease a powder to shake into your shoes. It rests the feet cures corns bunions swollen sore hot callous aching sweating feet and ingrowing nails. Allen's Foot-Ease makes new or tight shoes easy. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores 25c. Sample mailed free. Address Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy New York.
An old growler declares he plans to observe his subject for two or three weeks to see if she improves. If she does better, he may abandon the effort entirely. This quote is attributed to the Atlanta Constitution.
Penslinger reports to Noteleigh that his poems titled Bread Cast Upon the Waters were reviewed by the editor in Indianapolis Star and were returned.
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