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Newspaper
Clinton Plaindealer
Location
Clinton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1906
Page
3
D Crumbo formerly mayor of New Albany Indiana endorses Peruna, claiming it cures catarrh indigestion headaches and general ill feeling. He asserts many men praise it and that if needed he would rely on Peruna again, with a letter dated August 25 1904 noting current good health.
A U.S. girl aboard a Hong Kong trip asges an amah from nine applicants. Chinese exclusion laws barred the amah from land. After ten days held at sea, the crew was allowed to land and the amah joined Mrs. Taft. The girl says she became the most unpopular person in the orient during the delay.
A worn and torn manuscript argues it cannot be denied that its works enjoy a large circulation, according to a remark attributed in the Cleveland Leader.
Chicago merchants report steady demand and abundant supplies for wholesale and farm goods despite expected coal mine shutdowns. Spring activity rises as weather improves, with strong metal lumber and leather markets, rising pig iron and rail needs, and low commercial failures.
Prices for cattle hogs sheep and grains listed by city including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Toledo Buffalo New York with ranges for wheat corn oats rye hay butter eggs and pork. Ave readings show steady shifts across markets reflecting commodity trading in the period.
A Syracuse woman testifies that three boxes of Dr Williams Pink Pills cured her rheumatism after years of pain in the knee and dizziness. The ad cites cures for anaemia, sciatica, nervousness, partial paralysis, and St. Vitus dance, with price details and mail order. It also includes a historical note on strict sixteenth century law student study routines.
A tall man with bushy whiskers clings to the rail as a great ship sails between the capes through towering waves. Passengers retreat indoors while another man relays concern, and the whiskered traveler retorts that his actions are not to observe Lent.
A New York music teacher tells the father of a 10 year old pupil that the boy is improving and would learn to play the piano. The father admits uncertainty whether progress was real or just familiarity.
Edinburgh reports say more fishermen drowned because of wearing long boots than all storms. Washington Star notes the government funding theme in a separate verse about finances and public support.
It was Tuesday morning and Tillie the new Scandinavian maid hesitates before ironing. She asks the mistress if she should cook flatiron, seeking confirmation before proceeding with the obvious task.
A new English dictionary has cost $400,000 in Philadelphia with $250,000 more needed before publication. The project has progressed steadily for thirteen years and aims to deliver a complete work.
In a London restaurant an Irish waiter requests “diviled whale” with a smile. He then asks for filleted shark and later for roasted porpoise when denied. Frustrated, he finally settles for roast beef and vegetables, noting he did ask for fish.
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