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Newspaper
Clinton Plaindealer
Location
Clinton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1907
Page
3
Mrs. Zana Miller reports her infant son contracted Cuban itch at three months. After doctors failed, Cuticura Soap and Ointment soothed his skin and allowed sleep. In two weeks sores dried and the child recovered fully. The cost was only ten cents plus postage, a saving she valued at $100.
A delicate young woman laments not knowing how to gain weight and a quick witted housewife suggests she should order lean meat from her butcher. The exchange captures humorous social banter from the Philadelphia Press.
The milk pans are quickly cleaned and rid of all greasy residue by washing in Borax and water at a ratio of 1 tablespoon Borax to 1 quart water.
A Delrescin cemetery stone in Eastern Hungary records a fatal family feud ending in murder and suicide. The inscription notes Joseph Moritz Sr in his sixtieth year shot by his son, followed by more family tragedy as his wife, Joseph Moritz, dies by suicide, then daughter Elizabeth Moritz commits the same, and Josepha Moritz dies in prison. A local literary group funded the stone with 7.50.
Milwaukee Sentinel quotes a reader asking which side to take when a wife argues with another person. The response suggests stepping outside as the safer option.
A blast and fire trap 260 miners at the Darr workings of the Pittsburg Coal Company near Jacobs Creek on the Youghiogheny River. Most victims are Americans with many Hungarians. rescue is impossible as smoke and fire block entry. The mine lies on the Pittsburg Lake Erie line across from Baltimore and Ohio, about forty miles east of Pittsburgh.
Monongah West Virginia and Yolande Alabama coal mine disasters claim many lives. Consolidation Coal Company mines Nos 6 and 8 at Monongah see hundreds die with 336 bodies recovered. fears of more victims follow. A second wreck at Yolande near Birmingham leaves 59 bodies found and 22 missing as officials probe causes and safety.
A collage of sensational war news and crimes: an American slain by Mexican laborers over wages. bombs found beneath a royal box in Lisbon. torture of Marquis Cito of Naples for ransom. Japan driving foreign shipping from China trade. Algerian frontier battles spilling into Morocco. a Nova Scotia steamer wreck with survivors rescued. fees paid by Oscar Erbsloeh after balloon race victory. a German death sentence commuted to life. Empress Alexandra ill and court physicians consulted. Tschaikovsky and Mme Breshikovskaya arrested in Russia fortress.
A revived interest in Jessie Morrison of Eldorado Kansas centers on a possible pardon as she nears the end of a twenty year sentence for the razor killing of rival Mrs Olin G Castle. Supporters including ministers urge clemency while Morrison pleads for freedom.
Three daughters and one son of Samuel W Carpenter of Allegheny Pennsylvania have eloped within a year. The family details remain the focus as the uproar follows.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh as a constitutional disease taken internally and affecting blood and mucous surfaces. The ad offers 100 dollar reward for any case not cured and invites testimonials from customers in Toledo Ohio. Druggists sell the remedy and Hall's Pills are recommended for constipation.
A shopper complains to a marketman about excessive wrapping paper costs driven by pulp monopoly greed. The trader admits exploiting the situation, noting meat prices are also rising and questions if the customer wants more items.
YT spent an enjoyable evening last night. The pair quote a dull play at the theater but note they visited a swell cafe afterwards where free choice of orders was allowed.
In the discussion recorded by Punch, an elder critiques the new minister's probation discourse. He argues against dividing people into sheep and goats and questions his own or Jamie's alignment, concluding they will not vote for him.
Learn to make lemon chocolate and custard pies by ordering our pie from your grocer. If your grocer won t supply you try another retailer to enjoy half the pleasure of life.
A match details an eight hour long walking contest where a competitor loses after opponents use a sleep walker tactic. The counterclaim cites deception and exhausted performance as factors behind a large score difference.
A single line ad touts LANATIVE BROMO QUININE as the cure for a cold. It claims global use and features the signature of EL W GROVE. Priced at 25 cents.
The acting British consul at Chungking has sent to the board of trade a sample of vegetable asbestos claimed to be bulletproof.
The article surveys how poultry is defined as domesticated birds raised for meat and eggs, tracing the term to pullus and poule and noting French, German, and Latin equivalents. It contrasts English origins with French volaille and notes German federvich as a descriptive term.
A local editor claims in a statement that citizens are given away in charity ten times a senator’s annual salary. Senator Lotsman-O hints at providing a post office in response. The item mentions a 5c cigar, Lewis' Single Binder from Peoria Illinois and a factory’s use of higher grade tobacco costs.
A reflective line compares genius to a crank who has found success. The speaker urges clear distinction and heedful language for the phrase distinguishing mark.
Advertises PAZO OINTMENT claiming cure for itch ing, blind, bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days with money back guarantee. Mentions 50 cents price. Also notes that only one in ninety five songs gains real popularity.
An appeal to well informed readers asserts Syrup of Figgs and Elixir of Senna as a valued laxative. It claims cleansing and relief of internal organs without debility or dosage increases, noting natural action and physician approval, with genuine product by California Fig Syrup Co. advertised via druggists.
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