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Newspaper
Clinton Plaindealer
Location
Clinton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1906
Page
3
Miss Margret Merkley of Milwaukee writes that after a doctor advised surgery for a female trouble and ulceration the ulceration healed and her symptoms disappeared after taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports renewed strength and health and urges others to try the remedy before surgery.
In New York a group of army officers recalled West Point days and the mischief of Edgar Allan Poe. They tell how Poe and four cadets slipped from the academy, hid in a sugar barrel during pursuit, and were marched to the guardhouse after being discovered, ending his military career.
The principal recalls a recent graduation at a Washington high school where a bright student named Hattie won a principal prize. Friends congratulated her and teased about others competing, but she confidently claimed she had all the contestants "skinned alive" in English composition.
Captain J W Hogan formerly postmaster of Indianola now Austin Texas says years of kidney trouble with pains, headaches, neuralgia and night sweats ended after using Deans Kidney Pills. He credits the remedy with full recovery and perfect eyesight. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
In Indianapolis June 1922 the Grand American Handicap drew 268 top shooters. F E Rogers of St Louis won by breaking 94 of 100 targets from 17 yard mark amid windy conditions. Winchester loaded shells and guns led in all four program events.
A humorous domestic moment unfolds on a steamer as Mrs. Lapsling, packing frantically with hairpins, tells her children the books they want are packed in their father's esophagus, prompting a flurry before departure.
A humorous line questions belief in a tale of engraving the alphabet on a pin head. The speaker remarks a man could have engraved the ten commandments on it, calling it a coupling pin and ending with a dismissive ring off.
A Cedar Rapids tragedy left seven girls aged 7 to 16 dead after water and sand collapsed beneath them during a river side picnic. Relatives Lucile Sweeting Hazel Sweeting Gladys Sweeting Josie Sweeting Ruth Coyle Cora Coyle and Clara Usher perished as sisters and cousins attempted rescue in the Cedar River. Ruth Kiersey alerted the household when the danger began and Mrs. Coyle and neighbors tried to save the group.
Timothy D. Sullivan resigns to seek a State senatorial seat as Harrisburg nominates Lewis Empery the Lincoln party candidate for Governor amid Tammany disputes. Bailey replies to Phillips on Hearst and mineral lands while La Follette corroborates. Cobb is renominated by Republicans at Portland as the Tillman bill limits corporate contributions to elections with fines up to 5000 dollars for firms and 1000 for officers.
A man from Washington Pa reports recovery from stomach pain skin eruptions and bad blood after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. He says the pills cured pimples boils and dizziness and urges others with blood or stomach troubles to try them. The ad notes price 50c per box or six for $2.50 via Dr Williams Medicine Company Schenectady NY.
An amusing anecdote from a late Secretary of War's private secretary unfolds in Washington. After ignoring an unknown cabinet member, the secretary was reprimanded. The next day a bearded elder visitor arrived. the secretary offered courtesy as the visitor says he only came to wind the clocks.
A faintly witty exchange between a naive young woman and a boastful suitor unfolds as she objects to his kiss before they know each other five minutes. He counters with flippant bravado about a supposed rapid modern romance. The dialogue spotlights social flirtation and era tone.
A farmer testifies he suffered ten years from stomach trouble caused by coffee. After switching to Postum he recovered fully, gained weight, and stopped medicines. The ad cites Postum Co. of Battle Creek and urges ten days’ trial.
John M. Lloyd of Alliance Ohio recounts severe foot injury from 1899 with four years of suffering. After trying many physicians he used Cuticura Soap and Ointment for seven months, healing fully and allowing him to work again. He notes doctors’ bills far exceeded the product cost. June 27 1905.
An old advert promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup with claims it eases teething pain and wind colic. The copy notes a 25 cent bottle price and includes a stray line about a divorce case, presented in a faded newspaper fragment style.
Report notes a brief encounter with a politician as a police patrol wagon arrives. An exchange questions his politics and apparent calm under sudden scrutiny, reflecting public suspicion in a Philadelphia Ledger excerpt.
A brief flirtatious exchange sets a social dance scene with two individuals, E Bangs Izzair and Letta Sloan, approving the next waltz and indicating willingness to dance.
A vintage advertisement promises a full size package of $20 MULE TEAM BORAX and BORAX SOAP at a cost of ten cents in stamps plus the buyer’s name address and dealer. It includes a 7x14 souvenir picture titled OLD DRIVER S REVERSE a 32 page booklet detailing 1000 uses for Borax in home farm garden and dairy plus beauty tips and hair and hands guidance and a souvenir.
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