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Newspaper
Clinton Plaindealer
Location
Clinton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1906
Page
3
Thomas Rossiter of East Orange New Jersey explains a long battle with eczema starting on his scalp and spreading to his body. After five weeks with Cuticura Ointment and Soap his skin cleared and he could work again.
A milliner reports a city hat fitting incident where a customer insisted trimming face away from the church wall. The saleswoman agrees and moves the trim to the opposite side so the congregation can see it. The exchange highlights church side hat etiquette.
Mrs W G Davis of Groesbeck Texas testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved back ache dizziness and irregular kidney action. She says gravel stones passed after starting the remedy and health improved. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
A man recalls being punished as a child for yelling into a parlor keyhole where a sister was courted. The attorney presses him on contempt of court and the man confirms the episode as the full tale.
Hall's Catarrh Cure offered to cure deafness caused by catarrh with a claim of nine out of ten recoveries. The advertisement states deafness results from inflammation of the Eustachian tube mucous lining and promotes a free circular from J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. It also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A brief note states the Sultan maintains fifteen secretaries to translate foreign books for his pleasure. It also advertises Mrs Winslow's Sopranic Story for Children etching product promising gum relief and wind colic cure for 25 cents a bottle.
The attorney questions the man in the chair about his qualifications for jury service. The man in the chair bluntly says no, leading the attorney to declare, We’ll take him, your honor.
The Washington Star reports that an insurance official, Ife, faced trouble for associations with several bad companies. The exchange hints at social pressure and potential impropriety linked to these relationships.
King Alfonso of Spain and Princess Victoria of Battenberg wed at San Jeronimo Church Madrid in a noon ceremony attended by nobles and envoys. The wedding featured a state procession from the palace to the church with a flower showered carriage and cheers from vast crowds. The Archbishop of Toledo officiated as guards and officials decorated the scene with glittering uniforms and floral arrangements.
A historical overview of U S anti trust and rate regulation efforts from 1887 the Interstate Commerce Act to 1890 Sherman Act and the Northern Securities case, noting how courts and enforcement shaped corporate restraint and paving the way for subsequent legislation. The passage ends mid thought with the Filkins anti rate act reference.
Envoys and the gorgeous toilets of the Women made a dazzling spectacle. King Alfonso and his bride left the church at 12 30 p m amid artillery salutes. The wedding fetes were lavish and divided into royal family, foreign envoys and people. Presents came from all quarters of the globe for the new queen.
Mrs. George Forrester of 7 Curtis Street Watertown New York describes severe fainting spells from anemia after a cold left her weak. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring red blood cell count and curing her anemia after medical treatment failed. The pills are sold by druggists or by mail at 50 cents per box six for 2.50 from the Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
In a Western city famed for lodge memberships a neighbor son explains his father’s morning signs as a case of St. Vitus dance rather than lodge affiliation. The tale, noted by the Atlantic, plays on the ubiquity of fraternal orders and misread signals.
An Irish immigrant Michael joined his brother James in this country and with combined savings they entered the ice trade. Their growing business required an office and James bought a roll top desk. He gave two keys, claiming the desk would serve both men. Michael received a key but wondered where his keyhole might be.
An elderly veteran recalls suffering malarial relapses tied to coffee consumption. A doctor advised quitting coffee for Postum, which improved his health within days. Now seventy two, he works hard daily and praises Postum, noting some initially disliked it until prepared correctly. The testimonial is from Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan. Look for The Road to Wellville.
A 15 year old boy sits on an express wagon in Beekman Street acting as guard while the boss is away. A formal confrontation erupts when a large truck driver blocks wheels and exchanges heated words with the youth. The crowd laughs as the truck driver steps back, asking if anyone will take the kid’s part.
Mrs owner asks about using a prayer hook in the church. Mrs Crossway says not yet, but they have begun to sing amen at the end of every hymn.
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