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Newspaper
Clinton Plaindealer
Location
Clinton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1906
Page
3
A mother comforts her frightened child during a thunderstorm. Tommie seeks reassurance as storms rage at night and he asks to sleep with his father while the mother reminds him that God is with him. The exchange ends with a tender plea for comfort and companionship.
In Savannah Georgia dealers, many run by colored men, hunt old mahogany furniture in negro cabins and swamps. They describe Sheraton and Chippendale styles and claim high gains from pieces found away from the city, often paying little and reselling at steep markups.
Mrs Golding of Ayr Ontario writes that a severe two limb eczema on both legs from knee to ankle was cured by Cuticura Remedies after doctors deemed it worst ever seen. She describes extreme pain and discharge, one limb wasting, then rapid improvement and lasting relief. June 6 1903.
A humorous exchange where Mr Faintart denies being called a sardine by Miss Gawsip. The Young Woman defends him, saying he is not like a sardine and fears he is crowding someone. Speech explores social awkwardness and perception.
An analysis notes Argentina covers about one third the area of the United States and Alaska yet has a population near 5 million, despite potential to support around 75 million people.
London correspondence says the Kongo commission is pressed to admit charges against the Leopold regime. Allegations claim rulers prioritized rubber profits over inhabitants, with native soldiers used to torch energy, including a six week massacre of 900 and a three week 300 killed.
The document recounts brutal rubber exploitation in the Congo Free State under King Leopold. It notes forced labor and high death rates, critiques reform proposals as insufficient, and features Leopold’s letter claiming exclusive rights and responsibility for the state’s creation and constitution.
A Boston story reports Dr. Erastus I. Holt of Portland showing that a man’s economic value declines with age. Tables place a 10 year old at $2,601.62 and a 50 year old professional at a peak around $29,344.68, with drops after age 40 for professionals and age 25 for laborers.
All Around the Globe notes J Irvin Steele proprietor of the Ashland Evening Telegram died recently. Four of his sons own newspapers. Mrs Margaret Brennan mother of Chauncey Olcott died in Buffalo. Gales harmed shipping at Valparaiso with several lives lost. A Rio Janeiro workers strike may grow from San Pablo. Mrs Robert Edeson died after an operation in New York. US appraisers rule foreign language pamphlets non dutiable.
William A. Franklin of Frank ln Palmer Chemical Co Rochester N Y recounts his kidney failure issue seven years earlier. He used Deans Kidney Pills and reports rapid relief from back pain and irregular kidney secretions after three boxes. Sold by all dealers. 50 cents a box FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY
A roomer in a London lodging house keeps a strict tally of his belongings. An actor lists his items and shouts for "number eight" from the attic, prompting the landlady to confirm the request. He explains he wants cube number eight of his lump sugar and from then on his provisions are left alone.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of J. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio pledges to pay one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason witnesses December 6 1886. The remedy claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A short tale recalls a maid who answers misfortune with a witty reply after being chastised for an open mouth at the table. A church in St. Paul cost $7,000 funded by 10,000 gifts of 70 cents each. A grim item notes Monday as a preferred day for self harm.
A detective named Dead-Eye Dave overhears robbers gambling in a hidden room. The dialogue reveals they are playing whist and losing badly, prompting the sleuth to exit quietly as the night envelops the scene.
The Paradise Corner womin's club discusses proper meeting decorum. Members joke about formal titles and avoid saying Mrs President or chair, noting a past gathering where Miss Lowden urged prudent speech and even joked about the chair removing its coat.
The article advises strict cleanliness for nursing bottles. It instructs to soak the nipple in boiled water, use potato pieces and Ivory Soap suds to shake and clean, then rinse and boil in cold water. Signed by Eleanor R. Parker.
In a humorous exchange from Chicago, Mrs. Snagsby recalls her old hat that was blown off and run over by a streetcar, while Mr. Snagsby suggests a new one. She notes it would suit her better, but she clarifies the hat is hers.
An advertisement touts Lewis' Single Binder cigar as the richest quality on the market at five cents, contrasted with pricier inferior brands. A vignette describes a commuter leaving a flat in summer garb with a new straw hat, riding the "dummy" to town as temperatures drop about 25 degrees signifies a brisk day.
The notice urges intelligent women to seek Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound during the change of life. It claims the remedy strengthens the nervous system, prevents cancers and tumors, and cites a testimonial from Mrs. A. E. G. Hyland of Chestertown Md. It invites women to write to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free advice.
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