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Newspaper
Clinton Plaindealer
Location
Clinton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1906
Page
3
An article promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a solution for irregular periods pain backache bloating and other female health issues. A testimonial from Mrs. Chas. F. Brown credits the product with restoring health and rekindling her husband’s affection.
Mrs Rogers urged new kitchen maid Huldah to sleep with a flat iron to stay warm in a bitter December. Huldah recalls she kept the iron under her blanket and woke to find it “most warm before morning.”
Captain Wambro describes a ferry method used among Kazaks in Turkestan. A boat loaded to capacity is launched with no oars or sails, then animals including horses and cattle swim alongside to tow it across a broad river. In one noted case the crossing spanned about 200 yards.
A humorous dialogue from the Philadelphia Ledger about Swiss cheese with holes. The Gourmet praises the cheese while the Dispeptic complains of indigestion. The exchange ends with a quip on eating habits.
Postum Cereal Co conducted a famous 1906 contest offering 31 boxes of gold and 300 dollars to those forming the most words from YI O Grape Nuts letters. Thousands joined, unpaid postage cost huge sums, two top prizes went to L D Reese of Denver and S K Fraser of Lincoln Pa, with 9941 and 9921 correct words respectively. A complete winners list was promised to inquirers.
A collage of mockery and wry observations from various papers. Jests on food safety labor laws spelling reform and politics mix with quips on crime death and taxation. The items touch on Crocker era policy debates and social mores with sharp humor.
Roose velt Avenue resident B. Frank Doremus recalls severe kidney trouble after military service in 1897. He suffered headaches dizziness sleeplessness dropsy and massive leg swelling the doctor advised amputation. After using Doan’s Kidney Pills swelling eased urine normalized and pains disappeared he has stayed well nine years. 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sold by all dealers.
The piece argues real love for humanity shows in quiet deeds like removing a banana skin from a pavement rather than donating a memorial window. It notes politeness can become habitual and encourages daily kindness as a measure of character checked by one’s own conscience.
John T. Roach of Richmondale Ohio describes a thirty five year battle with eczema failed medical care and costly treatments. After using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent he reports a complete cure after two treatments and sends thanks. The testimonial dates July 17 1905 and credits government examinations with no prior cure.
A Toledo Blade anecdote features Mrs Cumup negotiating with a renowned violinist. She offers fifty dollars to play only half notes, while the professor declares his regular price of one hundred dollars. The humorous exchange centers on value and willingness to compromise.
Hand made Single Binder cigar from Lewis' Factory Peoria Illinois uses ripe thoroughly cured tobacco for a rich satisfying smoke. Price five cents and ten cent cigars offered as comparison to quality.
The Philadelphia Press reports a quip about a man taking a friend to Niagara Falls and only finally enjoying it once learning one side is Canadian. The exchange highlights border humor tied to the famous site.
Hostess asks Henry who the strange men are as half of the guests are detectives and the rest reporters watching the detectives at the party.
Fragmentary item notes an English inventor's device said to lay bricks and mortar. Nonsense phrases follow about Mrs Winslow and a medicine for gums wind colic and teething. The text includes garbled, unreadable segments and family references.
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