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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
2
Mrs. Sarah A. Cole of Dover Delaware explains years of rheumatic suffering improved after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. She says relief came before finishing one bottle and spread by her urging others. The product is praised as a beneficial liniment sold by R S Billings.
The article surveys Arctic oil prospects with mentions of the Count von Hannerstein, Deerman noble, and efforts to locate a reservoir amid barren lands. It notes coal and asphalt visible, vast salt plains nearby, and hints at uncertain oil potential in the region. Also promotes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup sold by R S Billings.
Mr Co Farthing of Mill Creek Indian Territory recalls nearly dying nine years ago and credits Electric Bitters with restoring his strength and health after a weak condition. Sold under guarantee at Roos Billings drug store for 40 cents.
In St Peter Minnesota the town nicknamed Mina is cited as birthplace of four governors Swift Austin McGill and Johnson. The remark notes St Peter a small town of about 2500 people also hosts one of the state insane asylums and would gain fame as incubator of notable men.
A Georgia mother testifies that Kodel for Dyspepsia relieved her family’s stomach and bowel troubles after a spring flare up. She credits the remedy as a tonic and blood purifier and wishes the makers long life and prosperity. The letter is dated in Georgia and mentions availability through Ross Billings.
Fifty years ago in 1856 or 68 the craftsman Rose Carth of Clinton built a water oak cornsheller from one frame plank and tenpenny nails. He used it on his farm until Price's army arrived and took it to Jackson's mill for shelling corn into meal for Confederate soldiers. The device was later said to have been preserved at Washington among trophies from the South.
An advertisement claims Dr Kings New Life Pills remove stagnation of the liver and bowels to relieve headache furiousness and jaundice. It promises a reliable purification without grinding or griping and lists 25c at R. 8 Billings' drug store.
The term bluenose for Nova Scotians carries disputed origins. Some tie it to blue blood from Loyalist arrivals, others to cold northern wind reddening noses, or to potatoes after which the people were named. The nickname remains a controversial badge and a regional curiosity.
Mr. William Henry of Chattanooga Tennessee reports rheumatism in his left arm causing complete weakness. He applied Chamberlain s Pain Balm and wrapped the arm at night, and within three weeks the rheumatism disappeared and strength returned. For sale by R. S. Billings.
During the last week of Lent a young hostess plans acts of kindness for the lonely and neglected. She gives two matinee tickets and tea for the stenographer in her husband’s office with a note inviting companionship. Next Saturday a charity kindergarten gains her attention as she shares treasures from foreign lands.
Notice declares a stockholders gathering in Corona California on June 6 1908 at 8 oclock PM to approve increasing capital from 25000 to 50000 and to authorize a 50000 bonded indebtedness secured by a first mortgage to retire existing debt and extend plant with other related business. secretary A Huxsaw signs the notice March 31 1908.
An Iowa contest at Marshalltown awarded prize ears of seed corn sold at auction. McCulloch paid 11.50 to reclaim one prize ear, then faced 204.50 for eighty other ears he had entered. Gr. F. Toward and Gr. F. Howard each won 100 with top ears but bid high to recover cars. Thirteen bushels averaged 39.50 a bushel as Iowa improves seed quality and yields.
Jesse P. Morris of Skippers Va recalls a 1906 pneumonia attack with a severe cough that nearly brought consumption. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with his recovery after two and a half bottles. The remedy, sold under guarantee at R S Billings drug store, 840c and 1.00, trial bottle free.
A survey of locust eating practices shows how communities from Palestine and Arabia Petrea to Africa and Madagascar prepare and consume locusts in varied ways. Methods include frying in sesame oil, drying, grinding into flour, soups, baking in jars, boiling with salt, and roasting in butter, often tied to famine or abundance.
A LeRaynville resident asserts a twenty year cure from Bucklen’s Arrica Salve for bleeding piles. The ad touts the salve as healing sores boils burns wounds and cuts rapidly and directs readers to Billings’ drug store for purchase.
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