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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
7
An office advertisement touts Kodol as a remedy to aid digestion. The copy asserts Kodol digests all foods thoroughly and will help stomach disorders with short term use. It notes Kodol is sold by R. F. Billings.
The 1840 campaign for William Henry Harrison used log cabin iconography and raucous events to win support. The 1860 convention featured Seward, then Lincoln, with intense cheering and mass hat parades, described by Murat Halstead as a deafening spectacle in Chicago.
A Dresden woman walked midnight on her roof edge in somnambulism drawing a crowd of onlookers. She slipped after awakening from her trance when a candlelight flare blinded her, fell to the ground and died hours later. The tale inspired Bellini to write La sonnambula.
The piece discusses loco weed, an infamous Mexican plant said to drive humans and animals to madness. It notes horses and cattle go loco after grazing, a pony’s wild antics, and claims that human insanity from it is incurable. It cites a Baltimore American quote about Carlotta’s fate, linking it to enemies and a husband’s execution.
A playful London Answers item shows a wife asking if linguist means a tooth-puller or tongue puller. The husband quips that a linguist is not a tongue puller, but he wishes they were.
A humorous exchange in the Kansas City Newsbook questions the origin of the term best man. The dear girl wonders if the label reflects the bridegroom's closest aide, while the fussy bachelor quips it refers to the best elf.
A brief Harper’s Weekly quip notes a child asking if their father knows of a secret affection. The reply explains the father is not well and the matter has been kept from him, illustrating cautious censorship.
In a tense county league tale, Bugville faces defeat with eight men on the field. An elderly volunteer dons mask and mitt, delivers three strikes and a home-run swing for three runs, sealing Bugville’s pennant as the crowd cheers. The captain honors the hero as Mighty Casey, a nod to the storied past.
A Carbon Hill Alabama father says his four year old nearly died from dysentery until Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured him after two doctors gave up. He urges giving the remedy with castor oil per directions, stating it saves many children each year and noting its sale by KR Billings.
The Brooklyn Eagle notes public memory favors current royalty talk for Theodore Roosevelt’s forthcoming book about his African hunting trip. It recalls General Grant’s memoirs, noting reported totals of 400 000 to 500 000 dollars for Mrs. Grant and large earlier payments for serial magazine publication. It argues Roosevelt’s vivid writing and worldwide admiration promise strong sales, but surpassing Grant’s record remains uncertain.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve recommended for cuts burns bites and scratches. Noted as especially effective for piles. Sold by R. F. Billings.
A playful poem recounts a meeting on a train where Bill Taft and Bryan trade political puns over lunch. Bryan quips about the smaller the bill, Taft responds with a jab about a long overdue bill, and the Peerless one settles the lunch bill.
Hon Jake Moore of Georgia testifies after twenty years of indigestion he regained health in one day with Kodol. He lost 25 pounds before using the remedy and now weighs more than ever, stating Kodol did it and he keeps a bottle for ongoing relief. Sold by R F Billings in Chicago.
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