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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
7
Prominent architect Norman R Coulter of the Delbert Building in San Francisco endorses Electric Bitters as tonic medicine. He says it benefits stomach liver and kidney disorders, boosts the system and acts as an unmatched spring medicine and blood purifier sold at Billing's drug store.
An elderly church usher kept aisles clear by guiding worshippers to seats. Neighborhood kids imitated him triggering a humorous misunderstanding. A police officer escorted the usher and a departing notional offender out, while the crowd learned all seats remained free.
A reader notes a will by Rick Man, a rich coin collector, bequeathing his collection to Reginald. The item cites Tongue in cheek quips from magazines and ads about remedies and finance scenarios. It mentions Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup and a puzzle about two men with ten thousand dollars and different investments.
A reader is urged to consult a doctor for throat coughs and to discuss using Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. The advisory stresses a tickling throat can indicate serious issues and to explain the case fully to the physician.
Riha of Vining Ta says he has sold DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills for about a year with better satisfaction than any pill he ever sold. A dozen people here have used them and report perfect satisfaction in every case. He adds he has used them with fine results. Sold by R. F. Billings.
A tale describes a young Japanese baron hosting three American girls to a multi course dinner. The meal features tea and delicate first course, a salty ship and sake, raw fish with a sour sauce, chestnuts, sharks fins, quail, crawfish, bamboo shoots, seaweed soup, and salted mushrooms. The guests find the feast flavorful yet too salty for casual tastes.
An old advertisement notes Det DeWitt's carbolized remedy Trazel Salvemit marketed as soothing and cooling. Sold by RFP Billings.
The article recalls Jefferson Davis ordering officers to ride well while serving as secretary of war. Captain George Horatio Derby sent a satirical design with bull rings to keep soldiers in the saddle. Davis threatened court martial but relented after counsel from an intimate, per New York Press.
A jagged ad describes The Bucky Quarter as payment for Dy. King's New Life Pills promising health benefits and a refund if unsatisfied. Billing's drug store in Jackson Mississippi is noted. The text also claims a miscaptioned women's musical contest run by a national club.
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