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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
7
Mrs. A. Goss of Durand Michigan recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for whooping cough after February illness in her daughter. Mr Lane of Hartland advised the medicine, noting customer satisfaction. For sale by R. F. Billings.
The piece argues that most people, even those who seem dull or standoffish, harbor good qualities if treated with patience and gentleness. It urges recognizing shyness as a mask, inviting careful, consistent approach to break the ice and connect with others across ages.
Mr FE Humphrey of Omega Ohio, store owner and telephone company president, testifies that Dr King’s New Discovery saved his life by reaching the cough spot when other treatments failed. The ad claims it heals throat, lungs and chest and offers a trial bottle free at R F Billings’ drug store with 40c and $1.00 priced bottles.
Rheumatism is described as the most common and painful illness, with Chamberlains Ointment offering relief that aids rest and sleep. The ad notes temporary relief can become permanent for many, though in the elderly dampness and weather may prevent a full cure, making the relief worth its cost. Sold by K F Billings in 25 and 50 cent sizes.
The text argues that people crave sympathy and respond to genuine, unobtrusive warmth. It warns against counterfeit help and shells of suspicion, urging the reader to be sincere and give others a chance to show a spark of good. A wise friend suggests people develop things if given a push.
Mr John Riha of Vining Iowa reports long use of DeWitt Kidney and Bladder Pills with better satisfaction than any other pill. He cites a dozen local users and perfect results, including his own. Sold by RL Billings.
Kipling like essay arguing marriage should be natural and voluntary not coercive. It urges love as law and partners to fulfill duties with mutual desire, condemning ill treatment and praising harmony, citing a remark about marrying the wrong woman.
An antiquated notice touts DeWitt's Little Marty Risers described as gentle pills, offered for sale by retailer PF Billings.
Only 27 aged veterans remain at the Hotel des Invalides in Paris, where Napoleon’s tomb draws tourists. Once 26,000 veterans filled the institution after Napoleonic wars. peace and attrition have reduced the number, forcing survivors into a crowded corner as public offices occupy the buildings.
An advertisement argues many heart pains originate in the stomach and urges readers to try Kodol. It claims relief after a few weeks and notes local seller Re P F. Billings distributes the product.
A long historical note recalls the French Invalides as a bustling veteran home where few survive to claim pensions and care. It highlights pension proposals, daily rations, and a grim 1814 scene when trophies were burned before allies entered Paris.
An honored town citizen described a severe dysentery attack and credited Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with his swift recovery after obtaining it from a local druggist in Wolcott Vermont. The seller, R F Billings, stocked the remedy.
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