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Newspaper
Daily Evening News
Location
Modesto, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1902
Page
4
An old advertisement claims Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery cures stomach diseases digestion related issues and improves liver function. It asserts relief from pain headaches and digestive turmoil, with patient testimonials praising recovery and asking doctors to recommend the remedy.
Dr C W Evans surgeon is profiled with emphasis on medical expertise and regional practice. The notice notes his credentials and professional standing within the local medical community.
A grand reception followed the graduation of Modesto High School seniors. The event featured Japanese lanterns, yellow and black decor, and a lemonade bower. Diplomas were presented informally in the afternoon to Therese Grollman, Lulu Minor, Edna Hall, and others amid praise for Principal Thomas Downey and staff contributions.
A garbled advertisement set promotes Allenvas A powder for swollen hot feet and pain relief, claiming cooling effects and treatment for nails blisters and calosaches. Ely’s Cream Balm is praised by a reader for hay fever relief and a Chamberlain’s cough remedy is endorsed as preventing pneumonia in a child. Sold by druggists and stores with trial packages and pricing details.
Attorney Walter D. Tupper will argue that city trustees lack authority to regulate cigar dealers and slot machines, claiming charter restricts regulation to saloons theaters and kindred places. City Attorney Joboston discussed matter last night as dealers dispute pending actions. Tupper will likely rely on charter powers and seek to block a proposed ordinance making slot machines illegal, referencing California supreme court lottery ticket decision as precedent.
E B Williacoe, after a year as principal at Modesto High, accepts the principalship of Madera High. He will assume duties September 8, the fall term start. His departure leaves Modesto High staff and district mourning the loss of a respected educator and disciplinarian.
A prona dispatch reports Milton in Calaveras county north of Oakdale is overrun with grasshoppers. The vast army occupies nearly every yard and threatens fruit and vegetables. Windows and doors are swarmed, and measures to repel them fail. Damage already evident in curtains clothing and apparel.
George Schaub of New Lebanon Ohio, a German citizen, bought Chamberlain's Pain Balm after seeing advertisement in the Dayton Volkersitung. He reports his wife suffered severe back pain for weeks, used the balm for a short time and the pain vanished, allowing her to resume household duties. The balm is sold by Hurband & Torner.
An advertisement promotes a cholera and dysentery remedy labeled for colic and distress. It claims safety for children and adults, urges early purchase before summer, and notes availability at The Gem on Tenth Street after reopening by Charles Grayston with an invitation to old patrons.
In San Francisco J Levlie Waitmore of Cones travels today. Miet Mewie OLeary Lermont heads to San Francises for a visit. Charles De La Meter goes to Him Ndols for a summer stay. EH. Bamnie, once a city resident, now Stockton merchant, visits Klonde in Mudento. Rinehart receives a diploma Thursday from the State Normal school. Mrs A d Wood and daughter Mrs M Smith return from a visit to Mrs Wood's home. Dr 10 C Wood of Oakdale, a jeweler, showcases a large stock of plain wedding rings.
An advertisement touts Dr. Gane blood and nerve tonic claiming to cure diseases from weak blood to nervous exhaustion. It markets rapid weight gain up to 1 to 3 pounds weekly and urges readers to mail for a pamphlet from Philadelphia. Available through local sellers Husband and Torser and a city news office.
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