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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1901
Page
8
A long testimonial filled with praise for Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription touts its benefits for prospective and new mothers. It claims to prevent nausea, calm nerves, improve appetite and sleep, and strengthen the body for childbirth, with letters from satisfied users and guidance on obtaining the medicine.
Sunday School notes wide revival interest from a 38 district house to house canvass organized by the Church Federation in Defiance. Rev P C Rhodes led the effort with Rev A B Murphy assisting, 84 volunteers answered the call, and the team reported bright testimonies from union services after a cold, dreary day.
State of Ohio Insurance Department certifies Royal Insurance Company of Liverpool England authorized to transact fire and related insurance in Ohio on the capital stock plan. Reports December 31 prior year show assets 6,928,038.48 liabilities 4,465,991.72 net assets 2,462,046.76 income 4,654,765.29 expenditures 4,769,398.79. Notice signed by A. Vorys. Deatrick & Co. agent.
An advertisement claims top tier scientific care for acute and chronic catarrh ringing in the ears deafness eye ear throat lung stomach kidney bladder diabetes rheumatism paralysis epilepsy and other conditions. It promises hemorrhoid cures without knives, pain, or time off work.
A dramatic pitch promises hope for all cases. It claims the Detroit Clinic cures cases once deemed incurable and offers free consultation with no charge if the examiner says the case is not curable.
The News Tribue notes a Detroit specialist with unmatched experience and exceptional diagnostic skill, stating that few in Michigan or the country equal his expertise.
Lawrence Carr of Findlay Ohio states he suffered severe rheumatism for months and was unable to work. After a September 5 1900 visit to Dr Morrison at the Detroit Clinic and three months of treatment he was cured and back at his glass blowing trade within six weeks. He previously tried twenty bottles of S S S with no benefit and now endorses Dr Morrison for relief.
A visitor on Woodward avenue boards a car with students from a stammering school. He taunts them about dull fools, then learns the self-deprecating truth when a young man reveals he too is one of the “dum fools.” The crowd reacts as he exits for the next car.
A Leisure Hour note reports giraffes ignore loud noises yet start at faint sounds like dress rustle. After a canal explosion the keeper said giraffes jumped then lay down, and at night socks on a gallery would make them dash themselves to bits. They fear a lurking foe and are deerlike in this tendency.
Advice on daily care for a canary emphasizing fresh water and seed, clean cage, shade from harsh light, gentle talk, occasional cage time, varied foods, and enrichment such as a small mirror to boost happiness.
A local reader Mr A Grieser of 203 North Clinton Defiance says Doan's Kidney Pills cured his lameness and back pain over two years. He reports mild recurrences but continues to endorse the preparation and urges others to try it. Sold by N G Woodward druggist at 50 cents. Foster Milburn sole agents Buffalo NY Remember the name Doan's.
Clarence Overmyer of Antwerp Ohio recounts ten years of digestive misery and inability to work. After 1900 treatment by Dr Morrison at the Detroit Clinic, he improves within two months and claims complete recovery with no pain and full ability to eat and work.
A series of brief observations on birds and animals including pelican pouch size seven quarts, camels in Yssinia, sparrow nesting in 24 hours, red grouse in the British Isles, duck flight theories, V formation in birds, ostrich lineage, and Madagascar evidence of extinct giants in prehistoric deposits.
The text notes Dutch as an old fashioned tongue difficult for English speakers to learn. It claims Dutch resembles English more than German and mentions Boers in South Africa using 200 year old Dutch.
A reader quotes a riddle joke in which a boy explains his father earns a living as a policeman, prompting discussion on workers who use brains or muscles. The exchange appears in a Chicago Tribune snippet.
A bold advertisement by Dr Rankin’s Kidney Tab promises immediate pain relief and permanent cure. Sold by E N Lewis Druggist in Defiance Ohio.
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