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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1902
Page
7
A reader recalls an anecdote about wealth and trials of the rich, then touts Benson's Porous Plaster as a cure for neuralgia rheumatism colds and related pains. The ad claims the plaster provides relief while promising prepaid postage for orders via Seabury & Johnson Mfg. Chemists in New York.
The Norton heirs led by Madame Nordica claim that the U S government owes between 3 and 4 million dollars for losses suffered by Ichabod Norton and his vessels captured by French privateers during the late 18th century. A Boston line descendant, Thomas R Norton, is a prominent figure in pushing the claim, with genealogical records tying many Maine families to the Norton line. Maine relatives in Bath, Bangor, and Tremont are noted as potential beneficiaries if a settlement is reached.
A Maine reader from Waterville endorses Toniko Tea as helpful for female troubles backache and constipation. Laura M. Keen writes from HIRBRON to recommend the remedy to others with a cordial sign off.
Letters praise Toniko Tea and Toniko Tea as cures for constipation dizziness headaches and long illnesses. Customers Abbie Bragg Jennie Coday and Mrs Neal Mahoney report rapid improvement and endorse the Waterville Maine remedy. Prices noted as 50 cents at druggists.
Dick Dean challenges banker Whiteleaf over promised mayoral support in a factional fight. A labor wage and reform platform plan is proposed, calling for ward elected platform committees and a people driven municipal charter. The club scene, political intrigue, and a final clash over ethics frame this tense city power struggle.
The text traces the French origin of the term blind man's buff to Colm Maillard a warrior famed for wielding a mallet in 10th century battles. His feats against the Count de Louvain earned royal favor and inspired pantomime and later a child’s blindfold pursuit game that echoes his brutal method. The tale also notes a modern golfer joke about a person named Hazzard whose business duties interrupt his play.
Ellsworth resident Zelpha Springer testifies that persistent backache and swelling of feet and limbs improved after taking Doan's Kidney Pills from Wiggin's drug store. She endorses the remedy, noting relief began with the first box and praises its continued support, while urging readers to remember the name and purchase from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as sole agents.
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