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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1901
Page
2
The sermon compares temperance in Grecian Isthmian games with Christian self denial. It stresses discipline, endurance, and subjection of body to mind and Christ, noting that victory requires constant effort and that neglect leads to a castaway fate. It cites Pauls warning and urges temperance as a path to an incorruptible crown.
A public health appeal underscores hospital wards as grim, noting three fourths of patients are women with ovarian and uterine issues. It urges early self-care, builds up female systems, and cites Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a relied upon remedy in testimonials from Mrs. F. M. Ksarr of Milwaukee.
A preserved column sample shows Aunt Madge promoting mutual aid and thoughtful home life guidance. It features poetry, letters, and advice on household management, community sharing, and building a better domestic sphere. The text includes endorsements of cooperation, maternal counsel, and outreach to readers.
A newspaper item notes a setback related to a widow’s story and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for constipation biliousness stomach trouble and foul breath. Advert reads claim best in the world for liver and kidney. price 25 cents at Wico Moonw’s drugstore.
A letter reflects on writing to distant friends to cheer spirits during a long winter. The writer recalls family cares, the desire to exchange notes, and how small acts like a geranium leaf tied with blue ribbon lift morale amid snowbound days. The piece invites others to share experiences of receiving or sending such notes.
In the 1900 Mt Desert Ferry accident case, Alonzo P. Oakes, administrator, was awarded 3500 by the Supreme Judicial Court. The court issued a rescript reducing damages, granting a new trial unless Oakes remits 3200 within thirty days. W B. Pierce represented the plaintiff. Charles F. Woodward defended.
Hancock County Pomona grange will meet Sedgwick grange Friday March 8 with opening exercises and program on What then has the Grange been to me. Short testimonies, dinner recess, music, and reception of degrees. Also notes on Maine’s Pan American Exposition presence with potential Maine commission chair A M Spear and other nominees. Includes Carlyle quote and old-time advertising prose on posters and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure mentioning Wroory & Moore.
The Allen homestead in Birehill near North Sedgwick was destroyed by a February fire that swept the main house after a wind-driven blaze. The stable and other buildings were saved, seven chamber sets and beds were lost, and the family plans a new house on the site with help and sympathy from neighbors and friends.
The text describes Thackeray’s school days at Chiswick, his mother’s India visit, and her letter recalling his early features and likeness to his father. It notes his tall sturdy frame, darkening eyes, and a vivid drawing talent, highlighting the intimate family relationship and the mother’s affectionate reminiscence.
In a Water Street shipbuilder testimonial, severe itching and piles are relieved after trying Doan’s Ointment. He reports initial skepticism but notes full cure after using about a quarter of a box, praising Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo as U.S. agents and urging readers to remember the Doan’s name.
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