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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1906
Page
3
Described here is Mrs J A Wyatt of Des Moines Iowa who nearly starved due to gastritis and failing doctors. After taking Dr Williams Pink Pills she regained appetite and strength within two weeks and praises the remedy. Pills sold by druggists and Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
A gold thimble costing seventy five thousand dollars was presented by the King of Siam to his wife. It is studded with gems and arranged to spell the queen’s name and marriage date, forming a half opened lotus flower emblematic of the royal family.
It is not generally known that salt determined, to a considerable extent, the distribution of man. He was forced to settle where he could obtain it. This brought him to the sea shore, and started maritime commerce. Lastly, preservation of food by salt made long voyages possible, and opened up the world to civilization.
At a Missouri funeral in Sullivan County the deceased’s voice was played posthumously. A phonograph on the coffin played his favorite hymn, and mourners heard the man sing one last time.
An Ohio man recently elected to Congress visits Washington to learn his duties. He is warmly hosted by colleagues with many meals. Before leaving he remarks that he has enjoyed numerous dinners breakfasts and suppers and has hardly had his knife from his mouth since arriving.
A photographed hand with perfect contour became the centerpiece of a Postum and Grape-Nuts campaign. The hand's owner remained unnamed initially to spark public curiosity, with the image later tied to a sweeping advertising effort and family life of the Postum company.
A six day span notes Senate action on five civilized tribes settlement and statehood bills, plus medical corps reform and railroad rate talks. House adopts tobacco relief, debates tariffs and Indian appropriation, with a clash over military ranks and a lieutenant general abolition bill. Ends with a quip on clothes and gender.
A London house-agent clerk sent to inventory furniture found napping on the sofa with an empty bottle beside him. The inventory note read simply "One revolving carpet" indicating a failed effort.
L S Gorham of 516 East 4th St Olympia Wash says six years of back pain from a wetting and cold improved after using Deans Kidney Pills. He reports clear urine within a week and gradual relief after six boxes, noting the trouble never returned. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. It is natural that skeptic rhyme with dyspeptic.
A Selma Alabama woman reports black facial splotches and severe itching vanished after using Cuticura Resolvent Soap and Ointment for six months following a year of unsuccessful medical treatment. She credits the remedies with clearing all spots and improving other health issues. The note is dated October 28, 1905.
An advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets claimed to cure a cold in one day. It promises refunds if the remedy fails and bears a signature by E. V. Grove on each box.
A brief note questions current learning quality as children struggle to gain knowledge in today’s classroom settings. Observers cite distractions and resource gaps affecting progress for students.
An editorial style discussion touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a treatment for valvular heart disease and other heart conditions. It cites Golden Seal and Stone root as key ingredients and quotes authorities praising their tonic and circulatory benefits.
A Cleveland Leader comic exchange shows Cholly claiming Miss Savvam called him clever while Dolly asks who the clever man is. The banter reflects light social humor and character dialogue from the era.
A jumble of old ads and phrases mentioning oranges and peaches by halves, a Red Cross Ball Blue package, a car injury cure claim, PAZO ointment, Lewis' Single Binder cigars, Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup, Allen's Foot Ease, Garfield Tea, and a comment on a woman's stockings highlighting social attitudes.
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