Women and Newspapers Shape Town Spirit
A Beatrice Sun reflection notes that communities rely on women for morale and daily strength, while newspapers reflect and influence town image. The Falls City Tribune adds $200 of new type to expand its printing capabilities, signaling better local service.
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Beatrice Sun
Falls City Tribune
Tribune
Canadian publishers face post office probe on free copies
The Canadian post office department investigates publishers sending free copies to advertisers as second class matter. Regulators argue advertisers must first subscribe and not receive freebies for checking. Some papers face extra postage claims retroactively, with one daily involved for thousands of dollars.
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Canadian Post Office Department
Foley’s Honey and Tur Cures Coughs and Cold
Foley’s Honey and Tur claims to cure the most obstinate racking coughs and expel the cold from the system preventing consumption and pneumonia. Kerr’s Pharmacy advertises the remedy as effective in incipient consumption cases.
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Foley
Kerr's
Fitness fad and household chaos collide in eccentric vignettes
A collage of early 20th century snippets shows a grandmother embracing Delsartean training causing mid day meals to lapse, a millinery editor comparing porch additions to fashion, and a note on patience as a social virtue. The pieces mix humor, design critique, and moral reflection from several local papers.
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Walt Mason
Fimporia
Kansas
Ponca Courier
Hunters object to licenses for sport in new laws
The Hiawatha Democrat notes hunters protest license fees, but observes the land fund supports restocking. Game commissioners buy quail and other birds to replenish depleted areas, and cooperation from hunters is urged. Birds or eggs may be provided to farmers to rear as poultry.
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Hiawatha Democrat
Mock marriages warned as danger in New York case
A New York ball at Coney Island had thirty couples undergo mock marriage ceremonies by a notary for fun. It is revealed these unions are legally binding under common law, prompting a warning that such arrangements can trap people as legally as formal church weddings. The piece labels mock marriages as dangerous and urges caution.
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New York
Coney Island
Rex
Early warning on kidney and bladder trouble remedies
An old advertising note warns that signs of kidney or bladder trouble may signal Bright's disease or diabetes and promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy. It also claims Dr Shoop's Restorative strengthens stomach nerves and heart and kidney nerves, urging a test and sale by dealers.
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Bright
Foley
Kerr's Pharmacy
Dr. Shoap
Shoop
Punishing the Slanderer in Everyday Life
A St. Joe News Press editorial condemns malice in gossip and slander. It cites a case in an Eastern city where a man faced a $10 fine for spreading rumors about a woman, noting the weak penalties common for harming reputation. The piece urges readers to shun evil gossip and support stricter consequences.
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St. Joe News Press
Graduates Invites On Display At The Tribune Office
The Tribune presents a sample line of graduating cards for the class of 1908. Visit to view neat invitations and get affordable prices. Come in to pick your favorite design and share with friends before the next foot lights season.
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the Tribune
New Vienna Physician Claims Cure for Lung Diseases
An eminent Vienna physician under Dr. Stofel claims a drug combination can cure consumption asthma catarrh and bronchitis. Mrs W Phenix of this city reportedly recovered after treatment at German Specialists of Cornell Blutis lu. Numerous sworn affidavits adorn the office walls. Free treatment offered to worthy patients who write for an appointment.
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Stofel
Vienna University
W. Phenix
Thle
Cornell Blutls
Dr Shoop Headache Tablets Claim Quick Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr Shoop Headache Tablets as stopping pain in 20 minutes for any pair and claims safety. It highlights use for painful periods and neuralgia and notes availability from all dealers.
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Dr. Shoop
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