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Newspaper
Freeland Tribune
Location
Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1901
Page
4
A vintage health ad warns that pains in the heart and left arm signal danger and suggests Dr Miles Heart Cure as a remedy. It quotes patient Joan Vandenburgh of Milwaukee who reports relief from darting pains, smothering, and fainting after using the product.
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Heart Cure promising regulated heart action and stronger circulation with sale through druggists and Dr Miles Medical Co of Elkhart Indiana. It also vividly describes the Wentworth Valley gorge scene with cascading cataracts and surrounding flora. A second ad proposes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for indigestion with Crover's City Drug Store.
A kaleidoscope of 19th century domestic life. The president and Mrs. McKinley amuse themselves with Leonora P. a polite five or six year old who insists servants must not sit, then identifies a watch portrait as Dewey provoking laughter. Also recounted is an old farmer’s first railway ride in 1876 from Harmony to Vandalia and another note on Lake Sturgeon near extinction threats in Lake Huron Georgian Bay district.
Strikers at Bertels and Treth away tin works near Wilkesbarre return to work while arbitrators decide on nine hour day. Proprietors agree to reinstate strikers and allow former workers back within two weeks. A Weatherly committee will seek a donation from Charles M Schwab toward a new Weatherly school. Other items note a RenoNevada link, a fatal mining accident, and DeWitts products promotions.
A household article notes daily air renewal by opening windows for a short period to refresh living spaces and suggests a fireplace as a safe ventilator for sickrooms. It mentions occasional sweeping for renewal and describes a waterproof pocket device attached to skirts to keep them dry in rain.
Beginning Monday April 15 Oswald will close his store at 8 oclock each evening except Saturdays and the general pay nights Dedication Day Pan American Expor Low fares via Lehigh Valley Railroad Tickets sold May 19 at seven dollars for round trip from Freeland limited for return within five days Tickets good in day coaches only
The Hawes $3 Hat has no superior and is guaranteed by its makers to be the best hat for the money. It equals any $5 hat, with hundreds in Freeland already wearing it. We offer hats at lower prices and boast the largest lines of caps for men and boys in town.
The ad touts Lion Brand shirts, collars, and cuffs as unmatched in style and quality from Atlantic to Pacific. It promises complete lines and high fashion, emphasizing material and overall construction as superior among manufacturers.
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