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Newspaper
Freeland Tribune
Location
Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1901
Page
4
The ad claims fainting spells dizziness and chest pain stem from a weak heart and urges building heart muscles and nerves. It touts Dr Miles Heart Cure as the best remedy and cites a testimonial from N Larzevier of Romeo Michigan claiming full cure after two bottles.
Dr Miles Heart Cure is a powerful blood and heart tonic. It guarantees benefits when taken timely and is sold by druggists. Dr Miles Medical Co based in Elkhart Indiana distributes the remedy.
A collage of quotes discusses women, marriage, and sentiment from sources like Mr. Dooley and Touchstone. It notes kindness, inconsistency, and the idea of drawing funds in dissolving partnerships, with a remark on comforting loveless marriages using pretty note paper and ribboned chairs.
The Kansas City Star quotes a reflection that burying quarrels avoids tombstones and that the plain citizen upholds the republic. It contrasts the middle class as the meat in the sandwich between the upper crust and the underbred, highlighting a populist view of American society.
Mr W J Baxter of North Brook says fifteen year pile problem cured quickly by DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. Frank Kinney of Richmond VA arrested for robbing Philip Otters meat market at Hazleton and committed for trial. Grovers City drug store carries DeWitts products.
All mail matter is fumigated at Luzerne by postal authorities due to smallpox. The ad promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a remedy for liver and bowel issues, offered by Grover's City Drug Store.
Former Select Councilman Peter F P McCann and Select Councilman J J McAndrew were rearrested yesterday in Scranton on a bribery accusation by the Municipal Leangua. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve advertised as a cure for skin ailments and piles. Grover's City drug store carries it.
Lehigh county divorcee mill this week ground out eighteen divorcees, making the total for the year eighty-five, or about one-eighth of the number of marriages in the same period. DeWitts Little Warly Rivers seured the remotest parts of the bowels and remove the Impurities speedly with no discomfort. They are famous for their aficacy, easy to tak, never gripe, Grov en's Chydri store, Try Kelper's Scent cigar-best made, a. 10, Creignton was puorenasea the well known Orchard Park firm, at Lexington, and will establish Ashland Wilkes, 2:17, there. Robert McGregor and other famous horses have stood there in past years.
Lehigh Valley Railroad offers five day and ten day tickets to the Pan-American Exposition from Freeland and Peennland with round trip prices of 87 and 10 respectively. Tickets valid only on day coaches for five days and on any train excluding the Black Diamond express for ten days. Also reduced fares to Detroit for the National Educational Association meeting and to Kansas City for Imperial Council Nobles meeting. Inquire at ticket agents for details.
Instructions describe cleaning heavy Brussels and maquette carpets without removal. Use damp newspaper balls to trap dust, then scrub with a soap borax solution, rinse with a soft rag, and air out. Borax helps preserve colors. Also notes an adjustable supplemental mirror for a bureau, described as a woman’s invention with foldable parts.
A novel dressing aid lets users fold and adjust a mirror to reflect the back of skirts and hair without craning. It keeps hands free for styling and offers a steady view once positioned. Also notes on cold water egg boiling myths, a knitted silk portiere exhibit, and a long-standing griddlecake recipe using stale bread crumbs and milk.
A Chicago Tribune reminiscence recounts Manny Manxy’s keen read of opponents at a high stakes Jack pots game. He deduces Carter’s concealed straight flush and uses a smoke inspired misread to force Carter to reveal a misread hand, winning the last pot. A Philadelphia Record note adds a medical view on smoking cars and moderation.
A Philadelphia North American note humorously reports a barber dispute where a customer questions a 35 cent charge for a “first class hat” when the sign promises 15 cents for first class hair. The piece also mentions the length of the English statute mile as 1,760 yards.
An advertisement extols Lion Brand shirts, collars, and cuffs as unmatched worldwide from Atlantic to Pacific. It claims the brand sets seasonal styles and that the material and construction surpass all competitors. The retailer notes carrying complete lines of the famous brand.
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