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Newspaper
Fremont Democrat
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1900
Page
3
A fragment from a 19th century vignette recounts a Duruma meteorite worship tale with a tribe's history and loss of faith after a war. It contrasts with modern attitudes toward publicity and praise, citing Dion Boucicault and a press agent culture, then notes hay for sale and a short classifieds line.
An advertisement lists 1200 bushels of Earley Amercine sorghum seed available at 65 cents per bushel. Warranted first class seed. contact details are partially legible. Also includes testimonials for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure from W A Sitter and other readers praising relief and digestion benefits.
A local notice warns housekeeping readers that some baking powder sold here contains alum, unsafe for food and linked to indigestion and other health issues. It urges buying reputable brands like Royal or Dr Price’s and notes the price difference, urging health and money savings. The letter hints at publishing the alum brand if readers request. It also mentions magazine content and various consumer product statements.
A bold advertising pitch promises free sterling silver plated sugar shells to every married woman in the United States who writes for a sample kit and states this is her first request. Illustrations will be sent, with no payment required, as the aim is to spread Quaker Valley Silver ware across homes.
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