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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1906
Page
10
An old medical ad claims blood poisoning stems from chronic constipation and promises a quick cure with Dr King’s New Life Pills. The pill purportedly removes poisonous germs, restores vigor, and eases sour stomach nausea ache dizziness and colic without griping, price 23 cents, guaranteed by J E Wright druggist.
Professor Ira O Baker of the University of Illinois argues drainage is the key to good earth roads. He explains underdrainage lowers water level, speeds drying after freezes, and prevents frost damage, with side ditches and crowned surfaces essential to remove surface water.
The writer riffs on monarchs and parrots, recounting stories of Versailles and Paris revolutions, a German emperor’s grandmother, and a chaplain’s joking parrot. They contrast memory with truth, lampooning overlong reminiscence and noting the difficulty of trusting recollections from aging figures.
The article explains how water collects in road holes and paddies, creating an impervious surface. It describes errors in draining gently rising road sections and recommends a stone or brick well beneath the tile to trap silt and allow water to reach the tile, with periodic cleaning. Mr. King’s split log drag example is noted as effective.
Mrs L Gilpatrick of Danforth writes that after twenty years of severe dyspepsia her mother became suddenly young at seventy following six months of Electric Bitters. The tonic purports to restore stomach and liver function, purify blood, and cure malaria biliousness and weakness. Price 50 cents. Guaranteed by J E Wright drug store.
A reflective critique depicts a man who doubted himself and failed to take initiative. He blamed others and forgot his goals, preferring comfortable company over growth and ignoring lessons from mistakes. He clung to mediocrity and failed to develop true ability or judgment.
An authority states that generous apple consumption improves disposition and removes disagreeable feelings. He also claims apples cure drink and tobacco habits and that daily apple intake will benefit the whole system.
The article describes the challenge of keeping the network alive as submarine cables span oceans and face damage from storms and other hazards. It notes a fleet of forty vessels continually repairs cables across various regions, with Britain handling a large share of the extensive British traffic and messages.
A tobacconist claims the costliest cigars are Barons Rothschilds named Henry Clay Sobrinos, priced at $1.25 each. They are wrapped in pure gold leaf and cedar cabinets with ivory inlays. A black ringed cigar reportedly has a delicate aroma. King Edward's cigars cost about half as much.
Windsor Illinois May 23 1905 J A Tull business manager Wilsons Drug Store certifies selling 33 dozen Texas Wonder Hall s Great Discover kidney bladder and rheumatism remedy in three years and recommends it as the best sold by him for these ailments.
Advertises Texas Wonder Hall Great Discovery as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder troubles along with diabetes rheumatism and reproductive issues for men and women Children’s bladder problems also addressed. Claims two months of treatment per bottle and a high cure rate with mail orders available from Dr E W Hall sole manufacturer in Missouri.
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