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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1897

Page

8

Kidney Trouble Relief Attributed To Mrs Pinkham Medicine

A series of testimonials from women in Philadelphia Cincinnati and St Andrews Bay claim Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier cured kidney pain back and joint discomfort swollen feet irregular menses and leucorrhea. Patients report improved appetite weight gain and restored vitality after treatment.

Kauffman Sb Philadelphia Lydia Pinkham Monros Wopkins St Cincinnati Ohio Lydia E. Pinklam Mna Lilman Caipren St. Andrews Bay Bla

Electrical Plants in United States Growth Highlighted

The article notes over 10 000 electric light plants in operation in the United States and a total capital investment exceeding half a billion dollars. It cites about 100 million in electrical appliances used mining and around 15 million in electric elevators. Electric railways attract nearly one million dollars in capital, with overall electrical enterprise investment at about 1 500 000 000 excluding electrical machinery manufacture.

United States

Allen's Moot-Kase Foot Powder Ad

Prominent claim of Allen's Moot-Kase powder to slicken shoes and relieve swollen hot feet. It promises cooling, easing walking, curing swelling and sweating, blisters, callous spots, and relief from corns and bunions. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 2 cents. trial package offered. Ad copy lists address in Le Roy New York.

Allen le Roy N.Y

Fossil Butterflies and Other Antiquities unearthed in Colorado

Fossil butterflies are scarce with fewer than twenty specimens found in tertiary deposits at Florissant Colorado where eight identified species are represented. Five are currently found in both Europe and America, while the rest are extinct. The message links paleontology with other period notes and mentions paleontological notes on sharks and health remedies.

Florissint Colorado Europe America

Relief spring attachment eases sewing and back strain

An article notes a TSERUL attachment for sewing machines that acts as a relief spring on pedals, reducing heel motion and back labor. It claims the device halves the workload and improves comfort for women sewers, with claims of widespread relief and efficiency. The piece also discusses laughter's impact on wrinkles, attributing various facial lines to expressions and moods, and extols the business potential and influence of capable women in society.

A Lucky Bride and the Alaska Honeymoon

Mrs. Berry married last year and traveled with her husband to the Alaska gold fields for their honeymoon. Once poor, they now hold about $130,000 in gold, a striking turn of fortune attributed to luck and pluck in the wild regions.

Berry Alaska

Aprons Shape Fashion in London Art Set

Aprons once a somber sign of serving women evolve into a fresh trend in London art circles. The future apron shifts from black sablot or al pac to white linen styles, with inexpensive versions signaling a shift toward brighter, more decorative designs.

London

A Clever Vevice For Velvet Cushion Covers

A lower device for utilizing the beauty in lace curtains worn is to cut lace rings and wreaths for cushion covers. Applied on olive or metallic green velvet, the result is rich and elegant with a fringe of lace and a silk-backed pillow. Crueling costume of plain green cloth trimmed with flat and corded braid closes in front under two braided straps. The smart Tittle Katero opens to reveal a white lawn shirt with three studs.

Ape

Reading as a Mental Stimulus in New York Critic Talk

A French critic in New York argued that distrust of what we like is the first requirement of progress in art and literature. He urged that books expanding knowledge and offering new literary outlooks may not give immediate pleasure, unlike works that simply echo familiar ideas. He cautioned against books that flatter personal vanity and encouraged readers to avoid passive admiration. Also includes a medical recipe for hair color or tonic involving borax and camphor with alcohol and water, cited by the London Star.

Iis New York Tadies London Star G Castoria Pitcher Castoria Samuel Pitcher Hyannis Massachusetts Mothers of America Centaur Company Chas. H. Fletcher

Frog Skins for Gloves Promised by Manistee Foreman

A Manistee Mich foreman in a press room is said to be considering the use of frog skin for gloves. The article notes frog skin as the finest and toughest leather, but demand and dimensions affect whether manufacturing is worthwhile.

Misa

In the Open Air Work Fatigue Warns Against Sedentary Life

Confinement and hard doors in sitting posture harm health more than excessive muscular effort outdoors. Sedentary workers tire after hours and crave vigorous outdoor activity, seeking invigoration from Hostetter's Stomach Bitters touted as a remedy for dyspepsia and rheumatic ailments.

Rude Fragments From A Murky Page Stream

The text describes an Osh tail used as a sculling oar and a fish guiding motion. It mentions a person using a finger as a guide, then compares fin alignment to a rower stopping. A quack remedy for teething is named Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup and gums. The final line references a quantity of 26 canta o bottle.

Dalnnees

Milwaukee appoints three thistle inspectors for pest control

The Milwaukee mayor appoints three thistle inspectors to eradicate Canadian thistles that hinder the city. The notice mentions relief from nuisances and cites individuals and tools in a historical, garbled report.

Milwaukee

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