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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1905
Page
8
The fragment-ad laden note touts Cutanra set and Cure to allay irritation and “the Wood” with skin ointments, baths, and solvents. It extols multiple tonics and prompt cures, warns against mercury based preparations, and claims endorsements by physicians and a Toledo shop.
An old advertisement-style piece promotes Dr Williams' Pink Pills as a cure for grip and related illnesses. It recounts victims suffering severe symptoms, cites Mrs. Van Scoy and others praising the pills, and notes availability at druggists. The text mixes sensational anecdotes with marketing rhetoric and quirky asides.
A narrator recalls meeting a refined and stylish woman at a hotel and later visiting her elegant flat. He notes her breeding, guarded upstanding demeanor, and sparse talk of family. Her husband is abroad but could return soon, and she remains impeccably dressed with evident wealth.
The narrator describes shopping guidance by Mrs Vorcker who has excellent taste. They discuss the benefit of shopping after the initial sale rush, plan a morning of visits across Bond Street, and anticipate finding and buying desired items including a ten coat and a gray coat. They consider mobiling to double shopping speed with Norman driving.
In a bustling London shop, a purse containing 25 pounds vanishes. Mrs. Vereker, aided by a stranger, is accused of theft, but the seized purse is later recovered from her by shop detectives. The incident underscores the risk of leaving valuables in crowded departments.
The text discusses the cigarette habit diminishing as a topic, noting observations about smoking and its decline. It references tobacco usage and opinions, with a casual dialogue implying skepticism about an end to smoking and mentions a general trend toward change in smoking behavior.
An advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as best for healthy maternity, claiming it tones the female system and cures disorders. Letters from women in Milwaukee praise its role in conceiving and improving health, urging others to consult Mrs. Pinkham for free advice.
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