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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1908
Page
11
An early 20th century montage touts Pertina and Peruna as powerful tonics for arteries and vitality, cites ingredients like HYDRATEIS CANADENSIS and COPAIBA, and mentions a Henry Hudson memorial bridge project and a large English brewery contract.
The text recalls Newtons handbuilt telescope nine inches in length with two inches aperture and magnification of thirty eight times. It mentions its display before the Royal Society in 1671 and a later note to George II. Also discusses Hershels plan for a forty foot telescope, and a humorous fragment about a ball player quitting mentions. A card ad promotes eight crisp zoological postcards from The Even Wisragain Co. and a fictional dialogue about a legendary monetary bet.
A garbled reminiscence describes Crichton with an implicit figure of praise and an incident with attackers using improvised tools. The text hints at old district officials and a sense of regret, presented in a broken, poetic style.
A testimonial touts Grape-Nuts as a cure for indigestion. The speaker credits predigested nutrients and nervous-system support for relief after years of dyspepsia. Four packages weekly are used by the family. The notice claims genuineness and ongoing letters.
Senate and House proceedings show lively debate on civil appropriation measures and forestry provisions. Highlights include opposition to a canteen funding, interest in safety investigations, and a Pocahontas monument appropriation, with scattered remarks on immigration and railroad wage issues.
The United States and Spain sign a general arbitration treaty. A conference report approves reorganizing the insular service. The Department of Tug ure notes test cases involving telephones and arsenigenents, with wording indicating no material change unless further review.
A claim notes Egyptian cotton land produces pearsly four times as much per acre as this country. The ad-like item mentions Mrs. Ritk of Detroit suffering kidney issues and relief from Down's Kidney Pills sold by Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo, 50 cents a box.
Reader advisory warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury that damage the body when absorbed. The note touts Gail's Catarrh Cure from Toledo and claims it avoids mercury while acting on the blood and mucous surfaces. Also mentions Walls Catarrh Cure and Pitt's Eye Salve as marketed remedies with testimonials and druggist listings.
A fragment discusses issues with a paint supplier and questions responsibility. It mentions the National Lead Company and a Woodbridge building in New York City, implying concerns over product quality and accountability.
Reporters hear chatter about an Italian breakin in New York. A question about losses and items left behind circulates as street talk among observers.
A suburban school debate on country versus city life features city and country children. The teacher selects agents to argue their side and a city boy proclaims the city knows nothing about town life, prompting the president to remark on the strength of local experience.
A Denver reader recounts recovery from years of female troubles after using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She notes backache and pains improved and urges other sick women to write Mrs. Pinkham for advice at Lynn, Massachusetts.
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